# NTSB investigations, NC: 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 ERA26LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA345.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Asheville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 19, 2026 · N189WM · Substantial damage
  > On September 19, 2026, at 1045 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR-20, N189WM, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Ashville, North Carolina. The flight instructor and the student pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was…
- [NTSB ANC26LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA080.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Pinetown, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N8791E · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2026, about 1355 eastern daylight time, a Piper Aircraft PA-32-260 airplane, N8791E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pinetown, North Carolina. The private pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The…
- [NTSB ERA26LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA050.md): Cessna 401 · Eureka, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 18, 2025 · N6255Q · Substantial damage
  > On November 18, 2025, at 12:30 eastern standard time, a Cessna 401A, N6255Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Eureka, North Carolina. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB ERA25LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA289.md): Jabiru Aircraft PTY J230-D · Oak Island, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 2, 2025 · N784J · Substantial damage
  > On August 2, 2025, about 1925 eastern daylight time, a Jabiru Aircraft Pty Ltd J-230-D, N784J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Oak Island, North Carolina. The private pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB ERA25LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA157.md): Beech E33 · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2025 · N7697N · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA25LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA062.md): Alexander S Rolinski BOT Journey · Ocean Isle Beach, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2024 · N814B · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to identify and remediate a buildup of oxides in one of the engine’s carburetors, which resulted in the seizure of the carburetor’s piston slide and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA24LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA203.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2024 · N7535Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot under instruction’s inadvertent use of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [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 ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA23LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA218.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Greenville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2023 · N180LR · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance by the operator and maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA169.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Smithfield, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2022 · N471BL · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to set the correct engine timing after the replacement of a cylinder head and exhaust camshaft before the accident flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA188.md): Cessna A188 · Dover, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2021 · N731TB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a shift of a crankshaft main bearing, which resulted in a lack of lubrication and subsequent overheating and failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the hard touchdown during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA20LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA062.md): Piper PA32RT · Fletcher, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · Destroyed
  > A failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA19LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA247.md): Fantasy Air Allegro · Boone, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2019 · N5020X · Destroyed
  > The reported total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA19LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA135.md): Piper PA22 · Blanch, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N1933P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA19TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA051.md): Cessna E162 · Franklin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N70252 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA18LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA239.md): Avid MK-4 · Harnett, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N628X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA224.md): Glasair SHA · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 18, 2018 · N38WS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the airplane’s glidepath during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane touching…
- [NTSB ERA18LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA172.md): Mooney M20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N201FD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18TA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA059.md): Cessna 172 · Union Mills, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 24, 2017 · N91SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA102.md): Shell John Super SIX · Morganton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2017 · N426KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power and impact with trees and terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA17LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA045.md): Cessna 150 · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2016 · N23473 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA17FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA001.md): Culver PQ 14A · Hickory, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N4648V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of automobile gasoline, which increased the likelihood of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA16LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA162.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2008 · Burgaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2016 · N588TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to activate the airplane’s alternator, which resulted in an eventual loss of electrical power to the engine’s fuel pumps, fuel starvation, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s use of an incomplete checklist.
- [NTSB ERA16LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA040.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Jefferson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2015 · N334CM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident test run of the engine.
- [NTSB ERA15LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA092.md): Beech V35B · Long View, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2015 · N246JT · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the lower rear crankshaft counterweight snap rings by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the counterweight and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA15IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15IA024.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Lexington, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2014 · N242MB · Minor damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper tightening of the crankcase through bolt nuts during reassembly of the engine at the last overhaul, which resulted in the failure of the crankshaft and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA338.md): Lawson Ronald S Explorer · East Bend, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2014 · N6663K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power likely due to a failure of a rotary valve shaft seal and the pilot’s failure to detect and diagnose the impending failure during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA14FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA313.md): Cessna 182 · Littleton, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2014 · N182PE · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's application of sealant to the engine case halves during engine overhaul, contrary to manufacturer's instructions, which resulted in internal failure of the engine due to the loss of case bolt torque.
- [NTSB ERA14LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA219.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Advance, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2014 · N162US · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat during a descent with reduced engine power while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA14LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA208.md): Alon A2 · Apex, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2014 · N6364V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination and testing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA405.md): Crowder Michael H Sonex · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N293SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner/builder’s improper routing of the engine’s crankshaft position sensor cable next to the engine’s exhaust system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB ERA13LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA364.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N6919B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA262.md): Cessna 182P · Brevard, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2013 · N6525M · Substantial damage
  > The cylinder manufacturer's misalignment of the exhaust valve guides in the No. 2 cylinder during manufacture, which resulted in the exhaust valve sticking and the pushrod breaking and the subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA13FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA184.md): Lancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N6506L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication…
- [NTSB ERA13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA167.md): Allen BD-5 · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2013 · N30BA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent closing of the engine choke. Contributing to the accident was the improper rigging of the engine choke cable.
- [NTSB ERA12LA584](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA584.md): Keuthan Buccaneer II · Granite Quarry, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2012 · N710WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA545](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA545.md): Cessna 172E · East Bend, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N377SP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12LA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA489.md): Beech A36TC · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2012 · N6672X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA432.md): Piel Emeraude · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2012 · C-FBZZ · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not examined.
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11CA485](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA485.md): Haines Joseph E SHA-GLASAIR · Beaufort, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N334JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA359.md): Navion Navion B · Red Oak, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N75394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent movement of the fuel tank selector handle to the off position, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA504](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA504.md): Aeronca 11AC · Mocksville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2010 · N85929 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, following a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA349.md): Beech F33A · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2010 · N350NW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA146.md): Cessna P210N · Carthage, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N731DS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA096.md): Piper PA-28-235 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2008 · N38558 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC08LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA063.md): Shaffstall Kolb Firestar II · Concord, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2008 · N40737 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.

## 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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