# 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 33 of 57 · 2,826 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA15LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA187.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lancaster, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2015 · N7598R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or testing of the carburetor. - [NTSB ANC15LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC15LA020.md): Cessna 170B · Bettles, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2015 · N4697C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA183.md): Aeronca 7AC · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2015 · N82658 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted the accumulation of carburetor ice and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA15LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA177.md): Mooney M20J · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 2015 · N4826H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to an interruption of fuel flow to the engine. The reason for the interruption of the fuel flow could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing. - [NTSB WPR15LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA141.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N5469T · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted from the installation of an unapproved oil quick drain valve that subsequently led to the inadvertent draining of the oil when the nose landing gear was retracted. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB DCA15WA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA211.md): Ayres S2R · Penja, Cameroon · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2015 · TJ-AII · Substantial damage > The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Ayres S2R-T34 airplane that occurred on April 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CCAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA15FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA173.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206 L-1 · Saucier, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2015 · N50KH · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident fire damage. - [NTSB WPR15LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA138.md): Hiller UH 12E · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N130HA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB DCA15WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA103.md): Boeing 737 · Tarapoto, Peru · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 25, 2015 · OB-1851 · No damage > The CIAA of Peru has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on March 25, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the CIAA's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the… - [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 CEN15LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA215.md): Cessna 172 - H · Circleville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2015 · N8282L · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine to regain normal power after a simulated engine failure due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing on muddy terrain and a subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB CEN15LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA179.md): Picard Roy J RV 4 · Marathon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2015 · N945RV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no evidence of any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA130.md): Vans RV6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N811KM · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the disconnection of both fuel pump power wires. - [NTSB ERA15WA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA167.md): Cessna TU206 - G · Mitu, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 20, 2015 · HK2327 · Substantial damage > On March 20, 2015, about 1805 coordinated universal time, a Cessna TU206G, Colombian registration HK-2327, was substantially damaged while ditching into the Vaupés River near the Fabio Alberto León Bentley Airport (SKMU), Mitú, Columbia. The pilot and a… - [NTSB CEN15LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA172.md): Beech B19 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2015 · N774TA · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 4 piston wrist pin plug and the subsequent entry of its metal shavings into the oil system, which clogged the oil passages and caused the engine to seize. Contributing to the accident was the installation of engine parts that were not… - [NTSB ERA15LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA151.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N1153P · Substantial damage > The total loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA149.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2015 · N6514P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent placement of both fuel selectors to the "off" position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR15LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA127.md): Jimenez Vans RV 7A · Dayton, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2015 · N51MJ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA121.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2015 · N53178 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb when the carburetor main metering jet became unseated, which led to an extremely rich fuel-to-air ratio. Contributing to the accident was the lack of adequate carburetor maintenance instructions. Contributing… - [NTSB WPR15LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA123.md): Goudie Fisher Classic · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2015 · N417LG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate planning for the test flight, which resulted in insufficient altitude and no suitable place to land in the event of an emergency. - [NTSB ERA15LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA145.md): Cessna 152 · Venice, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2015 · N498TC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB WPR15LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA137.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N9133G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA142.md): Piper PA28 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2122K · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB CEN15LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA157.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2837R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine due to a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. - [NTSB WPR15LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA106.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Alfalfa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2015 · N4863 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15WA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15WA124.md): Bell 206 - L4 · Wabo, Papua New Guinea, Papua New Guinea · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2015 · P2-HFZ · Substantial damage > On February 15, 2015, at 1020 local time, a Bell 206 L4, P2-HFZ, experienced a loss of engine power while maneuvering with an external load and subsequently landed hard near Wabo, Papua New Guinea. The helicopter was operated by Helifax Operations Limited… - [NTSB CEN15WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA150.md): Piper PA46 500TP · Björnön, Sweden · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 15, 2015 · N164ST · Substantial damage - [NTSB CEN15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA146.