# NTSB investigations, 2005: 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 DEN06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA029.md): Cessna 182A · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N4755D · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.
- [NTSB MIA06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA037.md): Cessna P206C · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2005 · N8640Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted in a hard, off-airport forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA047.md): Cessna 180H · Greenville, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2005 · N2869U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in water-contaminated fuel in the engine and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB CHI06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA051.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Marshall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N711HG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in both engines while on approach due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations leading to him refueling the outboard tanks only.
- [NTSB SEA06CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA032.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2005 · N5695V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB MIA06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA040.md): Beech BE23 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N7657R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA034.md): Cessna 182 · Haines City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N8304S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation, and operation of equipment with known deficiencies, a right wing fuel cap leak, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC06LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA045.md): Beech 23 · Chaplin, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2005 · N7631R · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA022.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N790RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and her failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA050.md): Mooney M20A · China Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 2, 2005 · N6004X · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB DFW06CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA034.md): Cessna 210M · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 28, 2005 · N761FL · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA040.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Marshall, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N3619R · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power in descent due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's inaccurate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI06LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA034.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2005 · N3425R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and improper fuel management by the pilot while on approach. Contributing factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL06CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA016.md): Cessna 177 · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N821KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to activate the carburetor heat during approach resulting in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX06CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA033.md): Rotorway 162F · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N321JN · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (rust, water) as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning preparation.
- [NTSB NYC06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA028.md): Cessna 172L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N7684G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination, and a subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB LAX06CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA026.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2005 · N2111P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which was caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning, his inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and his failure to divert to an alternate airport before the fuel situation became…
- [NTSB CHI06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA022.md): Cessna 180 · Manitowish Wate, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N20KK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor to the accident was the trees the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA013.md): Hiller UH-12E · Pasadena, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N909BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA017.md): Cessna 150L · Shelburne, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N1693Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX06CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA007.md): Appel RDA 04 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2005 · N835RA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. The inadequate placement of the fuel system drain by the builder was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA004.md): Cessna 172M · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N13585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in an overload failure of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inadequate preflight planning by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN06CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA006.md): Bell 206L-4 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2005 · N206DB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation resulting in him taking the helicopter into the air with insufficient fuel to accomplish the flight, and the subsequent fuel exhaustion leading to the hard landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA002.md): Culver LCA · McGregor, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2005 · N32476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA001.md): Cessna 185 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N9950X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB DEN05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA147.md): Cessna T210L · Las Animas, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2005 · N94263 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA313.md): Hiller UH 12-E · Five Points, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N141HA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX05LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA309.md): Thomas RV4 · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2005 · N3882N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by the pilot's failure to select a tank containing fuel for takeoff. A factor in the accident was the lack of a runway overrun area beyond the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX05CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA301.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · N8103X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05CA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA269.md): Beech F33A · Emerson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N8225F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to verify the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low altitude, the crops and the fence.
- [NTSB IAD05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA136.md): Cessna 177RG · Cadiz, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2005 · N35552 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's early flare during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA234.md): Cessna 152 · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N68440 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA259.md): Dixon RV-4 · Grafton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N9120Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system, gascolator and carburetor inlet screen. A factor to the accident was the soybean crop.
- [NTSB SEA05LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA187.md): Cessna 182E · Toutle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N2942Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to properly secure the fuel caps during his self-servicing and (improperly) preflighting the airplane. A contributing factor was the utility pole.
- [NTSB IAD05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA147.md): Hanson VariEze · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2005 · N220EZ · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's inadequate fuel tank inspection during construction, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB NYC05FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA140.md): Cessna 177A · S. Hackensack, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2005 · N30491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's impairment from prescription medication.
- [NTSB CHI05TA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05TA251.md): Cessna 182R · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 2005 · N505NR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA05CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA175.md): Cessna 150J · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · CF-YKO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX05FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA271.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Pomona, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2005 · N7342P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach due to fuel starvation caused by debris and corrosion in the carburetor assembly. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with the manufacturer's service bulletin…
- [NTSB NYC05LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA134.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Erie, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N7534W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion on approach, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX05LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA267.md): Barnes Lancair Legacy · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N508DB · Substantial damage
  > The inaccurate fuel quantity sensors and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity on board prior to takeoff, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI05LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA233.md): North American Navion A (L-17B) · Zeeland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N8828H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to a fuel selector valve leak and low altitude and low airspeed at the time of power loss. A factor was the recommended maintenance service for the fuel selector not performed by the airplane owner/pilot.
- [NTSB CHI05CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA222.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N6601G · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel exhaustion during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW05CA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA208.md): Hiller UH-12E · Hampton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N535HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was unsuitable terrain to complete a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA05LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA147.md): Cessna T210M · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N732WN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX05LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Oro Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N6330Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccuracy of the cockpit fuel gages which read 1/4 tank when empty.
- [NTSB LAX05LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA258.md): Beech A23 · Rancho Murieta, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N1456L · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the inadequate fuel system management by both pilots. Also causal was the inadequate preflight inspection by both the instructor and student and their failure to verify the fuel quantities in each fuel tank, and, the instructor's…
- [NTSB IAD05LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA114.md): Convair BT-13A · Lyme, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2005 · N49646 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in an incorrect fuel selector position, fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX05LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA248.md): Scandinavian Aero Industry KZ VII · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2005 · N159KZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA136.md): Brantly Helicopter B2B · Ft. Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N9023M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and failure to refuel the helicopter prior to takeoff which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power during the landing.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2005
  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=2005

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