# NTSB investigations, 2000: 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 4 · 159 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA065.md): Cessna T210N · Colorado City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N4729C · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane. - [NTSB CHI01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA053.md): Cessna 150M · New Underwood, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N63067 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field. - [NTSB LAX01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA064.md): Cessna 140 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2000 · N72970 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning, fuel management, and inadequate remedial actions, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The pilot made an off-field landing and collided with a fence. - [NTSB DEN01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA022.md): Cessna 210C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2000 · N969RJ · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water), and failure of the pilot to have the airplane completely refueled. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA020.md): Thomas VP-1 · West Jordan, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N89KD · Substantial damage > the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the total loss of engine power due to the failure of the pilot to adjust the manual propeller pitch to permit the engine to achieve sufficient rpm for sustained flight, and the… - [NTSB CHI01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA045.md): Larson Aero COMP-6 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2000 · N4334Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the loose fuel cap and the snow covered terrain. - [NTSB NYC01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA052.md): Mooney M20J · Danbury, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2000 · N4101H · Substantial damage > Water/ice in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA044.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2000 · N8268R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the restart procedures published in the approved flight manual(AFM). Factors were his failure to follow the fuel management procedures published in the AFM, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA028.md): Cessna 150L · Valley Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N18609 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion after the pilot became lost during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the dark night condition. - [NTSB IAD01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA016.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Union, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2000 · N280H · Substantial damage > pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA022.md): Cessna 172K · Belcher, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2000 · N567QL · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA036.md): Cessna 172L · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2000 · N2843Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to obtain a pre-departure or en route weather briefing, which led to fuel exhaustion, after his destination and alternate airports were covered by fog. A factor was the fog. - [NTSB NYC01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA032.md): Navion A · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2000 · N675JM · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance to the runway while performing a forced landing after an engine failure. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate rebuilding procedures and maintenance inspection, which resulted in… - [NTSB NYC01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA031.md): Piper J3C-65 · Middletown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N33538 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA011.md): Cessna 152 · Roswell, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2000 · N95262 · Substantial damage > the flight instructor's failure to adequately preflight the airplane, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night light condition. - [NTSB NYC01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA026.md): Dever Firefly · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N306K · Substantial damage > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2000 · N9986W · Substantial damage > The pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system. This lead to the pilot inadvertently switching the fuel selector handle to the "OFF" position and subsequently to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA030.md): Cessna 172N · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N4654G · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's fuel tank selector position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA028.md): Beech A-36 · Millersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N565P · Substantial damage > The pilot' failure to properly manage the available fuel onboard, which result in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI01LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA030.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Worth, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N169DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane and his failure to verify the fuel supply on board, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable… - [NTSB SEA01LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA010.md): Cessna 150C · Sunnyslope, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2000 · N7886Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision not to deviate to an alternate airport for fuel after encountering strong headwinds, resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the unfavorable winds and the sign impacted during the forced landing rollout. - [NTSB NYC01LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA027.md): O Loughlin WAG-A-BOND · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2000 · N51AT · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA021.md): Beech BE-23-24 · Kingston, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N7951L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to check both fuel tanks visually during the preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the dark night. - [NTSB IAD01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA007.md): Cessna 140 · Mcclure, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N279W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to fuel starvation from a fuel strainer blocked with sealant particles. - [NTSB CHI01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA019.md): Zenair CH2000 · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2000 · N420ZA · Substantial damage > the loose carburetor heat control clamp bolt and carburetor heat not available to the pilot. Factors were the low altitude, the carburetor icing conditions, the fence and the security gate. - [NTSB DEN01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA004.md): Cessna 172N · Jensen, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N738CW · Substantial damage > an undershoot due to misjudging distance/altitude during an emergency landing. Factors were: inadequate preflight, failure to refuel, fuel exhaustion, operating with an inoperative fuel gauge, and failure to attain a proper glide path during approach. - [NTSB LAX01FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA011.md): Navion G · Henderson, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N2434T · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb. The loss of power was probably due to the pilot's failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply… - [NTSB ATL01LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA007.md): Cessna 172-B · Palatka, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2000 · N7894X · Substantial damage > The CFI's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA002.md): Cessna 401A · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N800SS · Substantial damage > The hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors. - [NTSB FTW01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA007.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N3390P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Also contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to feather the engine. - [NTSB LAX01FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA007.md): Cessna P210N · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2000 · N888MM · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to operate the airplane according to the flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the presence of… - [NTSB CHI01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA004.md): Cessna 172M · Sparta, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2000 · N13214 · Destroyed > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, improper fuel management, inadequate in-flight planning/decision, flight to destination alternate not performed, and the discontinued planned approach to the initially selected runway. Contributing factors… - [NTSB ANC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA003.md): Helio H-295 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N295BA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to remove all water from the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB NYC01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA004.md): Cessna 210 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2000 · N6096B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine. A factor in the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to the inclement weather. - [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 NYC01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA002.md): Maule M-5 · Leicester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2000 · N5638D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly manage the fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a field. - [NTSB IAD01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA001.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Lewisberg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N9697D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA001.md): Cessna 150L · Nashville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2000 · N11390 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA272.md): Porterfield LP65 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N25563 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA271.md): Temco Luscombe 11A · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2000 · N1689B · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributory factor was the fuel cap leak, due to a worn seal. - [NTSB IAD00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA085.md): Cessna 182Q · Owingsville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N94326 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Also causal in the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to repair the inoperative fuel cap. - [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 FTW00LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA260.md): Cessna 152 · Blanchard, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N6107Q · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night light conditions and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA341.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N6303C · Substantial damage > An improper engine installation by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a fuel leak at the main fuel line fitting to the carburetor and subsequent fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. - [NTSB ATL00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA089.md): Grumman AA-5A · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N26934 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. - [NTSB LAX00LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA332.md): Cessna 120 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N76261 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his improper use of carburetor heat that resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing following a delayed takeoff in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the nonsuitable… - [NTSB LAX00LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA329.md): Beech A36TC · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N7110M · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot to follow the pilot operating handbook procedures and to refuel the airplane. - [NTSB LAX00LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA356.md): Cessna 177B · Hinkley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N30955 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot became lost and disoriented. - [NTSB CHI00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA272.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2000 · N2451R · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight planning, improper in-flight planning and decision not to land before exhausting the airplane's fuel. Factors relating to this accident were the power lines, the roadway, and the ditch. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2000&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") = 2000 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=2000 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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