# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 ERA27LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA27LA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Medford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Oct 23, 2026 · N43956 - [NTSB ERA25LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA254.md): Cessna 208 · Monroe, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 2, 2025 · N716MM · Substantial damage > On July 2, 2025, about 1729 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 208B, N716MM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Monroe, New Jersey. The two commercial pilots and 10 passengers were seriously injured, while three passengers… - [NTSB ERA24LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA359.md): Champion 7ECA · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2024 · N9580S · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA217.md): Cessna 172N · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2022 · N737LY · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance. - [NTSB ERA22LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA053.md): Cessna 182P · Ringwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 4, 2021 · N423LL · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to secure the left wing’s fuel cap. - [NTSB ERA21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA241.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2021 · N79RG · Substantial damage > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA280.md): Cessna 172 · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 24, 2019 · N78192 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the ingestion of sealant material that had loosened inside the carburetor airbox. - [NTSB ERA19LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Paramus, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2018 · N5756W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB ERA18FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA138.md): Piper PA32 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 2018 · N4153R · Destroyed > An in-flight fire and total loss of engine power after takeoff due to a loose fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the installation of an unapproved fuel line by unknown personnel. - [NTSB WPR18LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA125.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Andover, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2018 · N8737V · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA17LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA281.md): Piper J3C · Green Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2017 · N46286 · Substantial damage > The pilot's exhaustion of the fuel supply in the selected tank. - [NTSB ERA17LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA205.md): Cessna P206 · West Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2017 · N206TF · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA17LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA182.md): Stinson 108 · West Creek, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2017 · N9366K · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 4 cylinder’s exhaust valve getting stuck and the subsequent fracturing of the valve face stem. - [NTSB ERA17LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA116.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Chatham, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2017 · N44EK · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears of the engine and a subsequent loss of power. - [NTSB ERA16CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16CA203.md): Beech F33A · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2016 · N444VT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the available fuel supply, resulting in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA153.md): Butterhof Anthony J Ginny B · South Harrison Township, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2016 · N349E · Substantial damage > The pilot/mechanic's failure to safety-wire the gascolator bale clamp, which resulted in a fuel leak and subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA061.md): Piper PA-24 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N88F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB ERA15LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA338.md): Cessna R172 · Cresskill, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2015 · N758DK · Destroyed > Maintenance personnel’s failure to apply proper torque to the cylinder flange nuts and through bolts during installation of the engine cylinders, which resulted in the loosening of the components, loss of lubrication, failure of the crankshaft, and the… - [NTSB ERA15FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA312.md): Cessna T206H · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2015 · N63TV · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the turbocharging system likely due to contaminated oil. Also causal were the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff although the airplane was not performing normally and his failure to maintain adequate… - [NTSB ERA15LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA263.md): Cessna 210 5A(205A) · Stafford Twp, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2015 · N315EC · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from a mechanic's failure to properly torque the engine cylinder through bolts. - [NTSB ERA15LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA071.md): Cessna 210 5(205) · Sussex, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2014 · N8296Z · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the No. 2 cylinder valve area during the most recent annual inspection, which resulted in the in-flight failure of the intake valve springs due to rust on the spring surfaces and subsequent fatigue cracking. - [NTSB ERA14LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA401.md): Cessna 150G · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2014 · N2466J · 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 ERA14LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA342.md): Holmlund Victor P Auriga · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2014 · N234VV · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA14FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA232.md): Navion G · Hamilton Township, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2014 · N2473T · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the death of the right front passenger was the inadequate occupant restraint. - [NTSB ERA12LA470](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA470.md): Cessna 182A · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2012 · N2166G · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ERA11CA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA225.md): Piper PA38 · Manville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 2, 2011 · N2491K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA10FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA202.md): Cessna 172E · West Milford, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2010 · N5528T · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ERA10LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA073.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N909CW · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel vent. - [NTSB ERA09LA481](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA481.md): Cessna 172RG · Rockaway, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2009 · N6117R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09LA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA409.md): Cessna 170B · Mahwah, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2009 · N8339A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion. - [NTSB ERA09LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA379.md): Cessna 172M · Princeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2009 · N64178 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA09LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA368.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N300FA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel transfer in flight. - [NTSB ERA09LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA163.md): Piper PA28 · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2009 · N55854 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the improper tightening of a fuel hose B-nut by maintenance personnel during engine installation. - [NTSB NYC08LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA311.md): Mooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2008 · N301KC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff. - [NTSB NYC08LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA224.md): Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-29 Delfin · Millville, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2008 · N29DJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a clogged fuel filter that was not identified due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB NYC08LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA222.md): Dennis P. McGurk F1 Rocket · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2008 · N623BL · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the proper tank prior to performing aerobatics. - [NTSB NYC08FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA184.md): Cessna 337A · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N5382S · Substantial damage > The pilot's departure with insufficient fuel for the planned flight, and his improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's fatigue, which was… - [NTSB NYC08CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA181.md): Cessna 172 M · Hampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2008 · N9882Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC08LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA107.md): Christer Vans RV9-A · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2008 · N159AS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot/owner's improper installation of a new ignition/fuel control system for the engine. Contributing was the unsuitable terrain for a forced 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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