# NTSB investigations: Beech A36: 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 ERA25LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA307.md): Beech A36 · Wirt County, WV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 8, 2025 · N60357 · Substantial damage > On August 8, 2025, about 1757 eastern daylight time, a Beech A36, N60357, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Wirt County, West Virginia. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA25LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA169.md): Beech A36 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 9, 2025 · N2Z · Substantial damage > On April 9, 2025, about 1505 eastern daylight time, a Beech A36, N2Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Virginia. The pilot and the pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated… - [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 ERA24LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA143.md): Beech A36 · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2024 · N729CW · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [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 ERA23LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA086.md): Beech A36 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N900AW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble… - [NTSB CEN22LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA140.md): Beech A36 · Heavner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2022 · N9410Q · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from improper engine maintenance. - [NTSB CEN21LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA382.md): Beech A36 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N67CW · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information. - [NTSB CEN21LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA221.md): Beech A36 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2021 · N1875W · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB ERA21LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA201.md): Beech A36 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2021 · N125WC · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA21LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA174.md): Beech A36 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2021 · N18394 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN20LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA346.md): Beech 36 · San Benito, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N3256V · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN20LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA288.md): Beech 36 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2020 · N630JL · Substantial damage > Failure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue. - [NTSB CEN20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA148.md): Beech 36 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N66FN · Substantial damage > A loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA096.md): Beech A36 · Rogers, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N3266Q · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance that resulted in improper torque to the engine-driven fuel pump inlet fitting, which led to a loss of engine power and forced landing into unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB WPR19LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA238.md): Beech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2019 · N134P · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN19FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA210.md): Beech A36 · Chebanse, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N1809S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA19FA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA189.md): Beech A36 · Southold, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N8014T · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to a main bearing shift and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain a proper glide path to the selected forced landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known… - [NTSB CEN18LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA302.md): Beech A36 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2018 · N1856W · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to a fuel supply interruption from the left tank for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the subsequent forced landing into trees. - [NTSB WPR18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA156.md): Beech A36 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N191HL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel/air mixture and to monitor critical engine parameters during the en route climb to cruise level, which resulted in excessive engine heat and oil starvation and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure. - [NTSB CEN18LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA159.md): Beech A36 · Shullsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N36LP · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication. - [NTSB WPR18FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA046.md): Beech A36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2017 · N248SB · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN17LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA357.md): Beech A36 · McAlester, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2017 · N18403 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN17FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA331.md): Beech A36 · Ellabell, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N87RY · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the… - [NTSB ERA17FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA140.md): Beech A36 · Dadeville, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2017 · N8169Y · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash thermal damage to the engine accessories and the airframe. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to navigate to any of the available forced landing sites within… - [NTSB CEN15LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA336.md): Beech A36 · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2015 · N17544 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture as a result of the improper adjustment of the fuel pump aneroid. - [NTSB ERA15FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA254.md): Beech A36 · Plainville, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2015 · N5626D · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings. - [NTSB CEN14LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA253.md): Beech A36 · Rockdale, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2014 · N188DP · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB CEN14LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA218.md): Beech A36 · Wann, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N3078Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in an area of unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ERA13LA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA428.md): Beech A36 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2013 · N40KG · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to an interruption in fuel flow, which was most likely due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing the subsequent forced landing to a wet… - [NTSB ERA13LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA331.md): Beech A36 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2013 · N117HB · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA250.md): Beech A36 · Ingalls, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N1568Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA204.md): Beech A36 · Cordova, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N6038R · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA309.md): Beech A36 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N4972M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the… - [NTSB WPR12LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA027.md): Beech A36 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2011 · N64Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR11LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA410.md): Beech A36 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N6052W · Substantial damage > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN11FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA274.md): Beech A36 · Monaville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2011 · N24192 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR10LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA357.md): Beech A36 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9SH · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system. - [NTSB CEN10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA140.md): Beech A36 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N2036Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase. - [NTSB WPR09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA050.md): Beech A36 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N3058Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA014.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N703KP · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA175.md): Beech A36 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N6051M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout. - [NTSB DFW08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA169.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N28HN · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. ## 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.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151604') 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?model=1151604 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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