# NTSB investigations, NE: 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 CHI08CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA025.md): Cessna 152 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2007 · N48862 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and… - [NTSB CHI06CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA169.md): Beech 35-33 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2006 · N983T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate monitoring of the remaining fuel quantity en route. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision of the instructional flight by the… - [NTSB CHI05CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA269.md): Beech F33A · Emerson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N8225F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to verify the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low altitude, the crops and the fence. - [NTSB CHI05CA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA153.md): S C Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Columbus, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2005 · N962KY · Substantial damage > The mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA048.md): Piper PA-38-112 · O'Neill, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N2492K · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA272.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2451R · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA272.md): Bellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB CHI99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA084.md): Beech 35 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1999 · N5540D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight which resulted in him selecting a fuel tank which had insufficient fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI99LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA050.md): Cessna 310 · Ashland, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N3027D · Substantial damage > the pilot's not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion, and his inadequate preflight planning. A factor was fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI98LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA304.md): Cessna 182M · Trenton, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N514HP · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA004.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1997 · N1092X · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel slector to a tank which contained only unusable fuel. - [NTSB CHI97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA046.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Hayes Center, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N4836V · Substantial damage > inadequate fuel management by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation. The factors relating to the accident were: a fuel leak at the engine driven fuel pump, and the engine driven fuel pump pressure was too low. - [NTSB CHI96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA212.md): Beech C23 · Ainsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N6014F · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI96FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA073.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hallam, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N98254 · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB CHI95FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA149.md): Piper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N41329 · Destroyed > Failure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),… - [NTSB CHI94LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA313.md): William P. Bouda Varieze · Millard, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N54WB · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from vapor lock. A factor associated with the accident is the soft terrain the pilot was forced to land upon. - [NTSB CHI94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA180.md): Mooney M20E · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N6942U · Substantial damage > inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication. - [NTSB CHI94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA116.md): Canadair CL=601-3A · Bassett, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N88HA · Substantial damage > the pilot in command's inadequate planning/decision making and inadequate preflight inspection after receiving a load of contaminated fuel. Related factors are the contaminated fuel, improper refueling by FBO personnel, and the dark night light conditions. - [NTSB CHI94LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA110.md): Beech C23 · Aurora, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1994 · N5258M · Substantial damage > an inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB CHI93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA117.md): Cessna 150J · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N50467 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight. - [NTSB CHI91LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA273.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Columbus, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1991 · N5SL · Substantial damage > Improper refueling by ground personnel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB CHI91DCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ04.md): Cessna T188C · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N2872J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from crops during aerial application maneuvers. Related factors are the failure of a propeller pitch change mechanism and the pilot's diverted attention. - [NTSB CHI91DCJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ02.md): Fagerberg Longeze · Wahoo, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N459EZ · Substantial damage > The improper installation/maintenance of the carburetor heat control. A factor was the pilot's restricted visual outlook. - [NTSB CHI90LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA203.md): Forbing Longeze · Yutan, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N252BJ · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel and the pilot's lack of familiarity with this home-built aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (vehicle & road sign) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MKC89LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA078.md): Cessna 175 · Murray, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1989 · N175RP · Substantial damage > Water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the ditch in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MKC88LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA177.md): Aerospatiale TB-20 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1988 · N31TB · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that when the acft was at aprx 150' to 200' AGL on final apch, the eng lost pwr & would not restart. Unable to rch the rwy, he lndd about 50' short on soft trrn, where the gear collapsed & the acft was dmgd. Only about 12 ounces of fuel was… - [NTSB MKC88LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA128.md): Eagle DW-1 · Holdrege, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1988 · N8806B · Substantial damage > The plt said that after completing a spraying operation and depleting his chemical load, he flew to a near-by farm field to check it over. Enroute, the engine quit, and attempts to restart it were unsuccessful. An emergency ldg was attempted in a plowed farm… - [NTSB MKC85LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA129.