# 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 GAA23WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA110.md): Embraer EMB201 · Nova Ubirata, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Mar 22, 2023 · PT-UCL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA23WA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA223.md): Embraer 145 · Kumasi, Ghana · Incident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 22, 2023 · 9G-AFR · No damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA105.md): Piper PA25 · Corupa, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Mar 21, 2023 · PT-BII · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA131.md): Maule M-4-220C · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2023 · N40635 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA23WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA103.md): Cessna 150 · Porto Nacional, TO, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 18, 2023 · PT-DGH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA101.md): Embraer EMB202 · Porto dos Gauchos, MT, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 13, 2023 · PT-UTG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA127.md): Cessna 172L · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N7010Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA23WA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA098.md): Cirrus SR22 · Sabara, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Mar 11, 2023 · PS-VAC · Minor damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA125.md): Rockwell International AC 690A · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N4PZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning for a cross-country flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA141.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N64535 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication.
- [NTSB ERA23LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA173.md): Beech P35 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N9777Y · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s incorrect torquing of the oil filter adapter jam nut, resulting in the failure of the adapter threads, a complete loss of oil, and subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA092.md): Cessna 172 · Loreto, Peru · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 3, 2023 · OB-1100 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR23LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA118.md): Bell UH-1B · Orland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2023 · N234SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA085.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500 · Dansey Pass, Livingston, New Zealand · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 2, 2023 · ZK-IES · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA23WA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA077.md): Hughes 269A · Budaors, Hungary · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 23, 2023 · HA-HBQ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA23WA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA078.md): Embraer EMB201 · Santa Vitoria do Palmar, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 16, 2023 · PT-UDU · Substantial damage
- [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 ANC23LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA020.md): Piper PA-16 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2023 · N5987H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA133.md): Beech F33A · Hilbert, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 6, 2023 · N1074W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA23WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA059.md): Bell 206 · Itacare, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 22, 2023 · PT-YDC · Substantial damage
- [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 ERA23FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA113.md): Beech A36 · North Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N19MT · Substantial damage
  > The pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure.
- [NTSB DCA23WA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA23WA174.md): ATR ATR72 · Pokhara, Nepal · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 15, 2023 · 9N-ANC · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA083.md): Cheek Carroll Hatz/Cheek · Brashear, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2023 · N1957P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in the inability to maintain altitude and the subsequent hard forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA23WA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA058.md): Robinson R22 · Boa Vista, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 11, 2023 · PR-LGT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA080.md): Beech G33 · Bolingbrook, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2023 · N9283Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA23WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA049.md): Cessna F152 · Shoreham on the Sea, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 2, 2023 · G-BLJO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Auburn Hills, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 21, 2022 · N8768U · Substantial damage
  > The catastrophic engine failure due to lack of oil lubrication, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane and engine manufacturers’ guidance for cold weather operation.
- [NTSB ENG23WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG23WA011.md): Cessna 525C · Geneva, Switzerland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2022 · M-KNOX
- [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 ERA23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA083.md): Piper PA-44 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2022 · N160PT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA23WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA044.md): Cessna 188 · InaciolâNdia, Brazil · Accident · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 8, 2022 · PR-ADK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA086.md): Beech A36 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N900AW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…
- [NTSB GAA23WA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA043.md): Piper PA25 · Ponta Grossa, Brazil · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Dec 5, 2022 · PT-WBH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA049.md): Cessna 182A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2022 · N3886D · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN23LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA040.md): Cessna 150L · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2022 · N10612 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine exhaust valve during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN23FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA038.md): Cessna 421C · Decatur, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 18, 2022 · N6797L · Destroyed
  > A loss of power on the left engine due to fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA061.md): Piper PA28 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · N6303J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA058.md): Antonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · CU-A1885 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the cowl flaps and oil cooler shutters, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in with an…
- [NTSB ERA23LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA051.md): Pipistrel D O O Virus SW · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2022 · N91RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent deployment of the ballistic parachute recovery system.
- [NTSB GAA23WA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA024.md): Piper PA32 · Jersey, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 3, 2022 · G-WINS · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA054.md): Piper PA-28 · Tanner, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N8667W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate inflight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA23LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA049.md): Cessna 172 · Greenville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N65615 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to use the checklist aboard the airplane during her attempts to restore engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA022.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2022 · N349SB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA23WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA023.md): Cessna 182 · Igarassu, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 29, 2022 · PT-DAB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC23LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA005.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2022 · N8119D · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the crankshaft drive gear by maintenance personnel, who failed to install all required hardware, resulting in an in-flight engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA23LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA037.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2022 · N8580N · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA013.md): Piper PA30 · Quebec, Canada · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 22, 2022 · C-FFOW
- [NTSB ERA23LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA034.md): Cessna A185E · York, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2022 · N36ZN · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation of the number 1 connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA018.md): Bell 407 · São Paulo, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 19, 2022 · PP-BDL · Substantial damage

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## 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=13

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