# 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.

Page 19 of 77 · 3,825 cases

## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN21LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA319.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Carroll, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2021 · N7315P · Substantial damage
  > The wear-related failure of the airframe fuel boost pump, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA21WA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA171.md): Bell 412 · Ejea de los Caballeros, Spain · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 11, 2021 · EC-MTS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG21WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA032.md): Airbus A220 · Copenhagen, Denmark · Incident · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 11, 2021 · YL-AAQ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA316.md): Cessna 172F · Eagle Butte, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2021 · N5340R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 connecting rod.
- [NTSB CEN21LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA309.md): Titan T-51D · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 6, 2021 · N15180 · Substantial damage
  > The tripped engine control computer circuit breaker caused by an excessive electrical load on the system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA21WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA168.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Luneburg, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 4, 2021 · N429AB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA277.md): Vans RV7 · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2021 · N654C · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power for reasons that could not be determined based on 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 CEN21LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA303.md): Aeronca 15AC · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2021 · N1175H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA250.md): L-Bird CCX-2000 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N10TA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to improper construction of the muffler, which resulted in separation of the internal components.
- [NTSB WPR21LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA248.md): Dewsnup Dave Zenair CH 701 SP · Chester, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2021 · N41XY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly position of the fuel selector valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA21WA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA190.md): Cabri G2 · Lostallo, Switzerland · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 26, 2021 · HB-ZPU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA152.md): Cessna 208 · Teuge, Netherlands · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 25, 2021 · PH-FST · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA267.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Easton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2021 · N2143G · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR21LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA234.md): Bolstridge Wallace R SKY Raider 1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2021 · N8010B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA287.md): Grumman G164 · Sedgwick, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2021 · N62375 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure and disengagement of the torque sensor assembly front spur gear from its splined shouldered shaft due to a loose self-locking nut.
- [NTSB GAA21WA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA151.md): Cessna 188 · Bataypora, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 18, 2021 · PR-ACK · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA261.md): Cessna 172 · Jupiter, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2021 · N2797E · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the improper service and subsequent inadequate inspection of the single-drive, dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of…
- [NTSB CEN21LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA276.md): Autogyro Cavalon · Collinsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2021 · N46JS · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of both fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation. The reason for the failure of both fuel pumps could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA250.md): Diamond DA20 · Matthews, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N458MA · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil sump drain plug during a 100-hour maintenance inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA265.md): Cessna 180K · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2021 · N13159 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from sealant contamination in the wing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA144.md): Lancair 360 · Neuenrade, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 13, 2021 · PH-GHR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA264.md): Boeing B75N1 · Elwood, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2021 · N777JG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine master rod, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA143.md): Robinson R44 · Auckland, New Zealand · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 12, 2021 · ZK-HVX · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA303.md): Cessna 172S · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2021 · N513WF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N202SM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA21WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA142.md): Cessna 310 · RondonóPolis, Brazil · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 8, 2021 · PT-KCH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA203.md): Robinson R44 · Ma'ale Edomin, Israel · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jun 7, 2021 · 4X-BDF · No damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA139.md): Cessna 152 · Daleszyce, Poland · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 6, 2021 · SP-DCM · No damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA241.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N79RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA251.md): Kevin Lippert Zenith CH 750 · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 5, 2021 · N902KL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock.
- [NTSB GAA21WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA136.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Cienaga - Magdalena, Colombia · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 4, 2021 · HK-4953 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA250.md): Vans RV9 · West Portsmouth, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2021 · N20YY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 WPR21LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA224.md): Cessna 172G · Washington, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2021 · N3871L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during an enroute climb due to a stuck exhaust valve and multiple failed piston compression rings.
- [NTSB ERA21FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA237.md): Beech A23 · Pinnacle, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 1, 2021 · N8780M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR21LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA213.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cashmere, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2021 · N7159B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN21LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA242.md): Piper J4A · Omaha, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 30, 2021 · N8501Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel tank cap vent hole, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and the pilot’s inadequate inspections of the fuel tank cap.
- [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 ERA21FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21FA229.md): Munson Roger J RV-8 · Van Cleve, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 24, 2021 · N284RM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to loss of engine oil pressure.
- [NTSB GAA21WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA126.md): Piper PA38 · Ganderkesee, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 21, 2021 · PH-TMH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA222.md): Mooney M20K · Dawson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N9514R · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the No. 4 connecting rod bolt nut with a cotter pin, resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA21WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA183.md): Cessna 210 · Island of Utila, Honduras · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 19, 2021 · HR-AVD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA123.md): Piper PA25 · Leme, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 18, 2021 · PR-ABN · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA21WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA118.md): Weatherly 620B · Guaviyu, Uruguay · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · May 17, 2021 · CX-BUP-R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR21LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA194.md): Cessna 210 · Lake Arrowhead, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2021 · N7350E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel flow manifold valve.
- [NTSB GAA21WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA125.md): Cessna 182 · Pocone, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 15, 2021 · PT-JJH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA21WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA121.md): Piper PA38 · Bad Sobernheim, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 15, 2021 · D-EBEU · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA221.md): Beech A36 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2021 · N1875W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA21WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA140.md): Cessna 310 · Ribeirão Preto, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · May 13, 2021 · PT-IIM · Substantial damage

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?page=20

## 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=19

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.