# NTSB investigations, 2011: 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 CEN12LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA127.md): Fleet Fleet 16B · Marion, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2011 · N9753L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB CEN12LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA116.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lebanon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2011 · N994NC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent positioning of the fuel selector valve between the right tank and OFF position, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the fuel valve and…
- [NTSB ERA12CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA125.md): Cessna 150H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 26, 2011 · N22565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA069.md): Cessna 208 · Mesquite, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 17, 2011 · N275PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA112.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Merry Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2011 · N9279T · Substantial damage
  > Operation of the airplane by a non-certificated pilot. Contributing to the accident was the non-certificated pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following a total loss of engine power at low altitude, which resulted in an…
- [NTSB CEN12LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA110.md): Beech 95-B55 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2011 · N275D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management during the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA066.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2011 · N4052G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat while maneuvering..
- [NTSB WPR12LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA064.md): Piper PA-22 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 2011 · N1810P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb 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 WPR12FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA059.md): Vans RV7 - A · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2011 · N724WD · Substantial damage
  > An electrical or engine electronic problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, followed by a low-altitude stall.
- [NTSB WPR12FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA058.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Coupeville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N2611R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal evidence of preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA111.md): Curtiss Wright P40M · Batavia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2011 · N5813 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the engine oil cooler and subsequent oil starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA12LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA101.md): Cessna 172D · Belhaven, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N2344U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA12IA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA158.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N486DA · No damage
  > The failure of a crankshaft gear tooth due to fatigue, which resulted in the loss of several additional gear teeth and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA096.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Gulf Of Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2011 · N435PH · No damage
  > The failure of the compressor section No. 2 bearing due to false brinnelling and fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN12LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA094.md): Cessna 305A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2011 · N6735Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA086.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Riverwoods, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N59773 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate an airplane after using illicit drugs.
- [NTSB ERA12LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA087.md): Smith Miniplane DSA-4 · Hernando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2011 · N1321 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while descending in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA084.md): Cessna 177RG · Tallapoosa, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2011 · N5AW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 rod end cap bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA12CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA088.md): Anatra Bart T Vans RV-7A · Quinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2011 · N816BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the subsequent nose-over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA085.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Caribbean Sea, A1 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2011 · N534P · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane was not recovered. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to comply with the airplane and engine limitations, and his decision to…
- [NTSB ERA12WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA136.md): Piper PA36 · Machala, Ecuador · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 23, 2011 · HCBHJ · Substantial damage
  > On November 23, 2011, about 2000 coordinated universal time, a Piper PA-36-300, Ecuadorian registration HC-BHJ, operated by Aerorient Fumigacion Aerea, was substantially damaged when the pilot made a forced landing following loss of engine power in a banana…
- [NTSB ERA12WA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12WA102.md): Cessna 210 · Alto Alegre, Brazil · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 22, 2011 · PT-IOT · Substantial damage
  > On November 22, 2011, at 1740 universal time coordinated, a Cessna Aircraft, Model 210L, Brazilian registration PT-IOT, impacted the ground after reporting an engine failure near Aldeia Hali Katu, in the Alto Alegre Municipality, Roraima, Brazil. The airplane…
- [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 CEN12CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA075.md): Globe GC-1B · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2011 · N80775 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loose fuel line fitting.
- [NTSB ERA12FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA074.md): Beech 95-C55 · Ulysses, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2011 · N54552 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s improper configuration of the fuel system during remedial actions, which resulted in fuel starvation of the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s incomplete…
- [NTSB CEN12LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA074.md): Beech S35 · Elkhart Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2011 · N5858S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA079.md): Beech 95-B55 (T42A) · College Station, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2011 · N8188R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power from both engines, which resulted from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot’s inadequate pre-flight preparation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA032.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N325BR · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR12LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA029.md): Bell 47D1 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2011 · N4251A · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student pilot during a simulated autorotation and the pilots’ failure to use carburetor heat while operating at reduced engine power while in carburetor icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine…
- [NTSB WPR12LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA027.md): Beech A36 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2011 · N64Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12CA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA051.md): Downer Bellanca 14-19-2 · Borger, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2011 · N711W · 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 diverted attention with the broken fuel gauge knob.
- [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 WPR12LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA022.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 500D · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2011 · N61PJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while maneuvering at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident severity was the…
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…
- [NTSB CEN12FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA037.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Carrollton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2011 · N227TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight the airplane prior to departure, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12WA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12WA186.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Karachi, Pakistan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 20, 2011 · AP_BDK · Substantial damage
  > On October 20, 2011, at 1138 local time, a Piper PA-34-220T, Pakistan registry AP-BDK, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a dual engine failure while in cruise flight. The aircraft was operated by M/S Schon Air Limited of Karachi,…
- [NTSB ERA12LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA034.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 20-C1 · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N828MA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA033.md): Cessna R172K · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N758GY · 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 ERA12CA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA036.md): Cessna 172F · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N5419R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CEN12FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA025.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2011 · N300KR · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number 2 connecting rod from the crankshaft for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident metallurgical examination, which ultimately resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR12FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA012.md): Beech E33 · Daggett, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N7011N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of a connecting rod, and the pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a sudden maneuver to avoid power lines during the descent, which resulted in an unrecoverable aerodynamic stall and subsequent spin.…
- [NTSB CEN12FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA021.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2011 · N6085W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR12LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA013.md): Miller Avid Flyer · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2011 · N4077B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12WA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12WA033.md): Diamond DA20 · Amurrio, Spain · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 14, 2011 · EC-KDS · Substantial damage
  > On October 14, 2011, at 1040 universal coordinated time, a Diamond DA20-C1 airplane, EC-KDS, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Amurrio, Spain. The two crewmembers sustained fatal injuries. The accident investigation is under the…
- [NTSB WPR12LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA009.md): Spink Robert M Pietenpol Aircamper · San Rafael, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2011 · N762S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the takeoff climb due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the incorrect installation location of the fuel tank supply line screen that allowed debris to partially block the fuel supply line.
- [NTSB ERA12FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA023.md): Socata TBM 700 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N37SV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to terminate the flight after observing multiple conflicting errors associated with the inaccurate right fuel quantity indication. Contributing to the accident were the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the right tank,…
- [NTSB CEN12CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA016.md): Cessna 182A · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2011 · N6171B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management.
- [NTSB CEN12LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA014.md): Peck Zodiac 601XL · Traverse City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2011 · N4595P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA12FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA017.md): Luscombe 8A · Dixie, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N41907 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder’s connecting rod, which resulted in the disconnection of the rod and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA012.md): Taylorcraft BL-65 · Easton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2011 · N27492 · Substantial damage
  > Debris in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot not maintaining sufficient airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

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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") = 2011
  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
```

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