# 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 CEN09FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA462.md): Beech V35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N9112S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA364.md): Cessna 150H · Washougal, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N22278 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA468.md): Corvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA362.md): Mooney M20C · Elma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N6422U · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN09CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA455.md): Forster SA-300 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7BT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA412.md): James O'Bert Vari-Eze · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N39DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA444.md): Beech TC-45J · Verdel, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N6688 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane that was not airworthy and for which he was not properly rated to operate, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing to a field following an engine failure. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA355.md): Beech 35-B33 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N9772Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA447.md): Cessna A188B · Suring, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the engine failure was the operator's failure to overhaul the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's…
- [NTSB WPR09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA349.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N827EV · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB CEN09LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA442.md): Cessna 172S · Boyd, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N2446F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR09LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA337.md): Engineering & Research 415C · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N87295 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA430.md): Beech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N4334W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA388.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Oakland, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N113DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering (after performing aerobatics) for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA423.md): Lewis Keith O Viggenite · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N20VV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA336.md): Thomas C. Piper Murphy Rebel · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N5PQ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The underlying reason for the fuel starvation condition could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN09CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA408.md): Cessna 150B · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N1124Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA380.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N4898Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA379.md): Cessna 172M · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA406.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Imperatrize, Maranhao, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2009 · PT-RFU · Substantial damage
  > On July 3, 2009, at 2146 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, PT-RFU, registered to and operated by Heringer Taxi Aereo LTD, as a cargo flight,lost engine power on one engine after takeoff from Imperatriz, Maranhao Airport, Brazil. The pilot attempted to return to the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA372.md): Cessna 172D · Shepherdsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N172TJ · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.
- [NTSB WPR09LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA314.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N836SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA312.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N515DG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA368.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N300FA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA385.md): Schendl Mustang II · West Union, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N152AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA391.md): Shultz Jeffrey D Sonex · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N604X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA551.md): Cessna 172 · Palazzolo dello Stella, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2009 · D-EBFO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA377.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N7795N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.
- [NTSB WPR09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA299.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Saint Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N3089K · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA058.md): Cessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N1623U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA353.md): Cessna 150 · Urmantany, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2009 · RA-0848G · Substantial damage
  > On June 15, 2009, at approximately 0605 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 150L, Russian registration RA-0848G, impacted terrain during a force landing shortly after takeoff. The accident location was approximately 1 kilometer east of Urmantany, in the…
- [NTSB ERA09LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA346.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N5202U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA347.md): Cessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…
- [NTSB CEN09CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA354.md): Throckmorton Matthew E F1-EVO · Mitchell, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N540MT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the disconnection of an oil line and the subsequent loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB CEN09CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA347.md): Cessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N8280M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA324.md): De Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N6878D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA338.md): Garrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N213KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA317.md): Hughes 369D · Greenville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N8356F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the fourth-stage turbine wheel, resulting in the fatigue failure of one airfoil and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA310.md): Cessna 172M · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N12151 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA268.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N315X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA262.md): Cessna 210 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N210AK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA259.md): Venus Trike · Kuna, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA322.md): Stinson 10A · Pickwick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N31584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N7440P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the carburetor air inlet by a piece of engine baffling. Contributing to the accident was a worn engine baffle, and the pilot/owner's failure to have the engine baffle replaced.
- [NTSB WPR09LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA251.md): Ercoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR09LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA237.md): Cessna U206E · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1457M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA285.md): Rockwell International 112A · Metropolis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA295.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Lisse, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N248LF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA230.md): Cessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N2722T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.

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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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