# 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 23 of 77 · 3,825 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN20LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA288.md): Beech 36 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2020 · N630JL · Substantial damage > Failure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue. - [NTSB WPR20LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA223.md): Piper PA 30 · Vaughn, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2020 · N8488Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer-recommended procedure after the loss of power in the right engine. - [NTSB CEN20LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA276.md): Rockwell S2R R1340 · Keokuk, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2020 · N3104S · Substantial damage > The improper installation of a fuel vent line during maintenance, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20WA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA293.md): Cessna FR172 · Galway, Ireland · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 11, 2020 · EI-EZU · Destroyed > The government of the Ireland has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna FR172K airplane that occurred on July 11, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ireland's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN20LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA279.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2020 · N61315 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a failed fuel control unit bearing. - [NTSB GAA20WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA121.md): Beech 58 · Sao Paulo, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 8, 2020 · PR-OFI · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH 58 airplane that occurred on July 08, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN20LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA263.md): Piper PA32 · Eveleth, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 5, 2020 · N4079R · Destroyed > The seizure of the airplane’s engine-driven fuel pump due to internal contamination, which led to a total loss of engine power. The source of the contamination could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20WA437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA437.md): Piper PA28 · Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jul 4, 2020 · N5352F · Destroyed - [NTSB CEN20LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA287.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N8506E · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from all available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA269.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Weldon, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N602NY · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA258.md): Piper PA28 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2020 · N6530W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to a restricted air intake-induction system. - [NTSB CEN20LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA252.md): Piper PA28R · Denver, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2020 · N811MS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during climbout due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB CEN20LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA245.md): Cessna 182 · Winfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2020 · N958HP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper fuel management, which led to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. - [NTSB WPR20LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA190.md): Schweizer 269C · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2020 · N202CC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA189.md): Aerospatiale SA342J · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2020 · N342J · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to a surge; the reason for the surge could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the helicopter damage was the total loss of power while the pilot was transitioning through an altitude and… - [NTSB ERA20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA216.md): Bell 47G · Atoka, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2020 · N473TT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line; the reason for the blockage could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ANC20LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA060.md): Cessna 180 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 15, 2020 · N3186D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat while flying in conditions conducive carburetor to icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA228.md): Beech 24 · Livingston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2020 · N444JR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB WPR20LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA180.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N36339 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate post-maintenance inspections that resulted in the total loss of engine power due to a blockage in the air intake. - [NTSB ERA20LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA212.md): Piper PA32RT · Selma, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2020 · N543GS · Destroyed > The mechanic’s failure to clean the oil suction screen during the most recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA216.md): Team 1600R · Marshall, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2020 · N827WS · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an improperly sized clamp on the fuel supply line, which allowed air to enter the supply line, a subsequent loss of engine power, and a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA20CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA211.md): Piper PA22 · Olean, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2020 · N5044Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN20LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA211.md): Beech 23 · Cleburne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N7941L · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to metal fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder wall. - [NTSB WPR20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA158.md): Cessna P210 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N5404W · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the… - [NTSB ERA20LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA195.md): Piper PA24 · South Boston, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2020 · N5948P · Substantial damage > The powerplant mechanic’s failure to properly affix the engine crankshaft gear lockplate during overhaul, resulting in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA189.md): Piper PA28 · Steele, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N7355W · Substantial damage > The loss of oil pressure for a reason that could not be determined leading to failure of the engine connecting rod. - [NTSB WPR20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA161.md): Beech 35 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR20LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA147.md): Cessna 172 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2020 · N63931 · Substantial damage > The pilot improper fuel management, which resulted in running the left fuel tank empty and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR20LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA144.md): Mooney M20J · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2020 · N201HH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence, which resulted in impact with terrain during a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA20LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA177.md): Piper PA34 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2020 · N887SP · Destroyed > A total loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to turn 180° before securing the right engine, which resulted in a loss of… - [NTSB GAA20WA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA140.md): Mudry CAP10 · BAN Lanveoc-Poulmic, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2020 · F-YSDB · Substantial damage > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a MUDRY CAP10 airplane that occurred on May 04, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB WPR20LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA133.md): Cessna 177 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2020 · N3386T · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the no. 4 cylinder connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA20LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA164.md): Piper PA32RT · Meridianville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2020 · N772SG · Substantial damage > The pilot's slip maneuver with a less than full fuel tank selected, which resulted in unporting of the fuel supply, and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR20LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA126.md): Cessna 152 · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2020 · N6306P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA123.md): Cessna TU206 · Auburn, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2020 · N756TH · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power after takeoff due to water contamination of the fuel. - [NTSB CEN20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA148.md): Beech 36 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N66FN · Substantial damage > A loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ANC20LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA043.md): Cessna A185E · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 12, 2020 · N185RN · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard prior to the planned flight, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and an aerodynamic stall during the subsequent emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s… - [NTSB CEN20LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA145.md): Beech 35 · Sidney, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N1258Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN20CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA146.md): Pitts S2 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2020 · N487J · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR20LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA119.md): Robinson R44 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N725GT · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube. - [NTSB CEN20WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA183.md): Socata TB9 · Nyköping, Sweden · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 6, 2020 · SE-MKV · Substantial damage > The government of Sweden has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a SOCATA TB9 airplane that occurred on April 06, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Sweden's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN20WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20WA142.md): Lancair LC41 · Gotha, Germany · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 30, 2020 · N6504H · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR20LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA116.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 28, 2020 · N7997N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the ignition system as a result of foreign object damage. - [NTSB GAA20WA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA143.md): Piper PA28 · Paquera, Province of Puntarenas, Costa Rica · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 13, 2020 · TI-AGV · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA20FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA124.md): Cessna 177RG · Sterling, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 11, 2020 · N1572H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB ERA20LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA122.md): Beech V35 · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2020 · N581U · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA123.md): Mooney M20C · McIntyre, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2020 · N9281M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB WPR20LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA101.md): Cessna 210 · Needles, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2020 · N123CE · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to a lack of available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA107.md): Zenith CH601 · Cabool, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N601ND · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 cylinder piston for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB GAA20WA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA144.md): Beech 58 · Buenos Aires, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 23, 2020 · LV-GVG · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?page=24 ## 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=23 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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