# 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 GAA24WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA127.md): Robinson Helicopter 22 · Candoi, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 16, 2024 · PR-GFL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA141.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Winokur, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2024 · N469GB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the unseating and subsequent failure of the No. 4 piston connection rod bushing.
- [NTSB GAA24WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA109.md): Cessna 206 · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 8, 2024 · HC-CBG · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR24FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA103.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Bellevue, WA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 6, 2024 · N927CS · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB GAA24WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA113.md): Cessna 208B · Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 6, 2024 · PR-AAB · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA24WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA142.md): Rockwell Commander · Dortmond, Germany · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 4, 2024 · D-EUCA
- [NTSB ERA24LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA151.md): Palmetto Electronics X-AIR H · Ellenboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2024 · N3505W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to an inoperative ignition system.
- [NTSB GAA24WA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA106.md): Bell 206 · Narsaq, Greenland · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 28, 2024 · OY-HIO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA093.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Garey, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2024 · N2618W · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly check the torque paint on a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in the loosening of the B-nut, a loss of engine power at a low altitude, and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA24WA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA096.md): Cessna 402 · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 17, 2024 · C6-JTJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA100.md): Bell 407 · Midrand, South Africa · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 15, 2024 · ZS-RLS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA089.md): Cessna 208 · Puerto Escondido, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 11, 2024 · N80GE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA084.md): Cessna 172P · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2024 · N52436 · Substantial damage
  > Bearing degradation that increased clearances between the bearing and crankshaft journal surfaces, resulting in fatigue cracks and the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA081.md): Christopher Randall Raptor Junior 540 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N906CR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of power to the electronic fuel injection and ignition system, which was the result of a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus.
- [NTSB WPR24FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA080.md): Swanson R/Swanson S RV-6 · Concord, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N30AK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a separated fuel line and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's medical condition and the effects of multiple impairing substances.
- [NTSB GAA24WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA081.md): Hughes 369 · Erharting, Germany · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 29, 2024 · D-HMIK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA098.md): Piper 31 · Tepic Nayarit, Mexico · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 23, 2024 · XB-OQA · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA24LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA095.md): Cessna 210D · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2024 · N3857Y · Substantial damage
  > The disruption of torque to the No 4 connecting rod journals, which resulted in a spun bearing and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA24WA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA073.md): Beech 35 · Murcott, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 20, 2024 · GNEWT
- [NTSB GAA24WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA071.md): Cessna 182 · Quepos, Costa Rica · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 17, 2024 · TI-BHK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA092.md): Piper PA22 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2024 · N2513P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA070.md): Air Tractor AT-502A · Stratford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2024 · N6126U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine compressor bleed-off valve.
- [NTSB GAA24WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA066.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Bequia, St. Vincent & Grenadines · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Jan 4, 2024 · N4023B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA120.md): Beechcraft 400A · Tauá, Brazil · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 3, 2024 · PP-JAX · No damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA079.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2023 · N773GB · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 5 cylinder head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance which did not fully blend to the depth necessary to preclude the failure.
- [NTSB GAA24WA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA063.md): Cessna 172 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2023 · LV-GSL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA076.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Walland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2023 · N571CJ · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the No. 8 bearing spanner nut, which resulted in the No. 8 bearing’s failure, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA24WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA077.md): Vans RV6 · Smaalandsfarvandet, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2023 · OY-RVA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA059.md): Piper PA28 · Carmo da Cachoeira, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 26, 2023 · PT-DYV · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA060.md): Mooney M20J · Carlin, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2023 · N2073K · Substantial damage
  > Improper spacing of the magneto’s breaker point contact assemblies, which led to a loss of engine ignition during cruise flight and resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA057.md): Beech A23-24 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N6945Q · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to multiple connecting rod failures from oil starvation associated with an extensive before takeoff oil system leak, the source of which could not be identified due to postaccident fire damage.
- [NTSB GAA24WA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA048.md): Enstrom 280 · Madrid, Spain · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 1, 2023 · F-HPUX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN24LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA052.md): Cessna 182 · Manitowoc, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2023 · N8880T · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magnetos, which resulted in their accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA24WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA046.md): Cessna 170 · Quebec, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 28, 2023 · C-FZHI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA045.md): Cessna 172 · Vera Cruz, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 26, 2023 · PT-OOB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA041.md): Piper 32 · Mhlambanyatsi, WZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Nov 23, 2023 · ZS-EIX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA041.md): Bell OH-58A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N158TR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 8 bearing and the subsequent failure of the scavenge oil pump.
- [NTSB GAA24WA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA037.md): Maule M5 · Spanish Wells, Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 21, 2023 · C-GCWI
- [NTSB ERA24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA043.md): Lancair IV · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N37MB · Substantial damage
  > A rapid throttle advancement after a period of idling, which resulted in a flooded engine and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA24WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA035.md): Cessna 152 · Licab Zaragosa, Philippines · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 13, 2023 · RP-C8840 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG24WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG24WA004.md): Boeing 787 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 7, 2023 · ET-AXK · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA24WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA024.md): Robinson R44 · Cirque de Salazie, Réunion · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2023 · F-HLOU · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA24WA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA029.md): Tecnam P2008 · Baramati, India · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Oct 22, 2023 · VT-RBT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA24LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA018.md): Roth Frank Ronald Avid Aircraft · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2023 · N246ML · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a seized piston in the power take-off cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN24LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA004.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Hochatown, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 1, 2023 · N379SH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a practice autorotation due to the improper engine idle setting and rigging of the carburetor heat control which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA23WA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA279.md): Hughes 369 · Middlesmoor, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 29, 2023 · G-OBAS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA418.md): Beech C23 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance.
- [NTSB GAA23WA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA270.md): Cessna 172 · Monacalieri, Italy · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 23, 2023 · I-FFSW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA258.md): Cessna 205 · La Paragua, Venezuela · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 14, 2023 · L1PL · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases.md?page=10

## 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases?page=9

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