# NTSB investigations, AZ: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA331.md): Filip Richard/Fakowee Avia Indus Thrp T211 SP E · Benson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 6, 2026 · N211RJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA245.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Salome, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 5, 2026 · N3995K · Substantial damage
  > On July 5, 2026, at about 0825 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N3995K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Salome, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operating as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR26LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA153.md): Republic RC-3 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 12, 2026 · N6518K · Substantial damage
  > On April 12, 2026, about 1423 mountain standard time, a Republic RC-3 airplane, N6518K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The amphibious airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR26LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA150.md): Cessna 150G · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 8, 2026 · N4714X · Substantial damage
  > On April 8, 2026, about 1033 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150G, N4714X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was being operated as a…
- [NTSB CEN26FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA109.md): Robert G Elves Tarragon (Tarr) · Shawmut, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 6, 2026 · N35RR · Substantial damage
  > On February 6, 2026, at 1532 mountain standard time, a Tarragon airplane, N35RR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Shawmut, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured and the passenger received serious injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR26LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA081.md): Cessna 172E · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 14, 2026 · N7783U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use a pre-takeoff checklist, which resulted in the fuel selector being in the off position, and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA078.md): Beech K35 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 7, 2026 · N6010E · Substantial damage
  > On January 7, 2026, at about 0809 mountain standard time, a Beech K35, N6010E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR26LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA036.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 3, 2025 · N237RJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 3, 2025, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Cirrus SR-22, N237RJ, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA305.md): Cessna 150F · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 26, 2025 · N8171S · Substantial damage
  > On September 26, 2025, at about 0915 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150F, N8171S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane…
- [NTSB WPR25LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA291.md): Pipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer · Wittman, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 25, 2025 · N246EA · Substantial damage
  > On September 25, 2025, at about 0653 mountain daylight time, a Pipistrel D O O Alpha Trainer, N246EA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wittman, Arizona. The two pilots on board received minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA218.md): Cessna 425 · Round Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 17, 2025 · N425D · Substantial damage
  > On July 17, 2025, about 1600 mountain daylight time, a Cessna 425, N425D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Round Rock, Arizona. The pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was…
- [NTSB WPR25LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA170.md): Cessna 150M · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 6, 2025 · N45659 · Substantial damage
  > On June 6, 2025, about 0530 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150M, N45659, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The flight instructor and student pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA136.md): D'Apuzzo Senior Aero Sport · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2025 · N321WC · Substantial damage
  > On April 19, 2025, about 1106 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built D'Apuzzo Senior Aero Sport, N321WC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Phoenix, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as…
- [NTSB WPR25LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA135.md): Martin Uav Vbat · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2025 · N443VA · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the throttle servo which resulted in the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR25LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA094.md): Cessna T210R · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2025 · N105DF · Substantial damage
  > On February 16, 2025, about 1445 mountain standard time, a Cessna T210R, N105DF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Flagstaff, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB WPR25LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA052.md): Beech 35-33 · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 1, 2024 · N109V
  > On December 1, 2024, about 1300 mountain standard time, a Beech 35-33, N109V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Willcox, Arizona. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…
- [NTSB WPR25LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA030.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Prescott Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2024 · N154DC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the No. 3 engine cylinder due to a loss of torque on the cylinder base nuts, which resulted in a loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure the engine case and cylinder…
- [NTSB WPR24LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA194.md): Cessna 150M · Roll, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2024 · N3156V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 intake valve due to inadequate seating, which resulted from valve guide-to-seat misalignment and associated wear.
- [NTSB ANC24LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA027.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2024 · N4399X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 4 cylinder piston boss.
- [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 WPR23LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA160.md): Remos Remos GX · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2023 · N21GX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR22FA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA303.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N9582M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during low altitude cruise flight, which resulted in a water ditching. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to extend the flaps during the ditching, which increased the…
- [NTSB WPR22LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA186.md): Cessna P172D · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2022 · N8540X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA081.md): Piper PA-28 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2022 · N5276W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR21LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA357.md): Fonville Swearingen SX300 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N5SX · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto.
