# NTSB investigations: Rotax 582SER: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN22LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA055.md): Ray Earl D Flightstar Iisc · Haskell, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 28, 2021 · N2772R · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons based on the information available.
- [NTSB CEN19LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA163.md): Griff Challenger · Switz City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N582L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the engine failure was the lack of an engine overhaul within the prescribed interval.
- [NTSB ERA16LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA076.md): Porrata Luis G Rans S 12XL · Guanica, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2015 · N124LP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with manufacturer guidance, which resulted in the undetected corrosion of the power takeoff bearing, subsequent bearing failure, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA168.md): Trick Trikes 582 Cyclone Storm · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N993RA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot applicant’s failure to clear the engine during a prolonged descent of a simulated engine failure and his subsequent rapid throttle input at the completion of the maneuver, which resulted in the engine’s failure to respond. Contributing to…
- [NTSB CEN14LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA054.md): Quicksilver Mxii Sport · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2013 · N2910P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a crankshaft failure, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA035.md): Airborne Edge Executive · Eustis, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2013 · N927H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stalling of the wing following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA055.md): Central Ohio Dragonfly Club DRAGONFLY-C · Darbyville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2012 · N667DF · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a cold-seizure event that occurred at a low altitude, which precluded the pilot's recovery from an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin.
- [NTSB WPR12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA437.md): Mccleery Rans S6ES · Elverta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2012 · N623LB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a failed piston ring.
- [NTSB WPR12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA182.md): Mays Kitfox Lite 2 · Cedarville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N32122 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.
- [NTSB ERA11LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA301.md): Leigh S-6 Coyote II · New Kent, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2011 · N929RL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA049.md): Airborne Classic · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N582YA · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA084.md): Golden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N440KC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA162.md): Sport Flight Talon XP · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2008 · N1856P · Substantial damage
  > The lower rod bearing failed due to corrosion.
- [NTSB DEN08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA108.md): Mercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N6880L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB SEA08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA154.md): Uetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N7530L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.
- [NTSB NYC08CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA147.md): Rans S12XL · Wauchula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2008 · N166LS · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

## 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 ('55556')
    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=55556

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