# NTSB investigations, WY: 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 DEN07CA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA109.md): Becerra Avid Flyer Mark IV · Crowheart, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N196MB · Substantial damage > A partial blockage of the fuel filter, causing fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB DEN04CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA099.md): Cessna 172N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2004 · N737YJ · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper inflight decision not to stop and refuel. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA008.md): Cessna 182R · Lysite, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N4981E · Substantial damage > the pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over. - [NTSB DEN03FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA125.md): CASA 2.111 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N72615 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing, low airspeed, the fence, automobile, and the school bus wash barn. - [NTSB DEN03LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA153.md): Sharp Corben Baby Ace D · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2003 · N794CH · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA176.md): Bell 206B · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2000 · N32FR · Substantial damage > The company dispatching, and the pilot initiating, flight into known adverse weather with an aircraft which did not have the required anti-ice equipment installed. A factor was snow conditions. - [NTSB DEN00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA055.md): Cessna P210N · Gillette, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2000 · N6489W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to land sooner to refuel, resulting in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN00LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA038.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N128Y · Substantial damage > A forced landing on rough, unsuitable terrain. Factors were: Inadequate preflight planning, flight into known adverse weather conditions containing snow, high gusting winds, low temperatures, and a total loss of power for non mechanical reasons due to… - [NTSB DEN00LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA018.md): Cessna 172N · Rawlins, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1999 · N5225D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing and the pilot's lack of experience in aircraft type. - [NTSB DEN99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA096.md): Cessna 177RG · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N2637V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate flight planning, and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Factor's were the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight, and the subsequent engine power loss due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW98LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA288.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N4132P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making by selecting an inadequate landing area for an emergency landing when a suitable landing area was available. Factors were fuel exhaustion, inaccurate preflight planning, and lack of recent experience. - [NTSB FTW98LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA169.md): Aeronca 7DC · Wright, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1998 · N4484E · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors were snow and rock covered terrain, inadequate aircraft preflight, improper aircraft servicing, and the fuel contaminated by water. - [NTSB FTW98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA125.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1998 · N316T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors relating to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) condition, and the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing. - [NTSB SEA95FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA199.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N700TD · Substantial damage > fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA162.md): Cessna 210 · Cody, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1995 · N9492T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA95LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA020.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N3323P · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB SEA94LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA233.md): Cessna 150 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1994 · N1396Q · Substantial damage > Fuel deterioration and/or contamination, and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a known problem. - [NTSB SEA94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N5639P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat. A factor to the accident was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB SEA94LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA007.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Shoshoni, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1993 · N44492 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to refuel the aircraft. - [NTSB SEA93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA152.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Arlington, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1993 · N3774W · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination, directives not followed by the pilot in command, and his premature flare. - [NTSB SEA93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Jackson Hole, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N127WZ · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, and fuel starvation. Factors include rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA130.md): Beech H35 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1993 · N368B · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance/replacement of a fuel hose and the blocked fuel vapor return system. A factor relating to the accident was the cattle guard fence posts beside the road. - [NTSB SEA92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA137.md): Cessna 172 · Mckinnon, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N6089A · Destroyed > Water in the aircraft fuel system which was not purged as a result of the pilot in command's inadequate preflight. Factors contributing to the accident were: trees, a fence and the uneven terrain condition during the landing and rollout. - [NTSB