# NTSB investigations: Continental 0-200 series: Loss of engine power (partial)

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 WPR26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA327.md): Cessna 150E · Siler, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 1, 2026 · N3037J · Substantial damage
  > On September 1, 2026, at 1220 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 150E, N3037J, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Siler, Washington. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB WPR25LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA054.md): Cessna 150L · Glen Avon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Dec 4, 2024 · N5330Q · Substantial damage
  > On December 4, 2024, about 1420 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150L, N5330Q, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Glen Avon, Oregon. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA24LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2024 · N3747J · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA23LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA297.md): Cessna 150L · Elberton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 12, 2023 · N16071 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to take off with a known engine issue, which resulted in a partial loss of power on the initial climb due to the No. 1 cylinder’s exhaust valve becoming stuck. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s delay in aborting the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR23FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA073.md): Cessna 150A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Star Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2022 · N3131J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA141.md): Cessna 150M · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2022 · N63246 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ERA21LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA297.md): Cessna 150 · Arden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 23, 2021 · N3059X · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the throttle control cable assembly, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN20LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA291.md): Cessna 140 · Arlington, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 18, 2020 · N140AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a forced landing with a quartering tailwind, following a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA260.md): Champion 7EC · Port O'Conner, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2020 · N9891B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck intake valve.
- [NTSB CEN20LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA239.md): Cessna 150 · Millersport, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 20, 2020 · N51033 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA275.md): Cessna 150 · Rio Grande City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2019 · N150CR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power following an increase in oil temperature for undetermined reasons during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN18LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA329.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N6341K · Substantial damage
  > A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.
- [NTSB WPR18LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA196.md): Cassutt Iiim · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2018 · N43SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a low-altitude maneuver after a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and a subsequent accelerated stall. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN18LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA177.md): Cessna 150M · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N66786 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate service and repair of the airplane's carburetor, which led to a partial loss of engine power during takeoff and resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA306.md): Cessna 150 · Zepp, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2017 · N60579 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor icing, which resulted from the student pilot’s failure to apply carburetor heat and the flight instructor’s delayed response in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive…
- [NTSB ERA17LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA015.md): Cessna 150 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2016 · N7948F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve and the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ERA16LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA116.md): Cessna 150L · Gettysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2016 · N976HB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons because examination of the engine and a successful test-run did not reveal any anomalies that would preclude normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA16LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA027.md): Cessna 150M · Key Biscayne, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2015 · N171RD · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA15LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Mount Airy, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N714CW · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder barrel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN15LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA217.md): Cessna 150F · Neillsville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2015 · N8558G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA15LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15LA072.md): Cessna 150J · Brookline, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2014 · N50709 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a wire during an off-airport landing following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
- [NTSB WPR14LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA232.md): Cessna 150F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N3376B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to insufficient evidence.
- [NTSB CEN14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2014 · N9432U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB WPR13LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA101.md): Cessna 150L · Matlock, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2013 · N18690 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after a descent to a lower altitude due to the student pilot's delayed action in applying carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA034.md): Cessna 150H · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2012 · N7250S · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to apply carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN12LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA388.md): Cessna A150K · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2012 · N8380M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR12LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA228.md): Cessna 150L · Tulare, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2012 · N11428 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, which was likely the result of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA255.md): Cessna 150H · Wildorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2012 · N22857 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN12LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA135.md): Cessna 150M · El Dorado, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2012 · N714BS · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA12FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA143.md): Cessna 150G · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2012 · N4041J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice and the flight instructor's improper application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN11CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA516.md): Cessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N3050X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA149.md): Cessna 150H · Jonesborough, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2011 · N7237S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA188.md): Cessna 150G · Springdale, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N3257J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA475.md): Cessna 150 · Fayetteville, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2010 · N7922E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto system’s distributor gear as a result of the improper maintenance of the magnetos by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB WPR10CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA337.md): Cessna 150M · Neola, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3143V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB ERA10LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA298.md): Cessna 150M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2990V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA220.md): Cessna 150G · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4760X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA168.md): Cessna 150F · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N7854F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA10LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA104.md): Cessna 150G · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N4026J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA364.md): Cessna 150L · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N66016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.
- [NTSB CEN09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA308.md): Cessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N17214 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…
- [NTSB CEN09IA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA172.md): Cessna 150 · Grayslake, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N747KA · No damage
  > The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB CHI08LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA134.md): Cessna 150M · Palestine, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2008 · N66381 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to conduct a low-power spiraling descent operation during conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the weather that was conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA077.md): Cessna 150L · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2008 · N19521 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17020')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND e.aircrafts_position = x.position AND e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '342'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/342/cases?engine=17020

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