# NTSB investigations, WV: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA041.md): Mooney M20R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · Destroyed > The airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced… - [NTSB NYC04LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA151.md): Beech 35 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N5345E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC04CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA001.md): Williams RV-4 · Metz, WV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N475F · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to operate without accurate fuel gauges, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and an off airport landing - [NTSB IAD03LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA030.md): Young Challenger II · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2003 · N851MY · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to switch off the ignition on approach and not attaining the proper touchdown point. - [NTSB IAD01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA037.md): Cessna 150 · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N6584F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in residual fuel contamination and a subsequent engine failure. Factors included corroded fuel filler necks and rain the previous evening. - [NTSB NYC01LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA070.md): Whittman Tailwind DN-1 · Grafton, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2001 · N911N · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB IAD98LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA084.md): Beech BE24 · Beckley, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N9711L · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply in that the fuel selector was selected to the improper fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD98FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA042.md): Piper PA-30 · Mcmechen, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1998 · N7845Y · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion during takeoff. - [NTSB IAD98FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA027.md): Beech C-90 · Newton, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1998 · N5WU · Destroyed > The pilot inadequate management of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines. Factors in the accident were the pilot's concern about maintenance being completed prior to executing a scheduled flight later in the day, and operating the… - [NTSB NYC98FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA016.md): Cessna 182P · Morgantown, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9388G · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow ATC instructions during the emergency descent. - [NTSB IAD97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA074.md): American AA-1 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N5734L · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight, which led to the loss of a fuel cap and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA033.md): Cessna 172B · Charleston, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N6937X · Destroyed > improper planning/decision by the pilot, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing into wooded terrain. - [NTSB IAD96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA067.md): Bell 206B · Logan, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N111PM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate fuel supply for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the loss of rotor rpm during the autorotation. The downhill sloping terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB NYC95LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA045.md): Cessna 150H · Wheeling, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1994 · N7175S · Destroyed > The student pilot's inadequately planned cross-country flight, and his subsequent disorientation, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a collision with an object. - [NTSB BFO93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA088.md): Cessna 150L · Fairmont, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1993 · N16224 · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilots to properly clear the engine during the approach. - [NTSB NYC93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA027.md): Cessna 177 · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1992 · N3107T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight and planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing on a highway. - [NTSB BFO92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA004.md): Cessna T210N · Wheeling, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N6466N · Substantial damage > The engine failure caused by fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB BFO91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA067.md): Cessna A185F · Norton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N185JV · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. - [NTSB BFO91LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA035.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1991 · N8738E · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA071.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · CGBEG · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to fatigue failure of a fuel line. Factors related to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain and obstructions (trees & utility pole) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB BFO89FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA063.md): Piper PA-24-250 · True, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1989 · N7162P · Destroyed > The pilots failure to properly monitor the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. The aircraft stalled as the pilot performed an evasive maneuver to avoid the mountain top. - [NTSB BFO89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA050.md): Mooney M20E · Weirton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N1950Y · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to water in the fuel and inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot. - [NTSB BFO89LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA016.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Elkview, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N2409F · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot and inadequate crew/group coordination by the flight leader (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing… - [NTSB BFO88LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA073.