# NTSB investigations, GA: 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 3 · 103 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA362.md): Smith Pitts Special S-1 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 29, 2026 · N292Y · Substantial damage > On September 29, 2026, at about 1347 eastern daylight time, a Smith Pitts Special S-1, N292Y, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Madison, Georgia. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of… - [NTSB ERA26LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA328.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Dallas, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2026 · N7635W · Substantial damage > On September 3, 2026, at 2004 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-180, N7635W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Dallas, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a… - [NTSB ERA26LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA216.md): Cessna A188B · Doerun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 23, 2026 · N8288G · Substantial damage > On May 23, 2026, about 1500 eastern daylight time, a Cessna A188B, N8288G, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Doerun, Georgia. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part… - [NTSB ERA26LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA109.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 9, 2026 · N229TT · Substantial damage > On February 09, 2026, about 1732 eastern standard time, a Beechcraft G36, N229TT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gainesville, Georgia. The pilot and flight instructor were uninjured, and two occupants of separate… - [NTSB ERA26LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA078.md): Beech B90 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 28, 2025 · N40BA · Substantial damage > On December 28, 2025, about 0935 eastern standard time, a Beech B90 airplane, N40BA, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Atlanta, Georgia. The pilot received minor injuries, and the copilot was seriously injured. The airplane… - [NTSB ERA26LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA040.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Woodfin Mill, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 16, 2025 · N327HP · Substantial damage > On November 16, 2025, about 0845 eastern standard time, a Piper Pa-32R-301T, N327HP, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Woodfin Mill, Georgia. The commercial pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB ERA26LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA055.md): Perry William Lancair IV P · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 14, 2025 · N163BR · Substantial damage > On November 13, 2025, at 1949 eastern standard time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair IV-P, N163BR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Savannah, Georgia. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The airplane was operated as… - [NTSB ERA25LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA294.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 9, 2025 · N1080H · Substantial damage > On August 9, 2025, about 0033 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-28-151, N1080H, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK), Chamblee, Georgia. The flight instructor and student pilot were seriously… - [NTSB ERA25LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA156.md): Bell 206 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2025 · N5QV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA25LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA064.md): AMS Flight D O O Carat A · Centralhatchee, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2024 · N17GF · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s guidance, which resulted in improper valvetrain clearances, unseating of the intake valve keepers, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA25FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA008.md): Cessna 336 · Savannah, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 14, 2024 · N336LV · Substantial damage > On October 13, 2024, about 2230 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 336, N336LV, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Savannah, Georgia. The commercial pilot was fatally injured, and a pilot-rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight… - [NTSB ERA24LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA258.md): Clapp Saberwing · Valdosta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2024 · N120SW · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the shearing of the woodruff key that indexed the crankshaft gear and hub assembly to the crankshaft, which resulted in the gear and hub rotating from their indexed position and caused the crankshaft-to-camshaft timing to… - [NTSB ERA24LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA143.md): Beech A36 · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2024 · N729CW · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA24LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA141.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Winokur, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2024 · N469GB · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the unseating and subsequent failure of the No. 4 piston connection rod bushing. - [NTSB ERA23LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA083.md): Piper PA-44 · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2022 · N160PT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA23LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA086.md): Beech A36 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N900AW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble… - [NTSB ERA22LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA265.md): Piper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N3477P · Substantial damage > A total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA22LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA146.md): Beech A35 · Waco, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2022 · N764B · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel pressure indicator line due to corrosion that was not detected during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA22LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA045.md): Cessna 172 · Decatur, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N172XX · Substantial damage > Oil exhaustion due to an oil leak that resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA21LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA392.md): Piper PA-16 · Greensboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2021 · N5656H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and fuel system inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA21LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA382.md): Wyder Robert G Marquart MA-5 · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2021 · N79RW · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA21LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA222.md): Mooney M20K · Dawson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 20, 2021 · N9514R · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the No. 4 connecting rod bolt nut with a cotter pin, resulting in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ENG20LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20LA046.md): Thrush S2R-H80 · Donalsonville, GA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2020 · N6216K · Minor damage > A total loss of engine power due to a loose torque meter attachment nut in the reduction gearbox that jammed the planetary gearset causing the power turbine shaft to separate from the power turbine disk, resulting in the power turbine overspeeding and… - [NTSB ERA20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA123.md): Mooney M20C · McIntyre, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 7, 2020 · N9281M · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB ERA20LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA045.