SEA91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA012.md): Christen Industries A-1 · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1990 · N9609G · Substantial damage > An improper maintenance modification to disable the carburetor heat control by unknown personnel. - [NTSB SEA91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA009.md): Cessna T210N · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1990 · N4981C · Substantial damage > The pilot did not properly set the mixture control. - [NTSB SEA90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA174.md): Piper PA-32-300RT · Glenrock, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N21434 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. Unsuitable terrain was a factor related to the accident. - [NTSB DEN89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA030.md): Cessna 172 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N8045B · Substantial damage > The instructor reported closing the throttle to simulate an engine failure, during a training flight. The student added carburetor heat first, instead of establishing a proper glide. The instructor removed carburetor heat and advised the student of the… - [NTSB DEN88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA157.md): Cessna 182A · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1988 · N5903B · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN88LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA092.md): Cessna 210L · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1988 · N910DS · Substantial damage > The CFI was giving a checkout to the private pilot doctor. The CFI flight records showed only one hour in this make/model. The fuel selector was in the right tank position throughout the flight. The pilot reported that the engine quit on one mile short final… - [NTSB DEN87LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA009.md): Cessna TU206G · Greybull, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1986 · N6277Z · Substantial damage > The plt departed aurora, co at 1000 en route to great falls, mt at 8000 ft MSL. At 1237 the plt advised worland fss that the eng had lost power and he was going down. The plt said that on final apch he had to pull up to avoid power lines. The acft stalled and… - [NTSB DEN85LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA249.md): Cessna TU206G · Evanston, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N5322U · No damage > The plt said the eng quit as he was turning from base leg to final apch for rwy 24 at Evanston (WY) arpt. The acft crashed as the plt maneuvered for an emerg landing. Disassembly and examination of the eng disclosed no reason on why the engine failed. The… - [NTSB DEN85LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA154.md): Callair A-9 · Riverton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1985 · N8280H · Substantial damage > During an aerial application turn-around maneuver, the eng lost power. The plt stated that he immediately changed the fuel selector & turned on the boost pump, but the acft was too low for the eng to have time to restore power. The eng had been using fuel… - [NTSB DEN84LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA228.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Meeteetse, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1984 · N6083A · Substantial damage > Plt reported flt was being conducted in mountainous terrain with fog patches in the area. Conditions conducive to carb ice existed. Calculated temp at flight altitude of 9000 ft MSL: 62 degs. Plt's estimate of temp: 50 degs. Closest reported dew pt: 57 degs.… - [NTSB DEN84FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA106.md): Aerospatiale SA-316B · Story, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1984 · N8655 · Substantial damage > On the day prior to the accident, the plt noted that the fuel gage indicated 30 to 35 gal remaining. He added 40 gal & made a flt of about 15 min. On the next day, he noted that the gage indicated about 40 gal of fuel remaining. The reported fuel consumption… - [NTSB DEN84LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA075.md): Hughes 369HS · Buffalo, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1984 · N4507C · Substantial damage > The helicopter lost power a few minutes after takeoff and made a forced landing. The acft had been refueled from a fuel truck shortly before takeoff. Samples of fuel from the acft and the fuel truck were examined and found to contain water. - [NTSB DEN84FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA071.md): Cessna 310Q · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1984 · N628AS · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was told, the r aux fuel pump was inop & to prime/start the r eng, he had to position the r fuel selector (sel) to x-feed. On the 1st 2 legs of the flt, he used this procedure, but noted the r fuel sel was hard to move. While starting for… - [NTSB DEN83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA132.md): Bell 47G3-B1 · Devils Tower, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N80711 · Substantial damage > The acft crash landed in trees after the engine lost power. The helicopter was being used in aerial application at the time of the accident. The operation was being done in 8 minute segments. Every 8 minutes the helicopter landed for a reload of herbicide. At… - [NTSB DEN83LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA080.md): Helio H-295 · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1983 · N533LD · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was hauling hay for his stranded horse. The plt was delivering hay, 5 bales per flt & dropping 1 bale at a time. On the 19th drop, after 4 hrs & 15 min of flt time since refueling, the eng lost power. During a forced landing in deep… - [NTSB DEN82FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA075.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N6695P · Destroyed > The acft struck a tree approximately 1/2 mi from the approach end of rwy 08. No fuel was on board the acft. The gear were down & the flaps were in the 10 deg position. - [NTSB DEN82DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA072.md): Enstrom 280-C · Granger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N629H · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine backfired and quit during takeoff. The pilot cleared a fence and during the forced landing the gear collapsed. No engine malfunction or failure could be found. ## 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" = 'WY' 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=WY --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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