# NTSB investigations: Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail 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 11 of 17 · 821 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA15FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA312.md): Cessna T206H · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N63TV · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the turbocharging system likely due to contaminated oil. Also causal were the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff although the airplane was not performing normally and his failure to maintain adequate… - [NTSB ERA15LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA311.md): Thomas A Siminski Zenith CH 750 · Allentown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2015 · N1750Z · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 spark plug being liberated from the cylinder head due to the stripped threads in the cylinder head. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt to return to the airport while at a low… - [NTSB ERA15LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA300.md): Cessna 182 · Hot Springs, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N7506S · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the failure of a magneto. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane without a current annual inspection. - [NTSB WPR15FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA236.md): Cessna 182F · Montecito, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2015 · N5738F · Substantial damage > Oil starvation that led to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ENG15RA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA038.md): ATR ATR72 · Lampedusa, Italy · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 7, 2015 · I-ADLW > The Agenzia Nazionale per la Sicurrezza del Volo (ANSV) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an ATR 72 that occurred August 7, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ANSV investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB WPR15LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA230.md): Grumman G164 - B · Princeton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2015 · N48452 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during an agricultural application flight due to a cylinder failure. - [NTSB DCA15WA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA182.md): Bombardier CL600 2E25 · Makassar, Indonesia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 27, 2015 · PK-GRC · No damage > The National Transportation Safety Committee of Indonesia (KNKT) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a CRJ-1000, which occurred on August 27, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the KNKT investigation under the… - [NTSB ENG15RA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA028.md): Airbus A330 - 223 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 23, 2015 · HL8211 · No damage > On July 23, 2015, at about 12:23 UTC, a Korean Air Airbus A330-223, registration number HL8211, experienced a No. 1 (left engine) stall after initial takeoff from the King Khalid International Airport (KSA) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The flight crew received a… - [NTSB CEN15LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA346.md): Ercoupe 415 · Saint Martin Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2015 · CFGGS · Substantial damage > The failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR15LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA194.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Five Points, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2015 · N8598H · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper reassembly of the engine during overhaul, which led to the failure of the supercharger-blower due to a lack of lubrication and the subsequent total loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA270.md): Piper PA28-200 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N872CS · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper engine oil drain valve installation, which led to engine oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power after takeoff at an altitude too low for the pilot to execute a forced landing in a suitable area. - [NTSB WPR15LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA175.md): Mooney M20K · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2015 · N3567H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the No. 1 piston and connecting rod assembly. - [NTSB WPR15LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA178.md): Garlick Helicopters UH 1H · Cove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2015 · N462CC · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine-to-transmission drive shaft coupling assembly due to a fatigue fracture of one of its attachment bolts, which resulted in a loss of power to the main rotor. - [NTSB CEN15LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA239.md): Ayres S2R G6 · Tivoli, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2015 · N3300U · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel control unit due to the worn stub shaft spline, which resulted in an engine overspeed. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the fuel control unit. - [NTSB CEN15LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA233.md): Cessna T206H · Piggott, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2015 · N164CS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning magneto. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's improper use of a drill bit instead of a timing pin during magneto installation, which resulted in a section of the drill bit breaking off and… - [NTSB ENG15WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA022.md): Boeing 727-2F9 · Bogotá, Colombia, Colombia · Incident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 6, 2015 · HK4262 · Minor damage > On May 6, 2015 at about 1215 coordinated universal time, a Boeing 727-200F, operated by Líneas Aéreas Suramericanas experienced an uncontained No.1 engine failure shortly after takeoff from El Dorado International Airport (SKBO), Bogotá, Colombia. The… - [NTSB ERA15LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA205.md): Jerome D Fischer RV-7 · Bartow, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2015 · N364SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of the improper fuel grade for the engine, which resulted in detonation, engine damage, and loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN15IA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA230.md): Cessna 152 · Pilot Point, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2015 · N49158 · Minor damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the distributor gear arm on the left magneto. - [NTSB CEN15LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA175.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · New Roads, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2015 · N9755 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to three stuck exhaust valves. - [NTSB CEN15CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA155.md): Gaddis Michael Exec 162 F · Plymouth, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2015 · N123XZ · Substantial damage > The failure of the helicopter's main drive belt resulting in the pilot performing a forced landing, during which the helicopter's fuselage was substantially damage. - [NTSB WPR15LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA109.md): Bell/Garlick UH 1H · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2015 · N166DR · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft adapter attachment bolt due to the application of inadequate torque on the bolt during assembly. - [NTSB ENG15WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA034.md): Airbus A320 · Tehran, Iran · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2015 · EP-TTB · No damage > The Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran (CAO.IRI) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320-200, which occurred on February 15, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CAO… - [NTSB CEN15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA146.