# 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 CEN14TA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA421.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N4286T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR14LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA327.md): David L Thompson Challenger II · Winterhaven, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2014 · N518DT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR14LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA323.md): Rans S-16 · Fort Bridger, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N116GS · Substantial damage
  > The fuel flow divider inlet line’s B-nut coming loose during takeoff, resulting in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to adequately tighten the B-nut during recent maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA14LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA374.md): Cessna 172 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2014 · N5276U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB ERA14LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA369.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Helena, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2014 · N9103K · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN14LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA398.md): Hughes 369D · West Liberty, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2014 · N89ZC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s failure to adequately monitor the fuel quantity during the flight.
- [NTSB WPR14FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA316.md): Meyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N29MM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA14LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA362.md): Piper PA28 · Venice, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N8826C · Substantial damage
  > A 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 accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB CEN14LA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA393.md): Beech 35-C33A · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N72CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot’s improper fuel management and resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR14LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA312.md): Roscher Frederick Thunder Mustang · Spanish Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N695HR · Destroyed
  > A complete loss of engine power during climb for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of postcrash fire damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA14LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA360.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Newnan, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2014 · N59418 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA14LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA368.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C G-164B · Bonifay, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N425LS · Substantial damage
  > A partial blockage of the No. 2 bearing oil nozzle jet by bearing material, which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent failure of the No. 2 bearing and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14FA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA350.md): Wilderoder Great Lakes 2TIA · Lillian, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2014 · N47149 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperative magneto and possible carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing into unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate magneto overhaul by unknown personnel and the modification to the…
- [NTSB CEN14FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA377.md): Oden Weldon Pat Kitfox IV Speedster · Blackwell, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N622P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA417.md): Stinson 108 1 · Bruno, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N9034K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to an anomaly with the carburetor system that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN14LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA375.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Fairview, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N6743Q · Substantial damage
  > The backfire of the engine and its loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR14IA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14IA297.md): Beech B100 · Bakersfield, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N6756P · Minor damage
  > The failure of the 2nd-stage turbine wheel due to an improper repair of the 2nd-stage stator assembly, which the manufacturer does not consider a repairable item. Contributing to the incident was the designated engineering representative's approval of the…
- [NTSB CEN14LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA373.md): Garramone Mike A Vixen · Columbus, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2014 · N153PR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA344.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Melbourne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N128LS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA371.md): Air Command 532 · Petersburg, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s failure to maintain control of the gyroplane following a total loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug.
- [NTSB CEN14LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA358.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Garrison, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2014 · N6648Q · Substantial damage
  > Excessive wear between the power turbine shaft and quill shaft spline, which led to the disconnection of the power turbine wheel, an overspeed of the power turbine, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…
- [NTSB WPR14LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA284.md): Globe GC 1B · Puyallup, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N3773K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust assembly in the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined due to the damage incurred to the fractured parts. Also causal to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA14LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA338.md): Lawson Ronald S Explorer · East Bend, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N6663K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power likely due to a failure of a rotary valve shaft seal and the pilot’s failure to detect and diagnose the impending failure during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA14LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA332.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Prentiss, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N82442 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA14LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA319.md): Waco UPF 7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2014 · N32162 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a low pass for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA14FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA313.md): Cessna 182 · Littleton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N182PE · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.
- [NTSB CEN14LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA331.md): Cessna A188 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N8157V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a loose oil filter adapter, which resulted in oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with a Federal Aviation Administration airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB CEN14LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA324.md): Cessna 414 · Maryland Heights, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2014 · N1552T · Destroyed
  > The loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA316.md): Grazhopper Trike · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact…
- [NTSB WPR14LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA267.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2014 · N61150 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not available for postaccident examination.
- [NTSB WPR14CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA400.md): Mazurek Keith P Zodiac 601XL · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2014 · N599KM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was an incorrectly calibrated fuel totalizer.
- [NTSB CEN14WA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA332.md): Cessna U206 · Abbeyshrule, Ireland · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 21, 2014 · G-SKYE · Substantial damage
  > On June 21, 2014, about 1115 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model U206 Turbo Stationair, United Kingdom registration G-SKYE, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from the Abbeyshrule…
- [NTSB CEN14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA309.md): Schumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N441MS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…
- [NTSB ERA14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA309.md): Simmons William E Aventura 2 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N700WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate inspection of the engine, which resulted in a loose ground wire lug on…
- [NTSB CEN14LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA319.md): Grumman G 164 · Anadarko, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N455Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power while climbing after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA293.md): Knauf RV-7 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N707HK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify the airplane's actual fuel quantity before departure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA318.md): Meyer Geoffrey A Goat · Wolcott, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2014 · N987SL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an oil line leading to the oil pressure transducer which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA310.md): Jackson Fred M Clipper · Altamont, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2014 · N2754A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to descending in atmospheric conditions conducive to serious icing at all power settings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14IA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14IA301.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Burlington, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2014 · N813JE · Minor damage
  > A loss of clamping load of the No. 5 cylinder crankcase through bolts due to maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the through bolts during recent maintenance, which resulted in displacement of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent catastrophic…
- [NTSB CEN14WA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA294.md): Piper J3C 65 · Rolleville, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 11, 2014 · N61903 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC14LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA040.md): Cessna U206C · Chitina, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2014 · N29137 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR14TA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA236.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N504MP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the decoupling of the engine’s turbine and compressor sections. Contributing to the decoupling was the excessive wear of the turbine-to-compressor coupling components due maintenance personnel’s placement…
- [NTSB WPR14FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA226.md): North American AT 6C · Buckley, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N13372 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR14CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA227.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N223G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the engine's mixture control during cruise flight by the pilot undergoing instruction, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN14LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA267.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA20-C1 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2014 · N206ND · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC14LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14LA034.md): Cessna 182K · Galena, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2014 · N2631R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which necessitated a forced landing on unsuitable terrain, during which the airplane flipped over and became partially submerged in water.
- [NTSB WPR14FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA218.md): Nebert Vans RV-10 · Toledo, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N62DN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a blocked fuel line that resulted from the pilot’s improper maintenance practices and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a forced landing, which led to…
- [NTSB ERA14LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA269.md): Garlick Helicopters OH 58A+ · Whitefield, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2014 · N650MH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to land as soon as possible when the master caution warning light first illuminated as prescribed and his failure to ensure the proper setting of the…
- [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 WPR14LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA207.md): Cessna 182 · Arvin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2014 · N97038 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to reconnect the air-oil separator return line after completing an oil change, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.

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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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