# NTSB investigations, TX: 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. Page 1 of 5 · 217 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN27LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA028.md): Cessna P206 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 22, 2026 · N2649X - [NTSB WPR27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR27LA021.md): Cessna 182A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 19, 2026 · N5153D · Substantial damage - [NTSB ANC26LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA107.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Junction, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 21, 2026 · N224BB · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2026 about 2314 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N224BB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Junction, Texas. The pilot and passenger were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA312.md): Cessna 337 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 7, 2026 · N2657S · Substantial damage > On September 7, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, a Cessna 337C airplane, N2657S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Brenham, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA287.md): Mooney M20G · Luling, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 13, 2026 · N6916N · Substantial damage > On August 13, 2026, about 1302 central daylight time, a Mooney M20G airplane, N6916N, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Luling, Texas. The pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA284.md): Cessna 150M · Ferris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 25, 2026 · N18YZ · Substantial damage > On July 25, 2026, about 1630 central daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N18YZ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ferris, Texas. One pilot sustained minor injuries and the other pilot had no injuries. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA202.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Comanche, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 22, 2026 · N4556Q · Substantial damage > On May 22, 2026, about 1840 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N4556Q, was substantially damaged during an accident near Comanche, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN26LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA164.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 14, 2026 · N317HM · Destroyed > On April 13, 2026, about 19:19 central daylight time, a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 airplane, N317HM was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Corpus Christi, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB CEN26LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA149.md): Piper PA28 · Atlanta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 26, 2026 · N1653J · Substantial damage > On March 26, 2026, about 0720 central daylight time, a Piper PA28-140 airplane, N1653J, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code… - [NTSB ANC26LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA018.md): Bell Textron Canada 505 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 8, 2026 · N911FW · Substantial damage > On March 7, 2026, at 2210 Central daylight time, a Bell Textron 505 helicopter, N911FW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The pilot and crew member were not injured. The helicopter was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN26LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA079.md): Canard Aero SW-51 Mustang · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 5, 2026 · N351MT · Substantial damage > On January 5, 2026, about 1545 central standard time, a Canard Aero LLC (Scalewings) SW-51 Mustang, N351MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN26LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA082.md): Wag Aero Cuby · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 26, 2025 · N437WT · Substantial damage > On December 26, 2025, about 1630 central standard time, a Wag Aero Cuby airplane, N437WT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wimberley, Texas. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal… - [NTSB CEN26LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA060.md): Sonerai II · Cresson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 12, 2025 · N28MD · Substantial damage > On December 12, 2025, about 1431 central standard time, a Sonerai II airplane, registration N28MD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Cresson, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN26LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA046.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Teague, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 13, 2025 · N79EM · Substantial damage > On November 13, 2025, about 1430 central standard time, a Cirrus SR22 airplane, N79EM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Teague, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN26LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA031.md): Denney Kitfox · Chilton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 27, 2025 · N5241N · Substantial damage > On October 27, 2025, about 0530 central daylight time, a Denney Kitfox III airplane, N5241N, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Chilton, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB CEN26LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA030.md): Piper PA-46-310P · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 26, 2025 · N46CR · Substantial damage > On October 26, 2025, about 918 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA46-310P, N46CR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near El Paso, Texas. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN25LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA317.md): Cessna P210 · Zapata, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 13, 2025 · N92MS · Substantial damage > On August 13, 2025, about 1835 central daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N92MS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Zapata, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN25LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA300.md): Cessna 172P · Gainesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 1, 2025 · N62296 · Substantial damage > On August 1, 2025, about 0802 central daylight time, a Cessna 172P airplane, N62296, was substantially damaged during an accident near Gainesville, Texas. The flight instructor and pilot-receiving-instruction were not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN25LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA291.md): Matesi Eugene E Lancair 320 · Wink, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 28, 2025 · N70337 · Substantial damage > On July 27, 2025, about 2001 central daylight time, a Lancair 320 airplane, N70337, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wink, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB CEN25LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA282.md): Cessna T210N · Crosby, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 21, 2025 · N93HP · Substantial damage > On July 21, 2025, about 0745 central daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N93HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Crosby, Texas. