# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA317.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2010 · N401TE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA316.md): Mcculloch Jerry RV-4 · Pageland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N418GM · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft idler gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10FA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA322.md): Piper PA-23 · Rochester, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2010 · N7SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the pilot's subsequent loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA314.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sandersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2010 · N84362 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA332.md): Piper J3C-65 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N70906 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadvertent closure of the fuel valve. Contributing to the accident were the unmarked fuel shutoff valve and the pilot's inexperience in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB CEN10CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA317.md): Bell 47G · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N47WK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which led to carburetor icing and a loss of engine power following takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA285.md): Texas Helicopter OH-13E/M74 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2010 · N38110 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard.
- [NTSB WPR10LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA284.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Ontario, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2010 · N121HJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the 1-3-5 cylinder induction tube elbow, which was caused by the improper installation of the induction tube elbow by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN10CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA313.md): Luscombe 8F · Shell Knob, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2010 · N9932C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA307.md): Cessna 210L · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2010 · N2263S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to inadequate torgue on the crankcase bolts. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection performed 19.5 hours prior to the accident.
- [NTSB WPR10CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA283.md): Bell 47G-4A · Shaw Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N7069J · Substantial damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent movement of the mixture control during climb, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA306.md): Cessna 177RG · Marietta, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N2016Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder attachment fasteners as a result of improper engine overhaul practices.
- [NTSB WPR10LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA280.md): Beech F33 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N1565A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering to land for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10CA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA278.md): Robinson R22 · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N7028U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent movement of the mixture control.
- [NTSB ERA10LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA297.md): Beech B19 · Rockohoma, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N1958W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CEN10LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA298.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Pollard, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N6083G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA297.md): Cessna 180 · Humble, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 3, 2010 · N154JD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR10FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA277.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Spokane, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N522SA · Substantial damage
  > A 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 and the student pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm.…
- [NTSB WPR10LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA272.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N8815U · Substantial damage
  > A worn wire in the magneto system, which allowed intermittent grounding and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA294.md): Swanson RV-9A · Ashland, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N858JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing in gusting wind. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power, likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA10LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA293.md): Cessna 172H · Dania Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2010 · N1435F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA267.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N2865M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA281.md): Cessna 140 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N76287 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA276.md): Covell Kevin Scott Vans RV-4 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N74RV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power shortly after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make a 180-degree turn at low level.
- [NTSB ERA10LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA284.md): Cessna 337G · High Springs, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N72268 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published engine-out procedures after a total loss of power in the rear engine. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine by the pilot and maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ERA10FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA283.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Boxborough, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 2010 · N73SJ · Substantial damage
  > The FAA inspector's rapid reduction of power which resulted in a loss of engine power and his decision to initiate a turn during the autorotation without sufficient altitude to clear obstacles. Contributing to the accident was the FAA’s lack of comprehensive…
- [NTSB WPR10LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA251.md): Cessna 210A · Benson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N6630X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR10LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA248.md): Cessna 210 · Arbuckle, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2010 · N580TP · Substantial damage
  > Insufficient clamping force to the connecting rod bolt, which resulted in looseness in the connecting rod bearing area that led to the fatigue fracture of the connecting rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA247.md): Ayres S2R · Glenn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N29254 · Substantial damage
  > 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 CEN10CA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA254.md): Nelson Steven Paul WAG-AEROSPORTSMAN2+2 · Milica, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2010 · N124SN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA253.md): Dearmond Clint RV-6A · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2010 · N1257E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fuse failure in the ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA10TA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA261.md): Bell 407 · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 2010 · N31VA · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of an engine component by a repair facility, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the repair facility to recognize that an improper repair had been accomplished, which allowed…
- [NTSB ERA10CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA258.md): Moynahan Moynahan Pitts S-1S · Newnan, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N5FM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA245.md): Gross Cozy · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N144TJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA242.md): Jorritsma Jerrold S Berkut · Loveland, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N3255U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel controller resulting in a compressor stall.
- [NTSB WPR10LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA232.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Mendon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N393LE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the magnetos as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN10CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA246.md): Carlesimo Glasair III T · Lynwood, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2010 · N713MJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist and verifying the position of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB CEN10LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA241.md): Hager Clinton Ray Vans RV-8 · Prague, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2010 · N127TT · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA235.md): Beech 35 · South Bend, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2010 · N3174V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA235.md): Beech A36TC · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N3692Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA248.md): Engineering & Research Ercoupe 415-C · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2010 · N87172 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure that the fuel tank shut-off valve was open resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA214.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2010 · N4450 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA222.md): Cross-Capps Breezy · Livingston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2010 · N125RT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA240.md): Grumman G164 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N654U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a go-around due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB WPR10LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA210.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N331GP · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the cross-feed valve prior to takeoff and the flight instructor's failure to monitor the pilot's actions. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN10LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA217.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2010 · N9197F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · White Bear Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2010 · N87792 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel contamination as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA235.md): Cessna 152 · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2010 · N5499B · Substantial damage
  > The operator's failure to correct known deficiencies with the carburetor, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing by the pilot. Also causal was the operator's decision to rent the airplane in an unairworthy condition.
- [NTSB CEN10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA214.md): Stinson 108-2 · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N988D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DCA11WA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA11WA118.md): Bell 412 - EP · Warri, Nigeria · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 16, 2010 · 5N-BFU · Minor damage
  > On April 16, 2010, about 1255 UTC, 5N-BFU, Bell 412EP, operated by Bristow Pan African Airline, had a loss of power followed by an autorotative landing and collision with the ground at Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. There were no injuries to the 3 occupants.…

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## 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
```

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