# 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 27 of 77 · 3,825 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ERA19FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA142.md): Robinson R44 II · Tampa, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N4046J · Substantial damage > Contamination of and an inadequate bond between the two layers of fabric comprising the helicopter engine's air induction inlet duct, which resulted a partial collapse of the duct, obstruction of the airflow into the engine, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA132.md): Piper PA28R · Prairieville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2019 · N41AT · Minor damage > Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with… - [NTSB ERA19LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA141.md): Flight Design Ctls · Palatka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N81KK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper management of his fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the improper maintenance of the airplane’s ballistic recovery parachute system, which resulted in its… - [NTSB ERA19LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA139.md): Marlow Bearhawk · Sevierville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2019 · N22GM · Substantial damage > Abnormal combustion in the No. 1 cylinder for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, followed by the activation of the ignition system circuit breaker, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN19FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA109.md): Aerospatiale AS350 · Montgomery, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 27, 2019 · N818MC · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly re-install and secure a fuel line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN19LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA111.md): Cessna 140 · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2019 · N76268 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after the No. 1 connecting rod end separated as a result of oil starvation, which led to the forced landing and nose-over. - [NTSB ERA19LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA135.md): Piper PA22 · Blanch, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N1933P · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN19WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA118.md): Robinson R44 · Stavnes, Norway · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 23, 2019 · LN-OGF · Substantial damage > The government of Norway has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter that occurred on March 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Norway's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB GAA19CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA181.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2019 · N912TJ · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB GAA19CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA173.md): Pereira Osprey · Independence, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2019 · N822GC · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA160.md): Piper PA28R · Easton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N33305 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN19LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA098.md): Piper PA32R · Waterloo, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2019 · N750R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for reasons that could not be determined due to secondary mechanical damage, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA166.md): Cessna 177RG · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N52047 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA091.md): Bell UH1B · Forks, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N64RA · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the gas generator sealing disk as a result of the operator’s exceedance of the sealing disk life limits at too low an altitude for the pilot to accomplish a successful autorotation which resulted in the… - [NTSB ERA19TA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA120.md): Cirrus SR22 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Mar 5, 2019 · N345DM · Substantial damage > A loss of oil pressure and subsequent total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N6486J · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA19TA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA111.md): Piper PA32 · West Palm Beach (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 2019 · N1563X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a ditched landing in the ocean. - [NTSB ERA19WA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA128.md): Cessna T182 · Jacareacanga County, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 23, 2019 · PR-ENM · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna T182 airplane that occurred on February 23, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB CEN19LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA091.md): Van's RV-8 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 15, 2019 · N737MC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA19WA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA127.md): Cessna 210 · Belém City, State of Pará, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 13, 2019 · PT-JIC · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Cessna 210 airplane that occurred on February 13, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19TA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA098.md): Cessna 172 · Lignum, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 10, 2019 · N7414N · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA097.md): Piper PA28 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N9219J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating the airplane in weather conditions and at engine power settings conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the subsequent forced… - [NTSB WPR19WA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA149.md): Pitts S2 · Kliprivier, South Africa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 29, 2019 · ZS-OOB · Substantial damage > The government of South Africa has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Pitts S2 airplane that occurred on January 29, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of South Africa's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA19WA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA103.md): Britten Norman BN2B · Esmeraldas, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 25, 2019 · N203PR · No damage > The government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Britten Norman BN2B airplane that occurred on January 25, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR19LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA070.md): Hill Group CCX-2000 · Roll, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N57FX · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN19LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA060.md): Stinson 108 · Keshena, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 19, 2019 · N97969 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees. - [NTSB CEN19LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA055.md): Beech 36 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2019 · N2021T · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB WPR19LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA064.md): Beech 35 · Port Hadlock, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N5093C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel. - [NTSB CEN19LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA066.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Adrian, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2019 · N8892E · Substantial damage > The airframe and powerplant mechanic's lack of experience in the overhaul of the engine model and the improper torque of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in fatigue failure of the bolt and a total loss of engine power during an approach for landing. - [NTSB CEN19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA069.md): Cessna T210 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2019 · N2391S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19WA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19WA059.md): Cessna 182 · Tooradin, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 6, 2019 · VH-DGF · Substantial damage > On January 6, 2019, at 1045 local time, a Cessna 182G, VH-DGF, collided with trees following a loss of engine power during the initial climb near Tooradin, Australia. The pilot and four passengers were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The… - [NTSB ERA19WA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA088.md): Robinson R44 · Ubatuba, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 1, 2019 · PR-RMZ · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 II that occurred on January 1, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the provisions of ICAO… - [NTSB CEN19LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2018 · N6202M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA19LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2018 · N3015E · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 2 exhaust rocker arm stud. - [NTSB WPR19LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA050.md): Piper PA28 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N15321 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor bowl. - [NTSB ERA19LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA091.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2018 · N564SC · Substantial damage > Collision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the engine, a fuel leak, and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA19WA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA082.md): Rockwell S2R · Orihueca, Magdalena, Colombia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 19, 2018 · HK5253 · Minor damage > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROCKWELL S2R airplane that occurred on December 19, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the… - [NTSB WPR19LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA041.md): Hawker Hawker Hntr FMK 58 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N323AX · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Paramus, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2018 · N5756W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB ERA19LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA063.md): Lancair LC41 · Moscow, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 4, 2018 · N618G · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power and catastrophic engine failure due to the failure of the left turbocharger, which resulted in oil loss and oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to overhaul the turbocharger in… - [NTSB CEN19WA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA040.md): Cessna U206 · Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2018 · XB-NGU · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR19LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA035.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Rita · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2018 · N98884 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA057.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ANC19LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA008.md): Cessna 172 · Whittier, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2018 · N7207A · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA19CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA074.md): Cirrus SR22 · Sand Creek, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2018 · N579CP · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the air reference line, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA029.md): BKF Backcountry Supercub · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 19, 2018 · N59BK · Substantial damage > The seizure of two bearings in the reduction gearbox, resulting in the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was a high descent rate which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA067.md): Jabiru J230-SP · Center, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2018 · N667J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19TA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA051.md): Cessna E162 · Franklin, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 2018 · N70252 · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N1715J · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s loss of control at low altitude during a forced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and substantial damage to the right wing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA19WA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA045.md): Piper PA25 · Ezperanza, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 14, 2018 · HI191 · Substantial damage > The government of the Dominican Republic has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA25 airplane that occurred on November 14, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of the Dominican Republic's… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?page=28 ## 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=27 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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