# NTSB investigations: 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA23WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA254.md): Robinson R44 · Ilopango, El Salvador · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 25, 2023 · PNC-04N · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA216.md): Cessna 152 · Drásov, Czechia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 22, 2023 · OK-PAV · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA222.md): Piper PA23 · Governors Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 21, 2023 · C6-PAA
- [NTSB CEN23LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA313.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2023 · N34KP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to lead fouling of a spark plug.
- [NTSB WPR23FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA275.md): Cessna T310R · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 18, 2023 · N5251C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the…
- [NTSB GAA23WA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA234.md): Cessna 172 · Kohnan, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 14, 2023 · JA10AZ · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA218.md): Cessna 152 · União da Vitória, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 14, 2023 · PR-CDI · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA386.md): Boeing 737 · Antalya, Jordan · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 13, 2023 · JY-SOA · No damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA053.md): Aeronca 7DC · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N83391 · 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.
- [NTSB ANC23LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA051.md): Stinson 108 · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2023 · N97719 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve head.
- [NTSB GAA23WA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA202.md): Cessna 150H · Cayo District, Belize · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 9, 2023 · N8473U · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA267.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Coquille Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N9507D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA23WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA203.md): Piper PA25 · Arnborg, Denmark · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 7, 2023 · OY-CYY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA256.md): Cessna 182N · St Maries, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2023 · N703Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA175.md): Piper PA28 · Bournemouth, United Kingdom · Accident · Foreign investigation · Jun 26, 2023 · G-AVLG
- [NTSB WPR23LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA239.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N6430P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the right magneto distributor gear and the pilot’s decision to conduct a test flight with known mechanical issues.
- [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 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 CEN23LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA261.md): Quad City Challenger · Cedar Creek, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A seizure of the power takeoff piston due to inadequate maintenance to the lubrication system, which resulted in a lack of oil lubrication and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB GAA23WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA174.md): Cessna 188 · Vereda Puerto, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 22, 2023 · HK1971 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA181.md): Cessna 310 · Derby, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 20, 2023 · VH-DAW · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA272.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N3069S · Substantial damage
  > Wear of the fuel control unit drive shaft and the corresponding fuel pump drive gear, which resulted in the disengagement of the fuel control unit from the fuel pump, a decrease in fuel flow, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA169.md): MD Helicopter 500 · Glenorchy, New Zealand · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 2, 2023 · ZK-IFT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA155.md): Cessna 175 · Aldermaston, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 28, 2023 · G-ARMN
- [NTSB ERA23FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA239.md): Commander 114TC · Palm City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N6042E · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA238.md): Beech V35 · Rougemont, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N272S · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The source of the oil starvation could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA231.md): Charles D Walker Walker Curtiss JN4D · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2023 · N8262 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of an electrical wire that powered the ignition module, rendering the ignition system inoperative, and resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA184.md): Rans S-21 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N468MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft due to severe wear of the bearings.
- [NTSB CEN23LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA185.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2023 · N433CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel 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 GAA23WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA140.md): Cessna 206 · Chiribiquete National Park, Colombia · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 3 · Foreign · May 1, 2023 · HK2803 · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA142.md): Piper 28 · Jandakot, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 20, 2023 · VH-FEY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA134.md): Piper PA28 · Bogota, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 20, 2023 · HK-1577G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA126.md): Cessna A188 · Casanare, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 20, 2023 · HK-1635 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA127.md): Piper PA-23-250 · San José Pinula, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 19, 2023 · N6630A · No damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA160.md): Remos Remos GX · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2023 · N21GX · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to properly maintain the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA23WA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA132.md): Embraer EMB711 · Manoel Urbano, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 18, 2023 · PT-NLE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA158.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · Garrison, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7278D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA197.md): Cessna 177RG · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7542V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal engine damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine…
- [NTSB GAA23WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA121.md): Cessna 210 · Mazatlan, Mexico · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 8, 2023 · XB-PBL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA197.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Archerfield, Australia · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 7, 2023 · VH-HJE · Substantial damage
- [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 ERA23LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA183.md): Peterson Mark G Peterson A600 · Foley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2023 · N272AM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the disconnection of the turbocharger air intake hose and clamp, and the pilot’s inadequate servicing and preflight inspection of the turbocharger air intake clamp.
- [NTSB GAA23WA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA122.md): Cessna 172 · Chapecó, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Apr 4, 2023 · PR-COT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA123.md): Cessna T188 · Recinto Estero Claro, Ecuador · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Apr 3, 2023 · HC-BRN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA222.md): Boeing 737-823 · Belize City, Belize · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 30, 2023 · N940AN · No damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA116.md): Cirrus SR-22 · Massaranduba, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 29, 2023 · PR-JJC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA147.md): Bell OH-58A · Wade, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2023 · N82851 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB GAA23WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA114.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Scottsdene, South Africa · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 28, 2023 · ZS-JNN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA162.md): Cessna 177 · Travelers Rest, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2023 · N13612 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper servicing of the magneto, which resulted in its accelerated wear, failure, and the total loss of engine power.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?page=13

## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE 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?page=12

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