# 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 WPR10LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terry, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N3351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA10LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA189.md): Cessna 120 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N72560 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6589G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA171.md): Loehr Thomas H Zenith Stol CH701 · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N144AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust during takeoff due to the failure of the engine-to-propeller drive belts as a result of improper belt tension. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA163.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N224GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA10LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA179.md): Ferguson William C FX4-2 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2010 · N8508H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven oil pump drive coupling resulting in a loss lubrication and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA168.md): Cessna 182G · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N2381R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA165.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N1KU · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten a fitting on the propeller governor oil line, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB ANC10LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N70039 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR10LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA154.md): Sutton Avid Hauler · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N22EJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA020.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N26TC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA140.md): Beech A36 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N2036Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase.
- [NTSB WPR10LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA150.md): Muffett Quickslvr Sprnt II · Buena, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6233V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA159.md): Cessna P210N · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2010 · N4797K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resulting from worn bearings.
- [NTSB CEN10LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA131.md): Lacour Long-EZE SR7-1 · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2010 · N97EZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft behind the No. 3 connecting rod journal for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA149.md): Schafer Starduster SA-300 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N105NL · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA150.md): Beech C23 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2010 · N180ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance…
- [NTSB ERA10FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N7778W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…
- [NTSB ERA10LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA146.md): Cessna P210N · Carthage, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N731DS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA136.md): Maule M-5-235C · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N56347 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10TA017.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N278Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA10FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA138.md): Beech 65 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA130.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2010 · N6263D · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the cylinder from the engine during cruise flight due to fatigue in the studs attaching it to the engine casing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA269.md): Embraer EMB-202 · Guarau, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2010 · PT-UPW · No damage
  > On January 28, 2010, about 1030 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-202, Brazilian registration PT-UPW, had a reported loss of power during cruise and landed in a soybean field near Guarau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The pilot was not injured And the…
- [NTSB WPR10LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA118.md): Cessna 182C · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2010 · N8948T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube.
- [NTSB ERA10WA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA340.md): Robinson R44 · San Felipe, Chile · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2010 · CC-PSZ · Substantial damage
  > On January 21, 2010, at 2210 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Chilean registration CC-PSZ, experienced a loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a subsequent forced landing, in San Felipe, Chile.…
- [NTSB ERA10FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA115.md): Beech B-60 · Madison, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2010 · N810JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to divert to the nearest suitable airport following a total loss of power in the right engine during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of power in the right engine due to separation of its No. 2 cylinder as a…
- [NTSB WPR10LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA111.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2010 · N2332H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the unintentional movement of the fuel selector valve beyond its stops during takeoff initial climb resulting in restricted fuel flow.
- [NTSB WPR10GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10GA102.md): Hughes 369D · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 2010 · N500LW · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2009 · N7230W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA102.md): Davis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N499CM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.
- [NTSB CEN10LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N600CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA100.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N721FP · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA085.md): Eurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2009 · N87EW · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…
- [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA094.md): Cessna 208B · Rome, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2009 · N701FX · No damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure.
- [NTSB ERA10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA084.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N19318 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA081.md): Cessna A-188B · Quevedo, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 2009 · HC-CEU · Substantial damage
  > On November 25, 2009, a Cessna A-188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEU, registered to and operated by Russagrif, impacted terrain in the Los Rios Provenance following a loss of engine power, immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries and…
- [NTSB ERA10WA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA416.md): Embraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2009 · PT-VIF · Substantial damage
  > On November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…
- [NTSB ERA10FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N345AT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.
- [NTSB CEN10CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA060.md): Boeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N5521N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA063.md): Budd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N7JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB CEN10IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA059.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2009 · N667PC · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.
- [NTSB WPR10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA053.md): Beech 35-B33 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N9617Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA053.md): Hughes 369 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N89ZC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.
- [NTSB CEN10LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA037.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CEN10LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA036.md): Bell 206 · High Island A-442A · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N272M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.
- [NTSB CEN10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA029.md): Beech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · C-FFIH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

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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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