# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 LAX07CA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA232.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Eagle Point, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N919CA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB SEA07CA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA113.md): Piper PA-18 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2007 · N40520 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot failing to correctly read the fuel quantity sight gauges. Factors include soft, brushy terrain, and the pilot's intentional excessive braking during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA111.md): Cessna 182 · Diamond Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N6462A · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply. A factor was the night lighting condition.
- [NTSB SEA07CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA008.md): Beech E-55 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2006 · N94LL · Substantial damage
  > The dual loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to adequately determine the amount of fuel aboard the airplane during his preflight preparation. A contributing factor was the pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed during…
- [NTSB SEA06LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA154.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N1221P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Factors were the en route high wind condition and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA044.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brookings, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2006 · N35681 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Trees and no suitable terrain for the landing were factors.
- [NTSB SEA06FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA038.md): Mooney M20K · North Plains, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N27ER · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in a stall-spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's…
- [NTSB SEA05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA175.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · CF-YKO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA045.md): Cessna 182G · Redmond, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2005 · N3127S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Trees were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA052.md): Cessna 172N · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N739HQ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempting takeoff with the fuel selector in the OFF position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the change in habit pattern and expectancy of the fuel selector position as well as the fence and tree.
- [NTSB SEA03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA157.md): Schleicher ASW-24E · Hood River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2003 · N24YB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel prior to the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. An inadvertent stall was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA110.md): Harshbarger W/Reed RV-8 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2003 · N863Y · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion and contamination within the fuel servo unit and the pilot's delayed turn back to the runway. Contributing factors were trees and the pilot's impairment due to prescription medication.
- [NTSB SEA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA090.md): Beech 95 C-55 · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2003 · N660K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of power after takeoff. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA043.md): Cessna 208B · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2003 · N9793B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff, and the pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA132.md): Piper PA-28 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N1248H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to continue on en route into an area of forecast reduced visibility without sufficient fuel to divert to a suitable alternate airport, and his subsequent inadvertent exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel supply. Factors include…
- [NTSB SEA01LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA144.md): Hutton KR-2 · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N4GJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed while maneuvering to a forced landing at a nearby airport. Contributing factors were the 8 knot tailwind and the fence which the aircraft impacted when it over…
- [NTSB SEA01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA066.md): Mooney M20A · Gresham, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N8346E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate decision in which he failed to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA053.md): Gibbs V-6 Stol · Newberg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2001 · N230VG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's mismanagement of his available fuel, the fuel starvation of the engine, and the pilot's excessive rate of descent during the touchdown portion of a power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA040.md): Ercoupe 415G · Santiam, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2001 · N94432 · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the carburetor main metering jet orifice by contamination of undetermined origin. Factors include a snow-covered runway upon which the pilot executed a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA075.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2000 · N55PJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Unsuitable terrain for a landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA008.md): Cessna 150B · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N1252Y · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used prior to takeoff. Carburetor icing conditions and high vegetation were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA157.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4065P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB SEA99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA109.md): Piper PA-22 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N4707C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of fuel which led to fuel starvation.. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA108.md): Williamson/Williamson RV-4 · Coos Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N6NW · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft preflight inspection (engine air inlet cover not removed) by the pilot, resulting in obstruction of the carburetor air inlet in flight and consequent inflight engine stoppage. Factors contributing to the accident included a vehicle…
- [NTSB SEA99LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N7483L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision not to apply carburetor heat during a reduced power descent in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Factors include weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and high vegetation and a fence post in the area where the…
- [NTSB SEA99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA048.md): Enstrom F-28C · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N51770 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to water contamination of the fuel. Factors include the inability of the helicopter to perform a successful autorotation immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA065.md): Kaman K-1200 · La Grande, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1998 · N224GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the engine with the FUEL/OIL shutoff switch. Contributing to the accident were: the manufacturer's inadequate location and design of the FUEL/OIL shutoff switch; the FAA's inadequate determination of the type design's…
- [NTSB SEA98LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA052.md): Beech S35 · Medford, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1998 · N3MG · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors were the pilot's diverted attention and soft terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB SEA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA004.md): Beech V-35 · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1997 · N5482U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA97LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA216.md): Cessna P210N · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1997 · N6394W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management in which the fuel selector was positioned on tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to perform the pilot operating handbook 'engine failure in flight' procedure. A…
- [NTSB SEA97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · The Dalles, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1997 · N357DA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command(CFI)'s failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA97FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA148.md): Beech 77 · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N6630C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing approach, resulting in a stall. A related factor was the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB SEA97LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA146.md): Cessna 150H · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N6599S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his inadequate inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA130.md): Lockheed P-38L · Tillamook, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1997 · N7973 · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), after loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with terrain. Related factors were: the pilot's improper fuel management and failure to change the fuel…
- [NTSB SEA97FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA094.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Klammath Falls, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N30LL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the throttle of his second failed engine to 'Cracked-1/2-Open' as called for in the Engine Failure/Restart checklist, followed by a high-power engine surge. Factors include the pilot's delay in landing for refueling, the pilot…
- [NTSB SEA97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA002.md): Rockwell S2R · Glide, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1996 · N8957Q · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to perform an adequate preflight inspection, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of power. Factors relating to the accident were: false indications of cockpit fuel gauges and unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA012.md): Beech A-36 · Newport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N990EC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel mixture control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform adequate remedial action to regain engine power, his lack of familiarity with the accident airplane, and his failure to…
- [NTSB SEA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA004.md): Vans RV-6T · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N96VA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA003.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N8845W · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilots to use carburetor heat during a reduced power descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA081.md): Cessna 180D · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N180WH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel en route.
- [NTSB SEA95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA060.md): Cessna 150H · Albany, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N6663S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors include icing conditions and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB SEA95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA044.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N9201P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to inadequate supervision of the dual student by the pilot-in-command when the dual student improperly adjusted the fuel selector position.
- [NTSB SEA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA137.md): Piper PA-38 · Sweet Home, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1994 · N9271T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot delayed using carburetor heat until the engine had already lost power due to ice forming in the carburetor throat. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the field where the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB SEA94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA053.md): Cessna 150 · Springfield, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1994 · N7741E · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's poor inflight decision. Factors include the pilot's poor pre-flight planning, and a sign in the path of the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA039.md): Hiller-Soloy UH-12D · Sublimity, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N2297W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight and refueling not acomplished.
- [NTSB SEA94LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Brookings, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1993 · N8829J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and icing of the induction air filter/screen. Factors include weather conditions conducive to icing, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of attempted landing.
- [NTSB SEA93LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA197.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Merrill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1993 · N6114J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion and inadequate inflight planning/decision.
- [NTSB SEA93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA158.md): Cessna 177 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N30170 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and fuel exhaustion. Factors include unfavorable winds, a dark night, and trees in the attempted landing area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA134.md): Romig FR-1 · Independence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1993 · N876FR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and the pilot-in-command's not maintaining directional control. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's not selecting the fuel boost pump and high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA129.md): Cessna T210K · Forest Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N8120G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the PIC.

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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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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