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Wrightsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 30, 2019 · N52CY · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in an forced off-airport landing. - [NTSB GAA19CA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA382.md): Piper PA24 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N8294P · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel mixture in flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced landing with the landing gear retracted. - [NTSB ERA19LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA219.md): Vans RV 4 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N102GL · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent misplacement of the fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA19IA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19IA178.md): Cessna 550 · Savannah, GA · Incident · No injuries · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · May 9, 2019 · N744AT · No damage > The lineman's inadvertent introduction of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) to the fuel truck fuel system icing inhibitor reservoir, which resulted in fuel contamination and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the fixed-base operator's… - [NTSB ERA19LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA152.md): Bell 206 · Dublin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2019 · N395AE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power on takeoff due to separation of the diffuser assembly as a result of incomplete braze joint surfaces on the vane airfoils. - [NTSB ERA19LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA057.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N597CP · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the interruption of oil circulation for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA18TA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA250.md): American AA1 · Warthen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 2018 · N9218L · Substantial damage > A fuel leak from the carburetor float bowl due to a missing plug, which resulted in excessive fuel consumption and a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to depart on the accident flight leg… - [NTSB ERA18FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA231.md): Cessna 182 · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2018 · N4785D · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA18LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA168.md): Stinson L 5 · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2018 · N45TX · Substantial damage > Failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the crankshaft after two previous propeller strikes, which resulted in failure of the crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the crankshaft failure was insufficient torque applied to the thrust… - [NTSB WPR18LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA051.md): Piper PA 32-300 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2017 · N4326X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod. - [NTSB ANC18LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA006.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Dawsonville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2017 · N4213F · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot, who was not a certified mechanic, to tighten the B-nut on a remotely mounted oil filter line, which resulted in oil exhaustion, a total loss of oil pressure, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN17FA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA331.md): Beech A36 · Ellabell, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 28, 2017 · N87RY · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the… - [NTSB ERA17LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA176.md): Cessna 150M · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N714DW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the No. 4 cylinder. - [NTSB ERA17FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA107.md): Beech A45 · Climax, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2017 · N3434G · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to ensure that the throttle and fuel metering unit AN "B" nut was secured, which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight and a subsequent collision with trees while attempting to land after sunset. - [NTSB ERA17LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA057.md): Piper PA28 · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2016 · N41565 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA17LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA020.md): Taylorcraft BC12 D · Vaughn, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2016 · N94919 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any evidence of preimpact malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB GAA16CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA497.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2016 · N204AK · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to a loose B-nut on the fuel flow divider input fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and fuel starvation. - [NTSB GAA16CA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA387.md): Cessna 182 · Hogansville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N9072X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to replace the left fuel cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB ERA16LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA235.md): Cessna 150 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N1567Q · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at low altitude after takeoff. - [NTSB ERA16CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA277.md): Cessna 172 · Gray, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N288GB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA16LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA120.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N187SF · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel vapor lock. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a fuel return line. - [NTSB ERA16LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Madison, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N6135M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA16FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA075.md): Beech C24R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2015 · N2074P · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the wreckage did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA16LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA071.md): Piper PA-32 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2015 · N8675N · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque a No. 4 cylinder hold-down nut during engine overhaul, which resulted in the loosening of the nut and the subsequent failure of the studs and through bolts and separation of the cylinder. - [NTSB ERA16LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA051.md): Piper PA28 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N3971R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA16LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA007.md): Piper PA28R · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2015 · N9312N · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during approach. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?state=GA&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" = 'GA' 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=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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