# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07CA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA215.md): Rotorway 162F · Heart, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · CFYAR · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently shut off the fuel pump switch which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's poorly executed autorotation/flare which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI00LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA246.md): Summers RV4 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2000 · N131DS · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the drainage ditch that the airplane contacted. - [NTSB CHI99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA219.md): Piper PA-32R · Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N8451E · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's fuel mismanagement and the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. - [NTSB CHI98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA175.md): Boeing Stearman A75-N1 · West Fargo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1998 · N49955 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply in order to complete the flight. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB CHI96LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA250.md): Poppenhagen PUD Knocker Special · Grafton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1996 · N380BP · Substantial damage > the inadequate fuel system design by the builder which led to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI96LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA228.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kenmare, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N7730Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper refueling procedure, inadequate preflight and the inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB CHI94DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTG02.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Lawton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1994 · N4349S · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor. - [NTSB CHI94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA090.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N66ND · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the improper positioning of the fuel tank selector by the student pilot. - [NTSB CHI94LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA085.md): Cessna 182P · Glen Ullin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1994 · N1794M · Substantial damage > The delayed application of the carburetor heat by the pilot-in-command. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor. - [NTSB CHI93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA128.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1993 · N88384 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route to ensure adequate fuel to complete the flight. - [NTSB CHI93LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA093.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cannonball, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N4229P · Substantial damage > The blockage of the inlet air filter from snow. - [NTSB CHI92DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG02.md): Callair A9B · Bisbee, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N7761V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB CHI91DTG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG08.md): Grumman G164B · Minto, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N8351K · Substantial damage > Inadequate aircraft servicing, inadequate aircraft preflight, fuel contamination, and unsuitable soft terrain in which to effect an emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI91DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG03.md): Schweizer G164 · Gwinner, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N48687 · Substantial damage > Inadvertent closing of the mixture by the pilot. Factors related to the accident are inadequate control shape, or size, and inattentiveness of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI90DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG04.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Parshall, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1990 · N7316Z · Substantial damage > Improper use of powerplant controls. - [NTSB CHI90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DTG01.md): Cessna 188 · Dazey, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1990 · N8024V · Substantial damage > A blockage of the fuel tank vent line. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to make the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN90LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA158.md): Cessna T-188 · Devils Lake, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N2087J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion. A forced landing in rough terrain is a factor. - [NTSB DEN90DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90DTG01.md): Adams Boredom Fighter · Finley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1990 · N317MA · Substantial damage > A power loss due to fuel exahustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. A factor was the ditch in which touchdown occurred. - [NTSB DEN90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA097.md): Avions Mudry CAP10B · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1990 · N64UV · Substantial damage > An over temperature of the inlet fuel line resulting in fuel starvation (vapor lock) in the fuel injection system. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area. - [NTSB DEN89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA181.md): Callair A-9 · Cartwright, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N8246H · Substantial damage > A total loss of power due to an improperly adjusted carburetor which resulted in an excessive rich fuel-air mixture. This required a forced landing in an area where no suitable terrain existed. - [NTSB DEN87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA146.md): Hiller UH-12E · Grafton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1987 · N8286 · Substantial damage > The plt was positioning the helicopter for an aerial application project. Before taking off, he checked the fuel quantity indicator & estimated there was 30 min of fuel on board. The proposed flt was estimated to take 10 min. During flt, the eng lost power &… - [NTSB DEN86LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA182.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N7131Z · Substantial damage > During the telephone interview, the plt stated the eng of his crop duster quit due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing was made. - [NTSB DEN86LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA167.md): Piper PA-25-235 · South Heart, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N8768L · Substantial damage > According to the plt, during a swath run (agricultural spraying), the eng quit & a forced landing was accomplished. During the interview, the plt stated the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN86LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA113.md): de Havilland DHC · Pembina, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N713W · Substantial damage > The plt stated the eng quit because the fuel cap had not been properly secured and the fuel had siphoned out in flt. - [NTSB DEN86FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA075.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Bismarck, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1986 · N55654 · Destroyed > The acft was observed descending out of a low ceiling when it suddenly made an abrupt left turn. Engine noise seemed to increase momentarily and then the nose of the acft dropped to a near vertical position. The twin engine acft crashed into a vacant house… - [NTSB DEN85LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA147.md): Intermountain Mfg. Callair A-9 · Michigan, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N3569G · Substantial damage > The plt elected to fly the newly purchased acft around the airstrip to test the spray sys. Shortly after taking off, the eng stopped running while the acft was over a slough. The plt was unable to glide the acft to suitable terrain, & subsequently, the acft… - [NTSB DEN84LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA304.md): Beech C24R · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1984 · N6703W · Substantial damage > Plt calculated the flt to be 4 hours 33 minutes long and there were 5.2 hrs of fuel on board. Plt stated, en route he was requested to climb from 6,000 ft to 8,000 ft then to 9,000 which was performed at 'full power, fuel full burn.' Stronger headwinds were… - [NTSB DEN84LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA236.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Webster, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1984 · N6749Z · Substantial damage > Plt stated the engine began to sputter during an ag flt. A forced landing was made in a wheat field during which the left main gear collapsed and the left wing contacted the ground. Investigation revealed the acft was fueled from an unfiltered 5 gallon can… - [NTSB DEN84LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA179.md): Grumman G-164 · Kindred, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1984 · N10247 · Substantial damage > The engine quit on the first swath run after a carburetor change. Substantial damage resulted from the forced landing. Subsequent examination of the carburetor revealed fouling by sealant material partially dissolved by fuel. - [NTSB DEN83LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA204.md): Hiller UH-12E · Manning, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N400AH · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground after an eng failure while stringing power lines. The acft was in a right side low, nose high attitude pulling a wire attached to the left side of the acft. The wind was from the right rear quarter when the loss of power… - [NTSB DEN83LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA191.md): Piper PA-25C-235 · Upham, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N4394Y · Substantial damage > The pilot said he departed souris with aprx 17 gallons of fuel on board and flew for 1 hour at 500 feet to mandan, ND. He departed mandan without refueling and fuel exhaustion occurred about 1 hour later. He had flown for about 2 hours at 500 feet AGL with… - [NTSB DEN83LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA139.md): Piper PA-23 · Jamestown, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1983 · N2054P · Destroyed > The acft landed wheels-up with one engine feathered and nosed over during the slide-out. The pilot had intentionally feathered the left engine to 'try out' the acft. The left engine has the only engine driven hydraulic pump. This pump isnecessary to lower… - [NTSB DEN82DA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA139.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 30, 1982 · N6704 · Substantial damage > After receiving his last load of chemical, the pilot thought he had enough fuel to complete two spray passes to finish the field before proceeding to the fuel truck. He completed the passes, then pulled to about 150 ft AGL to fly about three miles to refuel.… - [NTSB DEN82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Glenburn, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N949A · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power at about 100 AGL during a night takeoff. The aircraft was examined after the crash and the fuel selector was found positioned on the right tank. The aircraft had remained upright during and after the crash and the… - [NTSB DEN82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA136.md): Cessna T188C · Starkweather, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1982 · N2087J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the aircraft fuel tank had run out of fuel, so he added 2 to 3 gallons of av-gas. He said he thought this would be enough fuel to ferry the the aircraft four miles. He took off, and upon reaching about 400 ft AGL, the engine lost… - [NTSB DEN82DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA133.md): Piper PA-25D-260 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1982 · N9792P · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power on takeoff and a forced landing was made in an open field. The aircraft had been refueled from barrels by the pilot. His fuel contained water from recent rain. During an examination of the aircraft, water was found in the fuel pump;… ## 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed' 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=ND&status=final --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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