# 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 37 of 57 · 2,826 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA068.md): Cessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N687MA · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades. - [NTSB CEN14LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA081.md): Rockwell International 112 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2013 · N1203J · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement. - [NTSB WPR14LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA061.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2013 · N6595P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA079.md): Thompson William A Sparrow II · Jeromesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2013 · N5955Y · Substantial damage > The student pilot's in-flight loss of control while attempting to return to the runway following a loss of engine power. The cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined because the postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies. - [NTSB ERA14LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA059.md): Moffitt Oscar/ Kit Prostar A/C PT2 · Trenton, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2013 · N355PT · Substantial damage > The airplane owner/pilot ‘s failure to follow the gascolator manufacturer’s recommendations for installing and safety wiring the gascolator strainer bowl, which resulted in the bowl separating and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA14LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA057.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Elkmont, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2013 · N8878E · Destroyed > A stuck exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s decision to fly at a low altitude, which reduced his forced landing options when the loss of engine power occurred; and poor… - [NTSB ERA14LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA052.md): Beech V35 · Trussville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N5655D · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA14LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA051.md): Cessna 210L · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2013 · N777BK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination. - [NTSB WPR14CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA058.md): Quad City Ultralight Acft Challenger II · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 26, 2013 · N522PE · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the spark plug coming out of the cylinder head. - [NTSB WPR14LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA055.md): Richard S Duncan Avid Flyer · Lakeside, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2013 · N1445P · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to the fracture failure of the plastic drive gear for the engine lubricating oil pump. - [NTSB ANC14WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14WA020.md): Cessna TU206 - G · Akita City, Japan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 16, 2013 · JA4000 · Minor damage > On November 16, 2013, at 0246 coordinated universal time, a Japanese registered Cessna 206 airplane, JA4000, operated by Honda Airways, experienced a total loss of engine power near Arayamachi, Akita City, Japan. The pilot made a successful emergency landing,… - [NTSB CEN14LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA054.md): Quicksilver Mxii Sport · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2013 · N2910P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a crankshaft failure, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA14LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA042.md): Piper PA28 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2013 · N1830T · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the No. 3 cylinder because of the fatigue cracking of its respective mounting studs and through bolts, which resulted from inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. - [NTSB ERA14WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA041.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 10, 2013 · N432BC · Destroyed - [NTSB ERA14LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA034.md): Teal Harry H Sonerai II Stretch · De Leon Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2013 · N1927B · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of preexisting mechanical anomalies or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA033.md): Clevenger Jimmie B Pitts S 1S · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N67JC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning fuel pump. - [NTSB DCA14WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA14WA008.md): Robinson R22 - Undesignat · Herolds Bay, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 29, 2013 · ZS-RTV · Substantial damage > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R22 helicopter that occurred on October 29, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR14LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA036.md): Cessna T210M · Scipio, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2013 · N761BP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN14WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA060.md): Robinson R22 - Alpha · Torreilles, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 26, 2013 · F-GPKA · Substantial damage > On October 26, 2013, at 1226 UTC, a Robinson R22 helicopter, French registration, F-GPKA, collided with the terrain during an autorotation following a loss of power in Torreilles, France. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The helicopter was… - [NTSB WPR14LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA031.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Big Creek, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2013 · N30865 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the improper installation of an oil pressure sending unit by the pilot, who was not a certificated mechanic, which resulted in a forced landing in mountainous terrain. - [NTSB WPR14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA024.md): Cessna 208 · Wailea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N861MA · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure. - [NTSB ANC14FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14FA002.md): Cessna 172C · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2013 · N1512Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent collision with terrain. - [NTSB ERA14LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA018.md): Fuller Van L Sonex · Palatine, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2013 · N68VF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a test run and partial teardown of the engine did not reveal any anomalies. - [NTSB CEN14LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA030.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Hector, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2013 · N5605V · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to crankshaft fatigue cracking for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN14WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA013.md): Enstrom 280 - FX · Wolica Kozia, Poland · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 2013 · SP-GMB · Substantial damage > On October 12, 2013, about 0928 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom 280FX, Poland registration SP-GMB, impacted trees and terrain near Wolica Kozia, Poland. