# NTSB investigations, MO: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI07CA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA116.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Warrenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N50ML · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor in the accident was inaccurate fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB CHI07LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA097.md): Cessna 150F · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2007 · N7893F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the street sign which was contacted, the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the airplane and the ditch which…
- [NTSB CHI06LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA095.md): Cessna 172G · Collins, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2006 · N4444L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. An additional cause was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue when he believed his fuel gauges were erratic…
- [NTSB CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI05CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA170.md): Mooney M20K · Kennett, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N5791U · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA142.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Raymore, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N6294C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA093.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2005 · N36691 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to switch fuel tanks which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI05LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA069.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2005 · N5961P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate preflight and inflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI05CA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA039.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N3575X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the vegetation.
- [NTSB DCA05MA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA05MA003.md): Canadair CL-600 · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · Oct 14, 2004 · N8396A · Destroyed
  > (1) the pilots’ unprofessional behavior, deviation from standard operating procedures, and poor airmanship, which resulted in an in-flight emergency from which they were unable to recover, in part because of the pilots’ inadequate training; (2) the pilots’…
- [NTSB CHI03LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA252.md): Cessna 150K · Anderson, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N6501G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI03LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA211.md): Quicksilver MXL II · Marceline, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in this make/model of aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI03LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA120.md): Yadon Starflight Stiletto · Peculiar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N42KY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine. Contributing factors were unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA105.md): Cessna 172H · Holt, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2003 · N3831R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA099.md): Dassault DA-20C · St Louis, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N179GA · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's improper in-flight decision not to divert to an alternate destination resulting in the exhaustion of the airplane's fuel supply, and his failure to relay his low fuel state to air traffic control in a timely manner.
- [NTSB CHI03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA051.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mansfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N2400K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI02LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA167.md): Cessna 172G · Butler, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2002 · N5953R · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion, the inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot, and the inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA041.md): Cessna 152 · Sedalia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N48285 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA278.md): Gremminger 532 Commander · Ste. Genevieve, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N609CE · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude and the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI01FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA231.md): World Helicopters 47D1 · Ballard, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2001 · N17301 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's subsequent improper autorotation.
- [NTSB CHI00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA153.md): Eaton Acro Sport I · Malden, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2000 · N6GE · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination of the fuel system and the inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot. The inoperative fuel system drain was a contributing factor. The wheat was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI00LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA098.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N6375H · Substantial damage
  > the certified flight instructor's improper use of the mixture control while demonstrating a simulated loss of engine power which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI99LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA347.md): Beech V35B · Henrietta, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N3047W · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to mismanagement of the fuel system and aircraft control not maintained by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI98LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA258.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N2953Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that caused the aircraft's fuel supply to be exceeded. Factors to the accident were the dark light condition and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA076.md): Beech 35-33 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N627V · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper fuel tank which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA054.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1997 · N8189P · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate remedial action concerning the loss of engine power, after inadvertently switching off the magnetos. Factors relating to the accident were: the broken springs for magneto cover guard; excessive drag from the extended landing gear and…
- [NTSB CHI97LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA173.md): Beech V35B · Kaiser, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1997 · N25643 · Substantial damage
  > was fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA158.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1996 · N6668V · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and subsequent fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA128.md): Cessna 150L · Sikeston, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1996 · N6689G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing (weather) conditions, and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and…
- [NTSB CHI96IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA059.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N925L · No damage
  > loss of induction air into the engine inlets resulting in simultaneous loss of power on both engines. Factors relating to this incident were: disconnection of the airplane's hydraulic pumps and generators, slush on the runway and the hydroplaning condition.
- [NTSB CHI96FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA002.md): Beech H35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N625T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA330.md): Hard Maxair Drifter · Mexico, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N4255Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of excessive fuel flow, and failure of the pilot not properly monitoring fuel consumption. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA314.md): Cessna 210L · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N1751X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA221.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Clinton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1995 · N168RA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's not using the flight manual and not understanding the fuel management for this particular airplane. Factors were the fuel system vent partial blockage and information unclear (phraseology) for the fuel management valve.
- [NTSB CHI95LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA136.md): Cessna 150G · Springfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N3112J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. The student pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations were a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA100.md): Cessna 182A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1995 · N5015D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Washington, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N5255Q · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to verify the fuel quantity prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were the student's misjudgment of the fuel quantity and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N69227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion. The lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing is a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI94FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA076.md): Beech 95 · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N9903R · Destroyed
  > incorrect installation of the fuel selector valves during mandatory service bulletin modification which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines and failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control during emergency descent. A factor was…
- [NTSB CHI94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA058.md): Mooney M-20E · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N1249X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the planned flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, unreliable fuel gauges and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with the known unreliable fuel gauges.
- [NTSB CHI94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Jackson, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1993 · N757FH · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot to refuel prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA360.md): Beech 35 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N650V · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the fuel tank selector valve handle which prohibited the pilot from switching to a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB CHI93LA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA339.md): Cessna 172L · Curryville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N25BK · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight planning and procedures by the pilot-in-command which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA287.md): Cessna T210M · Neosho, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N761DD · Substantial damage
  > Is the pilot in command's failure to maintain proper clearance. Factors relating to this accident are the pilot in command's inadequate preflight preparation and the loss of total engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI93FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA149.md): Cessna 421B · Valley Park, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N4939M · Destroyed
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during approach to an emergency landing. A related factor was: failure of the pilot to…
- [NTSB CHI93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA079.md): Piper PA-24 · Buffalo, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N5322P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI92LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA284.md): Cessna 150M · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N9234U · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG01.md): Cedric Lewellen Soneria II · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N7063L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA133.md): Boeing A75N1 · Washington, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N59528 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's improper use of the carburetor heat control.
- [NTSB CHI92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA005.md): Cessna 150E · Cassville, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N2563J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning and preparation. Factors contributing to this accident were fuel exhaustion, a hidden obstruction within the terrain the pilot landed on and a collapsed nosegear.

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## 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" = 'MO' 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=MO

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