# NTSB investigations, FL: 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. Page 1 of 6 · 294 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA27LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA019.md): Cessna A185F · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 19, 2026 · N900JB - [NTSB CEN26FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA310.md): Mooney M20F · Titusville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 7, 2026 · N9546M · Substantial damage > On September 7, 2026, about 1015 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F airplane, N9546M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Titusville, Florida. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA26LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA316.md): Piper PA-18A 150 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 27, 2026 · N2368P · Substantial damage > On August 27, 2026, about 1051 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18A 150, N2368P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ANC26LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA084.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Anthony, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 13, 2026 · N861MP · Substantial damage > On August 12, 2026, at approximately 2305 eastern daylight time, a Robinson R44 Raven II helicopter, N861MP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Anthony, Florida. The pilot and passenger sustained minor injuries. The helicopter… - [NTSB ANC26LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA070.md): Mooney M20M · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 8, 2026 · N488AT · Substantial damage > On July 8, 2026, at 1148 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tallahassee, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA26LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA215.md): Textron 172S · Jupiter Farms, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 22, 2026 · N294PL · Substantial damage > On May 22, 2026, about 1518 eastern daylight time, a Textron Aviation 172S, N294PL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Jupiter Farms, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated… - [NTSB ERA26LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA180.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 19, 2026 · N643FT · Substantial damage > On April 18, 2026, about 2115 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-181, N643FT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Indiantown, Florida. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA26LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA168.md): Piper J3C-65 · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2026 · N92480 · Substantial damage > On April 10, 2026, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Piper J3C-65, N92480 was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Baker, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries, and the passenger was seriously injured. The airplane was… - [NTSB ERA26LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA116.md): Cessna 182G · Quail Heights, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2026 · N515CL · Substantial damage > On February 16, 2026, at 1020 eastern standard time a Cessna 182G, N515CL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Quail Heights, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB ERA26FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA110.md): Pipistrel Taurus 503 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Feb 9, 2026 · N414HG · Substantial damage > On February 9, 2026, about 1514 eastern standard time, a Pipistrel Taurus 503 motorglider, N414HG, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Willis Gliderport (FA44), Boynton Beach, Florida. The pilot was seriously injured. The… - [NTSB ERA26LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA091.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 11, 2026 · N6516J · Substantial damage > On January 10, 2026, about 1925 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-180, N6516J was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Port St. Lucie, Florida. The pilot and passenger sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA065.md): Beech 95-C55 · Cocoa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · N95KC · Substantial damage > The flight crew’s failure to adequately manage the available fuel onboard the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA26LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA063.md): Cessna 172 · DeLand, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · N64859 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel quantity inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA056.md): Piper PA-24-180 · South Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 24, 2025 · N8328P · Substantial damage > On November 24, 2025, about 1427 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-24-180, N8328P, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near South Brooksville, Florida. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB ERA26LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA014.md): Cessna 172 · North Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2025 · N1206U · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a fuel delivery system leak, which allowed air to enter the fuel system. The source of the leak could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA002.md): Maule M-7-260 · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N368FS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing on the water, which resulted in a nose over. - [NTSB ERA25LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA345.md): Cessna 172 · Williston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 13, 2025 · N345QA · Substantial damage > On September 13, 2025, about 0733 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172G, N345QA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Williston, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB ERA25LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA327.md): Mark Strout Zenair Zodiac 601HDS · Connerton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 1, 2025 · N680LM · Substantial damage > On September 01, 2025 about 1605 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Zenith Zodiac 601 HDS, N680LM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Connerton, Florida. The pilot and the passenger received minor injuries.… - [NTSB ERA25LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA324.md): Cessna 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2025 · N1607F · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to detect and address water contamination of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. - [NTSB ERA25LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA297.md): Piper PA-12 · Ponce Inlet, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 11, 2025 · N2504M · Substantial damage > On August 11, 2024, about 1359 easter daylight time, a Piper PA-12, N2504M, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ponce Inlet, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB ERA25LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA288.md): Cessna 172N · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 5, 2025 · N1213F · Substantial damage > On August 05, 2025, about 0820 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172N, N1213F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Pembroke Pines, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA25LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA281.md): Cessna 172S · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 30, 2025 · N121CW · Substantial damage > On July 30, 2025, at 11:28 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N121CW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kissimmee, Florida. The private pilot and flight instructor were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14… - [NTSB ERA25LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA278.md): Orlican S R O M-8 Eagle · Lake Worth Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 28, 2025 · N974FL · Substantial damage > On July 28, 2025, about 16:24 eastern daylight time, an Orlican M-8, N974FL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The flight instructor sustained minor injuries, the private pilot sustained no injuries,… - [NTSB ERA25LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA264.md): Cessna 150 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 11, 2025 · N8503G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA25LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA261.md): Cessna 172H · Century, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 9, 2025 · N3254C · Substantial damage > On July 9, 2025, about 1820 central daylight time, a Cessna 172, N3254C, was involved in an accident near Century, Florida. The pilot and the passenger were not injured. The flight was conducted as a 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The… - [NTSB ERA25LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA234.md): Steven Scott Grasley RV-7A · Interlachen, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 13, 2025 · N783RV · Substantial damage > On June 13, 2025, about 15:31 eastern daylight time, an experimental, amateur built RV-7A, N783RV, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Interlachen, Florida. