# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 ERA27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 23, 2026 · N43956 · Substantial damage
  > On October 23, 2026, about 0930 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181 airplane, N43956, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lumberton, New Jersey. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB ERA22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA217.md): Cessna 172N · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2022 · N737LY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA241.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N79RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA19LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA280.md): Cessna 172 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N78192 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox.
- [NTSB ERA19LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Paramus, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2018 · N5756W · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA182.md): Stinson 108 · West Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2017 · N9366K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem.
- [NTSB ERA17LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA116.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB ERA16CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA203.md): Beech F33A · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N444VT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel supply, resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA153.md): Butterhof Anthony J Ginny B · South Harrison Township, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2016 · N349E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's failure to safety-wire the gascolator bale clamp, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA338.md): Cessna R172 · Cresskill, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N758DK · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts during installation of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the loosening of the components, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and the…
- [NTSB ERA15LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA263.md): Cessna 210 5A(205A) · Stafford Twp, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N315EC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts.
- [NTSB ERA15LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA071.md): Cessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2014 · N8296Z · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking.
- [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power 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 ERA14FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA232.md): Navion G · Hamilton Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N2473T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the death of the right front passenger was the inadequate occupant restraint.
- [NTSB ERA12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA470.md): Cessna 182A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N2166G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA11CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA225.md): Piper PA38 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N2491K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA202.md): Cessna 172E · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent.
- [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA379.md): Cessna 172M · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA368.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N300FA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA163.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2009 · N55854 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation.
- [NTSB NYC08LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA311.md): Mooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N301KC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA181.md): Cessna 172 M · Hampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N9882Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA107.md): Christer Vans RV9-A · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2008 · N159AS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ

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