# NTSB investigations, 2009: 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 ANC10LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA011.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2009 · N146T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s fuel selector valve was on before takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent decision to attempt a low altitude turn towards the departure airport, resulting in an…
- [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 ERA10LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA102.md): Davis Michael J Longez · Dexter, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N499CM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the chaffing and grounding of the single magneto's ignition lead.
- [NTSB CEN10LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA078.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N600CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the momentary loss of engine power due to snow or ice ingestion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA081.md): Cessna 182P · Bowie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 25, 2009 · N21177 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly secure the right wing fuel cap and monitor the available fuel supply.
- [NTSB ERA10LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA100.md): Fpna A-22 Valor · Hunting Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2009 · N721FP · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the oil system's fittings during a routine oil servicing, which resulted in oil starvation due to a loose and/or detached oil line B-nut fitting that led to the engine seizing while in flight.
- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 WPR10LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA083.md): Piper PA-22-160 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2009 · N9547D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR10LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA076.md): Beech 35-33 · Lehi, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N316Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA074.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2009 · N2539D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA067.md): Cessna 182 · Carmi, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2009 · C-GZYU · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to assure that the fuel tank filler cap was secured prior to flight.
- [NTSB ERA10IA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10IA094.md): Cessna 208B · Rome, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2009 · N701FX · No damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine wash intervals, which resulted in compressor turbine blade sulphidation and subsequent turbine blade failure.
- [NTSB ERA10LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA086.md): Cox Busby Mustang · Plant City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N72PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA084.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2009 · N19318 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA081.md): Cessna A-188B · Quevedo, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 25, 2009 · HC-CEU · Substantial damage
  > On November 25, 2009, a Cessna A-188B, Ecuadorian registration HC-CEU, registered to and operated by Russagrif, impacted terrain in the Los Rios Provenance following a loss of engine power, immediately after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries and…
- [NTSB ERA10LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA416.md): Embraer EMB-720 · Fazenida Liberdade, Brazil, Brazil · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2009 · PT-VIF · Substantial damage
  > On November 23 18, 2009, about 1440 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), an Embraer EMB-720D, Brazilian registration PT-VIF, operated by W.P.Comercio De Cereais LTDA, collided with a fence as a result of a force landing from a loss of engine power during cruise…
- [NTSB ERA10FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA074.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wappinger, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N345AT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a delamination of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine oil system.
- [NTSB CEN10CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA060.md): Boeing B75N1 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 22, 2009 · N5521N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA063.md): Budd Lancair Legacy · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2009 · N7JX · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while approaching the landing area resulting in an aerodynamic stall, rapid descent, and collision with terrain.
- [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 CEN10LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA054.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mineola, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2009 · N3148Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA056.md): Navion Navion G · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2009 · N2493T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB CEN10IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10IA059.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Elk Mound, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2009 · N667PC · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to component failure from excessive heating of the engine connecting rod journals.
- [NTSB WPR10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA053.md): Beech 35-B33 · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2009 · N9617Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA053.md): Hughes 369 · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2009 · N89ZC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the main fuel valve position.
- [NTSB ERA10CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA049.md): Ercoupe 415 · Germantown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N93659 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB CEN10LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA037.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Coldwater, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2009 · N8364W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the No. 4 piston connecting rod as a result of inadequate torque of the connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CEN10LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA036.md): Bell 206 · High Island A-442A · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2009 · N272M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel's failure to correctly torque the Pc line following removal and reinstallation of the turbine module.
- [NTSB WPR10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA039.md): Sauer KR-2S · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2009 · N811RJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a reduced fuel flow to the engine resulting from a misrouted fuel tank vent line, during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA029.md): Beech A36TC · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · C-FFIH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR10CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA084.md): Golden Circle Tierra I · Jensen, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N440KC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA028.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2009 · N98ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during a night approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10WA044.md): Britten Norman BN2A · Kralendijk, Bonaire, NT · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 22, 2009 · PJ-SUN · Substantial damage
  > On October 22, 2009, about 1417 universal coordinated time, a Britten Norman BN-2A/26, PJ-SUN, experienced a right engine failure during cruise flight, and subsequently ditched in the Caribbean Sea, near Kralendijk, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles. The airplane…
- [NTSB WPR10FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA027.md): Cessna T210G · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2009 · N6869R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN10LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA023.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N3357W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during climb out after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing to a roadway.
- [NTSB CEN10FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA021.md): Cessna P210N · Rifle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N7217S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.
- [NTSB WPR10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA021.md): Aerotrike Naked Cobra · Virgin, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N10LK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA021.md): Palen AVRO-504K · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2009 · N4929 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the in-flight separation of the number 3 cylinder valve rocker arm attachment hardware. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine.
- [NTSB WPR10LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA014.md): Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2004 Bravo · Franklin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N649BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, as a result of the certified flight instructor's improper fuel system management.
- [NTSB ERA10LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA013.md): Mooney M20C · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2009 · N2558Y · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA007.md): Beech 100 · Aurora, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2009 · N2TX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN10LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA004.md): Temco D-16A · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N124N · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the failure of the engine's electric fuel pump end cap gasket, which allowed air to be drawn into the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR10LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA003.md): Mateskon Fisher DAK · Bozeman, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N359JM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to shearing of the crankshaft gear cluster bolts. Contributing to the accident was the lack of regular overhaul periods as recommended by the engine manufacturer.
- [NTSB ERA10CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Highgate, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N9237P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09WA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09WA546.md): Piper PA18 · Barbones, Ecuador, Ecuador · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 25, 2009 · HC-AHD · Destroyed
  > On September 25, 2009, about 1330 central standard time, a Piper PA-18-150, Ecuadorian registration HC-AHD, registered to and operated by FumiPalma S.A., crashed following a loss of engine power, while on an approach for landing at the Pista Bardones, El Oro,…
- [NTSB WPR09CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA462.md): Agusta A109 · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N129AL · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and his decision to continue flight with a known low fuel level state.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/341/sequence.md?year=2009&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 year(c."eventDate") = 2009
  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?year=2009

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