# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [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 GAA23WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA270.md): Cessna 172 · Monacalieri, Italy · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 23, 2023 · I-FFSW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA258.md): Cessna 205 · La Paragua, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2023 · L1PL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA261.md): Extra EA300 · Graz, Austria · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 13, 2023 · D-EXJW · Substantial damage
- [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 ERA23LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA361.md): Beech V35 · Rutledge, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 2, 2023 · N5431U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a retaining circlip in one of the No. 2 crankshaft cheek counterweights, which resulted in liberation of the counterweight.
- [NTSB ERA23LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA360.md): Brown Benjamin C Challenger II · Moultonborough, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N2480Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loss of compression in one of the engine’s two cylinders.
- [NTSB CEN23LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA399.md): Beech 35-B33 · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N9522Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine oil due for undetermined reasons, which resulted in failed connecting rods and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA393.md): Cessna R172K · Plover, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N172SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 GAA23WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA246.md): Cessna 150 · Ad. Alto Paraná, El Dorado, Argentina · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 25, 2023 · LV-CLJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA324.md): Diamond DA20 · Fairfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2023 · N989PA · Substantial damage
  > The flight pilots improper fuel management, which resulted a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain during an off-airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.
- [NTSB GAA23WA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA244.md): Beech S35 · Montevideo, Uruguay · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 23, 2023 · CX-BCF · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA320.md): Cessna 172H · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N3282L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [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 CEN23LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA371.md): Rutan Longez · Genoa Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 19, 2023 · N29TM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA23WA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA235.md): Luscombe 8 · General Rodriguez, Argentina · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 5, 2023 · LV-NRF · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA327.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Leipsic, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2023 · N5048S · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect assembly of the turbine engine’s reduction gear box second-stage ring gear, which resulted in an internal failure of multiple engine components and a total loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA23LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA324.md): Jamros Robert L JR Challenger II · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2023 · N906WV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an out-of-temperature seizure of the PTO cylinder.
- [NTSB GAA23WA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA233.md): Piper 28 · Seaton, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 1, 2023 · G-AVSC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA295.md): Fish Larry W Lancair 360 · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 31, 2023 · N68XA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical power due to low battery voltage, which resulted in an inflight shut down of the capacitor discharge ignition system and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to switch batteries after the electrical…
- [NTSB CEN23LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA338.md): Rans S-6ES · Ozark, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2023 · N123TG · Destroyed
  > Oil starvation of the propeller speed reduction unit which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA254.md): Robinson R44 · Ilopango, El Salvador · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 25, 2023 · PNC-04N · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA216.md): Cessna 152 · Drásov, Czechia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 22, 2023 · OK-PAV · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA222.md): Piper PA23 · Governors Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 21, 2023 · C6-PAA
- [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 GAA23WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA234.md): Cessna 172 · Kohnan, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 14, 2023 · JA10AZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA218.md): Cessna 152 · União da Vitória, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 14, 2023 · PR-CDI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA386.md): Boeing 737 · Antalya, Jordan · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 13, 2023 · JY-SOA · No damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA053.md): Aeronca 7DC · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N83391 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB ANC23LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA051.md): Stinson 108 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N97719 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve head.
- [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 GAA23WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA203.md): Piper PA25 · Arnborg, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 7, 2023 · OY-CYY · Substantial damage
- [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 GAA23WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA175.md): Piper PA28 · Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Accident · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2023 · G-AVLG
- [NTSB WPR23LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N6430P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.
- [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 CEN23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA267.md): Cessna 421 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N123SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA261.md): Quad City Challenger · Cedar Creek, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A seizure of the power takeoff piston due to inadequate maintenance to the lubrication system, which resulted in a lack of oil lubrication and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA23WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA174.md): Cessna 188 · Vereda Puerto, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2023 · HK1971 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA181.md): Cessna 310 · Derby, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 20, 2023 · VH-DAW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA272.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N3069S · Substantial damage
  > Wear of the fuel control unit drive shaft and the corresponding fuel pump drive gear, which resulted in the disengagement of the fuel control unit from the fuel pump, a decrease in fuel flow, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA169.md): MD Helicopter 500 · Glenorchy, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 2, 2023 · ZK-IFT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA155.md): Cessna 175 · Aldermaston, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2023 · G-ARMN
- [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 WPR23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA184.md): Rans S-21 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N468MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft due to severe wear of the bearings.
- [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 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 GAA23WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA142.md): Piper 28 · Jandakot, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 20, 2023 · VH-FEY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA134.md): Piper PA28 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 20, 2023 · HK-1577G · Substantial damage

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## 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 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
```

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