NTSB investigations, 2002

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

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2002 per year, 1982–2026: 5,891 cases
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL03FA030Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Austell, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion, and subsequent loss of engine power.Dec 31, 2002 · N5118G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA026Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Spanish Fork, UTthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his in-flight decision/planning resulting in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the rough, frozen terrain at the landing site.Dec 26, 2002 · N75337 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPreceptor Ultra pup · Smithville, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning of fuel resulted in fuel starvation, the total loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing.Dec 22, 2002 · N5178D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Odenton, MDThe pilot's failure to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's misjudged flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 18, 2002 · N651GA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Bryson, TXthe pilot's inadequate inflight planning and decision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and dark night conditions were contributing factors.Dec 14, 2002 · N8925W · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eagle, COthe pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…Dec 10, 2002 · N252DR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 9, 2002 · N2588Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Dalton, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor was the cold air temperature.Dec 4, 2002 · C-FXJK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Leeds, MAThe flight instructor's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Dec 4, 2002 · N2706L · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's failure to remove all water from the airplane's fuel supply during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.Dec 1, 2002 · N270JS · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Elko, NVThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion.Nov 27, 2002 · N224BD · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Vernal, UTthe pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fog.Nov 27, 2002 · N9020J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist and switch the fuel selector to the fullest tank for landing, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.Nov 24, 2002 · N2937M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1C · Rigby, IDThe pilot's selection of a fuel tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation and a complete power loss during the initial climb. A contributing factor was the ditch which the aircraft impacted during the forced landing resulting in the collapse of…Nov 23, 2002 · N9526U · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Napa, CAthe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel system, which led to fuel starvation and a water ditching.Nov 16, 2002 · N501A · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.Nov 11, 2002 · N1072N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Newcastle, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the lack of suitable terrain for landing.Nov 7, 2002 · N8355D · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Fernandina Bch, FLWater contamination in the fuel system which resulted in the loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with trees.Oct 31, 2002 · N3122K · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA012Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Lakewood, NJThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a failure to remove carburetor ice, and loss of engine power. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.Oct 24, 2002 · N40059 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210C · Riverside, CAthe pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the tank containing fuel resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 21, 2002 · N9788X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Salisbury, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Factors in this accident were the corroded fuel tanks caps, and an inadequate annual inspection.Oct 20, 2002 · N47147 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA008Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDiamond Aircraft Industries DA20-C1 · Grand Junction, COThe pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning resulting in fuel mismanagement and fuel exhaustion.Oct 20, 2002 · N315CL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Van Nuys, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system and failure to select a tank containing fuel.Oct 19, 2002 · N9483W · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA009Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Hartwood, VAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Oct 18, 2002 · N2718G · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Salt Lake City, UTfuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the flight without stopping for fuel.Oct 18, 2002 · N33170 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C-1 · San Antonio, TXthe flight instructor's failure to refuel at an available airport when a low fuel status was identified. Factors were the flight instructor's inadequate preflight flight planning, which included improper fuel consumption calculations, the night light…Oct 16, 2002 · N61463 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Loa, UTthe pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector position in the off position. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.Oct 14, 2002 · N74530 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeagle B.206 Basset · West Carrollton, OHThe pilots inadequate preflight inspection, his operation of the airplane with an overdue annual inspection, and his failure to maintain airspeed after the failure of an engine which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was…Oct 2, 2002 · N72KB · DestroyedNTSB CHI02LA299Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Moorhead, MNThe inadequate fuel management by the certified flight instructor.Sep 30, 2002 · N9714W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA296Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWhetzel Thorpe T-18 · Valley Center, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by not verifying the fuel supply, and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate…Sep 25, 2002 · N60LW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA295Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · North Las Vegas, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.Sep 25, 2002 · N601GM · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA290Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Vail, AZThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Sep 18, 2002 · N2982U · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA095Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Edinburg, VAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 18, 2002 · N5033H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Canadaigua, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Sep 16, 2002 · N201ZC · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA185Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReiley Seawind 3000 · Bloomingburg, OHThe pilot's inadvertent use of the fuel shutoff valve which resulted in a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 7, 2002 · N278ER · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA182Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDuffy Vans RV-9A · Oxford, OHThe pilot's improper fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Factors included an inaccurate fuel gauge indication for undetermined reasons, the pilot's reliance on that indication, the night lighting…Sep 6, 2002 · N945D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGray Rotorway Exec 90 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to refuel the helicopter, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.Sep 5, 2002 · N716JB · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Belmar, NJThe improper use of an fuel additive which resulted in a power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Sep 3, 2002 · N5428H · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA165Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337D · Fort Pierce, FLThe pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, and subsequent fuel exhaustion.Sep 1, 2002 · N33N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA180Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Louisa, VAA loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Aug 29, 2002 · N60425 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Athens, OHThe student pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation during cruise flight. A factor was the operator's failure to perform maintenance on a fuel gauge that was noted twice in a discrepancy log.Aug 27, 2002 · N4307E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHispano Aviacion HA-200 Saeta · Bakersfield, CAthe pilot's improper fuel system management, which lead to fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to continue on the second leg of the flight with the gear in the extended position, which increased the…Aug 26, 2002 · N232DS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA260Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Kitfox Series 5 · Garden Prairie, ILThe pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his operation of the fuel system beyond its limitation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were transmission wires and dark night conditions.Aug 26, 2002 · N743JT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPravecek Lawrence Varieze · Rio Linda, CAthe loss of engine power caused by fuel exhaustion due to a fuel tank leak. Also causal was the inadequate maintenance performed on the repair of the fuel tank by unknown maintenance personnel.Aug 25, 2002 · N42231 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Peachtree City, GAThe certified flight instructors failure to feather the propeller in accordance with operating procedures that resulted in loss of altitude and the in-flight collision with terrain.Aug 24, 2002 · N55210 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Manassas, VAThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning, and his inadequate visual lookout while taxing on an off airport road. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.Aug 23, 2002 · N9089C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA239Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Simmesport, LAthe contamination of the fuel system with water and a foreign material.Aug 20, 2002 · N991QC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Boulder, COthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Factors included the…Aug 16, 2002 · N9791P · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA155Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Darrington, WALoss of engine power during takeoff due to an undersized gascolator gasket resulting in a loss of fuel flow to the engine. A ditch was a factor.Aug 14, 2002 · N4334E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02FA247Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Shell Lake, WIThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to departure leading to fuel exhaustion during the flight, the inadequate preflight/inflight planning, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Contributing factors…Aug 14, 2002 · N4731D · Destroyed