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Haviland, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N3918T · Substantial damage > The loss of torque on the No. 4 cylinder through bolts, which led to the subsequent failure of the piston, the liberation of the connecting rod, the separation of the No. 4 cylinder from the crankcase in cruise flight, and the airplane’s subsequent impact… - [NTSB WPR15LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA085.md): Cubcrafters CC11-160 · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2015 · N232LT · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate instrument scan during cruise flight, which resulted in his failure to notice a loss of engine oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the oil pressure transducer supply line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a… - [NTSB ERA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA092.md): Beech V35B · Long View, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N246JT · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB ENG15RA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA003.md): ATR ATR72 - 212A · Visby, Sweden · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 30, 2014 · SE-MDB · No damage > On November 30, 2014, an ATR72-212A airplane, SE-MDB, experienced excessive vibration during approach to Visby Airport(ESSV), Gotland, Sweden. The right engine was shut down and a single-engine landing was performed. Post-incident inspection found damage to… - [NTSB CEN15FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA056.md): Aero Commander 500A · McDade, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2014 · N14AV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB CEN15IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15IA046.md): Bell 407 · Viosca Knoll 989 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2014 · N373RL · No damage > Engine power surges during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident testing of the engine and the engine control unit. - [NTSB CEN15LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA042.md): Mosier Robert S Mosquito XET · Angleton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2014 · N922RM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a loose drive belt, which resulted in an in-flight… - [NTSB CEN15LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA028.md): Huebbe Sonex HB · Plainview, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2014 · N244HB · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ENG15WA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15WA002.md): BAE JETSTREAM4100 - 4100 · Medellín, Colombia, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2014 · HK4503 · No damage > On October 21, 2014, at about 2005 universal coordinated time, a BAE Jetstream 41, registration HK-4503, operated by EasyFly S.A., experienced a No. 1 (left) engine stoppage during cruise after departing from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)- Medellin,… - [NTSB ANC14LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA085.md): Cessna TU206 · Deadhorse, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2014 · N206J · Substantial damage > The application of insufficient torque to the engine cylinder through bolts during the replacement of the No. 1 cylinder, which resulted in the displacement of the No. 2 bearing, oil starvation, and a catastrophic engine failure. - [NTSB ENG14IA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA027.md): Boeing 747 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2014 · N669US · No damage > Turbine Overhaul Service's aggressive grit blasting and incomplete masking of the blade root neck that allowed the no grit blast area being exposed during the overhaul of the blade resulting in blasting media being embedded in the blade root from which a… - [NTSB CEN14LA519](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA519.md): Piper PA 36-285 · Woodburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2014 · N9913P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR14LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA394.md): Lorentzen Lancair Legacy · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · N368W · Substantial damage > The shearing of mounting bolts that attached the right turbocharger to its mounting bracket during an air race, which resulted in hot exhaust gases leaking into the engine compartment and starting a fire. - [NTSB ENG14IA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA029.md): Bombardier CRJ700 · Hodeida, Yemen · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2014 · 7O-FAB · Minor damage > The probable cause of the undercowl engine fire was the burn-through of the combustion chamber inner liner from the accumulation of dust that became molten during operating and infiltrated the combustion chamber thermal barrier coating causing it to spall off… - [NTSB CEN14WA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA534.md): Agustawestland AW139 · Umea, Sweden · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 11, 2014 · SE-JRH · No damage > On September 11, 2014, at 1230 coordinated universal time, an Agusta Westland AW139, SE-JRH, experienced a detachment of the slip ring assembly for anti-icing of the tail rotor, near Umea Airport (ESNU), Umea, Sweden. The helicopter landed at ESNU without… - [NTSB CEN14LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA486.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Langola Township, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2014 · N22WX · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply sufficient torque on the throttle control lever nut, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN14LA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA461.md): Cessna 310K · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2014 · N101JB · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power. - [NTSB ERA14LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA405.md): Hiller UH 12E · Cape May Court House, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N4035A · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to detect excessive wear on the engine’s lateral snubber vibration mount during the latest annual inspection, which resulted in an in-flight engine failure and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CEN14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA374.md): Cessna 172N · Rockville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N13SK · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the dual magneto system. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance of the duel magneto system. - [NTSB CEN14CA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA380.md): Dantonio 404 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2014 · N482FD · Substantial damage > The separation of a spark plug wire resulting in a loss of engine power during climb out and a subsequent forced landing on a field containing trees. - [NTSB ENG14IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA019.md): Boeing 767 332 · Los Angeles, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N139DL · Minor damage > The combination of fuel leaking from the integrated drive generator (IDG) fuel/oil heat exchanger and the coincident arcing of the IDG power feeder cables that ignited the leaking fuel. Contributing to the ignition of the fuel was the misrouting of the IDG… - [NTSB ENG14IA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA018.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Denver, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2014 · N406CD · Minor damage > The pilots' incorrect activation of the Manual Override Lever, during ground operation, in an attempt to correct a sub-idle speed condition of the engine, resulting in an over-temperature of the CT blades, their subsequent distress and failure of the engine.… - [NTSB CEN14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA312.md): Airbus Helicopters AS-350B2 · Texarkana, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2014 · N407EM · Substantial damage > The failure of the two fuel control unit drive bearings for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in an uncommanded engine acceleration and subsequent overspeed condition. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA309.md): Schumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N441MS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced… - [NTSB CEN14LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA307.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Mt. Comfort, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N6828D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s installation of an unauthorized main rotor belt and his subsequent failure to properly inspect the belt, which resulted in inadequate belt tension, the belt’s failure, and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR14LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA237.md): Craig W Sherman Super Glasair TT · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N400MC · Substantial damage > The loosening of a B-nut in the fuel system which resulted in a rapid, undetected fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA272.md): Landrum Kelly T Vans RV6 · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N6RP · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder's decision to use a lubricant that was not designed for high-speed aviation applications, which resulted in the failure of the propeller needle thrust bearing due to the loss of lubrication from overheating, a total loss of aerodynamic… - [NTSB ERA14LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA257.md): P&M Quikr · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2014 · N428PM · Minor damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during engine startup, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow engine startup procedures and a sudden surge of engine power for… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340/sequence.md?page=12 ## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '340' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/340/sequence?page=11 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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