- [NTSB WPR21LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA145.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2021 · N644SR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from a catastrophic engine failure caused by a shift of the No. 2 main bearing and bearing seal, which resulted in oil starvation to the crankshaft; the reason for the bearing and bearing seal shift could not be…
- [NTSB WPR21LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA127.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2021 · N6135T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR20LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA291.md): Cessna TU206 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 28, 2020 · N3422L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of contamination in the airplane’s fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR20CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA056.md): Cosmos Phase II · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2019 · N5057Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.
- [NTSB WPR20LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA040.md): Vans RV 6 · Pima, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 5, 2019 · N616RV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR19LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA070.md): Hill Group CCX-2000 · Roll, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N57FX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR18FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA266.md): Beech 33 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Sep 17, 2018 · N2031D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA181.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2018 · N154ME · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to crankshaft failure as the result of a subsurface fatigue crack.
- [NTSB WPR18LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA030.md): Vanderark RV-10 · Sun Lakes, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N917VA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fractures of the upper and lower alternator attachment bolts, which decreased the common drive belt tension and resulted in the subsequent in-flight separation of an alternator drive belt, the overheating of the engine, and the subsequent total…
- [NTSB WPR17IA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17IA173.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41 550FG · Chandler, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Aug 1, 2017 · N8725 · Minor damage
  > The over-tensioning of the accessory belt, which resulted in damage to the starter adapter and subsequent loss of oil that led to oil starvation and catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB WPR17LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA038.md): Cessna 182A · Safford, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2016 · N6077B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 piston, piston pin, or connecting rod assembly for reasons that could not be determined due to the severity of the post fracture damage.
- [NTSB WPR17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA020.md): Piper PA 28-235 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2016 · N9398W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR16LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA179.md): Mccluskey Challenger II · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2016 · N6162Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR16LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA057.md): Enstrom 280 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2016 · N133AB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA177.md): Bell 206 L4 · Dewey, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2015 · N73AW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which resulted from a fractured separator.
- [NTSB WPR15LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA130.md): Vans RV6A · Green Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2015 · N811KM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to the disconnection of both fuel pump power wires.
- [NTSB WPR15LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA055.md): Fouga CM 170R Magister · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2014 · N300FM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power to both engines during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of an interruption of the fuel flow, which resulted in a forced landing to a short strip and a subsequent overrun.
- [NTSB WPR15LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA052.md): Nanchang CJ-6 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2014 · N4350D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during takeoff following a touch-and-go landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15TA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15TA027.md): Eurocopter AS 350 · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 2014 · N5204X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to ensure adequate torque of a pneumatic control pipe (P2) fitting, which resulted in a loss of engine power during low altitude flight maneuvers.
- [NTSB WPR15LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA020.md): Winston W Walker Thunder Mustang · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2014 · N244SW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the main crank drive pulley from the engine’s accessory section due to three of its securing bolts backing out of their holes, which subsequently resulted in two accessory belts becoming unsecure, both crank sensor plugs becoming dislodged,…
- [NTSB WPR14TA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14TA236.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 2014 · N504MP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the decoupling of the engine’s turbine and compressor sections. Contributing to the decoupling was the excessive wear of the turbine-to-compressor coupling components due maintenance personnel’s placement…
- [NTSB WPR14CA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA227.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2014 · N223G · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent activation of the engine's mixture control during cruise flight by the pilot undergoing instruction, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate monitoring of the pilot's…
- [NTSB WPR14FA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA194.md): Aero Commander 500 S · Fort Huachuca, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N40TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack after a total loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. The reason for…
- [NTSB WPR14FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA111.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2014 · N312PA · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA408.md): Cessna 182A · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2013 · N6324B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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