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the… - [NTSB CEN14FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA004.md): Bell 206L 3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N54LP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the liberation of a second stage turbine blade near the blade root due to a high-cycle fatigue crack and subsequent overload. Although extensive testing and materials analysis was performed, the reason for crack initiation… - [NTSB ERA14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N4216V · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN14LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA002.md): Beech S35 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N6861Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a foreign material in the fuel system blocking the fuel flow to the engine. - [NTSB ERA14LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA008.md): Cessna 172 - F · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2013 · N8715U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident engine examination and test run revealed no anomalies. - [NTSB CEN14WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA001.md): Bell 206 - B · Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 4, 2013 · G-BPWI · Substantial damage > On October 4, 2013, at 1715 UTC, a Bell 206B, United Kingdom registration G-BPWI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain and rolled over following a loss of engine power near Upper Edgebold near Shrewsbury, Shopshire, England. The pilot, the sole… - [NTSB ERA14LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA035.md): Airborne Edge Executive · Eustis, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2013 · N927H · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stalling of the wing following a total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN13LA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA571.md): Cessna 182J · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2013 · N3078F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination. - [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 CEN13LA562](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA562.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Mack, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2013 · N426TF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted from maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the engine case through bolts. - [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429.md): De Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees. - [NTSB ERA13LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA421.md): American Eurocopter AS350B2 · Canton, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2013 · N810LE · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper decision to continue flight with a low engine oil pressure warning light instead of landing immediately in accordance with the flight manual emergency checklist. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance technician’s failure to… - [NTSB WPR13LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA416.md): Beech C90 - A · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2013 · N191TP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in departure with insufficient fuel to complete the flight, and consequent inflight power loss due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR13LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA407.md): Mooney M20J · Lund, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2013 · N1079K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to monitor the environment, which led to a collision with power lines during climbout. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power during low-altitude flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident… - [NTSB WPR13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA408.md): Cessna 182A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N6324B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA402.md): Cessna 172N · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2013 · N42EP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to debris within the carburetor mixture metering sleeve. - [NTSB ERA13LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA407.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N8362C · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the engine magneto by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto separating from the engine and a subsequent total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in proceeding directly… - [NTSB CEN13LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA536.md): Sweet Wayne A Bushby Mustang II · Woodstock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N54WS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB DCA13WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13WA168.md): Cessna 206 - H · Kodoeskop, South Africa · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 7, 2013 · ZS-PXV · Substantial damage > The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna T206H airplane that occurred on September 07, 2013. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist SACAA's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA13LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA406.md): Engineering & Research 415-D · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N3940H · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot’s failure to follow engine manufacturer recommendations for engine oil changes and spark plug cleaning and rotating when operating the airplane with 100 low lead fuel, which resulted in carbon buildup in the engine and the total loss of engine… - [NTSB ERA13LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA405.md): Crowder Michael H Sonex · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N293SX · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight. - [NTSB ANC13LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA102.md): Piper J3L-65 · Nondalton, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2013 · N38262 · Substantial damage > The fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA397.md): Aeronca 65CA · Hardwick, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N31915 · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance of the carburetor, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor flooding. - [NTSB CEN13LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA525.md): Cessna 182 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2013 · N6460A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately clear carburetor icing, resulting in a loss of engine power on final approach following a descent at idle power. - [NTSB ERA13WA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA439.md): Bell 206B · Matoes do Norte, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2013 · PT-HUE · Substantial damage > On August 30, 2013, at 1555 coordinated universal time (1255 local time), a Bell 206B, Brazilian registration PT-HUE, was substantially damaged following a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing in Matões do Norte, Maranhão, Brazil. The pilot… - [NTSB ERA13WA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA401.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 30, 2013 · HC-BOD · Substantial damage > On August 30, 2013, about 1630 coordinated universal time (1130 local time), a Piper PA-32-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BOD, was substantially damaged during a forced landing while approaching Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC), Macas, Ecuador. 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