# NTSB investigations: Rotax SEE BOMBADIER: 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 ERA25LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA122.md): Allyn Kaste Rans S-19 (KIT) · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2025 · N258DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate maintenance and preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ERA21LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA103.md): TL Ultralight Sro Stingsport · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2021 · N404N · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's mismanagement of the emergency approach and landing, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN19LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA172.md): Karns SKY Ranger · Hedgesville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 14, 2019 · N106RK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the formation of carburetor ice while on the ground, which resulted in an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR17LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA003.md): Melborn Joe B Kolb Sport 600 · Roberts, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2016 · N914NK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN14LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA136.md): Mahon Paul D Capella XS · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N239PM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN12LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA371.md): Amen Star Lite · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2012 · N319NP · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the fuel tank sealant coating, which traveled into the fuel pump, blocked the fuel flow, and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB WPR11FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA333.md): Davidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N701RD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for…
- [NTSB CEN11LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA374.md): Malkin Roy K Searey · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N242RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance due to the improper servicing and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR10LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA483.md): Boam Rans S-6S · Roberts, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N4427M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the detachment of the left carburetor from the engine inlet manifold. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to address a known engine vibration.

## 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 ('55555')
    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=55555

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