# 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 ERA12FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA074.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N54552 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…
- [NTSB CEN12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA074.md): Beech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N5858S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA079.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · College Station, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N8188R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power from both engines, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate pre-flight preparation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA032.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N325BR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA029.md): Bell 47D1 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N4251A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated autorotation and the pilots’ failure to use carburetor heat while operating at reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine…
- [NTSB WPR12LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA027.md): Beech A36 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2011 · N64Z · 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 CEN12CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA051.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N711W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.
- [NTSB WPR12LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA023.md): Cessna 185 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2011 · N520YH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot inadvertently leaving the fuel selector set to the left tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from his normal habit pattern and his failure to refer to…
- [NTSB WPR12LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500D · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2011 · N61PJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident severity was the…
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB CEN12FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA037.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Carrollton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N227TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA186.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Karachi, Pakistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2011 · AP_BDK · Substantial damage
  > On October 20, 2011, at 1138 local time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Pakistan registry AP-BDK, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a dual engine failure while in cruise flight. The aircraft was operated by M/S Schon Air Limited of Karachi,…
- [NTSB ERA12LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA034.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N828MA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA033.md): Cessna R172K · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N758GY · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of 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 ERA12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA036.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N5419R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA012.md): Beech E33 · Daggett, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N7011N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod, and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a sudden maneuver to avoid power lines during the descent, which resulted in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.…
- [NTSB WPR12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA013.md): Miller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4077B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA033.md): Diamond DA20 · Amurrio, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2011 · EC-KDS · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2011, at 1040 universal coordinated time, a Diamond DA20-C1 airplane, EC-KDS, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Amurrio, Spain. The two crewmembers sustained fatal injuries. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB ERA12FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA023.md): Socata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N37SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…
- [NTSB CEN12LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA014.md): Peck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N4595P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA012.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · Substantial damage
  > Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Vidalia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N642EZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA006.md): Cessna 210A · Wolfe City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 6, 2011 · N9448X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN12LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA007.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Centerburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2011 · N6403A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pre-flight planning and failure to ensure that there was an adequate fuel supply on board to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the fuel quantity indicator.
- [NTSB CEN11LA669](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA669.md): Owen Vans RV-10 · Marietta, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2011 · N499RV · Destroyed
  > The in-flight engine fire and loss of engine power due to an improperly installed fuel injector nozzle during a recent engine overhaul.
- [NTSB ERA11LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA503.md): Cessna 120 · Cordele, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N3101N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA462.md): Hughes 269C · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2011 · N1088Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to follow the proper procedure while demonstrating a practice autorotation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA457.md): Cessna 170 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N1677D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA651](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA651.md): North American AT-6 · Nunica, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N217RK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during climbout for undetermined reasons, because postaccident examination of the fuel system did not reveal any discrepancies that would have precluded normal engine operation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN11WA690](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11WA690.md): Piper PA 28 · Montpellier, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 16, 2011 · F-HMAT · Substantial damage
  > On September 16, 2011, a Piper PA 28, French resistered F-HMAT, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Montpellier, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No one was…
- [NTSB WPR11FA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA453.md): Dacey Venture · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N521XD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the pilot’s premature activation of the engine's anti-detonant injection system.
- [NTSB ANC11LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA103.md): Cessna U206G · Beluga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2011 · N1779R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN11LA636](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA636.md): Mooney M20C · Kokomo, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2011 · N9266M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA656](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA656.md): Quicksilver GT400 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2011 · N2590A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the engine or airframe.
- [NTSB WPR11LA434](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA434.md): Cessna T210M · Saratoga, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N761NZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA485.md): Haines Joseph E SHA-GLASAIR · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N334JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA625](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA625.md): Socata TBM 700 · Mt. Pleasant, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N850SY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly trim the airplane’s rudder during cruise flight, which resulted in a prolonged uncoordinated flight condition, unporting of the fuel tank feed line, and subsequent fuel starvation and engine power loss. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA428.md): Veatch Kitfox · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N624JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to prevent a low-altitude stall and spin following a complete loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11FA616](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA616.md): Larson Ken W Christen EAGLE-II · Seward, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N88CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent pulling of the mixture control lever on takeoff, which shut down the engine.
- [NTSB ANC11FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11FA093.md): Piper PA-18-150 · McGrath, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N13973 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switched off the engine magnetos during short final approach, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches in the cabin.
- [NTSB CEN11CA609](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA609.md): Mooney M20C · Allen, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N5501Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC11LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA099.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Unalaska, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N169CW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA089.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2011 · N82448 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently switching off the engine magnetos during the initial climb, resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's placement of the magneto switches.
- [NTSB WPR11LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA410.md): Beech A36 · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N6052W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA599.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Mosby, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Aug 26, 2011 · N352LN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to confirm that the helicopter had adequate fuel on board to complete the mission before making the first departure, his improper decision to continue the mission and make a second departure after he became aware of a critically low fuel…
- [NTSB WPR11FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA403.md): Beech A23-24 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2011 · N5779V · Substantial damage
  > The student’s and flight instructor’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR11LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA401.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Cabazon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2011 · N1009S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to the failure of the aft crankshaft counterweight retaining washer for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB CEN11LA556](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA556.md): Grumman G-164A · El Campo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N6567 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR11LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA380.md): Beech B36TC · Lemoore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2011 · N6465X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to maintenance personnel's failure to adequately torque the number 4 cylinder retaining nuts, which resulted in the in-flight separation of the cylinder.

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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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