# 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 ERA22LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA066.md): Piper PA28 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 12, 2021 · N5862W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent selection of an off fuel selector position, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA22WA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA027.md): Rans S6-ESD · Felton, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 10, 2021 · G-MYDK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA035.md): Robinson R44 · Belo Horizonte, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Nov 8, 2021 · PR-HHH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA052.md): Maule M-4-220C · Ridgeway, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2021 · N51127 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN22FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA029.md): Vans RV · Harrison, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 5, 2021 · N16TG · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during landing approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA22LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA053.md): Cessna 182P · Ringwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N423LL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap.
- [NTSB ERA22LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA045.md): Cessna 172 · Decatur, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N172XX · Substantial damage
  > Oil exhaustion due to an oil leak that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA025.md): Cessna R172K · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N1082V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical issue.
- [NTSB GAA22WA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA023.md): Zenith 601 · Ciocanesti, Romania · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 31, 2021 · YR-7007 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA027.md): Bellanca 7ECA · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 30, 2021 · N86612 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the carburetor float assembly.
- [NTSB ERA22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA037.md): Piper PA-30 · Waverly, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2021 · N30SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper pre-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA037.md): Beech K35 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N899RW · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the oil filter safety wire fracturing and the oil filter becoming loose in flight for a reason that could not be determined given the evidence available during the investigation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA033.md): Beech 23 · Ballston Spa, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2021 · N2353Z · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s and student pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA22WA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA022.md): Cessna T188 · Vilhena, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 24, 2021 · PR-PRB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Westhampton Beach, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2021 · N1188L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA22LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA028.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sligo, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2021 · N7371P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilots mismanagement of fuel.
- [NTSB GAA22WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA018.md): Aeronca 65C · Birchwood, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 21, 2021 · G-BTRG · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DCA22WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22WA032.md): Boeing 787 · Montevideo, Uruguay · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 16, 2021 · EC-NFM · No damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA019.md): Lancair ES · Fall Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N511ZZ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the camshaft gear.
- [NTSB ERA22LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA017.md): Cessna 182 · Fire Island, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N759AC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA22WA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA008.md): Cessna 172 · Yapu, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 10, 2021 · HK-5032 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA011.md): Flight Design Ctls · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2021 · N121YT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from the in-flight disconnection of oil hoses from the oil thermostat.
- [NTSB WPR22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA005.md): Beech B36TC · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2021 · N7220B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the No. 4 connecting rod bolt nut during a recent overhaul.
- [NTSB GAA22WA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA066.md): Piper PA18 · Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 9, 2021 · LV-GBY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA011.md): Aero Commander 100 · Carinthia, Austria · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 9, 2021 · D-ENKU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA012.md): Stinson 108 · Wildwood, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2021 · N677JD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA22WA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA006.md): Piper PA28 · Panama City, Panama · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Oct 5, 2021 · HP-1784 BL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA002.md): Zenith CH750 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N99HX · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA21LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA391.md): Boeing E75 · Nicholson, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2021 · N1654M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of damaged internal carburetor mixture control components.
- [NTSB ERA21LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA388.md): Cessna 172 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2021 · N116SV · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the nut from the stud and the fracture of the bolt that secured the crankshaft idler gear to the engine crankcase, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the inability of the left crankshaft idler gear assembly to drive of the…
- [NTSB CEN21LA472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA472.md): Cessna T210N · East Sparta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N1925U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [NTSB GAA21WA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA262.md): Schweizer G164B · Trinta y Tres, Uruguay · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Sep 26, 2021 · CX-BVQ-R · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA392.md): Piper PA-16 · Greensboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N5656H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA21WA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA246.md): Partenavia P68 · Bush Bay Beach, Co. Wexford, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 23, 2021 · F-HIRD · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA21LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA382.md): Wyder Robert G Marquart MA-5 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N79RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ANC21LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA096.md): Piper PA-14 · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N4276H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [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 GAA21WA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA243.md): Kaman K1200 · Okuwa, Japan · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Foreign · Sep 20, 2021 · JA6200 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA232.md): Piper PA28 · Leon, Spain · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 19, 2021 · EC-CJV · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR21LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA357.md): Fonville Swearingen SX300 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2021 · N5SX · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto.
- [NTSB GAA21WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA254.md): Rockwell International 112A · Bad Ragaz, Switzerland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 18, 2021 · N559SG
- [NTSB WPR21LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA363.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N33022 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ENG22WA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA001.md): Airbus A320 · Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 17, 2021 · XA-VAP · Minor damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA236.md): Cessna 210 · Santa Izabel do Rio Negro, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 16, 2021 · PP-JCS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA418.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Magnolia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 12, 2021 · N740FT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA358.md): Beech 35-B33 · Baker, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N8983M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod bearing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA380.md): Cessna 177 · Ayer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N912VW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’ improper preflight and inflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA414.md): Cessna 172S · LaSalle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2021 · N2099J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA419.md): Thatcher CX4 · Marshalltown, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2021 · N306TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly determine the correct fuel quantity during preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN21LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA406.md): Cessna A185F · Kingsley, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 6, 2021 · N7574N · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an unsecured fuel bladder, which reduced the fuel capacity of the affected tank.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?page=18

## 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=17

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