# NTSB investigations, 2010: 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 CEN11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA132.md): Cessna T210L · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 29, 2010 · N210BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA136.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Columbus, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2010 · N888CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA146.md): Columbia LC41 · Milsap, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2010 · N921DZ · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power in flight due to a loss of engine oil for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident teardown examination of the engine.
- [NTSB CEN11FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA118.md): Eurocopter AS350-B2 · La Monte, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2010 · N549AM · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel to the engine due to air in the fuel lines, which resulted in an engine flameout and the total loss of engine power. The reason for air in the fuel line resulting in an engine flameout could not be determined because postaccident…
- [NTSB CEN11LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA148.md): Beech H35 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N5537D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN11LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA117.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2010 · N92358 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the distraction of the cabin depressurization.
- [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 CEN11LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA112.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2010 · N422MR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA102.md): Flight Design Ctls · Willard, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2010 · N30LK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of a cylinder exhaust spring.
- [NTSB ERA11FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA078.md): Cessna U206G · Leverett, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2010 · N9742Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted from improper tightening of the cylinder hold-down nuts.
- [NTSB CEN11LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA097.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Gulf of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2010 · N350MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA101.md): Beech 95-C55 · Claremore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2010 · N211DS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA070.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N11858 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of a broken oil line.
- [NTSB ERA11LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA079.md): Easler Kelly Rans S6ES · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2010 · N26PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA067.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Wittmann, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2010 · N4122F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA083.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N36405 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA062.md): Cessna 172E · Suisun City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2010 · N5582T · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA069.md): Cessna 172G · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2010 · N3700L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/inflight fuel planning resulting in fuel exhaustion and total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11WA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Luzzara, Italy · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 12, 2010 · N918SR · Substantial damage
  > On November 12, 2010, at 1000 universal coordinated time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N918SR, experienced a total loss of engine power while in cruise flight, and was substantially damaged during a forced landing to field in Luzzara, Italy. The pilot was not…
- [NTSB ERA11CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA057.md): Aeronca O58B · Livingston, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N46014 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA069.md): Cessna 172R · Farmersburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2010 · N531HF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA054.md): Piper PA-44-180 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2010 · N883FT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the pilot and the certified flight instructor to ensure that the left fuel selector was in the on position for takeoff and their failure to follow the proper procedures when the left engine lost power shortly after takeoff, resulting in an…
- [NTSB WPR11LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA038.md): Cessna T210N · Baggs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N6179Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA050.md): North American/Schwamm AT-6F · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N164US · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked carburetor float and resulting carburetor malfunction.
- [NTSB ERA11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA049.md): Airborne Classic · Stow, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2010 · N582YA · Substantial damage
  > The operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA049.md): Luscombe 8A · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2010 · N71823 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer.
- [NTSB CEN11LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA043.md): Piper PA46-500TP · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N234PM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons because examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have contributed to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA047.md): Aardema Robert John 1 Aardema RAG WNG SP · Oshtemo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2010 · N768BA · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ignition system wiring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA047.md): Cessna 177RG · Bedford, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2010 · N33224 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure a fuel line when it was reinstalled during an engine inspection.
- [NTSB CEN11LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA041.md): Donegan Benton Kitfox II · Seguin, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2010 · N8700T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure adequate fuel on board and subsequent failure to maintain airplane control following an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN11FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA040.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · Clarion, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2010 · N784CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA038.md): Cessna 182L · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · N808HC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in flight due to the failure of the engine's No. 5 piston.
- [NTSB ERA11FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA021.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2010 · N934W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during a low approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA028.md): Weddington Double Eagle · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 16, 2010 · N132BE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA015.md): Mischke BD-5B · Burlington, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N525BD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the sprag clutch during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine thrust.
- [NTSB ERA11CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA018.md): Long EZ · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2010 · N539AD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [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 CEN11CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA071.md): Grumman G-164 · Michigan, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N554Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff roll following a noticeable loss of engine power due to low engine compression and a magneto failure.
- [NTSB ERA11LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA015.md): Cessna 172SP · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2010 · N423FT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA009.md): Cessna 182P · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2010 · N21415 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a loss of lubrication after the engine experienced a piston ring failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11WA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11WA004.md): Cessna 185 · Nazca, Peru · Accident · 6 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 2, 2010 · OB-1808 · Substantial damage
  > On October 2, 2010, about 2102 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Cessna 185, Peruvian registration OB-1808, operated by Air Nasca S.A.C., on a commercial air tour flight, was substantially damaged, when it impacted terrain after a loss of power during…
- [NTSB CEN11LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA005.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N152HS · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly install an oil drain line after he replaced a cylinder, which caused the engine to seize in flight due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB CEN11CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA016.md): Kevin Wilkinson Easy Eagle 1 · Central City, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N44KW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA002.md): Gingerich Alton & Slagel Dean Christavia MK 1 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N9049S · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA586](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA586.md): Cessna 175 · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2010 · N9431B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA477](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA477.md): Eccker Hurricane Hauler · Jamul, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2010 · N7519W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to engine seizure as a result of lack of lubrication from excessive carbon buildup on the piston rings.
- [NTSB ERA10FA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA502.md): Cessna 172 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N84249 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flight planning and in-flight fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the operator's failure to ensure aircraft records pertaining to engine modifications and…
- [NTSB CEN10LA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA566.md): Holmes Gary Don Rutan LONG-EZ · Yellow Springs, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2010 · N22GZ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA499.md): Bell OH-58A · Taylorsville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2010 · N132HD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2010
  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=2010

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