# NTSB investigations, ID: 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 WPR25LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA230.md): Ballisodare Lancair Evolution · Coeur d' Alene, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 27, 2025 · N505RF · Destroyed
  > On July 27, 2025, about 1010 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Lancair Evolution airplane, N505RF, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries. The…
- [NTSB WPR24LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA240.md): Cessna 182B · Soldier, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2024 · N2617G · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the No. 1 piston and the No. 2 piston connecting rod due to detonation.
- [NTSB WPR23LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA346.md): Aeronca 11AC · Apple, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2023 · N46WR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot’s incorrect movement of the fuel selector valve to OFF, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA256.md): Cessna 182N · St Maries, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 6, 2023 · N703Z · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA127.md): Cessna 172L · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2023 · N7010Q · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA314.md): Beech F33A · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2022 · N4133S · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure during the initial climb due to an incorrectly installed crankshaft counterweight retaining ring.
- [NTSB WPR22LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA089.md): Blake D Barrymore Just Acft Superstol · Ketchum, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2022 · N8794G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB WPR22LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA025.md): Cessna R172K · Rexburg, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 31, 2021 · N1082V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical issue.
- [NTSB WPR21LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA293.md): Enstrom F-28A · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2021 · N46MU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent hard landing on uneven terrain.
- [NTSB WPR21LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA234.md): Bolstridge Wallace R SKY Raider 1 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2021 · N8010B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s failure to premix the two-cycle oil/gasoline mixture, which resulted in a forced landing in a field and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA033.md): Beech 35 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N7956M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the separation of the wastegate exhaust elbow.
- [NTSB WPR19LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA190.md): Cessna P206 · Cascade, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2019 · N131DV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper leaning of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA179.md): Stinson 108 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 27, 2019 · N6116M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to a failed piston. The reason for the piston failure could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA120.md): Piper PA 18 225 DD · McCall, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2019 · N727WW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Melba, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2019 · N6486J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR18LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA224.md): Cessna 140 · Marsing, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N89093 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a low pass as a result of a blockage of the carburetor idle chambers which led to a forced landing in a river.
- [NTSB WPR18LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA050.md): Gray Jim Robert Exec · Caldwell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2017 · N716JB · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the oil pressure gauge line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR17LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA003.md): Melborn Joe B Kolb Sport 600 · Roberts, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2016 · N914NK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR16LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA008.md): Cessna T210K · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N8273M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management due to distraction and self-induced pressure, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct the descent checklist, which…
- [NTSB WPR15LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA237.md): Piper PA 28-181 · American Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2015 · N7963C · Substantial damage
  > The low flight time pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and an off-airport landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA220.md): Cessna 182Q · Prichard, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2015 · N759LV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 6 cylinder piston pin.
- [NTSB WPR15LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA029.md): Henry Steven J Just Acft Superstol · Murphy, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2014 · N682SC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR14LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA345.md): Piper PA 28-236 · Salmon, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2190H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper surface preparation of the accessory mount pad for the installation of the engine’s dry vacuum pump, which resulted in the loss of engine oil, oil pressure, and engine power during flight. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB WPR14FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA316.md): Meyer Legacy · Lolo Pass, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2014 · N29MM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of an engine connecting rod, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure and a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA416.md): Beech C90 - A · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2013 · N191TP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in departure with insufficient fuel to complete the flight, and consequent inflight power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR13LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA304.md): Dorman Bakeng · Garden Valley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2013 · N39796 · Substantial damage
  > A mechanical failure of the oil cooler, which resulted in a complete loss of oil and engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA167.md): Enstrom F-28F · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2013 · N918DK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA005.md): Cessna 180H · St Maries, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2012 · N2780X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power 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 WPR11FA428](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA428.md): Veatch Kitfox · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2011 · N624JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to prevent a low-altitude stall and spin following a complete loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA359.md): Cessna 182A · Emmett, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N6399B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing because the pilot did not use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA349.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N536BB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent activation of the auxiliary fuel pump, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR11LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA269.md): Cessna 402 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N3278Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank.
- [NTSB WPR11LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA238.md): Grumman G-164A · Hazelton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2011 · N9724 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during low-level maneuvering due to an excessively worn carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA483.md): Boam Rans S-6S · Roberts, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N4427M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.
- [NTSB WPR10LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA331.md): Cessna 210 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2010 · N8133G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA154.md): Sutton Avid Hauler · Rigby, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2010 · N22EJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10GA102.md): Hughes 369D · Kooskia, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 2010 · N500LW · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 bearing, which was precipitated by electrical arcing that occurred at an unknown time prior to the accident flight.
- [NTSB WPR09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA396.md): Beech A60 · Minidoka, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2009 · N99BE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [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 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 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 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 WPR09CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA225.md): Rans S-7 · Atomic City, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 1, 2009 · N4272M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR09CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA181.md): Max A Boesiger Jr Pulsar · Riddle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2009 · N610RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's becoming lost and disoriented. Contributing to the accident was fatigue, as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB WPR09CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA121.md): Cessna 182 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2009 · N4729D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat before reducing power and his failure to clear the engine during a prolonged glide.
- [NTSB SEA08LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA190.md): Lien Zodiac 601 XL · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2008 · N9881T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after the engine experienced a loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the mixture control arm separating from the fuel metering valve shaft.
- [NTSB SEA08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA154.md): Uetz, Walter Spitfire II · Kamiah, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N7530L · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure maintain the proper descent rate during the last part of his approach to a forced landing in an open hayfield.
- [NTSB LAX08LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Wilder, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2008 · N48571 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA134.md): Hawker Beechcraft E-55 · Coeur d'Alene, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2008 · N5885C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

## 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" = 'ID' 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=ID

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