# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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 5 · 220 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB BFO96LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA035.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N47316 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: false fuel quantity indication from the left fuel quantity gauge,… - [NTSB FTW96LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA079.md): Meyers MY-200A · Madill, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N484C · Substantial damage > the deterioration of the fuel supply line resulting in line blockage, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI96IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA059.md): Douglas DC-9-32 · Saint Louis, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1995 · N925L · No damage > loss of induction air into the engine inlets resulting in simultaneous loss of power on both engines. Factors relating to this incident were: disconnection of the airplane's hydraulic pumps and generators, slush on the runway and the hydroplaning condition. - [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent… - [NTSB MIA96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA040.md): Cessna 152 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N48959 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was available for the flight. - [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 SEA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N5366M · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's delayed application of carburetor heat which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice. Carburetor icing conditions, a short takeoff area, and a ditch at the end of the airstrip were factors. - [NTSB LAX96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA068.md): Cessna T210N · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1995 · N214BD · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA036.md): Cessna 150J · Orange Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N60758 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB FTW96LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA068.md): Aviat A-1 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1995 · N236CD · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to periodically clear the engine during the glide, and failure to see-and-avoid the transmission line during the approach for an emergency landing. - [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 LAX96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA059.md): Cessna TU206G · Eagar, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N6236X · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate amount of fuel was on board for the flight. - [NTSB FTW96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA054.md): Hughes 369HS · Leakey, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1995 · N8312F · Substantial damage > improper planning/decision by the pilot, by failing to ensure there was adequate fuel on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent roll-over during a forced landing on hilly terrain. A factor relating to the accident was: downsloping terrain… - [NTSB NYC96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA029.md): Bellanca 8-KCAB · Sheffield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N53835 · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate preflight and improper inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB LAX96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA054.md): Cessna 150E · Sonora, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1995 · N3000J · Substantial damage > carburetor icing, due to the pilot's improper use of power plant controls and/or carburetor heat. A factor relating to the accident was: the weather condition, which was conducive to carburetor ice. - [NTSB FTW96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA051.md): Cessna 310J · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N1147M · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency… - [NTSB FTW96IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA045.md): Saab-Scania 340B · Corsicana, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1995 · N344SB · No damage > Total loss of power in the left engine from ice ingestion; and failure of the left-engine auto-relight system caused by an open fuse in the Digital Electronic Control Unit (DECU), which prevented an automatic relight of the left engine. Factors relating to… - [NTSB SEA96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA016.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Syracuse, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1995 · N4496F · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. - [NTSB NYC96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA025.md): Cessna 150J · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N51197 · Substantial damage > the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Niles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N738LM · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft and operating with a known malfunctioning fuel gauge. - [NTSB LAX96TA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA044.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Mather, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N33CN · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the right seat safety pilot's inadvertent engine shutdown when he closed the throttle to simulate an engine failure, and his failure to perform the throttle rigging check before takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the improper… - [NTSB FTW96LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA042.md): Lodge RV-4 · Mcckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1995 · N30RV · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which led to a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. - [NTSB CHI96LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA032.md): Hughes 369D · Crystal, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N58231 · Substantial damage > fuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, and improper fuel sump screen installation on the nurse truck resulting in contamination of the fuel supply. - [NTSB FTW96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N9504J · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB BFO96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA020.md): Cessna 150F · New Carlisle, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1995 · N7089F · Destroyed > inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the flight instructor (CFI), which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb, due to an inadequate supply of fuel and fuel starvation. The soft terrain encountered during the forced landing was a… - [NTSB LAX96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA036.md): Agusta F.260D · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N404FD · Destroyed > the pilot inadvertently allowed the ferry tank fuel selector to be in (or to be moved to) a partially open position before or during takeoff, which allowed air to enter the fuel system lines and result in fuel starvation. The location of the valve in the… - [NTSB FTW96LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1995 · N6364E · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA021.md): Bischoff VAN RV-6 · Monticello, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1995 · N9234B · Destroyed > the pilot's improper inflight decision to continue flight without sufficient fuel, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA029.md): Cessna 177RG · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N4110C · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard to complete the flight. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA031.md): Cessna 182TR · Boulder, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1995 · N7590R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to determine the amount of fuel aboard the aircraft during preflight, and his failure to refuel the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA023.md): Aeronca 7AC · Lapeer, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N84124 · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion resulting in engine failure, the inadvertant stall, and improper decision by the pilot to attempt a large heading change at low altitude and airspeed. A factor relating to this accident is no fuel quantity gage installed in the airplane. - [NTSB SEA96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA012.md): Beech A-36 · Newport, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1995 · N990EC · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent shut-off of the fuel mixture control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform adequate remedial action to regain engine power, his lack of familiarity with the accident airplane, and his failure to… - [NTSB NYC96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA017.md): Cessna 182B · Lebanon, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N2754G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the mixture control which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA96TA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96TA014.md): Cessna 182R · Redstone Arsena, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N3163E · Substantial damage > the pilot's poor inflight planning decision for not flying the scheduled time and electing to perform 3 additional takeoffs not planned during fuel consumption calculations. Contributing to the accident was the use of an inaccurate dipstick. - [NTSB ATL96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA009.md): Cessna 150F · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N7157F · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB LAX96TA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96TA016.md): Hughes OH-6A · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N61865 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper planning/decision and failure to ensure there was an adequate supply of fuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and a forced (autorotative) landing. - [NTSB CHI96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA013.md): Cessna 150 · Peosta, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N17382 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA017.md): Cessna 182A · Norman, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1995 · N5060D · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Brea, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N704QJ · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting. - [NTSB MIA96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA007.md): Forney ERCOUPE-2 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N3027G · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's decision to continue flight with the inoperative fuel transfer pump which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The inoperative fuel transfer pump and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were… - [NTSB NYC96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA008.md): Beech B24R · Bethpage, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N2544W · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA010.md): Cessna 140 · Dixon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1995 · N1782V · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to debris blocking the carburetor main jet. - [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 LAX96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA005.md): Piper J3C-65 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1995 · N59931 · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to swelling of the carburetor needle valve tip, which restricted the fuel flow to the carburetor inlet. A factor in the accident was the use of automotive gasoline. - [NTSB SEA96LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA004.md): Vans RV-6T · North Plains, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N96VA · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the failure of the left tank fuel quantity sending unit which resulted in a false indication of fuel quantity. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX96FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA004.md): Beech A-36 · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N3066W · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in fuel starvation; and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB SEA96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA003.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N8845W · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilots to use carburetor heat during a reduced power descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI96FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA002.md): Beech H35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N625T · Destroyed > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA002.md): Cessna T210M · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1995 · N6508B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N63522 · Substantial damage > the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1995&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995 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&year=1995 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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