# NTSB investigations, IL: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA025.md): Howell Mark R RV-8 · Geneseo, IL · Accident · Limited investigation · Investigation open · Oct 21, 2026 · N818TC
- [NTSB CEN26LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA283.md): Velocity Velocity · Palmyra, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 10, 2026 · N6954K · Substantial damage
  > On August 10, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, an experimental Velocity 173 FG Elite II airplane, N6954K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Palmyra, Illinois. The pilot and two passengers sustained no injuries. The…
- [NTSB CEN26LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA074.md): Pitts S1S · Carbondale, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N401MS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from an uncommanded change to the fuel servo mixture position due to the improperly installed mixture cable.
- [NTSB CEN25LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA322.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2025 · N476SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN25LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA078.md): Zenith Stol CH750 · Byron, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N749WJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently moved the ignition key to the off position and broke the key, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN22FA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA383.md): Mooney M20K · Hanna City, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2022 · N30EV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DCA22FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22FA157.md): Beech A35 · Centralia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N8466A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.
- [NTSB CEN22LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA312.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Decatur, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2022 · N5850R · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of the compressor turbine (CT) blades due to creep.
- [NTSB CEN21LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA402.md): Murphy Renegade II · Sheridan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2021 · N490DJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a piston seizure.
- [NTSB CEN21LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA221.md): Beech A36 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2021 · N1875W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN19FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA210.md): Beech A36 · Chebanse, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Jul 5, 2019 · N1809S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA098.md): Piper PA32R · Waterloo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N750R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for reasons that could not be determined due to secondary mechanical damage, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA235.md): Ercoupe 415 D · Monmouth, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N94070 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN18LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA031.md): Cessna T210N · Grayslake, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2017 · N5300A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN17LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA338.md): Golden Eagle Chief · Mt. Zion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2017 · N68N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN17LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA309.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Galesburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N528MB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fracture of a single 1st stage compressor rotor airfoil in high-cycle fatigue as a result of the erosion and thinning of the airfoil's leading edge. Contributing to the fractured airfoil and loss of engine power was the…
- [NTSB CEN17LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA180.md): Brokaw Bergon F Zodiac · Orangeville, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2017 · N1041N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN16LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA335.md): Cessna U206G · Cave-In-Rock, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2016 · N891LL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to air entering the fuel system for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to restart the engine due to the check valve assembly design.
- [NTSB CEN16LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA218.md): Aeronca 7AC · East St. Louis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2016 · N82694 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fracture of the piston pin, which led to fatigue cracking and eventual fracture of the adjacent connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN16LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA096.md): Raymond Z Brown Condor · Centralia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2016 · N41852 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the prerotator belt, which impeded the engine's timing belt and resulted in a loss of engine power at low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN15LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA231.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2015 · N165RV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB CEN15LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA114.md): Cessna 150G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2015 · N2871S · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s loss of directional control during an attempted go-around with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during examination of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN14LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA316.md): Grazhopper Trike · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2014 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot’s improper decision to operate the powered-parachute at low altitude through mist in a confined area while he was impaired by multiple sedating medications, which resulted in his loss of control of the parachute and subsequent impact…
- [NTSB CEN14LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA309.md): Schumacher Challenger II · St. Joesph, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2014 · N441MS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a lack of lubrication following the in-flight failure of the mechanical oil injection pump. Contributing to the accident was the temporary obscuration of the pilot's forward visibility due to sun glare during the forced…
- [NTSB CEN14LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA134.md): Cessna 172K · Milan, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N4VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating the airplane in atmospheric conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing during a short final approach.
- [NTSB CEN13LA536](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA536.md): Sweet Wayne A Bushby Mustang II · Woodstock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N54WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA473.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Nauvoo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2013 · N6113C · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of an engine compressor turbine blade, which resulted in extensive secondary engine damage and a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA398.md): Flight Design Ctls · Sandwich, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2013 · N549LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize the formation of carburetor ice during cruise descent and apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA204.md): Beech A36 · Cordova, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N6038R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13IA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13IA008.md): Mueller Michael Walter Challenger II CW SPC · Sandwich, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N530MW · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to significant engine corrosion. Contributing to the accident was inadequate engine maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN12LA632](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA632.md): Bruce M Barrett Stolp Starlet SA500 · Shelbyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2012 · N935B · Substantial damage
  > An abrupt, complete loss of engine power during cruise flight 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 CEN12LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA455.md): Cessna 175A · Shelby, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2012 · N7003E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined because engine examinations revealed no malfunctions or failures that would have led to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA446.md): SC Iar Sa Brasov IAR 825 · Peru, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2012 · N825BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA309.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Lebanon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2012 · N3521A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft, attributed to the relative movement between the crankshaft and flywheel assembly.
- [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 CEN11FA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA425.md): Cessna T210L · Romeoville, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2011 · N732BX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11FA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA227.md): Lancair LC41-550FG · Carbondale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 2011 · N521RT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture and subsequent failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA437.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Yates City, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2010 · N8521L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA420.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Toulin, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2010 · N45297 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked cylinder and the reduced visibility due to the oil-covered windshield.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [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 CHI08CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA255.md): Cessna 182C · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N8643T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in the failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the flight and the improper flare during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the ditch that the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB CHI08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA183.md): Challenger II · Williamsfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N23764 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the trees and the residence.
- [NTSB CHI08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA175.md): Beech A36 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N6051M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB CHI08LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA171.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watseka, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N6144J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA169.md): Morrison E-Racer · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N345JM · Destroyed
  > An undetermined failure in the high-pressure fuel system, and the subsequent loss of engine power and in-flight fire. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's restricted visibility due to the smoke in the cockpit, failure of the aileron control during…
- [NTSB CHI08CA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA170.md): Kindig Sonex · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2008 · N184L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the low altitude at the time of engine power loss while turning. An additional cause was the proper touchdown point not attained by the pilot, A contributing factor was the runway lights.

## 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" = 'IL' 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
```

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

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