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1985 · N83815 · Substantial damage > Plt reports that the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The power loss occurred 2 hrs. After t/o, 3 mi from dest. Plt had to maneuver around obstacle in field during landing and landed hard. - [NTSB MKC85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA099.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bridgeport, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1985 · N7655Z · Substantial damage > Pilot was making a trial flight with thought of possible purchase of the ag operation. Pilot made forced landing after fuel supply was exhausted. Pilot decided against purchase and departed the area. Pilot has not been located or identified. - [NTSB MKC85LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA005.md): Beech A36 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N1890L · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he had been using fuel from the rt wing fuel tank to compensate for a lateral imbalance during the flt. The fuel selector was on the rt tank when the eng failed. The plt said he switched tanks after the eng failed but was unable to restart… - [NTSB MKC84LU008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LU008.md): Eipper Quicksilver MX · North Platte, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 1, 1984 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The ultralight operator said he turned off the selector valve after a previous landing. During a later takeoff, he failed to use a checklist and did not reset the selector. The engine quit at about 30 ft AGL. Ground witnesses heard theengine sputter and… - [NTSB MKC84LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Kearney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N3635J · Substantial damage > Acft nosed over in a corn fld during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. No fuel was found on board the acft. Plt made one stop en route for fuel but was unable to obtain any services as the arpt was unattended. - [NTSB MKC83LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA176.md): Piper PA-24-235 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · N777EE · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he departed oshrosh for scottsbluff with an estimated 80 gallons of fuel on board the air craft his ete was 4 hours 30 minutes and fuel consumption at 15 gph. Aprx 37 NM short of scotts bluff he noticed the right fuel gauge indicating… - [NTSB MKC83LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA169.md): Piper PA-38 · North Platte, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N25087 · Substantial damage > The pilot had been flying for about 1 hour in the local area and was returning from the practice area at 1100 feet AGL. In preparation for landing he advanced the mixture to full rich and the engine lost power. He tried emerg procedures but the engine did not… - [NTSB MKC82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA150.md): Eagle DW-1 · Holdrege, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N8809J · Substantial damage > The aircraft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped from fuel exhaustion. The pilot had finished spraying and was on his way to refuel when the loss of power occurred. He picked out a short field for landing and the tailwheel aircraft… - [NTSB MKC82DA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA136.md): Cessna 210L · North Platte, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N22447 · Substantial damage > During the flight, the pilot had managed his fuel by switching tanks at one to two hour intervals. While arriving, he had been using fuel from his right tank and elected to continue using it. As he was aligning the aircraft with the runway, he made a sharp… - [NTSB MKC82FCJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ03.md): Cessna 177 · Near Qgallala, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N29397 · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during the preflight, there was about 4 inches of fuel in one tank and about 3 inches in the other tank. However, he did not remember the accident or what happended for about a week thereafter. Witnesses reported that the engine quit… - [NTSB MKC82DA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA104.md): Cessna 152 · 10 Sw Falls Cit, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N49974 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he took off to take photographs in nemaha county, KS. While enroute, he shot 6 rolls of film and then continued toward falls city, NE. He reported that about 7 miles from the airport, he ran out of fuel and landed in a wheat field. After… - [NTSB MKC82DA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA094.md): Continental Mk5a Bell 47 · Neligh, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N9008T · Substantial damage > The pilot departed the airport helipad with 12 gallons of fuel. After landing in the loading area, he left the engine and spray pumps running to mix the solution in his spray tanks. After spraying the field, he ran out of fuel about one mile from his planned… - [NTSB MKC82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA083.md): Cessna 150 · Chadron, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N2259J · Substantial damage > After flying 1.2 hours with an instructor pilot the student pilot was released for solo flight. The student then flew for.7 hours before running out of fuel. The aircraft nosed over after touching down in a pasture. The instructor pilot stated that the fuel… - [NTSB MKC82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA089.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Scottsbluff, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N25718 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during an approach for a touch and go landing, at an altitude of about 50 feet above the runway the aircraft began to drop. He applied throttle and the engine hesitated, failing to accelerate until just before impact with the runway. The… - [NTSB MKC82DA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA078.md): Cessna T210N · Near O'Neill, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 12, 1982 · N9649Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed successfully at centerville, IA on its first leg of the flight. The aircraft was not refueled and the pilot estimated 4 hrs fuel on board for a 2 hr and 40 minute flight. The flight made 4 missed approaches before proceeding to an… ## 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" = 'NE' 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=NE --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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