# 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 WPR12LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA315.md): Piper PA-32S-300 · Adelanto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N5212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff, which was aborted due to fuel starvation as a result of an inadvertent in-flight activation of the fuel drain activation lever by the passenger. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA12LA469](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA469.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N3692R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of oil exhaustion due to the mechanic's failure to apply appropriate torque to the oil filter.
- [NTSB CEN12LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA491.md): Grumman G-164A · Fergus Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N4638 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked No. 2 cylinder head.
- [NTSB CEN12LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA460.md): Chamberlain Gerald Escapade · Rutland, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2012 · N3YV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent stall during the pilot’s emergency landing and the pilot’s decision to continue flight in deteriorating…
- [NTSB WPR12LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA313.md): Cessna T210M · Wells, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2012 · N6181N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA468.md): Piper PA-18-150 · North Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2012 · N2991Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA455.md): Cessna 175A · Shelby, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N7003E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12WA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA523.md): Air Tractor AT802 · San Rafael, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 16, 2012 · EC-HMD · Minor damage
  > On July 16, 2012, about 1430 coordinated universal time, a Spanish-registered Air Tractor AT-802 airplane, EC-HMD, performed a forced landing following a loss of engine power near San Rafael, Ibiza, Spain. The pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The…
- [NTSB CEN12LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA446.md): SC Iar Sa Brasov IAR 825 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N825BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA437.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mott, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2012 · N8801L · Substantial damage
  > The rupture of a corroded oil line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA508.md): Cessna 172M · South Wayne, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2012 · N12504 · Substantial damage
  > Internal engine component failures, which resulted from oil starvation due to debris in the oil system.
- [NTSB ERA12WA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA451.md): Embraer EMB820 · Espinosa Municipality, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 6, 2012 · PT-ENG · Destroyed
  > On July 6, 2012, at 1340 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Piper PA-31-350 (Embraer 820C), Brazilian registration PT-ENG, operated by Microsurvev Aerogeof. E Cons. Cient. Ltda, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of power to both engines.…
- [NTSB ERA12LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA432.md): Piel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · C-FBZZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined.
- [NTSB ERA12LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA422.md): Mooney M20J · Mc Kinnon, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N174JB · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the piston connecting rod from the crankshaft due to inadequate installation from a mechanic, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA401.md): Piper PA-23 · Baltic, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2012 · N3170P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of particulate contaminant on the carburetor screens.
- [NTSB WPR12LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA277.md): Rehn Kitfox IV · Vancouver, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N645GR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during an attempt to return to the runway immediately after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was foreign debris in the right-hand carburetor bowl, which precipitated a loss…
- [NTSB ERA12LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA417.md): Luters Arnis V Legend · Glenwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2012 · N3YZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the airplane builder’s improper installation of the fuel control unit condition lever cables, which resulted in the airplane’s subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC12LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12LA058.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2012 · N8908N · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination.
- [NTSB WPR12LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA286.md): Cessna 182 · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N55DN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA411.md): Universal Stinson 108 · Portland, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2012 · N39443 · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the No. 3 piston skirt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the subsequent ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB WPR12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA309.md): Beech A36 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N4972M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA410.md): Piper J5A · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2012 · N40985 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the aircraft sank after ditching and was not recovered.
- [NTSB ANC12CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA059.md): Dosser Dale A Blade 582 · Two Rivers, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2012 · N907AD · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fouled spark plugs, which resulted from a stuck mixture control.
- [NTSB ERA12LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA405.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N67324 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ operation of the airplane with an insufficient supply of engine oil, resulting in engine seizure and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA400.md): Barney Oldfield Baby Lakes · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2012 · N10XB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of an inadequate amount of lubricating oil in the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA12LA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA394.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocilla, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2012 · N9238J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod due to a lack of lubrication, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA257.md): Cessna 182A · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2012 · N4715D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the missing carburetor drain plug, which had not been secured with safety wire.
- [NTSB WPR12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA253.md): Cessna 172B · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N7458X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA348.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Bangor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2012 · N3431A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA236.md): Bell 206B · Burbank, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2012 · N106TV · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque an air tube fitting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA247.md): Piper PA28R · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2012 · N963WW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA227.md): Cessna 150F · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2012 · N7093F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA366.md): Bell 206B · Longboat Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N806LA · Substantial damage
  > Unknown personnel's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's engine fuel pump replacement guidance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the engine fuel pump failure.
- [NTSB CEN12LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA326.md): Mooney M20J · Ozark, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2012 · N2159D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA217.md): Jackson TOP DOG · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N214AB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the anomalies revealed during the postaccident examination would not have necessarily precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate…
- [NTSB CEN12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA309.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Lebanon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N3521A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft, attributed to the relative movement between the crankshaft and flywheel assembly.
- [NTSB CEN12LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA302.md): Troyer Kitfox 3 · Elm Creek, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2012 · N7199T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to verify the amount of oil in the injection oil reservoir before takeoff, which resulted in an insufficient fuel/oil ratio and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA296.md): Maule M-7-420AC · Hanover Township, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2012 · N420RP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during an exhaustive postaccident examination of the engine and its components.
- [NTSB CEN12LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA289.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Grants, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2012 · N7523S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture that occurred during operations at idle power settings at a high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s poor decision-making in choosing to practice an…
- [NTSB CEN12LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA288.md): Donald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N728MK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA12WA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA504.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tartu, Estonia · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2012 · YL-MED · Destroyed
  > On May 4, 2012, about 2055 universal coordinated time, a Piper PA-28-235, Latvian registration YL-MED, was substantially damaged when it impacted a ditch, during a forced landing at night after a loss of power near Tartu Ulenurme Airport (EETU), Tartu,…
- [NTSB WPR12LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA190.md): Cessna T210 · Elberta, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2012 · N210LH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA257.md): Clifton Breezy · Laneville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2012 · N6155M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR12LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA182.md): Mays Kitfox Lite 2 · Cedarville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N32122 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to air in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incorrect maintenance that did not properly secure the fuel lines.
- [NTSB CEN12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA253.md): Bumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N80BH · Substantial damage
  > A loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA12LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA293.md): Prendergast John/Vans RV-7A · Gerrardstown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2012 · N5025G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's misjudgment of the required spacer width needed after engine housing lap grinding, which resulted in bearing oil hole misalignment and insufficient internal engine lubrication.
- [NTSB ERA12LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA285.md): Willoughby Pete A Streak Shadow · Salem, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N2828W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure that resulted from a fuel system restriction and poorly secured fuel lines. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/builder’s failure to follow the engine manufacturer procedures and his use of…
- [NTSB CEN12LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA244.md): T Bird Golden Circle Air II · Clara City, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2012 · N5654N · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA245.md): Nelson Sydney/Nelson Diann Zodiac XL · Medina, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2012 · N4337G · Substantial damage
  > A cracked fuel line, which resulted in a loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA274.md): Cessna 172S · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2012 · N375LP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a catastrophic engine failure, the origin of which could not be determined during postaccident examination.

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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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