# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 ATL07LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA120.md): Cessna A185F · Danube, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N1344Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC07FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA055.md): Piper PA-60-601P · Jamestown, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2007 · N720Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incorrect selection of the right engine fuel selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine, a loss of the right engine's power, and a loss of control during initial climb. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC06CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA174.md): Cessna 210G · Clayton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2006 · N210DT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA119.md): Cessna 182A · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N2186G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent engine failure. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB IAD05LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA105.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Copake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2005 · N7767N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA071.md): Piper E2 · Hastings, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N2122 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA035.md): Aeronca S7CCM · Ulster, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2005 · N3069E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA029.md): Cessna 172L · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2005 · N7180Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB IAD04FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04FA040.md): Piper PA-31P · Clarkson, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2004 · N57EF · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to select the proper fuel tank which resulted in starvation and subsequent loss of engine power in both engines.
- [NTSB NYC04CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA108.md): Andrews Zenith Tri-Z · Kennedy, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2004 · N569Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA119.md): Palen Avro-504K · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2003 · N4929 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD03LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA055.md): Cessna 414 · Port Jefferson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N1234 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA098.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Ava, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N9834P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which did not detect the contamination in the fuel, and subsequent power loss due to contaminated fuel while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA188.md): Mooney M20J · Canadaigua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N201ZC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC02LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA147.md): Bell 206B · Newfield, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2002 · C-GMLS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard prior to departure, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent hard landing. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing area under the helicopter when the power loss occurred.
- [NTSB IAD01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA095.md): Hughes 269C · Lewiston, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N3626B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the simulated forced landing. Also causal in the accident was the failure of both pilots to recognize the total loss of engine power and the CFI's inadequate remedial actions. A factor in the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA153.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N5265T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, due to the student pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC01FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA127.md): Beech C90 · Islip, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N270TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to activate the fuel transfer pumps in accordance with the check list, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA059.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dansville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4456Z · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during take-off for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA057.md): Cessna 172G · North Elba, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N4198L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and exhaustion of his fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC00LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA093.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2000 · N18AV · Substantial damage
  > a power loss over unsuitable terrain, for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Rome, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2000 · N3719H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently selecting the mixture control to off, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA128.md): Cessna T310Q · West Laurens, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1999 · N1273G · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's impairment due to hypoxia, which resulted in reduced situational awareness and a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA105.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Oswego, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1999 · N2716P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA088.md): Cessna 172XP · Ramapo, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N2743V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the solo cross-country flight.
- [NTSB IAD99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA035.md): Mooney M20C · Irving, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5878Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA044.md): Beech C-24R · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N1857G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight examination of the airplane, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB IAD99LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA010.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dunkirk, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1998 · N8619N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the improperly timed magneto and an engine driven fuel pump leak.
- [NTSB NYC98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA065.md): Boeing A75L300 · Chester, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1998 · N55412 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to reveal fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA037.md): Cessna A152 · Moriches, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N758YR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97GA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97GA177.md): Navion G · Brooklyn, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1997 · N2362T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure the fuel selector was properly positioned for takeoff, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC97FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA069.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Farmingville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N4400T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, which subsequently resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Related factors were: excessive fuel consumption rate, and obstructions (trees and house) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC96LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA130.md): Stinson 108-1 · Elbridge, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N8073K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to use auto fuel and to fly the airplane when it was in need of major repairs and overdue its annual inspection.
- [NTSB NYC96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Macedon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N2189B · Substantial damage
  > a blocked gascolator, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's decision to fly with a known fuel flow deficiency, which resulted in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA109.md): McCall WATCHA-MCCALL-IT · Steamburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N111MC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/owner's failure to ensure adequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane; and a loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a subsequent fuel leak, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's…
- [NTSB NYC96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA079.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Groton, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1996 · N9974U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, and his improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with bails of hay during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA078.md): Cessna 150J · Warwick, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N5587G · Destroyed
  > the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA021.md): Bischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N9234B · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA008.md): Beech B24R · Bethpage, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N2544W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA131.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Geneseo, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N43705 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in the loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB BFO95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA039.md): Piper J3-C65 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1995 · N70234 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB NYC95LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1995 · N3665R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to assure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing ample fuel.
- [NTSB NYC94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA168.md): Beech C35 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N5291C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel starvation and engine failure, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the turbulent air…
- [NTSB BFO94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA084.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N9041P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply with an improper fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factor is the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB NYC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Addison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3335V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA009.md): Cessna 152 · Riverhead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N46897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's preflight planning/preparation was inadequate which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC94FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA004.md): Piper PA-23-250 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N10GL · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent feathering of both propellers by the student pilot, which resulted in a loss of power, and failure (or inability) of the instructor pilot (CFI) to attain remedial action. A factor related to the accident was: the student pilot's habit…
- [NTSB BFO93LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA159.md): Cessna 206 · Inlet, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N2147F · Substantial damage
  > the blocked header tank fuel port which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor to the accident were the high obstructions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA105.md): Adolfson Starduster SA300 · Windsor, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N10JA · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during initial climbout due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of engine power, leading to an aerodynamic stall.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=NY&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" = 'NY' 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=NY

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