# NTSB investigations: Piper PA-28R-200: 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 WPR26LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA034.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 29, 2025 · N5107S · Substantial damage
  > On October 28, 2025, about 1845 Pacific daylight time, a Piper Arrow PA-28R-200, N5107S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Upland, California. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title…
- [NTSB WPR25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2024 · N55641 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a loose B-nut at the engine-driven fuel-pump inlet.
- [NTSB WPR23LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA094.md): Piper PA28R · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N57355 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod bearing due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA417.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2022 · N29RM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA22LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA067.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Glens Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2021 · N2305T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA352.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Page, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 22, 2021 · N3906X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning for a cross-country flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [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 CEN20LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA314.md): Piper PA28R · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2020 · N15302 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA016.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N75139 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA132.md): Piper PA28R · Prairieville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2019 · N41AT · Minor damage
  > Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with…
- [NTSB ERA19LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA160.md): Piper PA28R · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N33305 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA101.md): Piper PA28R · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N33807 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to ensure that the oil filler cap was secured and resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA17LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA300.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N9431N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and because the amount…
- [NTSB ERA17LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA266.md): Piper PA28R · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2017 · N55612 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined postaccident engine test-runs revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA276.md): Piper PA28R · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2016 · N94JR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA007.md): Piper PA28R · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2015 · N9312N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his…
- [NTSB CEN15LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA270.md): Piper PA28-200 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2015 · N872CS · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper engine oil drain valve installation, which led to engine oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power after takeoff at an altitude too low for the pilot to execute a forced landing in a suitable area.
- [NTSB WPR15LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA141.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2015 · N5469T · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted from the installation of an unapproved oil quick drain valve that subsequently led to the inadvertent draining of the oil when the nose landing gear was retracted. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN15LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA157.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2015 · N2837R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine due to a lack of oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
- [NTSB CEN14LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA350.md): Piper PA 28R-200 · Mt. Vernon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2014 · N9469N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA13LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA111.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Dover, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2013 · N4975S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to land the airplane at multiple airports that were equipped with adequate instrument approach procedures while operating in low instrument meteorological conditions and his delay in declaring a fuel-related emergency, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA097.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lock Haven, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2012 · N2074T · Substantial damage
  > The reinstallation of improper connecting rods at engine overhaul, which resulted in abnormal wear of the connecting rod bearings; while the bearings did not meet the manufacturer’s specifications, the use of the unapproved connecting rods more likely caused…
- [NTSB WPR12FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA058.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N2611R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N300KR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA486.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Barnwell, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2010 · N799SQ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 connecting rod end cap for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · New Bern, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2010 · N8900E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate quality control at the fuel servo overhaul facility, which resulted in contamination of the fuel servo and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA165.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N1KU · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten a fitting on the propeller governor oil line, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA10FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N345AT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.
- [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 ERA09LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA261.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2009 · N2938R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder attachment stud as a result of insufficient torque during installation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [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 NYC08LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA086.md): Piper PA-28-R200 · York, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2008 · N1939T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to improper welding of the crankcase, which resulted in fatigue failure of the through-studs and a subsequent separation of the number two cylinder. Contributing to the accident 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('7102811')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s."tier2Number" = '341' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence?model=7102811

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