NTSB investigations, 2003

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

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations, 2003 per year, 1982–2026: 5,891 cases
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NTSB IAD04LA005Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-44 · Prospect, PAThe flight instructor's improper in-flight decision, which included an inappropriate altitude selection for intentional single engine operation. Factors were the inability of the flight instructor to restart the right engine for undetermined reasons, and the…Dec 23, 2003 · N432PA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Edgewood, NMthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. Factors contributing to the accident include the resulting fuel exhaustion, the snow covered field and the fence.Dec 23, 2003 · N4159M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04FA068Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Watsonville, CAa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A contributing factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the appropriate Airworthiness Directive.Dec 15, 2003 · N1595M · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Redlands, CAa loss of engine power due to the pilot inadvertently turning off the magnetos and his failure to initiate an autorotation and to maintain main rotor rpm. A factor in the accident was the pilot's use of an over-the-counter medication that impaired his…Dec 15, 2003 · N1225D · DestroyedNTSB ATL04LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-39 · Kissimmee, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control which resulted in a collision with terrain and obstacles following a loss of right engine power.Dec 13, 2003 · N230SW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA045Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Butler, PAThe student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.Dec 8, 2003 · N94820 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310-H · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by which he failed to position the fuel selector on the appropriate fuel tanks resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.Dec 2, 2003 · N815M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Somerset, KYA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.Nov 20, 2003 · N748CH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04LA022Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Brooksville, FLA loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to adequately plan for the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.Nov 15, 2003 · N369PS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Kapowsin, WAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor to the accident was the trees.Nov 8, 2003 · N2106G · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Bellefonte, PAA total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons.Nov 7, 2003 · N9730R · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA038Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCathaway RV-6A · Saticoy, CAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a loose B-nut fitting for the carburetor fuel inlet line, which allowed fuel to leak out.Nov 7, 2003 · N102RC · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and his inadequate flare resulting in a loss of engine power and a hard landing. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight. Carburetor icing conditions was a contributing factor.Oct 31, 2003 · N5127D · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA032Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Williams, AZa loss of engine power in the right engine due to fuel exhaustion, caused by the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to refuel the airplane. Also causal was his failure to feather the right propeller and to maintain directional control of the…Oct 30, 2003 · N8322N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Swanton, OHThe pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.Oct 26, 2003 · N5452V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04CA024Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Fresno, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow engine out emergency procedures as defined by the pilot operating handbook.Oct 25, 2003 · N738YL · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA013Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLoranger Emeraude CP301A · Brookville, OHThe pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with insufficient fuel for the flight, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A…Oct 21, 2003 · N29GL · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA021Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGodwin Lancair 360 · Knoxville, TNA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent inflight collision with rocks during forced landing.Oct 20, 2003 · N797RP · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA019Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-C33 · Mesquite, NVfuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel system management, and failure to select a fuel tank containing fuel. Also causal was the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision.Oct 19, 2003 · N9438S · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Nageezi, NMthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and improper fuel management. Contributing factors include fuel exhaustion resulting in the loss of power, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the tree.Oct 16, 2003 · N2246Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Carrollton, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 13, 2003 · N4085H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Lysite, WYthe pilot's fuel mismanagement resulting in the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the nose over.Oct 12, 2003 · N4981E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat Pitts S2B · Santa Teresa, NMthe instructor's improper in-flight planning/decision making and fuel mismanagement which resulted in fuel starvation/exhaustion, the loss of engine power and the subsequent forced landing. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate preflight…Oct 11, 2003 · N331DM · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeabase Magnum · Olney, MTThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight the aircraft to verify the fuel quantity, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the soft terrain.Oct 9, 2003 · N1966G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA04CA001Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican General AA-1 · Bartow, FLA loss of engine power due to oil starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper maintenance.Oct 8, 2003 · N5668L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA006Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTwin Commander Acft. 680FL · Harrison, ARThe loss of power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to complete the landing checklist while on final approach. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 8, 2003 · N680WS · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Jean, NVthe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Oct 7, 2003 · N3904D · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04CA002Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 140 · Ridegway, VAThe pilot's improper pre-flight planning, which resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 7, 2003 · N2370N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA001Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliams RV-4 · Metz, WVThe pilot's improper decision to operate without accurate fuel gauges, which resulted in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion, and an off airport landingOct 3, 2003 · N475F · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · San Rafael, CAa loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Oct 3, 2003 · N183DB · Substantial damageNTSB DEN04LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportElliott Mustang II · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Oct 1, 2003 · N9XQ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA148Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Talladega, ALThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat when weather conditions were favorable for carburetor icing.Sep 29, 2003 · N2342T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThompson Avid Flyer · Roche Harbor, WAA complete loss of power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reason(s).Sep 28, 2003 · N6611 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA323Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Siloam Springs, ARA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate planning/decision resulting in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the trees and the night conditions.Sep 28, 2003 · N21915 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA149Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150A · Beaufort, NCLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 2003 · N5581E · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A90 · Summerville, SCThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Sep 22, 2003 · N34HA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportS. FL. Ultralights Capella Classic · Port Charlotte, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing resulting in the airplane cart wheeling and subsequent substantial damage.Sep 19, 2003 · N82536 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-7-235 · McGrath, AKFuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector to a nearly empty fuel tank prior to takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power, and an in-flight collision with trees.Sep 19, 2003 · N5657A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 206 · Okeechobee, FLThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A finding in the investigation was the inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to note a partial blockage at the inlet of the left…Sep 15, 2003 · N206SK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA197Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Greenville, METhe pilot's improper fuel management by which he failed to position the fuel selector in the proper position and resulted in fuel starvation during the initial climb.Sep 14, 2003 · N755FA · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J5A · Winter Haven, FLThe inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot-in-command, which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.Sep 10, 2003 · N33063 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03TA175Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Jay, FL**This case was modified on 2/18/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident to view the changes.** Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 3, 2003 · N52615 · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Nenana, AKThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Aug 26, 2003 · N2117Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA288Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Avon, ILThe pilot's inadequate fuel managemant leading to fuel starvation during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain she encountered during the forced landing. A factor was her lack of total time in the airplane make and model.Aug 25, 2003 · N711DU · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Westside, IAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered, and the terrace/embankment.Aug 22, 2003 · N5007G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Rome, GAA loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination (water). Also causal was the pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.Aug 17, 2003 · N99748 · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Morrilton, ARThe deterioration of the fuel line resulting in fuel contamination and the loss of engine power.Aug 10, 2003 · N72971 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA255Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLefever-Paul Skybolt · Mt. Hamilton, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Aug 9, 2003 · N94PL · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA252Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Anderson, MOA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.Aug 9, 2003 · N6501G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03IA157Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 402C · Arecibo, PRThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to refuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 5, 2003 · N371R · No damage