# 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 ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09WA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA546.md): Piper PA18 · Barbones, Ecuador, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2009 · HC-AHD · Destroyed
  > On September 25, 2009, about 1330 central standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, Ecuadorian registration HC-AHD, registered to and operated by FumiPalma S.A., crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an approach for landing at the Pista Bardones, El Oro,…
- [NTSB WPR09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA462.md): Agusta A109 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N129AL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.
- [NTSB CEN09WA598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA598.md): Schweizer 269C · Blackpool, United Kingdom · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 22, 2009 · G-LINX · Destroyed
  > On September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, registered to Heli-Lynx Limited, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological…
- [NTSB WPR09LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA460.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Valley Center, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4174P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine’s camshaft due to fatigue of unknown origin.
- [NTSB ERA09LA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA532.md): Ryan Navion · Fire Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N4467K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation as a result of a deteriorated fuel gasket.
- [NTSB CEN09IA595](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA595.md): Beech V35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2009 · N97500 · Minor damage
  > The complete loss of engine power due to failure of the number two connecting rod. The reason for the connecting rod failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR09LA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA458.md): Cassutt III M · Reno, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · C-FDXO · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 connecting rod as a result of operation of the engine at excessive temperatures.
- [NTSB WPR09LA454](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA454.md): Lewis Jennings Nieuport 11 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N124LH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a failure of the engine's sole magneto.
- [NTSB CEN09CA593](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA593.md): Linke KR-2 · Mt. Vernon, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N4207Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation and fuel management by the pilot which led to fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative fuel indicator.
- [NTSB WPR09LA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA452.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2009 · N326DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA523](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA523.md): Cessna 208 · Sheffield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2009 · N336DN · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the 1st stage sun gear output splines for unknown reasons, which resulted in a power turbine overspeed condition, with subsequent blade distress/release.
- [NTSB ERA09LA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA517.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2009 · N734TV · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA512.md): Beech H35 · Fredericksburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2009 · N5469D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement of available fuel.
- [NTSB CEN09LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA574.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164A · Kimball, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2009 · N6761Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper installation of an oil line fitting resulting in oil depletion.
- [NTSB ERA09LA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA509.md): Hebert Kitfox Speedster · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N43KA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA576.md): Cessna 170A · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N9129A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09LA511](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA511.md): Air Creation 582SL · Strafford, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N699AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA431.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Oroville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2482R · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA516.md): Siai-Marchetti F.260 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N517P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel system air leak as a result of a deteriorated O-ring seal in the fuel shut-off cock. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the suggested overhaul schedule for the fuel shut-off cock.
- [NTSB CEN09LA572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA572.md): Wright Bruce M Avid Flyer · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2009 · N583AF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA491.md): Myers Donald E Kitfox 4 · Flintstone, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N69377 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the lack of sufficient lubrication and the pilot/owner’s failure to adequately service the airplane’s engine.
- [NTSB ERA09CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA493.md): Beech B19 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N6982R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the carburetor fuel inlet filter.
- [NTSB CEN09WA607](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA607.md): Eurocopter AS350 B2 · Némisko, Canada · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 28, 2009 · C-FHAP · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2009, at 1200 eastern daylight time, a Eurocopter model AS350 B2 (AStar), s/n 3292, Canadian registration C-FHAP, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight near Némisko, Québec, Canada. The helicopter was substantially damaged…
- [NTSB CEN09CA560](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA560.md): Piper PA-12 · Gonvick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2009 · N2409M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR09LA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA422.md): Cessna 210K · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N4600Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA490.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N7339Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of camshaft timing as a result of the displacement of the idler gear assembly.
- [NTSB ERA09CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA489.md): Piper J5A · Holland, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2009 · N33078 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09WA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA486.md): Cessna 208 · La Tortuga, Venezuela · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 26, 2009 · YV1182 · Substantial damage
  > On August 26, 2009, about 1152 UTC, a Cessna 208B, Venezuelan registration YV1182, registered to and operated by Linea Turista Aerotuy (LTA), as a scheduled domestic passenger flight, had a total loss of engine power. The airline transport (ATP) rated pilot…
- [NTSB ERA09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA494.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N186CF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA551.md): Weber Pelican · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2009 · N713DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel selector valve.
- [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA559.md): Navion Navion G · Eau Claire, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N2418T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB ANC09LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA086.md): Cessna 180 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N4601A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA412.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N8775P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power during approach due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB CEN09CA537](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA537.md): Rewey William M CH 801 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2009 · N171WR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation from a blocked fuel screen that resulted from the pilot/owner's inadequate inspection and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB CEN09LA602](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA602.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · New Miner, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2009 · N3651R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the engine torsion shaft. Contributing to the accident was the chrome plating of the shaft by an undetermined maintenance/overhaul facility.
- [NTSB ERA09LA473](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA473.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N535CT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA470.md): Cessna A188B · McRae, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2009 · N4842R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to pre-ignition/detonation as a result of a fuel control malfunction.
- [NTSB CEN09CA535](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA535.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Leland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2009 · N73102 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil as a result of the separation of the propeller hub components for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA532.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Washington, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N47539 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA531](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA531.md): Fisher Michael H T-BIRD II · Dundee, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N5559A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the outer crankshaft seal.
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA395.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N86GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA460.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Acworth, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N527BB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the third-stage turbine wheel airfoil.
- [NTSB CEN09CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA517.md): Bell 47G-2A · Covert, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2009 · N9526 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blocked fuel vents.
- [NTSB ERA09LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA453.md): Laurienzo Gabriel A Varieze · North Augusta, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2009 · N808SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA457.md): Tidd Wesley Mini-Max · Hodgdon, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N569WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence?page=68

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