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated… - [NTSB ERA25LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA207.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2025 · N38BS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent movement of the fuel selector to a position that restricted fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in the loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA25LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA159.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N28790 · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which allowed exhaust gases to enter the induction system from cracks in the exhaust manifold, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the… - [NTSB ERA25LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA132.md): Textron 172 · New Smyrna Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 1, 2025 · N923EP · Substantial damage > On March 1, 2025, about 1138 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172S, N923EP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA25LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA056.md): Finn Lassen RV-4 · O'Brien, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2024 · N214FL · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power and navigational equipment as a result of a faulty battery. - [NTSB ERA24LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA235.md): Temco/Lazier TT-1 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N4486L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delay in turning on the fuel tip tank transfer pumps after departure, resulting in fuel starvation to the engine, engine flameout, and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA24FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA160.md): Arthur B Canning Merlin Lite · Mulberry, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 2, 2024 · N622PC · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder’s modifications of the motorglider’s engine, which resulted in an excessively lean fuel air mixture, preignition, piston failure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the outcome was the… - [NTSB ERA24LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA159.md): Dta Voyager II 912S · Clermont, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2024 · N20330 · Substantial damage > Lack of lubrication of the No. 4 connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA24LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA144.md): Glasair Sportsman 2+2 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2024 · N76TG · Destroyed > The pilot’s inadequate inspection of the airplane following an inflight smoke event, which result in separation of the exhaust pipe and hot exhaust igniting the engine cowling, and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA24LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2024 · N3747J · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA24LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA043.md): Lancair IV · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N37MB · Substantial damage > A rapid throttle advancement after a period of idling, which resulted in a flooded engine and total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA324.md): Jamros Robert L JR Challenger II · Port Orange, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2023 · N906WV · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to an out-of-temperature seizure of the PTO cylinder. - [NTSB ERA23LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA272.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Wellington, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2023 · N3069S · Substantial damage > Wear of the fuel control unit drive shaft and the corresponding fuel pump drive gear, which resulted in the disengagement of the fuel control unit from the fuel pump, a decrease in fuel flow, and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA239.md): Commander 114TC · Palm City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 21, 2023 · N6042E · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control, which resulted in impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA23LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA197.md): Cessna 177RG · Crestview, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2023 · N7542V · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the loosening and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod cap nuts in flight, resulting in catastrophic internal engine damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine… - [NTSB ERA23LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA141.md): Cessna 172M · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N64535 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a lack of oil lubrication. - [NTSB ERA23LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA173.md): Beech P35 · Perry, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2023 · N9777Y · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s incorrect torquing of the oil filter adapter jam nut, resulting in the failure of the adapter threads, a complete loss of oil, and subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA23LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA058.md): Antonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · CU-A1885 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly configure the cowl flaps and oil cooler shutters, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in with an… - [NTSB ERA23LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA051.md): Pipistrel D O O Virus SW · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2022 · N91RR · Substantial damage > The pilots’ inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent deployment of the ballistic parachute recovery system. - [NTSB ERA23FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA023.md): Peryera Adventura II · Miramar, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 17, 2022 · N32856 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to remove the ECU select switch per the manufacturer’s service bulletin, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA322.md): Vans RV10 · Palatka, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2022 · N910BW · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to the improper installation of an electronic ignition system connector plug. - [NTSB ERA22LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA323.md): Allan G Pixley Thatcher CX4 · Baker, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N347CX · Substantial damage > The improper engine idle setting, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the pilot reduced the throttle to idle to initiate a descent. - [NTSB ERA22LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA266.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2022 · N9577L · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to detect water contamination in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power on approach. - [NTSB ERA22LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA174.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Mascotte, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · N22LV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s incorrect positioning of both wing fuel valves, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?state=FL&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND 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?state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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