# 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 51 of 77 · 3,823 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR13CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA245.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2013 · N969BD · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel planning. - [NTSB ERA13FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA256.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 2013 · N4489F · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined due to extensive postcrash fire and heat damage to the engine components. - [NTSB WPR13LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA248.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2013 · N23647 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. - [NTSB CEN13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA378.md): Bell 206B · St Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2013 · N297CA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of compressor blades, which resulted from fatigue cracking. - [NTSB WPR13LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA251.md): American AA-1 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N5909L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture during takeoff in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13WA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13WA403.md): Cessna A188B · Dajabon, Dominican Republic · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 22, 2013 · HI 912 · Substantial damage > On May 22, 2013, about 0745 universal coordinated time, a Cessna A188B, Dominican Republic registration HI 912, operated by Agriasa, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following loss of engine power near La Cangrejeria, Dajabon, Dominican… - [NTSB CEN13LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA291.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2013 · N571MA · Substantial damage > The in-flight separation of the engine throttle lever and throttle cable due to maintenance personnel not applying sufficient torque to the self-locking nut or improperly reusing a degraded self-locking nut. - [NTSB ANC13LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA048.md): Piper PA-16 · Juneau, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N5372H · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to the inability to recover the airplane. - [NTSB CEN13LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA286.md): Cessna 182C · Fremont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2013 · N9075T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB CEN13LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA280.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Galena, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2013 · N57719 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by an unknown individual that led to the degradation and deterioration of the No. 2 piston, which was undetected because of overdue maintenance. - [NTSB WPR13LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA222.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N5ZK · Substantial damage > The mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly. - [NTSB ERA13LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA239.md): Cessna 182G · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N2440R · Substantial damage > The private pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel management and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA283.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Winnie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N3650B · Substantial damage > The improper decision by the pilot to attempt a flight with a known fuel system-related maintenance discrepancy, which resulted in a fuel imbalance and subsequent fuel starvation during an approach to an alternate airport with a rough field. Contributing to… - [NTSB CEN13FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA267.md): Beech 58 · Mena, AR · Incident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2013 · N44GC · Minor damage > A partial loss of power on both engines during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airframe and a test run of both engines revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13CA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA250.md): Beech A36 · Ingalls, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2013 · N1568Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR13LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA224.md): Cessna 172M · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2013 · N20800 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during climb due to a failure of the No. 2 piston assembly; the reason for the failure could not be determined because of the extent of damage to the piston assembly. - [NTSB ERA13FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA217.md): Cessna 172N · Dade City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2013 · N5944J · Substantial damage > The in-flight loosening of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm stud, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA220.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N75148 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA245.md): Raytheon G36 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2013 · N222GL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA233.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2013 · N82723 · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts, which resulted in an engine failure. - [NTSB CEN13LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA229.md): Beech N35 · Warren, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2013 · N9414Y · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft due to oversized crankcase saddle bores, which resulted from maintenance personnel improperly resizing the saddle bores during engine maintenance. - [NTSB WPR13LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA190.md): Beech 35-B33 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2013 · N6841Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the emergency checklist and switch tanks. Contributing to the severity of the pilot's injuries was the lack of a shoulder… - [NTSB ERA13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA204.md): Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 2013 · N101ME · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA220.md): Walker Phil RV-6A · Spearfish, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2013 · N525PW · Substantial damage > The coil-distributor wire loosening in flight, which rendered the ignition system inoperative and subsequently caused the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN13LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Wonewoc, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2013 · N8033B · Substantial damage > The restricted vented fuel cap and obstructed fuel vent lines, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA13FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA184.md): Lancair LC42 - 550FG · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2013 · N6506L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to detect multiple indications and cues in the cockpit of the steady loss of engine oil pressure, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure over terrain unsuitable for landing. Also causal was the loss of internal engine lubrication… - [NTSB WPR13FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA169.md): Mooney M20A · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Substantial damage > The manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil… - [NTSB WPR13WA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13WA197.md): Cirrus SR22 · Zhuhai Sanzao Airport, China · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 27, 2013 · B-9592 · Substantial damage > On March 27, 2013 about 1445 Beijing time, a Cirrus SR-22, Chinese registration B-9592, experienced a loss of engine power and subsequently ditched near Zhuhai Sanzao Airport, Guangdong Province, China. The airplane was operated as an instructional flight by… - [NTSB WPR13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA167.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N918DK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA161.md): Owens Velocity 173 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2013 · N33SV · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the throttle body revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA204.md): Beech A36 · Cordova, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N6038R · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN13CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA224.md): Aeronca 65C · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 23, 2013 · N21301 · Substantial damage > The student pilot’s failure to adequately lock the primer before takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to verify that the primer was adequately locked. - [NTSB WPR13CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA163.md): Cessna 172G · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 22, 2013 · N5931R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA179.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2013 · N625SR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA13LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA174.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2013 · N86AB · Substantial damage > A loss of preload to the crankshaft gear attachment bolt, resulting in rotation of the crankshaft gear and a subsequent total loss of engine power. The root cause for the loss of preload could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the… - [NTSB ERA13LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA173.md): New Piper PA32-301FT · Stafford, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N32EV · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper placement of the fuel tank selector handle during approach, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN13FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA196.md): Hawker Beechcraft 390 · South Bend, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N26DK · Destroyed > The private pilot's inadequate response to the dual engine shutdown during cruise descent, including his failure to adhere to procedures, which ultimately resulted in his failure to maintain airplane control during a single-engine go-around. An additional… - [NTSB CEN13CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA197.md): Cessna 150G · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 17, 2013 · N6389S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s poor in-flight decision-making and improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR13LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA171.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N99DM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA167.md): Allen BD-5 · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2013 · N30BA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent closing of the engine choke. Contributing to the accident was the improper rigging of the engine choke cable. - [NTSB CEN13LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA194.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Eagle Nest, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2013 · N392GP · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a rapid throttle change during autorotation, which the flight instructor initiated in response to a low rotor rpm warning, which resulted from the separation of one of the magnets used to provide rotor rpm indications from… - [NTSB ANC13LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA033.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2013 · N6008Y · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power of both engines for reasons that could not be determined because the engines were not made available for examination. - [NTSB WPR13LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA147.md): Franklin Glasair II · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2013 · N61RA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from air being introduced into the fuel system through the worn shaft of an electric fuel boost pump. - [NTSB ERA13LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA159.md): 781569 FX 210 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2013 · N524VT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence. - [NTSB ANC13LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA029.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2013 · N1704U · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine’s No. 1 piston connecting rod retaining bolts due to fatigue fracturing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB WPR13LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA134.md): Blumer Challenger II Spec · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2013 · N107BW · Substantial damage > A cracked cooling fan housing, which led to a malfunction of the ignition system and a loss of engine power during the landing approach. - [NTSB CEN13FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA174.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B2 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2013 · N917EM · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to engine ice ingestion during initial climb after takeoff in dark night light conditions. Contributing to the accident were the lack of an installed engine air inlet cover while the helicopter was parked outside, exposed to… - [NTSB CEN13CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA175.md): Cessna 177 · Elcho, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · N30227 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which led to a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN13LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA164.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2013 · N93747 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA13LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA138.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Fort Gaines, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2013 · N3095X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of debris in the fuel control unit. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?page=52 ## 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=51 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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