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Haviland, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N3918T · Substantial damage > The loss of torque on the No. 4 cylinder through bolts, which led to the subsequent failure of the piston, the liberation of the connecting rod, the separation of the No. 4 cylinder from the crankcase in cruise flight, and the airplane’s subsequent impact… - [NTSB WPR15LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA101.md): Vans RV7 - Undesignat · Belfair, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2015 · N513BW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the unapproved repair and improper inspection of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB CEN15WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA142.md): Robinson R66 · Bern, Switzerland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 2015 · HB-ZOK · No damage > This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. On February 7, 2015, between 1300-1400 UTC, a Robinson R66 helicopter, HB-ZOK, (s/n 0553) experienced a loss of engine power during recovery from an autorotation on a training flight.… - [NTSB CEN15LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA132.md): Butler Raymond Rotorway Exec 162F · Seadrift, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2015 · N162RB · Substantial damage > A fault in the No. 1 engine control module, which disabled the ignition system and resulted in the engine losing power; during the subsequent autorotation, the main rotor rpm was further reduced just before touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB WPR15CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15CA095.md): Piper PA 12 · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2015 · N918TF · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed action to use carburetor heat before the engine experienced a total loss of power while operating at cruise flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR15LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA090.md): Cessna 150E · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2015 · N4017U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane. - [NTSB ENG15RA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA006.md): Boeing 787-8 · Budapest, Hungary · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 22, 2015 · VT-ANL · No damage > On January 22, 2015, about 1700 local (1600 UTC), an Air India Boeing 787-8, VT-ANL, experienced a failure of the right engine, a General Electric GEnx-1B, while in cruise flight and diverted to Budapest, Hungary. The airplane was enroute from London Heathrow… - [NTSB WPR15LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA087.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2015 · N4666R · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA105.md): Robinson R66 · Tashanta, Russia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 20, 2015 · RA-06205 · Substantial damage > On January 20, 2015, at an undetermined time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06205, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Tashanta, Russia. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The flight originated in… - [NTSB CEN15LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA106.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20 C1 · Shipshewana, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2015 · N979DC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to impact ice obstructing the primary air induction system, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to operate the alternate air control. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot’s lack of knowledge about… - [NTSB CEN15LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA112.md): Mooney M20C · Lonoke county, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2015 · N6474U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN15LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA107.md): Cessna 210J · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N3320S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power on approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and inspection. - [NTSB ERA15WA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA112.md): Embraer EMB-710C · Luziania, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 10, 2015 · PT-NAB · Substantial damage > On January 10, 2015, about 2105 universal coordinated time, an Embraer EMB-710C, Brazilian registration PT-NAB, was substantially damaged when it impacted a residence, after experiencing a loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff from the… - [NTSB CEN15LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA114.md): Cessna 150G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N2871S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine. - [NTSB ENG15RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG15RA030.md): Pac 750XL - NO Series · Taupo, New Zealand, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2015 · ZK-SDT · Destroyed > On 7 January 2015, a Pacific Aerospace Limited 750XL airplane, registration No. ZK-SDT, while performing commercial skydiving operations, experienced an engine failure while climbing through approximately 3000 feet, after take-off from Taupo Aerodrome in the… - [NTSB ERA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA092.md): Beech V35B · Long View, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N246JT · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB WPR15LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA077.md): Cessna 172D · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2015 · N2948U · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA15LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA090.md): Cessna P206 · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2015 · N2534X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and testing. - [NTSB WPR15TA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15TA071.md): MD Helicopter 369FF · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 31, 2014 · N530KK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN15FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA090.md): Cessna 404 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2014 · N404MG · Substantial damage > The loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and teardown and the pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane for single-engine flight. - [NTSB ERA15WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15WA098.md): Aerospatiale AS350B · Bertioga, Brazil · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 27, 2014 · PT-HNC · Destroyed > On December 27, 2014, about 1240 UTC, an Aerospatiale AS350B, Brazil registration PT-HNC, collided with trees near Rio-Santos, Bertioga, Brazil. The pilot and 4 passengers were fatally injured, and the helicopter was destroyed. The helicopter was registered… - [NTSB CEN15WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15WA096.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 24, 2014 · G-OCTI · Substantial damage > On December 24, 2014, at 1410 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Piper PA-32-260, United Kingdom registration G-OCTI, sustained substantial damage during an forced landing near Lorrha, Tipperary, Ireland, after experiencing an engine failure. There were no… - [NTSB ERA15LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA091.md): Cessna 172M · South Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2014 · N12182 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a subsequent ditching in the ocean. 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