# NTSB investigations, MI: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 4 · 155 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI08CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA008.md): Veltman, Robert CH701 · Owosso, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 25, 2007 · N702BW · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertantly turned the fuel selector to the off position and failed to maintain aircraft control during the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's change in his normal habit pattern. - [NTSB CHI06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA176.md): Cessna 182A · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N4780D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning which led to the exhaustion of the fuel supply during the flight. The overload failure of the nose landing gear was a factor. - [NTSB CHI06FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA109.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Chelsea, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2006 · N887BC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the helicopter that failed to discover water in the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and an in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Factors associated with the accident were… - [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI05LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA233.md): North American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N8828H · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot. - [NTSB CHI05CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA181.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Lake Huron, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N601RE · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI05CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA166.md): Cessna 182F · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2005 · N3184U · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection due to his failure to physically verify the security of the fuel tank caps, the unsecured fuel tank cap and fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI05LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA013.md): Stinson 108-2 · Indian River, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N425C · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot and the airplane's low altitude at the time engine power was lost. - [NTSB CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA170.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N3659T · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to verify fuel quantity prior to the accident flight, and fuel exhaustion resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the soft, rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA322.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Petoskey, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N952JW · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, the pilot's improper in-flight decisions, and the unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor relating to this accident was fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA088.md): Mooney M20K · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2001 · N1157P · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA241.md): Cessna 150 · Eastport, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2000 · N6712F · Substantial damage > the maneuver, performed by the pilot, to avoid obstructions on highway US.31. Factors were the carburetor icing weather condition, no suitable terrain conditions, the ground terrain condition, and the impacted fence. - [NTSB CHI00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA114.md): Cessna 404 · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2000 · N26SA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to improper fuel. Also causal was the improper aircraft service by the fixed base operator personnel and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the improper grade of fuel and the lack of… - [NTSB CHI00LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA064.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2000 · N4276E · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculation. Factors were the rough terrain, the fence and the exhaustion of the fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI99LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA292.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N2238U · Substantial damage > was an inadequate preflight and misjudged flare to landing during the autorotation by the pilot. A factor in this accident was a totally blocked fuel tank vent system. - [NTSB CHI99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mason, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N36700 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inattention to fuel management in that he failed to switch fuel tanks in a timely manner which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. - [NTSB CHI99LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA009.md): Cessna 150F · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1998 · N8655S · Substantial damage > poor in-flight planning by an unqualified person which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the swamp in which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB CHI98LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA352.md): Fieseler Flugzeugbau F-156C-1 · Irish Hills, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N447FC · Substantial damage > the pilot selected to operate the airplane with a known deficiency. A factor in this accident was the vapor lock experienced by the engine's carburetor. - [NTSB CHI98LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA303.md): Cook Teenie TWO · Stevensville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N40512 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI98LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA200.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Albion, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4617P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and his not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's lack of certification, his not feathering the engine, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA129.md): Good Velocity · Romulus, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N234Q · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by using the airplane in an illegal activity and allowing the fuel to be exhausted before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the pilot being under pressure to reach his destination with his illegal cargo,… - [NTSB CHI98LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA011.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Charlotte, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N54738 · Substantial damage > improper positioning of the fuel selector by the second pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command; and failure of the flight crew to follow the published emergency procedures for loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA276.md): Cessna 150J · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N60200 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI97LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA267.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Coopersville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N178RA · Substantial damage > the pilot inadequate fuel system management which led to a fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI97FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA187.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Lenox Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N4882Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the procedures and directives as listed on the placard in the aircraft resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB CHI97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA171.md): Roe-Wayne Mustang II · Portage, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1997 · N11WJ · Destroyed > inadequate fuel system design by the owner/builder, which led to fuel starvation as the airplane was on a 'flat' approach to land. The pilot's inadequate flight planning was a factor, in that he did not fly the traffic pattern of this first test flight, in a… - [NTSB CHI97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA153.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Alanson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N5739Z · Destroyed > inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation, due to an improper fuel tank selector position. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in his delay or inability to flare the… - [NTSB CHI97LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA007.md): Cessna 182 · Hillsdale, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1996 · N5720B · Destroyed > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and failure to refuel which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI96FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA316.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hartford, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1996 · N9209J · Substantial damage > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot before takeoff, and his improper decision not to land before his airplane ran out of fuel. - [NTSB CHI96LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA276.md): Piper PA-22 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N7245D · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the pilot to select a fuel tank with fuel remaining. - [NTSB CHI96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA205.md): Enstrom 280C · Lambertville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N557H · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the pilot's misjudged distance/altitude during the subsequent autorotation. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection. - [NTSB CHI96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N738LM · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge. - [NTSB CHI96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA032.md): Hughes 369D · Crystal, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N58231 · Substantial damage > fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N84124 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane. - [NTSB CHI95LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA332.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ludington, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N6725P · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inaccurate fuel calculations and the failure to refuel the airplane prior to takeoff. An additional cause was the stall/mush during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA319.md): Cessna 182 · Yale, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1995 · N97109 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply leading to fuel exhaustion. The inadvertent stall during the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA303.md): Grumman AA-5 · Saint James, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N9528L · Destroyed > the pilot's operation of the airplane with an inoperative fuel gage and the leaking fuel line fitting, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. The inoperative fuel gage was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA297.md): Cessna 172N · Clarkston, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N738CL · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB CHI95LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA248.md): Cessna 172 · Niles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N7295A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was aboard the aircraft during preflight planning and his failure to lean the engine mixture during cruise flight. - [NTSB CHI95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA175.md): Tom Kilgore KR-2 · Alanson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N49TK · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI95LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA154.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N56523 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's poor preflight and inflight planning and decisions. Factors were the powerlines and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB CHI95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N6464J · Substantial damage > inaccurate planning by the pilot which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA327.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Port Huron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · CFSMO · Destroyed > Inadequate preflight by the pilot resulting in fuel exhaustion. Inadequate maintenance and inspection was a factor contributing to the accident. - [NTSB CHI94LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA323.md): Beech D18S · Mt Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1994 · N666S · Substantial damage > the improper fuel selector position by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI94FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA310.md): Cessna 182H · Plymouth, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N8470S · Destroyed > Carburetor ice, and improper use of (or failure to use) the carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA301.md): Cessna 172 · Whitehall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1106F · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning. Factors related to the accident were the fuel exhaustion and the soft crop field. - [NTSB CHI94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA269.md): Cessna 150F · East Tawas, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N7760F · Substantial damage > inadequate prelight planning/preparation by the pilot and the subsequent inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB CHI94LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA251.md): Cessna 172K · Rockford, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N84514 · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&occurrence=353&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=353&state=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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