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN25LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA225.md): Tecnam P2010 · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N258CM · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a failed muffler flame tube assembly which resulted in an exhaust blockage. - [NTSB CEN25LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA199.md): Cessna 182P · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2025 · N7376N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist. - [NTSB CEN25LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA156.md): Mooney M20J · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 12, 2025 · N5807T · Substantial damage > On April 12, 2025, at 1010 central daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N5807T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Edinburg, Texas. The private pilot and two passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB CEN25LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA103.md): Starduster II · Azle, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 24, 2025 · N78WT · Destroyed > On February 24, 2025, at 1430 central standard time, a Starduster II airplane, N78WT, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Azle, Texas. The private pilot and a passenger received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA100.md): Cessna 180 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2025 · N597JC · Destroyed > The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control. - [NTSB CEN25LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA038.md): Composite FX Mosquito XE · Waco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2024 · N869DJ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain during an autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the improper sealing of the liquid cooling system. - [NTSB CEN24LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA361.md): Rans S14 · Teague, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 20, 2024 · UNREG · Substantial damage > On September 20, 2024, about 1648 central daylight time, an unregistered Rans S-14 Airaile light sport airplane, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Teague, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB CEN24LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA311.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Wills Point, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 31, 2024 · N2106E · Substantial damage > On July 31, 2024, about 0836 central daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200T, N2106E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wills Point, Texas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB CEN24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA152.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2024 · N9996V · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the oil filter adapter when replacing the oil filter adapter gasket which resulted in the filter becoming loose, resulting in the loss of engine oil, and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN24LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA141.md): Cozy Mark IV · Gonzales, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2024 · N20MN · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the crankshaft idler gear hardware according to the engine manufacturer’s service instructions, which resulted in separation of the crankshaft idler gear’s fasteners and disengagement of the camshaft,… - [NTSB CEN24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA092.md): Piper PA22 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2024 · N2513P · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN24LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA065.md): Beech B36TC · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 17, 2023 · N70SL · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA418.md): Beech C23 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2023 · N18994 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during go-around due to a failed muffler flame tube, which resulted in an exhaust blockage. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system during the most recent maintenance. - [NTSB CEN23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA267.md): Cessna 421 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2023 · N123SM · Substantial damage > The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN23LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA107.md): Mooney M20 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2023 · N304MA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to detonation and preignition in the No. 6 cylinder. - [NTSB CEN23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N231GZ · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the engine’s camshaft gear teeth which resulted in a loss of all engine power. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the engine manufacturer’s recommended service bulletin. - [NTSB CEN22LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA423.md): Luscombe 8 · Kingsbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2022 · N25144 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the ignition switch from carbon tracking, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB CEN22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA322.md): Aero Commander 112 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N1181J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to metal contamination within the cylinder following poor maintenance. - [NTSB CEN22LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA229.md): Fahey William J CH750 Cruzer · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N415WF · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the fuel starvation was a faulty experimental fuel gauge. - [NTSB CEN22LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA187.md): North American AT-6D · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2022 · N29947 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 1 cylinder. - [NTSB CEN21LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA382.md): Beech A36 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N67CW · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information. - [NTSB CEN21FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA304.md): Focke-Wulf FWP-149D · Killeen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N9145 · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of a crankshaft counterweight mounting lobe, which resulted in a counterweight separation and catastrophic secondary damage to the engine drivetrain. Contributing to the accident was the mislabeled… - [NTSB CEN21LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA249.md): Piper PA28 · Justin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N8208N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons based upon the available information. - [NTSB CEN21LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA243.md): Phillips Ralph W Vans RV8 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N274CV · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a reduced flow fitting in the fuel line to the carburetor by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CEN21LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA193.md): Piper PA28R · McKinney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2021 · N2973R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN21LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2021 · N42769 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CEN21LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA117.md): Zenair Zodiac 601HDS · Waller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 26, 2021 · N444PZ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN21LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA109.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Albany, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2021 · N322SH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate pretakeoff checks which resulted in the magneto switch (key) remaining in the OFF position during the takeoff sequence and initial climb and the right magneto grounding intermittently. - [NTSB CEN21LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA103.md): Cessna 172H · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 29, 2020 · N3702R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN21LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA092.md): Sonex Tailwheel · Burleson, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2020 · N935EK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to engine seizure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot decision not to orbit the airport, as originally planned. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/cases.md?state=TX&page=2 ## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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