# 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 WPR09LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA314.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2009 · N836SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA312.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Lakeport, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N515DG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA368.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N300FA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA385.md): Schendl Mustang II · West Union, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N152AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN09CA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA391.md): Shultz Jeffrey D Sonex · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N604X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09WA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA551.md): Cessna 172 · Palazzolo dello Stella, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 24, 2009 · D-EBFO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN09CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA382.md): Bakeng Deuce · Beach City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N26MR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a partially crimped fuel tank vent tube.
- [NTSB CEN09FA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA377.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sanborn, IA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N7795N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning and failure to refuel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA305.md): Cessna 172M · McCall, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2009 · N12463 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to determine the fuel quantity prior to departure.
- [NTSB WPR09LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA299.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Saint Anthony, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N3089K · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA356.md): Chris Mitchell Titan Tornado · Chadbourn, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N259CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb following a loss of engine power. The reason for the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB ANC09LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA058.md): Cessna 207 · Crooked Creek, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N1623U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ERA09WA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA353.md): Cessna 150 · Urmantany, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 15, 2009 · RA-0848G · Substantial damage
  > On June 15, 2009, at approximately 0605 universal time coordinated, a Cessna 150L, Russian registration RA-0848G, impacted terrain during a force landing shortly after takeoff. The accident location was approximately 1 kilometer east of Urmantany, in the…
- [NTSB ERA09CA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA351.md): Dreyer Starduster · Cowlesville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2009 · N3LD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel inspection.
- [NTSB ERA09LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA346.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Magee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2009 · N5202U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA347.md): Cessna 150H · Lawrenceville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N22075 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA09FA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA343.md): Cessna 177 RG · Gilford, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2009 · N52670 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion from the fracture of the nipple for the engine oil cooler return line. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic's signoff and release of the airplane without performing the required engine run-up following an…
- [NTSB CEN09CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA354.md): Throckmorton Matthew E F1-EVO · Mitchell, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2009 · N540MT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the disconnection of an oil line and the subsequent loss of engine oil.
- [NTSB CEN09CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA347.md): Cessna 210 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2009 · N8280M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09IA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA331.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Elkin, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2009 · N34TG · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 piston as a result of a fatigue crack of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB ERA09LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA329.md): Sorenson Lightning · Brevard, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N130DS · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA09IA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09IA326.md): Iniziative Sky Arrow · Marietta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2009 · N445SA · No damage
  > An electrical fire due to the lack of a positive locking mechanism for the fuse retainer in the main fuse block, which resulted in voltage fluctuations that caused thermal damage to the avionics cooling fan. Contributing to the incident was the student…
- [NTSB ERA09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA324.md): De Havilland Vampire MK-3 · Rochester, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2009 · N6878D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA341.md): Huston Charles D Pitts S-12 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N922TP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the presence of an unidentified contaminant in the fuel system which clogged the fuel flow sensor. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s installation of the fuel flow sensor…
- [NTSB CEN09CA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA338.md): Garrett Rans S-6ES · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2009 · N213KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/builder's improper installation of the fuel line cable-tie, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA317.md): Hughes 369D · Greenville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N8356F · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate design of the fourth-stage turbine wheel, resulting in the fatigue failure of one airfoil and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA09LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA316.md): Rick Campbell Zenith-STOL CH801 · Gallman, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2009 · N1399X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flightcrew's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB ERA09LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA310.md): Cessna 172M · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N12151 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA327.md): Cessna 177 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N2872X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA268.md): Maule M-5-210C · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2009 · N315X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA308.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Jasper, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2009 · N1669H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the flight instructor's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR09CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA262.md): Cessna 210 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N210AK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to activate the fuel boost pump when attempting an engine restart. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA304.md): Beech C90A · Yeehaw Junction, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2009 · N8001V · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the flightcrew to recognize that both engines were being supplied fuel only from the right wing fuel tanks resulting in loss of power in both engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were the inoperative the left auxiliary…
- [NTSB ERA09CA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA297.md): Cessna 172 · Perryville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2009 · N3063U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB ERA09LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA296.md): Piper PA-28 · Dingman, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2009 · N4130W · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB WPR09CA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA259.md): Venus Trike · Kuna, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the overload failure of the nose landing gear strut during the roll out over soft/rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09CA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA322.md): Stinson 10A · Pickwick, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N31584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N7440P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the carburetor air inlet by a piece of engine baffling. Contributing to the accident was a worn engine baffle, and the pilot/owner's failure to have the engine baffle replaced.
- [NTSB WPR09LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA251.md): Ercoupe 415C · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N2339H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA09FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA289.md): Beech A36 · Beauregard, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 2009 · N191MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN09CA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA300.md): Diamond DA20 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2009 · N926AF · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, as well as his improper decision to continue the takeoff after striking the propeller on the runway.
- [NTSB WPR09LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA237.md): Cessna U206E · Oroville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1457M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA285.md): Rockwell International 112A · Metropolis, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N1348J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA295.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Lisse, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N248LF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA230.md): Cessna T210G · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N2722T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N456SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA283.md): Beech K35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N111YR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA227.md): Grumman G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N6628Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to excessive wear in several carburetor components that led to a malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB CEN09LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA274.md): Beech 35-C33 · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2009 · N528BM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilots' inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN09CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA280.md): Cessna 152 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2009 · N4590K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to flight.

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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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