# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 series: Loss of engine power (total) 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 1 of 2 · 94 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Medford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 23, 2026 · N43956 - [NTSB WPR27LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA019.md): Cessna 177A · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 17, 2026 · N30544 - [NTSB ERA26LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA328.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dallas, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2026 · N7635W · Substantial damage > On September 3, 2026, at 2004 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7635W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dallas, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA287.md): Mooney M20G · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 13, 2026 · N6916N · Substantial damage > On August 13, 2026, about 1302 central daylight time, a Mooney M20G airplane, N6916N, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Luling, Texas. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA258.md): Vans RV-8A · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 17, 2026 · N22SZ · Substantial damage > On July 17, 2026, at 1748 central daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Vans Aircraft Inc RV-8A, N22SZ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. The commercial pilot was uninjured. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN26LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA164.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 14, 2026 · N317HM · Destroyed > On April 13, 2026, about 19:19 central daylight time, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 airplane, N317HM was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA26LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA093.md): Cessna 177 · Ocoee, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 13, 2026 · N34959 · Substantial damage > On January 13, 2026, about 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 177B, N34959, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ocoee, Tennessee. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA26LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA091.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 11, 2026 · N6516J · Substantial damage > On January 10, 2026, about 1925 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N6516J was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Port St. Lucie, Florida. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA056.md): Piper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N8328P · Substantial damage > On November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR26LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA037.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5B · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 30, 2025 · N74323 · Substantial damage > On October 29, 2025, about 1820 Pacific daylight time, a Grumman American AA-5B, N74323, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Ynez, California. The commercial pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB WPR26LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA012.md): Piper PA24 · Vineyard, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 8, 2025 · N7946P · Substantial damage > On October 7, 2025, about 1825 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA24 airplane, N7946P, was substantially damaged in an accident near Vineyard, Utah. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted under Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB GAA25WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA173.md): Piper PA-24 · Reykjavik, Iceland · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 26, 2025 · N5611P · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the… - [NTSB CEN23LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA418.md): Beech C23 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance. - [NTSB ERA23LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA341.md): Piper PA28 · Preston, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N7463W · Substantial damage > A failure of the No. 2 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA23WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA202.md): Cessna 150H · Cayo District, Belize · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2023 · N8473U · Minor damage - [NTSB ERA23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA218.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N180LR · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance by the operator and maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB ERA23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA162.md): Cessna 177 · Travelers Rest, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2023 · N13612 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA061.md): Piper PA28 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · N6303J · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA22LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA265.md): Piper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N3477P · Substantial damage > A total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA22LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA099.md): Mooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2022 · N79396 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation. - [NTSB CEN20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA189.md): Piper PA28 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N7355W · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod. - [NTSB ERA20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA123.md): Mooney M20C · McIntyre, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2020 · N9281M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB GAA20CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA017.md): Piper PA28 · Dayton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2019 · N8078X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing, during which the airplane struck a vehicle. - [NTSB WPR19LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA187.md): Beech C23 · Ludlow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2019 · N24580 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly tighten an oil line fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA19CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA236.md): Cessna 172 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N3031U · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to verify the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing and collision with a power line pole. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's… - [NTSB ERA19LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA004.md): Piper PA 24-180 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2018 · N8371P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay. - [NTSB ERA18LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA101.md): Piper PA28 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2018 · N5646V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach for a touch-and-go landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the subsequent takeoff. - [NTSB ERA17LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA325.md): Beech C23 · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2017 · N2120W · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA17LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA284.md): Mooney M20C · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2017 · N6833N · Substantial damage > A crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB ERA17LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA237.md): Beech C23 · Bartow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2017 · N6682U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA17FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA210.md): Piper PA28 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2017 · N199PA · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because extensive fire damage precluded thorough examination of the engine and its associated systems. - [NTSB ERA17CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA186.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Bristow, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N8304F · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s and pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel in the selected fuel tank and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA010.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Clarendon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2016 · N5196L · Substantial damage > The failure of a cylinder piston pin, which resulted in an obstructed oil inlet screen, reduced the amount of oil available to the engine, and led to the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the nonmechanic, who had… - [NTSB CEN16LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA249.md): Aero Commander 100 180 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2016 · N3718X · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod. - [NTSB CEN16LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA164.md): Mooney M20C · Sand Springs, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2016 · N6870N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB CEN16LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA129.md): Mooney M20C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB CEN16LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA121.md): Ariosto James J Ariosto Mustang II · Normangee, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2016 · N12JA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning procedures during the flight. - [NTSB CEN16LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA040.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Sugarland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2015 · N7058Z · Substantial damage > The overspeed of the main rotor system for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR16LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA005.md): Piper PA28 · Compton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2015 · N7506W · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA237.md): Piper PA 28-181 · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N7963C · Substantial damage > The low flight time pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing in rough terrain. - [NTSB WPR15LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA192.md): Roberts Super Bear · La Grande, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N92MJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA142.md): Piper PA28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2122K · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB ERA14LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA440.md): Piper PA 28-180 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2014 · N15833 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management. - [NTSB ERA14LA404](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA404.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N9095J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the fuel supply and fuel vent systems. - [NTSB ERA14LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA402.md): Thibault Michael L RV4 · Polk Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N62632 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB CEN14TA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA421.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N4286T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing. - [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB ERA14LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA085.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bronx, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N9409J · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident engine examination or testing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases.md?engine=41514&page=2 ## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41514') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '341')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases?engine=41514 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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