# Fatal NTSB investigations: 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 7 · 313 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 ERA26FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA310.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-A1 · Bristol, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 20, 2026 · N83RF · Substantial damage > On August 20, 2026, about 1300 eastern daylight time, a Diamond Aircraft Ind Inc DA20-A1, N83RF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Bristol, Maine. The pilot was fatally injured, and the pilot-rated passenger sustained minor… - [NTSB WPR26FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA120.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Mar 6, 2026 · N2516S · Substantial damage > On March 6, 2026, about 1136 mountain standard time (MST), a Columbia Aircraft LC41-550FG, N2516S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The airplane was on an instrument flight rules flight plan from… - [NTSB WPR26FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA103.md): Cessna 210B · Camarillo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2026 · N9735X · Substantial damage > On February 15, 2026, about 1805 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 210B, N9735X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Camarillo, California. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane… - [NTSB ERA26FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA106.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N705CD · Substantial damage > On February 6, 2026, at 0921 eastern standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N705CD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lexington, South Carolina. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries and the passenger was fatally… - [NTSB CEN26FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA109.md): Robert G Elves Tarragon (Tarr) · Shawmut, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N35RR · Substantial damage > On February 6, 2026, at 1532 mountain standard time, a Tarragon airplane, N35RR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Shawmut, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN26FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA034.md): Funk B85C · Anderson, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Nov 4, 2025 · N24157 · Substantial damage > On November 4, 2025, about 12:45 eastern standard time, a Funk B85C airplane, N24157 was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Anderson, Indiana. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of… - [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 WPR25FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA279.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 16, 2025 · N432DM · Substantial damage > On September 16, 2025, about 1132 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N432DM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moriarty, New Mexico. The pilot receiving instruction was fatally injured and the flight instructor… - [NTSB ERA25FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA283.md): Piper J5C · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N28151 · Substantial damage > On August 1, 2025, about 1330 eastern daylight time, a Piper J5C, NC 28151, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Rochester, New York. The passenger was fatally injured, and the pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB GAA25WA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA221.md): Grumman AA5 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 31, 2025 · C-GUXN · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN25FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA269.md): Aero Vodochody L-39C · Granite Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2025 · N339L · Substantial damage > On July 21, 2025, about 1728 central daylight time, an Aero Vodochody L-39C airplane, N339L, was substantially damaged during an accident near Granite Falls, Minnesota. The flight instructor, seated in the front seat, sustained serious injuries after ejecting… - [NTSB WPR25FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA213.md): Scott Macwilliam SR3500 Moose · Quinault, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 15, 2025 · N80TM · Substantial damage > On July 15, 2025, at about 1440 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Murphy Moose SR3500 airplane, N80TM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Quinault, Washington. The pilot received minor injuries, one… - [NTSB GAA25WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA223.md): Robin DR400 · Voglans, France · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2025 · F-GTPL · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA25WA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA210.md): Jodel DR1050 · Châteauroux-Villers, France · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 5, 2025 · F-BJOZ · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA25WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA172.md): Beech B36 · Korschenbroich, Germany · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 31, 2025 · D-EHVM · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR25FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA146.md): Cessna 177RG · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2025 · N52156 · Substantial damage > An improperly tightened B-nut fitting at the fuel flow divider, which resulted in a fuel leak and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the inadequate maintenance inspection, which failed to detect and correct the discrepancy. - [NTSB GAA25WA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA157.md): Cessna 182 · Oriximina, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 16, 2025 · PT-IVN · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA25FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA103.md): Beech V35B · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jan 25, 2025 · N2UZ · Destroyed > On January 25, 2025, about 1235 eastern standard time, a Beech V35B, N2UZ, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Charlottesville, Virginia. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB GAA25WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA058.md): Cessna 172 · Nairobi, Kenya · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 10, 2025 · 5Y-CDC · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA25FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA080.md): Beech A36 · East Aurora, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 19, 2024 · N36WP · Destroyed > On December 19, 2024, at 1122 eastern standard time, a Beech A36, N36WP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near East Aurora, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB CEN24LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA361.md): Rans S14 · Teague, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 20, 2024 · UNREG · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2024, about 1648 central daylight time, an unregistered Rans S-14 Airaile light sport airplane, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Teague, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ENG24WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA023.md): Cessna 208B · Spa, Belgium, Belgium · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 20, 2024 · OO-SEX · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA186.md): Piper PA46 · Sorriso, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 7, 2024 · PP-DUN · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN24FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA212.md): Beech V35A · Arvada, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N150WR · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of loose turbocharger oil line fittings. - [NTSB GAA24WA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA176.md): Zenair Unknown · Caceres, Spain · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 23, 2024 · EC-ZPM · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR24FA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA132.md): Bell 206-L4 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 26, 2024 · N988B · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of cooling oil to the turbine-to-compressor coupling shaft and subsequent fracture of the shaft at an altitude too low for the pilot to complete a successful autorotation. Contributing to the accident was carbon… - [NTSB ERA24FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA160.md): Arthur B Canning Merlin Lite · Mulberry, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 2, 2024 · N622PC · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder’s modifications of the motorglider’s engine, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel air mixture, preignition, piston failure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the outcome was the… - [NTSB GAA24WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA121.md): Rans S12 · Tabacundo, Ecuador · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 18, 2024 · HCU0062 · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA113.md): Cessna 208B · Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 6, 2024 · PR-AAB · Destroyed - [NTSB GAA24WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA089.md): Cessna 208 · Puerto Escondido, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 11, 2024 · N80GE · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR24FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA080.md): Swanson R/Swanson S RV-6 · Concord, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N30AK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a separated fuel line and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's medical condition and the effects of multiple impairing substances. - [NTSB GAA24WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA066.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bequia, St. Vincent & Grenadines · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 4, 2024 · N4023B · Substantial damage - [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 GAA24WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA024.md): Robinson R44 · Cirque de Salazie, Réunion · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2023 · F-HLOU · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN23FA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA410.md): Sonex Sonex · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 10, 2023 · N569SX · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the ignition distributor rotor. - [NTSB ENG23WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA044.md): Christen Eagle II · Raufoss, Norway · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 29, 2023 · N · Destroyed - [NTSB WPR23FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA275.md): Cessna T310R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2023 · N5251C · Substantial damage > A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the… - [NTSB WPR23FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA256.md): Cessna 182N · St Maries, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2023 · N703Z · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB ERA23FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA239.md): Commander 114TC · Palm City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N6042E · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB GAA23WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA140.md): Cessna 206 · Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · May 1, 2023 · HK2803 · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA23FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA113.md): Beech A36 · North Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N19MT · Substantial damage > The pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure. - [NTSB GAA23WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA024.md): Piper PA32 · Jersey, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 3, 2022 · G-WINS · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA23FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA023.md): Peryera Adventura II · Miramar, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2022 · N32856 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to remove the ECU select switch per the manufacturer’s service bulletin, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA22FA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA418.md): Piper PA32 · Afton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N2104J · Destroyed > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at night over mountainous terrain. - [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 WPR22FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA335.md): Rutan Varieze · Columbia, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N10EZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper maintenance of the ignition system, which led to an ignition system failure and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR22FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA303.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N9582M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to extend the flaps during the ditching, which increased the… - [NTSB CEN22FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA383.md): Mooney M20K · Hanna City, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N30EV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases.md?fatal=1&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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE 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?fatal=1 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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