# NTSB investigations, SC: 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. Page 1 of 2 · 99 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA006.md): Beech G35 · Lexington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N4575D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management. - [NTSB ATL07CA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA055.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N4330Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures when he failed to jettison the advertising banner prior to his forced landing in water. - [NTSB ATL07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA026.md): Ridgway Bensen B8M · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N7030T · Substantial damage > The pilots improper preflight planning and decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL06LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA022.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N790RA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and her failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL05FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA135.md): Beech V35B · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9JQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL05CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA130.md): Jabiru SK0007 · Aiken, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2005 · N30SP · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL05CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA019.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 3, 2004 · N4874G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL04CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA193.md): Cessna 177 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2004 · N29650 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight and his improper in-flight decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL04LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA088.md): Cessna 172N · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N271EP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The pilot's preflight planning and uneven terrain were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL03LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA144.md): Beech A90 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2003 · N34HA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL03LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA108.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Mill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2003 · N685BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL03TA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03TA078.md): Aero Commander 500S · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N19WL · Destroyed > The improper refueling of the airplane by airport personnel with the incorrect fuel grade that resulted in a total loss in engine power on both engines during initial climb. A factor was the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command. - [NTSB MIA02FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2002 · N3450R · Substantial damage > The misrouting of the fuel lines to the fuel selector, which resulted in the use of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel supply, fuel starvation, and the loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's inadequate remedial action for conducting an emergency… - [NTSB MIA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA006.md): Cessna 170 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N4180V · Substantial damage > The blockage of the fuel vent and also the collapsed fuel supply line resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA004.md): Joseph A. Grimaud Seawind 3000 · Chapin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N98GG · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees. - [NTSB ATL00LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA043.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Stonesboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N9762C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight decision not to refuel which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA00FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA117.md): Cessna 177RG · Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2000 · N1556H · Destroyed > The PIC's inadequate planning and preparation resulting in refueling not being performed and the subsequent fuel exhaustion and forced landing into trees. A factor in the accident was the erratic operation of the right fuel tank quantity indicating system. - [NTSB ATL00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA021.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Cordesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2000 · N5703P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA99FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA232.md): Beech C24R · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N67198 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly preflight plan and prepare for the flight's fuel consumption resulting in engine loss of power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent inflight collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA99LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA221.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N82974 · Substantial damage > The improper position of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also, the inadequate altitude flown by the pilot on final approach preventing a landing on the runway following the loss of engine… - [NTSB MIA99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3206V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA174.md): Cessna T210N · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1999 · N6407N · Substantial damage > The PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to… - [NTSB ATL99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA099.md): Cessna A185F · Chapin, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1999 · N881FD · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a utility wire. - [NTSB MIA99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA112.md): Cessna 15OF · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1999 · N8397G · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing to a highway. This resulted in the left main landing gear colliding with a rain grate separating the left main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power… - [NTSB MIA99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA093.md): Scott A. George Jr. Fisher Celebrity · Simpsonville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N1122V · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the failure of a plastic 90-degree fitting at the inlet fitting of the carburetor. - [NTSB ATL99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N21491 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to manage the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB ATL98LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA040.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Laurens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1998 · N2609K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation that resulted in initiating flight in marginal visual conditions, and resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA98LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA046.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1997 · N9514K · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his poor in-flight decision making. - [NTSB ATL97FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA134.md): North American T-6-SNJ5 · Camden, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N1047C · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to take remedial action after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, leading to a spin. Factors were the pilot's use of unapproved medication, and the FAA's inadequate certification and standards for airman. - [NTSB ATL97LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA117.md): Cessna 172P · Rockhill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N66098 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to plan and have adequate fuel for the flight. - [NTSB ATL97FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA090.md): Beech 35-C33A · Lugoff, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N4863J · Substantial damage > improper fuel management by the pilot by not positioning the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA184.md): Cessna 150G · Greer, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N2276J · Substantial damage > the student pilot's improper management of fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA081.md): Cessna 172I · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N5124G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power. A factor was the soft terrain at the emergency landing site. - [NTSB MIA97LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA115.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N52507 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision and failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was on board the airplane. - [NTSB MIA97LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA055.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Florence, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1997 · N2205Z · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA024.md): Cessna 182C · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1996 · N8605T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight, resulting in the fuel cap(s) not being secured; and subsequent siphoning and loss of fuel, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent collision with a ditch during the emergency landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA002.md): Bell UH-IB · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1996 · N846MC · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of usable fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: an inoperative left boost pump, which increased the amount of unusable fuel… - [NTSB ATL96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA049.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1996 · N3052T · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions and the continued flight into icing conditions which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing. - [NTSB ATL96FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA022.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N9102V · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason. - [NTSB ATL96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA031.md): Cessna 150M · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N8779U · Substantial damage > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor. - [NTSB MIA95FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA183.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Hilton Head Isl, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N38188 · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's extension of the downwind leg which prevented landing on the intended runway following loss of engine… - [NTSB ATL95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA103.md): Mooney M20E · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1995 · N6923U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel required and his fuel consumption for the flight. - [NTSB ATL95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA024.md): Piper PA-28-161 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1994 · N8075S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly pre-flight the airplane to ensure the left fuel tank cover was properly secured. - [NTSB ATL94LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA138.md): Cessna 182P · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1994 · N21380 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valve which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL94LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA034.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Greer, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1993 · N4320X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning in determining fuel requirements for the flight. - [NTSB ATL94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA033.md): Piper PA-28-181 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1993 · N2205Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight decision in that he failed to refuel the aircraft prior to exhausting the fuel supply. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB ATL94LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Edisto Island, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N25566 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, while maneuvering and changing altitudes, which resulted in carburetor ice. A factor related to the accident was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL94LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA013.md): Bowermaster B-8M · Cowpens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1993 · N10343 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation which resulted from unported fuel in the fuel tank due to inadequate design of the tanks. - [NTSB ATL93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA128.md): Brown Glassair SH-2 · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N412NV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's failure to comply with a manufacturer's service bulletin. - [NTSB ATL93LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA122.md): Cessna 172 · Seneca, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N5812A · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=SC&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" = 'SC' 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=SC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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