NTSB investigations, NE

42 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”.

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NTSB CHI08CA025Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · O'Neill, NEThe pilot's failure to assure the oil filter was installed on the airplane which resulted in oil starvation. Factors associated with the accident were the mechanic not installing the oil filter, the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred, and…Oct 19, 2007 · N48862 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA169Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 35-33 · Lincoln, NEA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate monitoring of the remaining fuel quantity en route. A contributing factor was the inadequate supervision of the instructional flight by the…Jun 26, 2006 · N983T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech F33A · Emerson, NEThe 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.Sep 16, 2005 · N8225F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportS C Aerostar S A YAK-52 · Columbus, NEThe mechanic's inadequate installation of fuel lines, the obstruction of fuel lines, and the fuel starvation leading to the non-mechanical loss of engine power during approach and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.Jun 21, 2005 · N962KY · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · O'Neill, NEThe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot resulting in the exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the pilot not maintaining directional control during the forced landing. A factor was the unsuitable landing area selected by the pilot, and the ditch.Dec 9, 2001 · N2492K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Plattsmouth, NEthe 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.Aug 27, 2000 · N2451R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA272Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · North Platte, NEThe pilot's improper inflight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the dark night conditions.Aug 2, 1999 · N8509R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA084Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Lincoln, NEthe pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight which resulted in him selecting a fuel tank which had insufficient fuel for the flight and the subsequent fuel starvation.Feb 9, 1999 · N5540D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Ashland, NEthe pilot's not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion, and his inadequate preflight planning. A factor was fuel exhaustion.Dec 9, 1998 · N3027D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA304Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182M · Trenton, NEthe pilot misjudged the forced landing approach and stalled the airplane while attempting to lengthen his glide on final approach and inadequate preflight planning that led to the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Aug 5, 1998 · N514HP · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Nebraska City, NEthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel slector to a tank which contained only unusable fuel.Oct 2, 1997 · N1092X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30 · Hayes Center, NEinadequate fuel management by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation. The factors relating to the accident were: a fuel leak at the engine driven fuel pump, and the engine driven fuel pump pressure was too low.Dec 26, 1996 · N4836V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA212Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Ainsworth, NEthe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area for the forced landing.Jun 21, 1996 · N6014F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA073Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hallam, NEimproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Darkness was a related factor.Jan 14, 1996 · N98254 · DestroyedNTSB CHI95FA149Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · North Loup, NEFailure to the student pilot to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, after experiencing fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate oversight (supervision) by the flight instructor (CFI),…May 11, 1995 · N41329 · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA313Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWilliam P. Bouda Varieze · Millard, NEthe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from vapor lock. A factor associated with the accident is the soft terrain the pilot was forced to land upon.Sep 5, 1994 · N54WB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Omaha, NEinaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication.May 27, 1994 · N6942U · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FA116Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCanadair CL=601-3A · Bassett, NEthe pilot in command's inadequate planning/decision making and inadequate preflight inspection after receiving a load of contaminated fuel. Related factors are the contaminated fuel, improper refueling by FBO personnel, and the dark night light conditions.Mar 20, 1994 · N88HA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Aurora, NEan inadequate fuel supply for the flight and the pilot's failure to refuel while en route. A factor related to the accident was the soft terrain on which the airplane was landed.Mar 11, 1994 · N5258M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Hastings, NEThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight.Mar 13, 1993 · N50467 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA273Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Columbus, NEImproper refueling by ground personnel and the pilot's inadequate preflight.Sep 24, 1991 · N5SL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DCJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Grand Island, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from crops during aerial application maneuvers. Related factors are the failure of a propeller pitch change mechanism and the pilot's diverted attention.Aug 1, 1991 · N2872J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DCJ02Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFagerberg Longeze · Wahoo, NEThe improper installation/maintenance of the carburetor heat control. A factor was the pilot's restricted visual outlook.Apr 20, 1991 · N459EZ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA203Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForbing Longeze · Yutan, NEFuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel and the pilot's lack of familiarity with