# 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 30 of 77 · 3,825 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB GAA18CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA419.md): Cessna 152 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N89887 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA183.md): Bell 206 · Rio Grande, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2018 · N10CV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and hard landing. - [NTSB CEN18WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA254.md): Britten Norman BN2A · Ambergris Caye, Belize · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 30, 2018 · V3-HFB · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR18LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA194.md): Piper PA32 · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2018 · N8440F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA181.md): Beech 35B33 · Berlin, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2018 · N9745Y · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB ANC18LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA051.md): Piper PA18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 29, 2018 · N7675D · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in impact with and subsequent sliding across terrain. - [NTSB WPR18LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA181.md): Cessna 172S · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2018 · N154ME · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to crankshaft failure as the result of a subsurface fatigue crack. - [NTSB CEN18LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA239.md): Sibila MH-1 · Beach City, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N32KS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA18LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA177.md): Crawford RV-7 · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N19MM · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN18FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA235.md): Ercoupe 415 D · Monmouth, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N94070 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA183.md): Cessna 182 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2018 · N5682B · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence. - [NTSB CEN18LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA237.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2018 · N736MM · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB GAA18CA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA371.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Hutchinson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2018 · N3169D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR18LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA174.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Aguila, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N764CT · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA18LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA172.md): Mooney M20J · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N201FD · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18TA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18TA233.md): Cessna 150F · Ferdinand, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 2018 · N3002X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the accumulation of carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN18LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA229.md): Cessna T210F · Desdemona, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N6107R · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the fuel pump’s fuel flow setting being set too high, which resulted in an excessive fuel flow to the engine. - [NTSB ERA18LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA169.md): Cessna 172D · Quinton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 16, 2018 · N2777U · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA18LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA168.md): Stinson L 5 · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N45TX · Substantial damage > Failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the crankshaft after two previous propeller strikes, which resulted in failure of the crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the crankshaft failure was insufficient torque applied to the thrust… - [NTSB CEN18LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA225.md): Rockwell International 112TC · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N4954W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA18LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA165.md): Cessna 182 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2018 · N3889D · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly apply torque to the engine through bolts, which ultimately resulted in the crankshaft failure and the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA18LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA163.md): Vans RV4 · Butler, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N7765X · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane with a known engine problem and his improper modification of the engine control unit fuel delivery software, which led to the engine running too lean and resulted in a total loss of engine power during climb. - [NTSB CEN18LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA213.md): Beech F33A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N3291X · Destroyed > The loose oil filter, which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power in flight. - [NTSB CEN18LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA207.md): Cessna T210 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N66ML · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ANC18LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA040.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2018 · N624MW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA18CA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA330.md): Sorensen Danny S BF9 2 · Evanston, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2018 · N81973 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to fuel the biplane’s main fuel tank before the flight and his inadequate preflight inspection, during which he did not verify the fuel quantity, which resulted in fuel exhaustion - [NTSB WPR18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA156.md): Beech A36 · Tonopah, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N191HL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel/air mixture and to monitor critical engine parameters during the en route climb to cruise level, which resulted in excessive engine heat and oil starvation and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure. - [NTSB GAA18CA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA312.md): Piper PA 46 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2018 · N148ME · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN18LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA200.md): Irlbeck Thomas H RV 8 · Somerset, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N214FF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to damaged and disconnected electronic ignition wires from both the main and backup batteries, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA18WA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA212.md): Cessna 172 · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2018 · HC-BTS · Substantial damage > The government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 172 airplane that occurred on May 28, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN18LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA197.md): Fairchild M 62C(PT-23A) · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N64176 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s miscalculation of the fuel consumption rate during preflight planning. - [NTSB ERA18LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA155.md): Devries WM H Kitfox Sport · Taghkanic, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N47DV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18WA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18WA214.md): Bell 47 · Ciudad Valles, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 25, 2018 · XB-OSS · Substantial damage > On May 25, 2018, at 0030 hours universal coordinated time, a Scotts Bell 47 helicopter, Mexican registration XB-OSS, impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during an aerial application flight in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The pilot was fatally… - [NTSB CEN18LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA189.md): M-Squared Sprint 1000 · Gurdon, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2018 · N138ZX · Substantial damage > Inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in the failure of the MAG piston ring and the subsequent total loss of engine power due to a piston seizure. - [NTSB WPR18LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA158.md): Rhoads Autogyro MTO Sport · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2018 · N574BR · Substantial damage > The fracture of the propeller hub due to corrosion pitting along the propeller blade root seat, which led to cracking that was propagated due to high-cycle fatigue. - [NTSB CEN18LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA174.md): Cessna 177 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N9058F · Substantial damage > The failure of the oil cooler due to a defect in the brazed joint, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB CEN18LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA173.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 1B · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2018 · N6550L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN18LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA167.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Kerens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2018 · N67RE · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel management. - [NTSB GAA18CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA264.md): Piper PA28 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2018 · N642RJ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN18LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA159.md): Beech A36 · Shullsburg, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2018 · N36LP · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication. - [NTSB ERA18WA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA166.md): PZL Swidnik SW4 · Curitibanos, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 4, 2018 · PP-MHJ · Substantial damage > The government of Brazil has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PZL Swidnik, SW4, helicopter that occurred on May 4, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Brazil's investigation under the… - [NTSB DCA18WA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA173.md): Boeing 767 323 · Guayaquil, Ecuador · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 3, 2018 · N396AN · No damage > The government of Ecuador has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a BOEING 767 323 airplane that occurred on May 03, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Ecuador's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel. - [NTSB CEN18LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA156.md): Laminar Lancair 360 · Woodward, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N92WL · Substantial damage > The pilot-rated passenger’s inadvertent contact with and closure of the emergency fuel shutoff valve, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident… - [NTSB WPR18LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA128.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164C · Maxwell, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2018 · N6674K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to an uncommanded closing of the fuel shutoff valve, which terminated fuel to the engine. The reason for the fuel shutoff valve’s closure could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN18LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA150.md): Wolfe Kitfox V · Kalkaska, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2018 · N818TW · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control that resulted in a stall/spin following climb from the departure airport. - [NTSB CEN18LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA151.md): Cessna 152 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2018 · N89904 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent engine shutdown due to excessive leaning of the engine and his subsequent inability to restart the engine. - [NTSB WPR18LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA125.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2018 · N8737V · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA18WA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA274.md): Piper PA28 · Nafpaktos, Greece · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 21, 2018 · SX-SEX · Substantial damage > The government of Greece has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA28 airplane that occurred on April 21, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Greece's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB GAA18CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA220.md): Piper PA 22 · Shelby, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2018 · N1283C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and an off-runway landing. 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