# 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 WPR12LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA161.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Casper, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2012 · N30997 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failed piston pin plug, which resulted in engine oil contamination and subsequent oil starvation. Contributing to the loss of power was the failure of maintenance personnel to identify contaminants…
- [NTSB ERA12FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA265.md): Sapp Larry E Seawind 3000 · Deland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2012 · N514KT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the damage and postimpact fire precluded thorough examination of the engine and its systems.
- [NTSB CEN12LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA224.md): Cessna U206B · Winterset, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2012 · N3830G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure to the No. 4 connecting rod journal and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA260.md): Hughes 369D · McCormick, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N868W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to use automotive fuel instead of the approved alternate fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA216.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N800KA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during landing approach 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 CEN12FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA217.md): Oliver Joseph Zodiac CH 601XL · Belmont, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2012 · N8060J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot’s diverted attention to the engine power loss, which resulted in a rapid descent and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA12LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA258.md): Rotorcraft Developement OH-58C · McComb, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2012 · N452MC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation at the Nos. 5 and 8 engine bearings, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB WPR12LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA146.md): Jacobs RV-6A · Bow, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N238RV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA12LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA253.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Margaret, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N7309W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA252.md): New Kolb Mark III Classic · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2012 · N528DJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's lack of preflight planning for potential carburetor icing conditions, and the subsequent flight in those conditions in an airplane not equipped with carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA12LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA246.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2012 · N166SE · Substantial damage
  > The operator’s maintenance personnel’s improper adjustment of the engine's fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA239.md): Gerner Evans WE-1 · Kimball, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2012 · N5936 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airplane and engine was not performed.
- [NTSB WPR12LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA147.md): Beech 35-C33 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2012 · N866P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the loose mixture control arm.
- [NTSB ERA12LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA234.md): Cessna 172K · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N79509 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear bolt or lockplate by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA229.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2012 · N379CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of fuel pressure. The cause for the loss of fuel pressure could not be determined during postaccident testing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA227.md): Emeraude CP-301-A · Niceville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2012 · N718PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA128.md): Beech 76 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2012 · N6697L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during descent while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA219.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2012 · N444VR · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate servicing and maintenance of the engine and the airplane owner and maintenance personnel's disregard of the manufacturer's recommended engine overhaul schedule and service bulletins, which resulted in an in-flight internal failure and seizure…
- [NTSB ERA12LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA206.md): Mooney M20M · Amisville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N486KC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage due to the postcrash fire.
- [NTSB ERA12CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA198.md): Lester Robert E KR-2 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 1, 2012 · N1701L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the airplane’s engine air inlet system resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA175.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2012 · N20GG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during climb due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the limited travel of the carburetor heat valve which prevented application of maximum carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR12LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA111.md): Enstrom F28 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2012 · N51727 · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 WPR12LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA108.md): Mooney M20J · Lewiston, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N367MR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN12CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA165.md): Beech 95-B55 · Lancaster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2012 · N4624A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA152.md): Varga 2150A · Frankston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2012 · N8293J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane into the lake. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision not to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN12LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA149.md): Pipistrel Virus 912 · Ray, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2012 · N325MZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA165.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N30DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s in-flight misjudgment of fuel remaining resulting in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate fuel quantity for the flight for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident…
- [NTSB ERA12LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA164.md): Cessna T210M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2012 · N761HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ERA12LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA157.md): Cessna 210E · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2012 · N7130U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be conclusively determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ERA12LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA148.md): Cessna 172I · Springfield, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2012 · N35571 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not apply carburetor heat during approach to landing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA134.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2012 · N524HW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which did not correctly identify the airplane’s fuel quantity before departure.
- [NTSB ERA12WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA142.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Andros Island, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 7, 2012 · N723EA · Substantial damage
  > On January 7, 2012, about 1324 eastern standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp. SR22, N723EA, registered to and operated by M&W Aviation LLC, descended into water near Andros Island, Bahamas, following deployment of the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).…
- [NTSB CEN12LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA124.md): Piper PA-28-160 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2012 · N5768W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA127.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Marion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N9753L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA12CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA125.md): Cessna 150H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N22565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA069.md): Cessna 208 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2011 · N275PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA110.md): Beech 95-B55 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N275D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA066.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2011 · N4052G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat while maneuvering..
- [NTSB WPR12LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA064.md): Piper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2011 · N1810P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb 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 WPR12FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA059.md): Vans RV7 - A · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N724WD · Substantial damage
  > An electrical or engine electronic problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, followed by a low-altitude stall.
- [NTSB WPR12FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA058.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N2611R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA111.md): Curtiss Wright P40M · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N5813 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the engine oil cooler and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > A total 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 ERA12IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA158.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N486DA · No damage
  > The failure of a crankshaft gear tooth due to fatigue, which resulted in the loss of several additional gear teeth and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA096.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Gulf Of Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N435PH · No damage
  > The failure of the compressor section No. 2 bearing due to false brinnelling and fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN12LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA094.md): Cessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6735Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA087.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-4 · Hernando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2011 · N1321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while descending in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA084.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallapoosa, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2011 · N5AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N534P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with the airplane and engine limitations, and his decision to…
- [NTSB ERA12WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA136.md): Piper PA36 · Machala, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2011 · HCBHJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 23, 2011, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-36-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BHJ, operated by Aerorient Fumigacion Aerea, was substantially damaged when the pilot made a forced landing following loss of engine power in a banana…

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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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