# NTSB investigations, HI: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC21LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA018.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Lanai, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2021 · N680DS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR19LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA185.md): Cessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2019 · N150SC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.
- [NTSB GAA19CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA181.md): Air Creation Tanarg · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2019 · N912TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR19LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA041.md): Hawker Hawker Hntr FMK 58 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2018 · N323AX · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR17LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA138.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N4244T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR16LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA140.md): Piper PA 23-150 · Kona, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2016 · N3180P · Destroyed
  > The total loss of power in both engines during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered from the ocean.
- [NTSB WPR16FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA055.md): Airbus EC130 · Hanalei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2016 · N11VQ · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine fuel pipe as a result of vibration caused by a worn starter-generator front bearing support, which excited the fuel pipe and caused it to oscillate at a resonant frequency, and a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel…
- [NTSB WPR14CA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA389.md): Piper PA25 - 260 · Mokuleia, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2014 · N8555L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and reliance of fuel gauge readings, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR14FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA068.md): Cessna 208B · Kalaupapa, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2013 · N687MA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of multiple blades on the compressor turbine wheel, which resulted in a ditching. The reason for the blade failures could not be determined due to secondary thermal damage to the blades.
- [NTSB WPR14FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA024.md): Cessna 208 · Wailea, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2013 · N861MA · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance that resulted in contamination of the engine's compressor turbine disc and blade assembly by glass bead remnants, which resulted in a blade failure.
- [NTSB WPR13LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA389.md): Champion 8KCAB · Wahiawa, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N413JJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and airframe did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA275.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waihee-Waiehu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2013 · N9160Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies due to saltwater immersion.
- [NTSB WPR13LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA222.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N5ZK · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly inspect the helicopter following maintenance performed by an apprentice, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to the improper rigging of the mixture control assembly.
- [NTSB WPR10FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA085.md): Eurocopter AS350BA (FX2) · Hana, Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2009 · N87EW · Substantial damage
  > An uncommanded engine shutdown due to an improperly calibrated fuel control unit (FCU) and power turbine governor (PTG). Also causal was the operator’s inadequate maintenance practices and procedures that failed to properly assess and correct the FCU and PTG…
- [NTSB WPR09LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA097.md): Cessna 177B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2009 · N30740 · Substantial damage
  > An oil starvation induced catastrophic engine failure due to the fracture and separation of the propeller governor oil line, which was a result of inadequate inspection by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR09CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA090.md): Mulec Frank A FP-404 · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N81633 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter.
- [NTSB LAX08LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA139.md): Hughes 369FF · Kekaha, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N530R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA071.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369E · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2008 · N698DM · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the fuel filter pressure differential switch that resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was uneven terrain that hindered a successful emergency landing.

## 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" = 'HI' 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=HI

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