# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 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 · 67 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA310.md): Mooney M20F · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 7, 2026 · N9546M · Substantial damage > On September 7, 2026, about 1015 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F airplane, N9546M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA26LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA295.md): Mooney M20E · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2026 · N9257V · Substantial damage > On August 9, 2026 at 802 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N9257V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Conway, South Carolina. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB ERA26FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA027.md): Mooney M20E · Ballston Spa, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 31, 2025 · N79338 · Destroyed > On October 31, 2025, about 1035 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N79338, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ballston Spa, New York. The pilot was fatally injured, and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB WPR26LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA034.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 29, 2025 · N5107S · Substantial damage > On October 28, 2025, about 1845 Pacific daylight time, a Piper Arrow PA-28R-200, N5107S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Upland, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB CEN26LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA008.md): Lancair 320 · Huron, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2025 · N431M · Destroyed > On October 4, 2025, about 2130 central daylight time, a Lancair 320 airplane, N431M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huron, Indiana. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB WPR25LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA048.md): Mooney M20F · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2024 · N9245V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during departure for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N55641 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet. - [NTSB CEN24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA057.md): Beech A23-24 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N6945Q · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation associated with an extensive before takeoff oil system leak, the source of which could not be identified due to postaccident fire damage. - [NTSB WPR23LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA094.md): Piper PA28R · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N57355 · Substantial damage > A failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod bearing due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN22FA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA419.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Conway, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N62FC · Destroyed > The mechanic’s failure to install the required gasket on the vacuum pump drive pad in accordance with the maintenance manual, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the Director of… - [NTSB ERA22LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA417.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2022 · N29RM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA322.md): Aero Commander 112 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N1181J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to metal contamination within the cylinder following poor maintenance. - [NTSB ERA22LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA067.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2021 · N2305T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA21FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA229.md): Munson Roger J RV-8 · Van Cleve, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N284RM · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to loss of engine oil pressure. - [NTSB CEN21LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA193.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2021 · N2973R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR21LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA119.md): Mooney M20E · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 24, 2021 · N3254F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of corrosion and rust in the fuel injection servo. - [NTSB ERA20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA322.md): Piper PA28R · Moosic, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2020 · N3790T · Substantial damage > The inadequate torquing of anchored-thru and free-thru studs during installation of the No. 2 cylinder, resulting in their fatigue fracture and subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the undershoot landing was the pilot’s failure to divert to… - [NTSB CEN20LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA314.md): Piper PA28R · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2020 · N15302 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA228.md): Beech 24 · Livingston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2020 · N444JR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA20LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA177.md): Piper PA34 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2020 · N887SP · Destroyed > A total loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to turn 180° before securing the right engine, which resulted in a loss of… - [NTSB GAA20CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA089.md): Cessna 172 · DuBois, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 17, 2019 · N683SP · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power, and his subsequent improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight… - [NTSB CEN20LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N75139 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19WA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA242.md): Piper PA34 · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 8, 2019 · N40702 · Substantial damage > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA34 airplane that occurred on August 08, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA149.md): Piper PA28R · Meriden, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2019 · N38658 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA132.md): Piper PA28R · Prairieville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2019 · N41AT · Minor damage > Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with… - [NTSB ERA19LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA160.md): Piper PA28R · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N33305 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA18LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA241.md): Diamond DA40 · Mount Pleasant, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N388MA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA18LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA172.md): Mooney M20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N201FD · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA101.md): Piper PA28R · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N33807 · Substantial damage > The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the oil filler cap was secured and resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA17CA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA557.md): Bellet James J Vans RV 8 · Orange, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 26, 2017 · N184SJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to remove the engine cowl plugs during preflight, which resulted in excessive engine cylinder head temperatures during climb and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17FA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA327.md): Mooney M20C · North Branford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2017 · N53CP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss… - [NTSB ERA17LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA300.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N9431N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount… - [NTSB ERA17LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA266.md): Piper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2017 · N55612 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN17LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA110.md): Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E · Clever, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2017 · N6807V · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine No. 2 connecting rod bearing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive secondary engine damage. - [NTSB ERA16LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA276.md): Piper PA28R · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N94JR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA272.md): Harrity William V Glasair (SH2F) · Maynardville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2016 · N67WH · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB WPR16LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA074.md): Mooney M20J · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2016 · N201KY · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA075.md): Beech C24R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N2074P · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA232.md): Beech A23 24 · Grove Hill, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2015 · N29JR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because engine examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA141.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N5469T · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted from the installation of an unapproved oil quick drain valve that subsequently led to the inadvertent draining of the oil when the nose landing gear was retracted. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB CEN15LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA157.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2837R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine due to a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. - [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 CEN14LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA217.md): Cessna 172R · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2014 · N9373F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA198.md): Beech C24 · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2014 · N23984 · Substantial damage > The pilot mistakenly manipulated the airplane's mixture knob rather than the propeller control knob during the descent, reducing the airplane's mixture knob to where the fuel-air mixture to the engine was too lean, which caused the engine to fail, and the… - [NTSB WPR14LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA123.md): Lake LA 4 200 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N1040L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA081.md): Rockwell International 112 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2013 · N1203J · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement. - [NTSB CEN13LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA360.md): Enstrom F-28A · Danbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N485PM · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination. - [NTSB ERA13LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA110.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Winder, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2013 · N3898T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked fuel pump line fitting O-ring seal at the inlet to the engine driven fuel pump. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the aircraft operator to comply with the engine manufacturer’s recommended time… - [NTSB ERA13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA097.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N2074T · Substantial damage > The reinstallation of improper connecting rods at engine overhaul, which resulted in abnormal wear of the connecting rod bearings; while the bearings did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications, the use of the unapproved connecting rods more likely caused… - [NTSB WPR12LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA382.md): Mooney M20J · Chelan, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2012 · N132PC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases.md?engine=41515&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 ('41515') 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=41515 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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