this home-built aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (vehicle & road sign) in the emergency landing area.Jul 30, 1990 · N252BJ · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Murray, NEWater contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. A factor related to the accident was: the ditch in the emergency landing area.Mar 11, 1989 · N175RP · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-20 · Omaha, NEThe plt rprtd that when the acft was at aprx 150' to 200' AGL on final apch, the eng lost pwr & would not restart. Unable to rch the rwy, he lndd about 50' short on soft trrn, where the gear collapsed & the acft was dmgd. Only about 12 ounces of fuel was…Sep 25, 1988 · N31TB · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Holdrege, NEThe plt said that after completing a spraying operation and depleting his chemical load, he flew to a near-by farm field to check it over. Enroute, the engine quit, and attempts to restart it were unsuccessful. An emergency ldg was attempted in a plowed farm…Jul 17, 1988 · N8806B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Ogallala, NEPlt reports that the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The power loss occurred 2 hrs. After t/o, 3 mi from dest. Plt had to maneuver around obstacle in field during landing and landed hard.Jun 13, 1985 · N83815 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Bridgeport, NEPilot was making a trial flight with thought of possible purchase of the ag operation. Pilot made forced landing after fuel supply was exhausted. Pilot decided against purchase and departed the area. Pilot has not been located or identified.May 7, 1985 · N7655Z · Substantial damageNTSB MKC85LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · North Platte, NEThe plt stated that he had been using fuel from the rt wing fuel tank to compensate for a lateral imbalance during the flt. The fuel selector was on the rt tank when the eng failed. The plt said he switched tanks after the eng failed but was unable to restart…Oct 25, 1984 · N1890L · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LU008Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportEipper Quicksilver MX · North Platte, NEThe ultralight operator said he turned off the selector valve after a previous landing. During a later takeoff, he failed to use a checklist and did not reset the selector. The engine quit at about 30 ft AGL. Ground witnesses heard theengine sputter and…Sep 1, 1984 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Kearney, NEAcft nosed over in a corn fld during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. No fuel was found on board the acft. Plt made one stop en route for fuel but was unable to obtain any services as the arpt was unattended.Jul 21, 1984 · N3635J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-235 · Alliance, NEThe pilot stated that he departed oshrosh for scottsbluff with an estimated 80 gallons of fuel on board the air craft his ete was 4 hours 30 minutes and fuel consumption at 15 gph. Aprx 37 NM short of scotts bluff he noticed the right fuel gauge indicating…Aug 5, 1983 · N777EE · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · North Platte, NEThe pilot had been flying for about 1 hour in the local area and was returning from the practice area at 1100 feet AGL. In preparation for landing he advanced the mixture to full rich and the engine lost power. He tried emerg procedures but the engine did not…Jul 28, 1983 · N25087 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA150Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEagle DW-1 · Holdrege, NEThe aircraft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine stopped from fuel exhaustion. The pilot had finished spraying and was on his way to refuel when the loss of power occurred. He picked out a short field for landing and the tailwheel aircraft…Aug 20, 1982 · N8809J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA136Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · North Platte, NEDuring the flight, the pilot had managed his fuel by switching tanks at one to two hour intervals. While arriving, he had been using fuel from his right tank and elected to continue using it. As he was aligning the aircraft with the runway, he made a sharp…Jul 31, 1982 · N22447 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82FCJ03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Near Qgallala, NEThe pilot reported that during the preflight, there was about 4 inches of fuel in one tank and about 3 inches in the other tank. However, he did not remember the accident or what happended for about a week thereafter. Witnesses reported that the engine quit…Jun 27, 1982 · N29397 · DestroyedNTSB MKC82DA104Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 152 · 10 Sw Falls Cit, NEThe pilot stated that he took off to take photographs in nemaha county, KS. While enroute, he shot 6 rolls of film and then continued toward falls city, NE. He reported that about 7 miles from the airport, he ran out of fuel and landed in a wheat field. After…Jun 16, 1982 · N49974 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA094Accident · No injuriesFinal reportContinental Mk5a Bell 47 · Neligh, NEThe pilot departed the airport helipad with 12 gallons of fuel. After landing in the loading area, he left the engine and spray pumps running to mix the solution in his spray tanks. After spraying the field, he ran out of fuel about one mile from his planned…May 30, 1982 · N9008T · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA083Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Chadron, NEAfter flying 1.2 hours with an instructor pilot the student pilot was released for solo flight. The student then flew for .7 hours before running out of fuel. The aircraft nosed over after touching down in a pasture. The instructor pilot stated that the fuel…May 19, 1982 · N2259J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA089Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Scottsbluff, NEThe pilot stated that during an approach for a touch and go landing, at an altitude of about 50 feet above the runway the aircraft began to drop. He applied throttle and the engine hesitated, failing to accelerate until just before impact with the runway. The…May 17, 1982 · N25718 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82DA078Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Near O'Neill, NEThe aircraft landed successfully at centerville, IA on its first leg of the flight. The aircraft was not refueled and the pilot estimated 4 hrs fuel on board for a 2 hr and 40 minute flight. The flight made 4 missed approaches before proceeding to an…May 12, 1982 · N9649Y · Substantial damage