# 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 ERA09LA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA456.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Winchester, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N20977 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure an adequate quantity of fuel was available for the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA446.md): Lobb Kenneth CH 701 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2009 · N75644 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the alternator drive gear.
- [NTSB CEN09LA501](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA501.md): Beech 35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N4554V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN09CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA497.md): unknown kit · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · UNK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA503.md): Air Tractor AT401 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2009 · N60747 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA382.md): Stinson 108-2 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N373C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the crankshaft gear.
- [NTSB ERA09LA441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA441.md): Mooney M20F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N3549N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators.
- [NTSB CEN09LA487](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA487.md): Cessna 177RG · Black River Falls, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2009 · N2108Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the number two cylinder piston connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA438.md): Christopher John P CHR-1 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N179TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken crankshaft for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA430.md): Cessna 172N · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N733BS · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA477.md): Cessna A185F · River Falls, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2009 · N989DM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not checking the security of the fuel caps prior to flight leading to fuel exhaustion and the subsequent non-mechanical loss of engine power during descent.
- [NTSB WPR09LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA374.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N23189 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion that was due to the failure of company ground personnel to refuel the airplane. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09CA505](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA505.md): Quicksilver Sport 2S · Geneva, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2009 · N781PJ · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation due to air in the engine oil supply line, which resulted in engine seizure during initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA09CA426](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA426.md): Cessna 150M · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N6433K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel manangement.
- [NTSB WPR09LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA369.md): Brown Michael Kitfox IV · Escondido, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N6140S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power due to an oil exhaustion induced seizure of the engine. The pilot's decision to continue flight to the original destination after becoming aware of the in-flight oil leak instead of landing at an intermediate airport to investigate the…
- [NTSB CEN09FA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA462.md): Beech V35 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2009 · N9112S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate an airplane with known deficiencies, and the loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA364.md): Cessna 150H · Washougal, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N22278 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ERA09LA420](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA420.md): American AA-5 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N65KS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result the failure of the engine fuel pump diaphragms during climb.
- [NTSB CEN09LA494](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA494.md): Crisman Flightstar Iisc · Malta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N5008E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the flywheel, resulting in a high-cycle fatigue fracture of the crankshaft following takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing on an agricultural field.
- [NTSB CEN09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA468.md): Corvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA362.md): Mooney M20C · Elma, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N6422U · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB ERA09FA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA414.md): Hughes 369 · Franklin, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N61735 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB CEN09CA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA455.md): Forster SA-300 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2009 · N7BT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA412.md): James O'Bert Vari-Eze · Columbus, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N39DX · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA409.md): Cessna 170B · Mahwah, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N8339A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion.
- [NTSB CEN09LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA444.md): Beech TC-45J · Verdel, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N6688 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly an airplane that was not airworthy and for which he was not properly rated to operate, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing to a field following an engine failure. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB WPR09LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA355.md): Beech 35-B33 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2009 · N9772Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA447](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA447.md): Cessna A188B · Suring, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the engine failure was the operator's failure to overhaul the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's…
- [NTSB WPR09CA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA349.md): Evektor-Aerotechnik Sportstar · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2009 · N827EV · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the airplane's engine-driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB CEN09LA442](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA442.md): Cessna 172S · Boyd, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2009 · N2446F · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR09CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA342.md): Mid-South Custom Craft SH-2R · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2009 · N370LR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector to the main tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly complete the pre-takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB WPR09LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA337.md): Engineering & Research 415C · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N87295 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA397.md): Aeronca 7AC · Auburn, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N2871E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane and engine's fuel system.
- [NTSB ANC09LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA065.md): Noorduyn UC-64A · Akiachak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2009 · N225BL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of a crankshaft component, resulting in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA430.md): Beech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N4334W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA388.md): Christen Industries Pitts S-2B · Oakland, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N113DW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering (after performing aerobatics) for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA423.md): Lewis Keith O Viggenite · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2009 · N20VV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA340.md): Bender Kitfox · Valencia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N926JB · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA383.md): Rans S5 Coyote · Greeneville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2009 · N284AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA336.md): Thomas C. Piper Murphy Rebel · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N5PQ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation. The underlying reason for the fuel starvation condition could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR09CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA329.md): Nalis Glastar · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N432P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN09CA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA408.md): Cessna 150B · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N1124Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA380.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N4898Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in a complete loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA379.md): Cessna 172M · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA406.md): North American T-28B · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N28NB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA406.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Imperatrize, Maranhao, Brazil · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 3, 2009 · PT-RFU · Substantial damage
  > On July 3, 2009, at 2146 UTC, a Piper PA-34-200T, PT-RFU, registered to and operated by Heringer Taxi Aereo LTD, as a cargo flight,lost engine power on one engine after takeoff from Imperatriz, Maranhao Airport, Brazil. The pilot attempted to return to the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA382.md): Cessna 172H · Clifton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N1782F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09CA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA407.md): Remos G-3/6000 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N261RA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the instructor pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the creased fuel quantity tube.
- [NTSB CEN09LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA400.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Bastrop, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N220TX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly verify the fuel load prior to departure.
- [NTSB ERA09LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA372.md): Cessna 172D · Shepherdsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N172TJ · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper inspection of the mixture control cable.

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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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