# NTSB investigations, TX: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA004.md): Cessna 414A · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 2, 2026 · N1245A · Substantial damage
  > On October 2, 2026, about 1352 central daylight time, a Cessna 414A airplane, N1245A, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Boerne, Texas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA228.md): Textron 680A · Laredo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jun 17, 2026 · N523QS · Substantial damage
  > On June 16, 2026, at 2200 central daylight time, a Textron Aviation Inc 680A, N523QS, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Laredo, Texas. The captain received serious injuries, the first officer received minor injuries, one…
- [NTSB CEN26LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA110.md): Glasair GlaStar · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 7, 2026 · N789BM · Substantial damage
  > On February 6, 2026, about 1810 central standard time, an experimental Glasair GlaStar airplane, N789BM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Beaumont, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spearman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2025 · N7191B · Substantial damage
  > Improperly torqued intake manifold bolts that allowed unmetered air to enter the engine, resulting in an overly lean fuel-air mixture, eventual failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA25LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA114.md): Airbus Industrie A319 · Houston, TX · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2025 · N837UA · No damage
  > The failure of the cabin crew to activate the evacuation alarm and to maintain coordinated communication with the flight crew following the cabin crew’s decision to command an evacuation, which resulted in an engine running during the initial evacuation.…
- [NTSB CEN25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N504AF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN25LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA018.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Van, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N81481 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper maintenance of the engine’s air induction scat duct, which collapsed during the flight and resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA218.md): Cessna 172 · Gainesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 12, 2024 · N656MA · Substantial damage
  > The fuel pump manufacturer’s improper torquing of screws on the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a disruption in the fuel system and a loss of engine power on initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN24LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA140.md): Cessna T210 · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2024 · N498TB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA088.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Spofford, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2024 · N204TX · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel control unit control lever arm, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA061.md): Cessna 421C · McGregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2023 · N146TJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, resulting in a loss of engine thrust, excessive drag, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB CEN24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA027.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Rowlett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2023 · N141CD · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the helicopter’s Engine Monitoring Unit (EMU)/Governor Controller for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to turn off the EMU/Governor Controller per the emergency checklist when the…
- [NTSB CEN23LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA246.md): Piper PA46 · College Station, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2023 · N463HP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil suction screen plug during recent maintenance, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN23LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA231.md): Cessna 207 · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2023 · N91157 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the throttle control arm to the throttle control cable attachment end, which resulted in a failure of the control arm and a loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB CEN23LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA188.md): Cessna 172 · Flower Mound, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2023 · N5550J · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the rocker arm which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the airplane operator’s failure to inspect the rocker arm in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s service bulletin.
- [NTSB CEN23LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA040.md): Cessna 150L · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2022 · N10612 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA344.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2022 · N3027J · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine ignition, a loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA253.md): Cessna T206H · Austin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2022 · N52854 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an engine fire that resulted from failure of the turbocharger exhaust clamp, which allowed hot exhaust gases to damage other vital engine components.
- [NTSB CEN22LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA234.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Henderson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N94WC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power in a hover due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN22LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA233.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N9087S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.
- [NTSB CEN22LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA227.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Morgan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N2148J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a corrosion-related fatigue crack of the No. 3 cylinder barrel.
- [NTSB CEN22LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA123.md): Pitts S-1T · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2022 · N731FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly connect the throttle cable, which led to the pilot’s inability to control engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the headwind during the forced…
- [NTSB CEN21LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA088.md): Rans S12XL · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2020 · N449JP · Substantial damage
  > An exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and aerodynamic stall following a loss of engine power during an unknown phase of flight, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA279.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N61315 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a failed fuel control unit bearing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA260.md): Champion 7EC · Port O'Conner, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.
- [NTSB CEN20LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA256.md): Cessna 320 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N19AS · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN19LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA295.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Olney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2019 · N8517Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of thrust control due to a propeller surge event, which resulted in a forced landing shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN19LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA159.md): Lancair LC41 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2019 · N2514F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of the oil pressure switch failure due to a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB CEN19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA055.md): Beech 36 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2019 · N2021T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CEN18LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA247.md): Safari 400 · Aguilares, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2018 · N326RW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of tail rotor control due to the in-flight failure of the tail rotor pinion.
- [NTSB CEN18LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA084.md): Beech A36 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2018 · N3600A · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the engine, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due the shifting/slipping of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent oil starvation and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN17LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA317.md): Piper PA22 · Beckville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2017 · N2591A · Substantial damage
  > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in the failure of the valve and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.
- [NTSB CEN17LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA255.md): Beech A36 · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2017 · N24LF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal engine operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA226.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N782SW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's front bearing seal due to maintenance personnel’s installation of an improperly sized crankshaft seal, which resulted in oil starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA099.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Asherton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2016 · N522KC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the magneto's internal timing during low-altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA015.md): Milholland Kelly D · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2016 · N522LM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN16LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA227.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2016 · N9336N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the throttle control arm, which resulted in its in-flight separation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA186.md): Piper PA 32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2016 · N185DX · Substantial damage
  > The engine’s decreased performance due to high-density altitude conditions and a partially obstructed fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the pilot's decision to perform an off-field landing was the anomalous high exhaust gas temperature reading.
- [NTSB CEN16LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA151.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2016 · N8PY · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 5 cylinder's exhaust pipe for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fast and long landing, which led to a runway overrun.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 ENG14IA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA013.md): Raytheon 400A · Sugar Land, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2014 · N412GJ · Minor damage
  > The probable cause of the uncontained No. 2 engine failure on the Raytheon Beechjet 400A was a yellow-crowned night-heron birdstrike that resulted in fan blade contact with the inlet case and rub induced excitation of a previously unidentified natural…
- [NTSB CEN14LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA174.md): Bell 47G 3B · Oglesby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2014 · N147WT · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to safety wire the throttle control adapter per maintenance instructions when the carburetor was replaced and to detect that the adapter was not safety wired during the annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle control…
- [NTSB CEN14FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA143.md): Hawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N13HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.
- [NTSB CEN14LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA031.md): Cessna T210L · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2013 · N398MA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.
- [NTSB ENG14IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG14IA001.md): Airbus A319 132 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2013 · N516NK · Minor damage
  > A high pressure turbine 2nd stage blade separation due to stress corrosion cracking in the J channel cooling cavity. The failed blade entered the gas path and caused substantial damage to the low pressure turbine. The engine was subsequently left at a high…

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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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

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