# NTSB investigations, KS: 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 CEN26LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA173.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Chanute, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 23, 2026 · N39VF · Substantial damage > On April 23, 2026, at about 1445 central daylight time, a Cirrus SR22T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chanute, Kansas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN26LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA123.md): Grumman AA5 · Admire, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 23, 2026 · N9939U · Substantial damage > On February 23, 2026, about 0958 central standard time, a Grumman AA-5A airplane, N9939U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Admire, Kansas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated under the provisions… - [NTSB CEN23LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA149.md): Cessna 182Q · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2023 · N982NC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 6 connecting rod as a result of detonation. - [NTSB CEN22LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA367.md): Cessna 182 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 5, 2022 · N97683 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN19LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA111.md): Cessna 140 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2019 · N76268 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over. - [NTSB CEN18LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA356.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Partridge, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N3164K · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN17LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA372.md): Piper PA 25-235 · Westphalia, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2017 · N7336Z · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft that resulted from main bearing shift and lack of lubrication. - [NTSB CEN17LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA176.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Gypsum, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N3045R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during a low-altitude agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined during detailed examinations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's emergency… - [NTSB CEN16LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA129.md): Mooney M20C · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management. - [NTSB CEN16LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA022.md): Delwyn Schmidt No model · Bennington, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2015 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The unregistered airplane’s loss of engine power due to piston seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering back to the runway. - [NTSB CEN15LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA330.md): Grumman G-164A · Emmett, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2015 · N963X · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to several loose, damaged cylinder stud nuts and hold-down bolts. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to detect that the cylinder nuts and hold-down bolts were not properly secured during the engine’s most… - [NTSB CEN15LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA146.md): Piper PA 28R-180 · Haviland, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2015 · N3918T · Substantial damage > The loss of torque on the No. 4 cylinder through bolts, which led to the subsequent failure of the piston, the liberation of the connecting rod, the separation of the No. 4 cylinder from the crankcase in cruise flight, and the airplane’s subsequent impact… - [NTSB CEN15LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA107.md): Cessna 210J · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2015 · N3320S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power on approach due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's improper preflight fuel planning and inspection. - [NTSB CEN14LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA375.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Fairview, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2014 · N6743Q · Substantial damage > The backfire of the engine and its loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN14LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA033.md): Clevenger Jimmie B Pitts S 1S · Wellington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2013 · N67JC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning fuel pump. - [NTSB CEN12LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA288.md): Donald K Stovall Pietenpol Aircamper · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2012 · N728MK · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN10FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA364.md): Beech F33A · Perry, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2010 · N3071T · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump causing a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency procedures checklist… - [NTSB CEN10LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA281.md): Cessna 140 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N76287 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA124.md): Lavigna Lancair IV P · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2009 · N131DL · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN09CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Stafford, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N6744W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN08LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA125.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Deerfield, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2008 · N61318 · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the pilot intentionally performing low altitude maneuvers (side slips), unporting and starving the engine of fuel, and his initiating a climb at low airspeed. - [NTSB DFW08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA169.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N28HN · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN08FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08FA114.md): Aero Commander 500S · Linwood, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N411JT · Destroyed > The pilot-in-training inadvertently shutting off both engine fuel control valves causing a loss of power in both engines, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the chief pilot's… - [NTSB DEN08LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA108.md): Mercer Avid Flyer Mk IV · Augusta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N6880L · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine cooling system's thermostat, causing the engine to overheat and seize. Contributing to the accident was the fence. - [NTSB DFW08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA133.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Emporia, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2008 · N385WR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel outlet caused by the peeling off of a previously approved fuel tank sealer. - [NTSB DFW08LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA095.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2008 · N984W · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the fuel manifold valve's brass plug. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable landing area for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW08CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA086.md): Air Tractor At-301 · Plains, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2008 · N4427S · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power as a result of a blocked carburetor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. ## 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" = 'KS' 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=KS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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