# 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 ERA10LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA229.md): Dalin Ronald K T-51 Mustang · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2010 · N551RD · Substantial damage
  > The builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition system and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA202.md): Costruzioni AeronauticheTecnam P2002 Sierra · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2010 · N797TS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA216.md): Smith Richard D JR Revolution Mini 500 · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N118NR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine coolant, which resulted in a loss of engine power during the pilot’s attempt to cushion a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a disconnected engine coolant hose and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA214.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4247T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR10LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA196.md): Cessna P210N · Leavenworth, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2010 · N3599P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA205.md): Cupaiole RV-6A · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N84KM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. The reason for the loss of power could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA10FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA202.md): Cessna 172E · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA203.md): Lopez Phillip Jabiru J250 · Middletown, DE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2010 · N464PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor icing and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA180.md): Beech B36TC · Dayton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N4BA · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 1 main bearing, and the secondary failure of a crankcase through-bolt and the fuel pump drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a return to the airport for a…
- [NTSB CEN10CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA178.md): Cessna 172N · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 31, 2010 · N883AV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel monitoring.
- [NTSB ERA10TA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA197.md): Cessna 182P · Frederick, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 30, 2010 · N52790 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons following a reported severe turbulence encounter.
- [NTSB WPR10LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA180.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Terry, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N3351Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting winds. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power on final approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot having to divert due to deteriorating…
- [NTSB ERA10LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA189.md): Cessna 120 · Annapolis, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2010 · N72560 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA184.md): Cessna 150L · Lake Alfred, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N6589G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the landing approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA171.md): Loehr Thomas H Zenith Stol CH701 · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2010 · N144AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust during takeoff due to the failure of the engine-to-propeller drive belts as a result of improper belt tension. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot's improper preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA10CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA181.md): Cessna 172M · Connelsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2010 · N8921V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel.
- [NTSB WPR10FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA163.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Morton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N224GS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a fitting cap on the throttle and metering assembly inlet after conducting a fuel system pressure check, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN10CA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA172.md): Kinney Kevin Zenith 601XL · Warren, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2010 · N61601 · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of an oil hose due to improper installation of the hose.
- [NTSB ERA10LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA179.md): Ferguson William C FX4-2 · Cartersville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2010 · N8508H · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine-driven oil pump drive coupling resulting in a loss lubrication and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA168.md): Cessna 182G · Mount Vernon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N2381R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four connecting rod for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA166.md): Kjonaas Varieze · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N50894 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR10LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA165.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Eliza Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N1KU · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten a fitting on the propeller governor oil line, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB ERA10LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA175.md): Smith Edward I Lancair IV-P · Hilton Head Island, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2010 · N9JE · Minor damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft as a result of a previous propeller strike.
- [NTSB CEN10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA159.md): Cessna TU206 · Ninnekah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2010 · N4974F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA158.md): Beech K35 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N5392E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.
- [NTSB ERA10IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA170.md): Gulfstream American G-1159A · Farmingdale, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N155MM · Minor damage
  > Progressive cracking from an undetermined initiation source, which resulted in the failure of the No. 4 cabin window outer pane, and the subsequent foreign object ingestion to the right engine.
- [NTSB ANC10LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA024.md): Cessna A185E · Ophir, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2010 · N70039 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN10CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA146.md): Byler JDT MINI-MAX 1100R · New Paris, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2010 · N184PT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the soft field where the airplane nosed over.
- [NTSB WPR10LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA154.md): Sutton Avid Hauler · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N22EJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA139.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Cotulla, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N922SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning. Contributing to the accident was the low-altitude operating environment that would not allow for a successful autorotation after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC10LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA020.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2010 · N26TC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA140.md): Beech A36 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N2036Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase.
- [NTSB WPR10LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA150.md): Muffett Quickslvr Sprnt II · Buena, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N6233V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the student pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB ERA10LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA159.md): Cessna P210N · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2010 · N4797K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resulting from worn bearings.
- [NTSB CEN10LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA131.md): Lacour Long-EZE SR7-1 · Falfurrias, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2010 · N97EZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft behind the No. 3 connecting rod journal for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA149.md): Schafer Starduster SA-300 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N105NL · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA150.md): Beech C23 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2010 · N180ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper placement of the fuel selector valve during takeoff, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a total loss of engine power resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance…
- [NTSB ERA10FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA148.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Springfield, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N7778W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's impairment due to alcohol. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's failure to adequately oversee…
- [NTSB WPR10CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA144.md): Cessna 172 · Sparks, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 22, 2010 · N7499A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the correct fuel selector position.
- [NTSB ERA10LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA151.md): Cotter Stits Playmate · Williston, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2010 · N816 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB ERA10IA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA147.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Nashville, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2010 · N43368 · Minor damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel control unit fuel lines after replacement of the starter adapter.
- [NTSB ERA10LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA146.md): Cessna P210N · Carthage, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N731DS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA136.md): Maule M-5-235C · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N56347 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA123.md): Cessna 172N · Genoa City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2010 · N24CV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the bolts that held in place the connecting rods to the engine's No. 3 and No. 4 cylinders as a result of the engine overhaul facility's improper installation of the bolts during a recent overhaul.
- [NTSB ANC10TA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10TA017.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Cove, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 11, 2010 · N278Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA10FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA138.md): Beech 65 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA130.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2010 · N6263D · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the cylinder from the engine during cruise flight due to fatigue in the studs attaching it to the engine casing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA127.md): Cessna 150G · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2010 · N3995J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by the failure of the right wing fuel tank sending unit gasket, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA11WA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA269.md): Embraer EMB-202 · Guarau, Brazil · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 28, 2010 · PT-UPW · No damage
  > On January 28, 2010, about 1030 coordinated universal time, an Embraer EMB-202, Brazilian registration PT-UPW, had a reported loss of power during cruise and landed in a soybean field near Guarau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The pilot was not injured And the…
- [NTSB WPR10LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA118.md): Cessna 182C · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2010 · N8948T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation as a result of foreign material blockage of the oil pickup tube.

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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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