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Racine, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N4873T · Substantial damage > The pilot was on the first leg of a ferry flight to west germany. The aircraft was about 30 miles from charleston when the pilot noticed the fuel gauges indicated about 5 & 11 gals respectively remaining in the left & right fuel tanks. He proceeded to… - [NTSB BFO88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA055.md): Aeronca 7AC · Capon Bridge, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1988 · N1841E · Substantial damage > Loss of power because of carburetor ice which obstructed airflow to the engine. The aircraft nosed over on landing because of soft terrain and high grass. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat is a contributing factor. - [NTSB BFO88FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA024.md): Cessna 177RG · Ellamore, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N2109Q · Destroyed > Aprx 3 hrs and 26 minutes after takeoff from republic airport, the plt reported having engine problems. Unable to make it to an airport, the plt radioed that he was going to attempt to land on a road. The airplane struck trees and crashed in a wooded area… - [NTSB ATL86LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA237.md): Cessna 152 · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N66989 · Substantial damage > The plt flew the aircraft twice, another plt flew it once then the plt attempted another flight. He reported to app control that he thought he was out of fuel. An off airport landing was attempted. Examination of the aircraft showed less than one gallon of… - [NTSB ATL86LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA012.md): Cessna 152 · Parkersburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N48987 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a total loss of power due to fuel exhaustion while on a baseleg for landing. The pilot elected to land in a corn field approx 1.5 miles short of the runway because he did not think he could make it to the runway. The plt was returning… - [NTSB ATL85FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FIJ01.md): Starduster SA-100 · Point Pleasant, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1985 · N21GT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that she made a normal preflt. She reported that the float type fuel gage indicated that the main fuel tank, which had a capacity of 12 gal, was half full. While climbing thru about 500 ft AGL after takeoff, the eng sputtered & lost power. The… - [NTSB ATL85LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA203.md): Stinson 108-2 · Lewisburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1985 · N9818K · Substantial damage > Acft lost power in cruise flight shortly after takeoff. Descent was begun to a field followed by engine quitting. During the turn to final, pilot said, left wing stalled resulting in hard landing on left wheel and left wing. Later, fuel cap vents were found… - [NTSB ATL85FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA193.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ghent, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1985 · N27716 · Substantial damage > The plt took off at 1805 with 150 lbs of fuel remaining, intending to fly to beckley, WV to refuel. He stated that afterhe was in lvl flt at about 3000 ft MSL for 3 to 4 min, he noted an unusual jerk or vibration in the rear. Suspecting a psbl tail rotor… - [NTSB ATL85FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA118.md): Cessna 177RG · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1985 · N1625H · Destroyed > The plt filed an IFR flt plan before obtaining the en route wx. He then revised the flt plan by extending the planned flt from Washington, DC, (dulles) to Charleston, WV. The plt did not obtain wx info pertinent to revised flt plan. The plt was unfamiliar… - [NTSB ATL85FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA070.md): Robinson R22 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1984 · N9030B · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed aprx 1/2 mi from the marshall county arpt while on a personal flt. Investigaton revealed that the plt, a doctor who specialized in emergency room procedures, commuted between hospitals located in three different cities. The plt had been… - [NTSB ATL85LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA064.md): Cessna 150 · Moundsville, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1984 · N60209 · Substantial damage > The solo student pilot departed with both fuel tanks indicating slightly over 1/4 full. 2.3 hrs later the power loss occurred in a descent to the dest arpt. The operator drained about 15 ounces of fuel from the acft and observed no fuel spillage at the site.… - [NTSB ATL85LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA002.md): Cessna 150L · So.Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1984 · N10931 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff while on the base leg at 900 ft AGL, the engine quit. Plt stated attempts to restart the engine failed. During the forced landing apch the acft collided with trees and a high tension wire. The acft spun around 180 deg and came to rest on… - [NTSB ATL84FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA107.md): Piper PA-23 · Bluefield, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N2160P · Destroyed > While cruising on an IFR flt at 10,000 ft, the plt informed atlanta center that he had an eng problem & was declaring an emergency. He was provided a heading to the Bluefield arpt which was nearby. When asked about the problem, he said the left eng was… - [NTSB ATL84FIJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIJ01.md): Cessna 150J · Elizabeth, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1984 · N61289 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he departed steubenville, oh for welch, WV, to pick up a passenger and continue to parkersburg, WV. He stated that he departed steubenville with full fuel tanks and cruised at an alt of 7500 MSL. He began an enroute descent and as the… - [NTSB ATL82DA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA069.md): Cessna 182P · Huntington, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N7154Q · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the engine failed after liftoff at about the 3500 foot point down the runway at approximately 300 feet AGL. The runway has 1000 feet of overrun and the aircraft came to rest near the runup area for runway 12. The aircraft had not been… ## 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" = 'WV' 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=WV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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