# NTSB investigations, MS: 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 DFW08CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA042.md): Vans RV-6 · Stringer, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2007 · N29RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA059.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Madison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 28, 2007 · N6914T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA207.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Newton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N330PL · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA04LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA129.md): Bell 206B3 · Starkville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2004 · N96PH · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate maintenance inspections and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the helicopter being operated with a contaminated fuel system, that resulted in fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA04CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04CA130.md): Lemuel May Leza-Lockwood Aircam · Ashland, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2004 · N9074W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation for his failure to assure that the fuel shutoff valves located in both engine compartments were turned on and also the failure of the pilot to have a checklist to outline preflight items.
- [NTSB MIA03CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03CA095.md): Cessna 152 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N757AZ · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the off position which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA078.md): Cessna 172P · Potts Camp, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N89811 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing to a field, and damage to the airplane during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB MIA00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA204.md): Spurgeon Avid Bandit · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N60698 · Substantial damage
  > the owner/builder's improper installation that resulted in the fuel line being snagged, resulting in fuel starvation and an inflight loss of engine power and subsequent damage to the airplane during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA197.md): Cessna A188B · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2000 · N53208 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to departure resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA157.md): Cessna A-188B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N9212R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA088.md): Beech K35 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N15FF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by an obstruction in the fuel vent system while maneuvering in IMC conditions, and the subsequent ditching into the Gulf of Mexico.
- [NTSB MIA98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA186.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1998 · N8284W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision with the miscalculation of the fuel consumption. Operating with an unreliable fuel gage was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA98LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA085.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1998 · N8SX · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's lack of adequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to adequately refuel his airplane.
- [NTSB ATL97LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA139.md): Bell 47G-2 · Mcgee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N90485 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation, while in maneuvering flight, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision.
- [NTSB MIA97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA194.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Walls, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N3692M · Substantial damage
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot for her failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing that a low fuel quantity state existed when preflight and in-flight planning revealed sufficient fuel for the flight. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ATL97LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1997 · N93873 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MIA97IA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97IA016.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Mccomb, MS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N120JD · Minor damage
  > the lineman's fueling of the aircraft with the wrong type fuel, the pilot's failure to verify the type of fuel added to the aircraft before flight, and failure of the refueling facility to be equipped with the proper fuel nozzle.
- [NTSB ATL96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA030.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Gulfport, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N424WA · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, and inadequate supply of fuel in the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent ditching at sea.
- [NTSB MIA95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA123.md): Beech B95 · Leakesville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N9902R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to operate the aircraft in accordance with manufacturer's limitations resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of power in both engines.
- [NTSB MIA95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA109.md): Cessna 172H · Hattiesburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1995 · N3835R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during descent, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA101.md): Cessna 152 · Laurel, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N714WW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to refuel the aircraft resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA085.md): Grumman G-164B · Crystal Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1995 · N6619Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to insure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MIA95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA073.md): Roy Long EZ · Columbus, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1995 · N723HK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system. This resulted in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight, due to fuel contamination, forced landing, and subsequent in- flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA028.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Tunica, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1994 · N74232 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in obtaining ATC assistance after becoming lost/disoriented resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was failure of the pilot to navigate using the VOR system.
- [NTSB MIA94LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA073.md): Cessna 150L · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N10797 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA045.md): Cessna 150E · Raymond, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N3089J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's delay in identifying carburetor ice and improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA94LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1993 · N2382T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to monitor fuel consumption.
- [NTSB MIA93LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA196.md): Sukhoi SU-26M · Natchez, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N26CY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to accurately calculate fuel consumption resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while approaching the destination airport.
- [NTSB MIA93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA151.md): Mooney M20J · Magee, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N3896H · Substantial damage
  > Installation of an incorrect oil filter adapter plate stud which secures the plate to the accessory case.
- [NTSB MIA93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA107.md): Mooney M20E · Starkville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1993 · N7985Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA046.md): Cessna 150H · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1993 · N22761 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power in flight…
- [NTSB MIA92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA170.md): Hughes 269B · Long Beach, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N9460F · Substantial damage
  > Improper collective and cyclic control input by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing following total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA173.md): Beech BE-A23-19 · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1992 · N2377W · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to place the fuel selector on the fullest tank, resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA102.md): Bell 47-D-1 · Fayette, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1992 · N322A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to insure the proper fuel quantity for the flight was placed on the aircraft and his failure to monitor fuel quantity during flight resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA094.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N4942X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot in command to check the fuel tank for contaminants before departure, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to water contamination.
- [NTSB MIA92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA054.md): Smith/Davis DA-2A · Holly Springs, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N3093 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel. This resulted in the airplane experiencing fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA015.md): Rockwell 685 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1991 · N32652 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands failure to insure that adequate fuel was placed on the aircraft for the flight resulting in loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA91LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA220.md): Continental Copters Tomcat MK5A · Bay Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1991 · N9010T · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA143.md): Cessna 152 · Yazoo City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1991 · N65619 · Substantial damage
  > Poor planning decision by the student pilot, improper fuel calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in his own personal ability by the student pilot.
- [NTSB MIA91LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Inverness, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N4820L · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were: uel exhaustion, the pilot's lack of total aeronautical experience, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA90LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA119.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Shelby, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1990 · N3749E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and attempted flight with insufficient fuel on board to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MIA89LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA238.md): Cessna 177 · Woodville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2921X · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA89LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA232.md): Cessna A188B · Edwards, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N53327 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA171.md): Cessna 150 · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N8782G · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and his miscalculation of fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation from lack of fuel; and the pilot's failure to see-and-avoid the power lines during the forced landing. The power lines were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA135.md): Cessna 150M · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N51344 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion caused by the pilot exceeding the fuel endurance of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA89LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA013.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1988 · N6877Y · Substantial damage
  > The operator had applied for an on-demand/air taxi cert, but had not obtained approval. After lvl-off on a flt to carry canceled checks, the plt elected to use the remaining fuel fm the inbd tanks. He stated that soon thereafter, the left eng bgn running…
- [NTSB MIA88LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA250.md): Continental Copters MK-5A · Valley Park, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N9086T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that he thought he had 8 gallons of fuel prior to takeoff. The engine failed about 100 ft AGL and he attempted to stretch the glide of the helicopter by using collective pitch. The aircraft hit hard and rolled over. Only 1 quart of fuel was…
- [NTSB MIA88LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA246.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Glen Allen, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1988 · N3659G · Substantial damage
  > According to FAA personnel while returning to land during an aerial application flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The acft was damaged drg the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA88LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA242.md): Beech B19 · Greenville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1988 · N1948W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while on short final during a personal flt, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a levee, small trees, then the terrain.
- [NTSB MIA88LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA217.md): Piper PA-25-235C · Stringer, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1988 · N4351Y · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot while on a ferry flight during normal cruise at an alt of aprx 2000 ft, the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. During the forced landing the acft collided with a tree.

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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" = 'MS' 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=MS

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