# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 2 · 51 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR26LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA358.md): Reynolds Dennis E Bearhawk Patrol · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 27, 2026 · N240BP - [NTSB WPR25LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA267.md): David Ullman Jabirwatt · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 18, 2025 · N824DW · Substantial damage > On August 18, 2025, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur-built Jabirwatt, N824DW, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Albany, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR25LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA064.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2024 · N223PA · Substantial damage > The incorrect altitude indication by test software during landing. - [NTSB WPR25LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA063.md): Amazon.Com Services MK30 · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 16, 2024 · N209PA · Substantial damage > An improper altitude indication from a recent software update, which resulted in a loss of engine power in flight. - [NTSB WPR25LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA024.md): Hayden ED RV10 · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 19, 2024 · N929EH · Substantial damage > On October 19, 2024, about 1400 Pacific daylight time, an experimental amateur built Vans RV-10, N929EH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Beaver Creek, Oregon. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB WPR23LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA267.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Coquille Bay, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2023 · N9507D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR23LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA184.md): Rans S-21 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2023 · N468MM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power caused by fatigue cracking and fracture of the crankshaft due to severe wear of the bearings. - [NTSB WPR22LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA330.md): Sikorsky S-61N · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N617CK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 2 engine’s stage 1 turbine blades as a result of an unreported hot start two days earlier. - [NTSB WPR22LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA203.md): Czech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 7, 2022 · N565L · Substantial damage > A missing fuel filler cap O-ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. - [NTSB WPR22LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA193.md): Vans RV-8 · Galice, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 31, 2022 · N298DM · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the crankshaft gear’s alignment dowel as a result of the retaining bolt not being installed, which lead to a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR22LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA019.md): Lancair ES · Fall Creek, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2021 · N511ZZ · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. - [NTSB WPR22LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA002.md): Zenith CH750 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2021 · N99HX · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR21LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA292.md): Cessna 180K · Mt. Hood, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2021 · N8884 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing to the accident was the presentation of an abandoned airport as available for use in the Federal Aviation Administration… - [NTSB WPR21LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA250.md): L-Bird CCX-2000 · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N10TA · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to improper construction of the muffler, which resulted in separation of the internal components. - [NTSB WPR21LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA122.md): Cessna 172G · Sisters, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2021 · N4456L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s mismanagement of the available fuel. - [NTSB WPR20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA161.md): Beech 35 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR20LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA119.md): Robinson R44 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2020 · N725GT · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the delamination of the fuel servo induction air inlet duct tube. - [NTSB WPR19FA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA251.md): Piper PA18 · Hood River, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 6, 2019 · N14365 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff as a result of the private pilot’s failure to ensure the fuel selector was in the appropriate position and the certified flight instructor’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack at the time… - [NTSB WPR19LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA217.md): Cessna 206 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2019 · N5152U · Substantial damage > The failure of the counterweight retainer pin plate which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA215.md): North American T28A · Ontario, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 9, 2019 · N9862C · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the improperly adjusted carburetor idle valve. - [NTSB GAA19CA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA336.md): Cessna 180 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N3242D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR19LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA165.md): Cessna T210 · Medford, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2019 · N732DK · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB WPR19LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA122.md): Bell 206 · Oakridge, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N206JH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power following the failure of a 3rd stage turbine blade due to low- and high-cycle fatigue. - [NTSB WPR18LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA193.md): Cessna 150 · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N6908G · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA16CA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA317.md): Ryan Navion · McMinnville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2016 · N4171K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to replace the oil filler cap following the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and engine power, an emergency landing, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR16LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA060.md): Piper PA46 · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2016 · N777PG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of an anomaly that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was a preexisting landing gear anomaly that… - [NTSB GAA16LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16LA100.md): Enstrom F-28 · Ritter Butte, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2016 · N756H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR15LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA192.md): Roberts Super Bear · La Grande, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2015 · N92MJ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA137.md): Piper PA 46-310P · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2015 · N9133G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA106.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G 164A · Alfalfa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2015 · N4863 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because examination of the engine did not reveal any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR15LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15LA032.md): Cessna T210M · Jacksonville, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2014 · N1593M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation. - [NTSB WPR14FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA218.md): Nebert Vans RV-10 · Toledo, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 2014 · N62DN · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of a blocked fuel line that resulted from the pilot’s improper maintenance practices and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a forced landing, which led to… - [NTSB WPR14LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA055.md): Richard S Duncan Avid Flyer · Lakeside, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2013 · N1445P · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner’s failure to comply with the engine manufacturer’s maintenance guidance, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to the fracture failure of the plastic drive gear for the engine lubricating oil pump. - [NTSB WPR13LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA396.md): Flight Design Ctsw · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2013 · N102HA · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning and poor decision-making, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of documentation describing the limitations of the airplane’s fuel… - [NTSB WPR13LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA378.md): Cessna 172B · Sisters, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2013 · N8141X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the engine was not properly preserved to prevent corrosion after the wreckage was recovered from the lake. - [NTSB WPR13GA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13GA374.md): Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E · Burns, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 2013 · N62PJ · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the separation of one of the 4th-stage turbine wheel blades due to low-cycle fatigue cracking that had progressed to high-cycle fatigue cracking, which ultimately led to the overload failure of the… - [NTSB WPR13LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA336.md): Wester/Steiger Glastar · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2013 · N130GS · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB WPR13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA363.md): Quarnoccio Avid Flyer · White City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N399Q · Substantial damage > Excessive engine operating temperature, which resulted in engine failure and a forced landing. The reason for the excessive engine operating temperature could not be determined during postaccident engine examination. - [NTSB WPR12LA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA439.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N95840 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR12LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA023.md): Cessna 185 · Prineville, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2011 · N520YH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot inadvertently leaving the fuel selector set to the left tank. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from his normal habit pattern and his failure to refer to… - [NTSB WPR11CA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA329.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Albany, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2011 · N16TP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure the fuel cap was secured after refueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR11LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA012.md): Cessna 172 · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N738GN · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was onboard for the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB WPR10LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA419.md): Hummel / Finberg Ultra Cruiser · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2010 · N524DF · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. - [NTSB WPR10CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA401.md): Cessna 180D · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 13, 2010 · N6475X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from unporting when the pilot entered into a slip during the turn to the final approach leg. - [NTSB WPR10LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA366.md): Clark RV-9A · Oregon City, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2010 · N70720 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to depart with known mechanical anomalies and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR10CA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA314.md): Bell 206B · Rickreall, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N3194G · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was aboard for the flight. - [NTSB WPR10LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA149.md): Schafer Starduster SA-300 · North Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2010 · N105NL · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR10LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA001.md): Cessna 180 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N1621C · Substantial damage > The pilot’s lack of understanding of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB SEA08LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA193.md): Wasson Loehle Loehle P-40 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2008 · N510JW · Substantial damage > The loss of total engine power due to a cold seizure. - [NTSB LAX08LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA168.md): Mkii Lancair Legacy 2000 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N199L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the Number 3 cylinder connecting rod. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?state=OR&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" = 'OR' 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=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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