# NTSB investigations, PA: 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 NYC08FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA023.md): Daniel R. Lloyd Trish's Ride Home · Greenville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2007 · N289DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the electrical system.
- [NTSB NYC07LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA168.md): Piper PA-28-140 · E.Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2007 · N7389J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX07LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA220.md): Murrin Frederick L Sopwith F1 · Greenville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N6338 · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel system pressure. A factor in the accident was the pilot/builder's failure to adequately adjust the fuel system pressure.
- [NTSB NYC07CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA154.md): Cessna 150 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N7842E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight while impaired by alcohol, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA085.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Catherine Twp., PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N56124 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC07CA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA080.md): Mooney M20F · Landenberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N3278F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB NYC06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA064.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2006 · N9183Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA028.md): Cessna 172L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N7684G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB IAD05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA147.md): Hanson VariEze · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N220EZ · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's inadequate fuel tank inspection during construction, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB NYC05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA134.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Erie, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA069.md): American AA-1A · Levittown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2005 · N9346L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled…
- [NTSB NYC05FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA053.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2343Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action during an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. A factor was the pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation to one engine, and its subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA220.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Avondale, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2004 · N54397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in fuel contamination and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA057.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Bradford, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2004 · N1XF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during approach.
- [NTSB IAD04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA005.md): Piper PA-44 · Prospect, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N432PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper in-flight decision, which included an inappropriate altitude selection for intentional single engine operation. Factors were the inability of the flight instructor to restart the right engine for undetermined reasons, and the…
- [NTSB NYC04LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Butler, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N94820 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA027.md): Beech M35 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N9730R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA127.md): Cessna 172H · East Vincent, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2003 · N3027U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation in which he failed to refuel the airplane is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC02LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA155.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Coatesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2002 · N31SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations, and his improper decision to not land and refuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA064.md): Stinson 108-3 · Mifflintown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N6678M · Substantial damage
  > On-ground carburetor icing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA007.md): Cessna 140 · Mcclure, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N279W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles.
- [NTSB NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB IAD01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N9697D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA072.md): Aero Commander 114-B · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N6101T · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA049.md): Beech BE-55 · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N777K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of power to both engines. A factor was the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and takeoff with inadequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB DCA00MA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA00MA052.md): British Aerospace J-3101 · Bear Creek Town, PA · Accident · 19 fatal · Class 1 · Major · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N16EJ · Destroyed
  > The flight crew’s failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which led to the stoppage of the right engine due to fuel exhaustion and the intermittent stoppage of the left engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA137.md): Anderson MA-18 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2000 · N218MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of power, and his improper flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Factors included a restricted fuel supply due to a design flaw in the header tank/fuel valve/supply…
- [NTSB NYC00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA063.md): Cessna 310N · Old Forge, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N70CM · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA030.md): Cessna 150 · New Hope, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1999 · N8323G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to identify during the preflight that both fuel vents were blocked, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA223.md): Beech A23 · Carlisle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N3508R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA034.md): Beech BE-76 · Dravosburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N6638C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to accurately calculate fuel required for the flight, and his decision not to divert for fuel prior to his intended destination. A factor in the accident was the pilot's over confidence in his ability to operate the airplane with minimal…
- [NTSB NYC98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA173.md): Robinson R22 · Duncannon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1998 · N9067G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's disregard of the fuel condition during the preflight which resulted in a takeoff with contaminated fuel and a loss of power. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB IAD98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA091.md): Cessna T337G · Windsor Twnship, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N8CX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Blakeslee, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6562G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departing.
- [NTSB IAD98LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA009.md): Cessna P210N · Smoketown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1997 · N600WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's (CFI) improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion of the selected tank and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC97LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA168.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Blairsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1997 · N47900 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA167.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Brickerville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1997 · N8262K · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot performing a takeoff with the fuel selector in the 'OFF' position.
- [NTSB NYC97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA166.md): Cessna 425 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N1224S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, by failing to verify the fuel supply, which led to subsequent fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A related factor was: the inaccurate fuel quantity gauge.
- [NTSB NYC97LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA161.md): Cessna A150L · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N23JR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff.
- [NTSB IAD97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA090.md): Cessna 150 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N8080S · Substantial damage
  > Pilot in command became disoriented and continued flight until fuel exhaustion. A factor to this accident is the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by over flying several airports during his disorientation.
- [NTSB IAD97LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1997 · N3616J · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during a cross-country flight, and failed to use his radio for assistance, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA025.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Felton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N5538J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and his failure to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with trees during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA023.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Long Pond, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N4839F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related…
- [NTSB IAD96FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA147.md): Short Brothers SC7 · Findlay Twnshp, PA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1996 · N10DA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue to his destination when known en route delays were encountered which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA131.md): Cessna 150F · Greenfld Twnshp, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1996 · N6984F · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A high obstruction in the forced landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bath, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1996 · N9549J · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision and planning, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Darkness and low clouds in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB NYC96LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA048.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Silver Spring, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1996 · N1082P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA005.md): Kelosky Pulsar XP · Zelienople, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N95RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently allowed the airplane to lift-off during a high speed taxi check, while operating the airplane with a known deficiency that consisted of a partially blocked quick disconnect fitting, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of…
- [NTSB NYC95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA171.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Avoca, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1995 · N1613P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight decision and improper fuel management resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing over rocky terrain.
- [NTSB NYC95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA159.md): Beech E35 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N456F · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of a fuel line fitting by the pilot/owner which resulted in fuel blockage and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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