# 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 22 of 57 · 2,826 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA19WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA127.md): Cessna 210 · Belém City, State of Pará, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2019 · PT-JIC · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on February 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19TA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA098.md): Cessna 172 · Lignum, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 10, 2019 · N7414N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA097.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N9219J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating the airplane in weather conditions and at engine power settings conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced… - [NTSB WPR19WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA149.md): Pitts S2 · Kliprivier, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 29, 2019 · ZS-OOB · Substantial damage > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Pitts S2 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA19WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA103.md): Britten Norman BN2B · Esmeraldas, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2019 · N203PR · No damage > The government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Britten Norman BN2B airplane that occurred on January 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR19LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA070.md): Hill Group CCX-2000 · Roll, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N57FX · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN19LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA060.md): Stinson 108 · Keshena, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N97969 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB WPR19LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA064.md): Beech 35 · Port Hadlock, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N5093C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel. - [NTSB CEN19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA069.md): Cessna T210 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2019 · N2391S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA059.md): Cessna 182 · Tooradin, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2019 · VH-DGF · Substantial damage > On January 6, 2019, at 1045 local time, a Cessna 182G, VH-DGF, collided with trees following a loss of engine power during the initial climb near Tooradin, Australia. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The… - [NTSB ERA19WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA088.md): Robinson R44 · Ubatuba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 1, 2019 · PR-RMZ · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 II that occurred on January 1, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN19LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2018 · N6202M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA19LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2018 · N3015E · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud. - [NTSB ERA19WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA082.md): Rockwell S2R · Orihueca, Magdalena, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2018 · HK5253 · Minor damage > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROCKWELL S2R airplane that occurred on December 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR19LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA041.md): Hawker Hawker Hntr FMK 58 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N323AX · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Paramus, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2018 · N5756W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB ERA19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA063.md): Lancair LC41 · Moscow, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2018 · N618G · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power and catastrophic engine failure due to the failure of the left turbocharger, which resulted in oil loss and oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to overhaul the turbocharger in… - [NTSB CEN19WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA040.md): Cessna U206 · Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2018 · XB-NGU · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR19LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Rita · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2018 · N98884 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA057.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ANC19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA008.md): Cessna 172 · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA19CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA074.md): Cirrus SR22 · Sand Creek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2018 · N579CP · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA029.md): BKF Backcountry Supercub · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2018 · N59BK · Substantial damage > The seizure of two bearings in the reduction gearbox, resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a high descent rate which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA067.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2018 · N667J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA051.md): Cessna E162 · Franklin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N70252 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA19WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA045.md): Piper PA25 · Ezperanza, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2018 · HI191 · Substantial damage > The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA25 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the Dominican Republic's… - [NTSB CEN19WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA041.md): Cessna T206H · Tampico, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2018 · XB-ILM · Substantial damage > On November 12, 2018, about 2016 UTC, a Mexican registered Cessna T206H airplane, XB-ILM, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing to a highway due to a loss of engine power near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not… - [NTSB WPR19RA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19RA044.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Dusky Forest, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 6, 2018 · ZK HZS · Substantial damage > The government of New Zealand has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AEROSPATIALE AS350 helicopter that occurred on November 06, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of New Zealand's investigation… - [NTSB WPR19LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA019.md): Bell 47G · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N1159W · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ANC19LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA005.md): Piper PA 12 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2018 · N3227M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in an emergency landing and collision with trees. - [NTSB WPR19LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA016.md): Cessna T210 · FiIlmore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N6834R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot’s failure to remove a towel from the engine’s air induction following maintenance. - [NTSB CEN19LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA015.md): Cessna 172 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N3973L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and subsequent forced landing into a creek. - [NTSB ERA19LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA024.md): Beech 35 · State College, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2018 · N8319D · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR19LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA014.md): North American SNJ · Agoura Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2018 · N7969C · Destroyed > The failure of the No. 5 piston rod end due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA011.md): Piper PA32R · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2018 · N2920Q · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to displacement of the dual magneto’s internal camshaft, which resulted in the magneto’s inability to produce spark. - [NTSB CEN19WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA340.md): Cessna F152 · Lingreville, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2018 · F-GEMS · Substantial damage > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA F152 airplane that occurred on October 21, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA022.md): Piper PA22 · Brownstown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2018 · N5581Z · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the outcome was the student… - [NTSB ERA19LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA018.md): Jabiru 250 · Daytona Beach Shores, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N207Y · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA19LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA017.md): Cessna 182 · Opelika, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N9398G · Substantial damage > The improper torque application and ongoing inspection of an oil filter adaptor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of lubrication and a catastrophic engine failure. - [NTSB DCA19WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19WA008.md): Boeing 787 · Perth, Australia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 11, 2018 · 9V-OJE · No damage > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 787 airplane that occurred on October 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Australia's investigation… - [NTSB ANC19CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19CA003.md): Cessna 207 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2018 · N6492H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach to land at a nearby airstrip. - [NTSB ERA19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA008.md): North American Navion A · Stonewall, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N969TR · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a fractured camshaft and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA036.md): Air Tractor 401B · Rukubi, Nigeria · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2018 · 5N-BTV · Substantial damage > On October 4, 2018, about 0815 coordinated universal time, an Air Tractor AT-401B airplane, 5N-BTV, executed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Rukubi, Nigeria. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the airplane was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB ERA19LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA004.md): Piper PA 24-180 · Smithville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2018 · N8371P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor ice that formed during an extended ground delay. - [NTSB ERA18LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA271.md): Bell OH 58A · Juana Diaz, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2018 · N206WH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18TA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA263.md): Zenith CH 750 · DeLeon Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 2018 · N752VK · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane with the alternator switch in the off position, which allowed the selected battery to discharge and resulted in an ignition system failure and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18WA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18WA282.md): Bell 206 · Yarraden, Australia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2018 · VH-HZO · Substantial damage > On September 22, 2018, at 2045 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration VH-HZO, sustained substantial damage after colliding with the ground following a total loss of power near Yarraden, Australia. The pilot was not injured. The three… - [NTSB WPR18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA266.md): Beech 33 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN18LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA377.md): Piper PA32 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N33354 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA18CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA537.md): Cessna 180 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2018 · C-GODA · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. 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