# NTSB investigations, LA: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN27LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN27LA013.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 12, 2026 · N9859W · Substantial damage
  > On October 12, 2026, at 1540 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140 airplane, N9859W, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Abita Springs, Louisiana. The private pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN26LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA218.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Breaux Bridge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jun 3, 2026 · N50050 · Substantial damage
  > On June 3, 2026, about 1320 central daylight time, an Air Tractor AT-602 airplane, N50050, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Larose, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 1, 2026 · N5063N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of attention performing the task,…
- [NTSB CEN24LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA364.md): Grumman G-164A · LaPlace, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2024 · N6565 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power during the agricultural application flight for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA157.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Rayville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2022 · N9192E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN22LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA037.md): Beech K35 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N899RW · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the oil filter safety wire fracturing and the oil filter becoming loose in flight for a reason that could not be determined given the evidence available during the investigation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA385.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2021 · N744RB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA357.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Mer Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 4, 2021 · N455LA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot and ground personnel’s miscalculation of available fuel.
- [NTSB CEN21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA358.md): Cessna 182 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N148LP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA284.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2021 · N202SM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA204.md): Piper J3C-65 · Slaughter, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2021 · N26783 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined from the available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA045.md): Just SuperSTOL · Edgard, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 5, 2020 · N339PW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.
- [NTSB CEN20CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA386.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Reserve, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N567N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA322.md): Quad City Challenger · Jonesboro, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N990SS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the use of improper fuel in the airplane by the non-certificated pilot.
- [NTSB CEN20LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA046.md): Cessna 150 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2019 · N22931 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA20CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA006.md): Cessna 172 · Kaplan, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N7871U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with a pole during an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA132.md): Piper PA28R · Prairieville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2019 · N41AT · Minor damage
  > Installation of an incorrect engine oil drain valve, which resulted in damage to the valve during landing gear retraction and subsequent engine failure due to oil starvation. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to comply with…
- [NTSB CEN18LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA357.md): Grumman G164 · Opelousas, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2018 · N956X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of two securing bolts that allowed the left magneto to move around, which disrupted the spark timing and resulted in the engine losing total power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA285.md): Smith AEROSTAR601 · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2018 · N327BK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from corrosion debris in the fuel lines. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s and pilot’s inadequate maintenance of the airplane before the flight.
- [NTSB CEN17LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA228.md): Thompson Angel Hawk II · Homer, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2017 · N335JT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the engine’s unresolved high operating temperatures, which resulted in failure of the distributor rotor and drive shaft, and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during the subsequent forced landing, which resulted in…
- [NTSB CEN17LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA165.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Vidrine, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2017 · N653LA · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the engine and a test run did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA092.md): Zenith CH750 Stol · Jennings, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N1972C · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right fuel tank to supply fuel to the engine for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA041.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2016 · N329CT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from debris in the fuel selector valve restricting the fuel flow to the engine and led to a forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN16LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA118.md): Cessna 150G · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2016 · N3339J · Substantial damage
  > The installation of an improper bearing and thrust washer during engine overhaul, which resulted in failure of the connecting rods and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA064.md): Cessna 305A · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2015 · N5312G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water and contaminants in the carburetor, which resulted in a forced landing to a wet field.
- [NTSB CEN16LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA033.md): Cessna 120 · Gonzales, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N2942N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the carburetor during recent maintenance, including the omission of a required cotter pin, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA013.md): Cessna 421B · Hammond, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N33FA · Destroyed
  > The loss of right engine power on takeoff due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the crankcase through-studs during cylinder replacement, which resulted in crankshaft fracture. Also causal were the pilot's failure to feather the propeller…
- [NTSB CEN14LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA449.md): Piper PA 28-161 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2014 · N8440N · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear retaining bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot/owner’s failure to maintain the airplane in accordance with an airworthiness directive following a…
- [NTSB CEN14LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA425.md): Cessna U206E · Braithwaite, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N2272X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN14TA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA421.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Sulphur, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 2014 · N4286T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN14LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA273.md): Beech H35 · Monroe, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2014 · N653T · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN14LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA229.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Hessmer, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2014 · N7309Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a full examination of the engine could not be performed.
- [NTSB CEN14LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA147.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Church Point, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2014 · N5035R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight inspection and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN14LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA081.md): Rockwell International 112 · Hammond, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2013 · N1203J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation because of a fractured governor oil line, which resulted from the improper installation of the governor oil line assembly during the last oil line replacement.
- [NTSB CEN14LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA076.md): Cessna T210L · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2013 · N21ME · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN13LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA072.md): Beech S35 · DeRidder, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2012 · N322D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation after the oil filler cap separated from the oil filler tube during flight due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during low altitude operations, which…
- [NTSB CEN13LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA063.md): Redd Tom Quicksilver GT 400 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2012 · N4031Q · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power, the specific cause of which could not be identified during the postaccident examination, and the airplane’s subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN12FA611](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA611.md): Fairley Gooch Lancair IV · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2012 · N1126V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of engine power during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the difficult-to-operate fuel selector valve and the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical…
- [NTSB CEN12LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA076.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · New Orleans, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2011 · N211CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to detonation of the No.2 cylinder from a clogged fuel injector nozzle.
- [NTSB CEN12LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA015.md): Cessna 150L · Vidalia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2011 · N642EZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power likely due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN11LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA415.md): Bins Tom Kitfox IV · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N211KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA311.md): Mooney M20K · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2011 · N305M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical and engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA221.md): Cessna 150L · Gonzales, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 5, 2011 · N11790 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to monitor the available fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA115.md): Cessna 182C · Crowley, LA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N8556T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the magneto failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA512](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA512.md): Cessna 210 · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2010 · N210PR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA476.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Winnfield, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2010 · N9507J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN10LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA080.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2009 · N7230W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA497](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA497.md): unknown kit · Abbeville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2009 · UNK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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.
- [NTSB DFW08CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA216.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Wisner, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N2391Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' 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=LA

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