# NTSB investigations, TN: 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 NYC08CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA002.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fairview, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2007 · N7751N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL07LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA128.md): Beech B90 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2007 · N10TM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the landing approach.
- [NTSB ATL07CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA051.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Collinwood, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2007 · N90319 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL07CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA050.md): Cessna 172K · Paris, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2007 · N46588 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL06CA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA082.md): Ercoupe 415C · Crossville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N99083 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in fuel system contamination going undetected resulting in a total loss of engine power while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ATL06CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA066.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N122JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL05CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA056.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Eagleville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2005 · N4024B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch the fuel selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA082.md): Cessna 172N · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2004 · N6257F · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his inadequate supervision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the inadequate preflight planning/preparation to ensure an adequate fuel supply, and the berm.
- [NTSB ATL04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA021.md): Godwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N797RP · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA045.md): Cessna P210N · Bolivar, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N6ZZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB ATL03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA026.md): Preceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N5178D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA046.md): Aero Commander 500U · Copperhill, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2002 · N441WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with trees during emergency landing on unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB MIA01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA128.md): Steen Aero Lab Skybolt I · Germantown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2001 · N14DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to conduct proper preflight planning and preparation, resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the subsequent emergency descent and forced landing to a residential street colliding with a vehicle, utility pole, mail box, and…
- [NTSB MIA00FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA177.md): Beech C23 · Smyrna, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N6645P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual student to maintain airspeed following total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent. Also, inadequate supervision by the CFI for her failure to note the position of the fuel selector…
- [NTSB MIA00LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA007.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1999 · N3013C · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic for his failure to note that the threaded portion of the bail wire had 2 1/2 failed threads which resulted in the inability to keep the gascolator bowl tightly secured. Also his failure to note…
- [NTSB ATL99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA128.md): Cessna 182P · Collegedale, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N78092 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the fuel cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the collision with a fence post.
- [NTSB MIA99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA058.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N32679 · Substantial damage
  > The engines excessive fuel consumption for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to plan the flight with adequate fuel reserves resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA99FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA031.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1998 · N44240 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA024.md): Douglas DC-3C · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1997 · N59316 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines during an instrument approach due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA141.md): Tomlinson Pober Super ACE · Lebanon, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1997 · N54JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow normal checklist procedures that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL97FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA135.md): Cessna 182G · Lexington, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1997 · N3725U · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which led to the fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA97FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA239.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brownsville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1997 · N5678K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing at night on unprepared terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency…
- [NTSB MIA97LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA227.md): Beech V35B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N9236Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper procedure by not placing the fuel selector on the tank with the most fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA127.md): Cessna 182B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N2515G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to divert to an alternate airport while en route after recognizing that the fuel consumed was…
- [NTSB MIA97LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA098.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N2505Q · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was sufficient fuel to reach a suitable landing area, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and collision with a tree. The faulty fuel indication was a…
- [NTSB ATL96LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA085.md): Merle Musson Cozy · Covington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N86LM · Substantial damage
  > The clogged fuel strainer that resulted in an engine stoppage. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.
- [NTSB ATL96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA067.md): Mooney M20C · Kingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N78896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA233.md): Air Tractor 301 · Dyer, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1995 · N5095S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly manage the fuel required for the flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent in flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA137.md): Cessna 172D · Stanton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N3744S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly plan enough fuel for the intended flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot became lost/disorientated, and high vegetation in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB ATL95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA097.md): Beech A36 · Franklin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1995 · N48MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the throttle which resulted in the loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to follow emergency procedures to restart the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA066.md): Cessna 210L · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4618Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the final approach for landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA048.md): Cessna T210G · Covington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1995 · N6854R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, in that he did not adequately drain water from the fuel system, resulting in water ingestion into the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA034.md): Cessna 150H · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · N7185S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA032.md): Beech V35B · Union City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1995 · N77FH · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning by the pilot which resulted in the exhaustion of the aircraft's fuel. The rough terrain condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA027.md): Aero Commander 500S · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1994 · N9171N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft, in that he did not ensure that there was adequate fuel for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Maryville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N420FL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion prior to reaching the planned destination.
- [NTSB ATL94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA004.md): Cessna 172 · Blountville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1993 · N12657 · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in inadequate fuel and fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA137.md): Ward Long EZE · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1993 · N850JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the carburetor heat control which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL93LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA095.md): Cessna 172 · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1993 · N1497V · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft engine to produce power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA060.md): Cessna 337D · Nashville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1993 · N861CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL93LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA043.md): Cessna 210 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N7479E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow pilot manual procedures by slipping the aircraft with inadequate fuel available, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the inadequate fuel supply on the aircraft and the failure of the pilot to refuel.
- [NTSB ATL93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA018.md): Mooney M20F · Johnson City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N2975L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system.
- [NTSB ATL92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA186.md): Cessna 150M · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N7764U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was his geographical disorientation.
- [NTSB ATL91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA184.md): Fischer Wagabond · Rossville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1991 · N42LF · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA172.md): Cessna 401 · Jackson, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1991 · N13DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select the main fuel tanks prior to the approach, resulting in fuel starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB ATL91LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA166.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1991 · N5568U · Destroyed
  > An engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA131.md): Cessna 152 · Benton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N757CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA087.md): Cessna 150 · Copperhill, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1991 · N2409J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident was the existing of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ATL91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA027.md): Beech 23C · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1990 · N5147M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat properly, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice, followed by a complete loss of engine power. Factors to this accident were carburetor icing conditions and the rough and uneven terrain at the crash…
- [NTSB ATL91LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA004.md): E TN Plts Starduster Starduster II · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N19SR · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's inadvertent closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which totally or partially restricted fuel flow to the engine.

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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" = 'TN' 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=TN

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