# NTSB investigations: 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB WPR19LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA195.md): Cessna T210 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2019 · N6330N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle…
- [NTSB CEN19LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA222.md): Stinson 108 · Clinton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 13, 2019 · N9651K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA207.md): Stinson 108 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2019 · N6642M · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to identify an engine performance issue, which led to a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.
- [NTSB GAA19WA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA592.md): Beech B36 · Mexico, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 5, 2019 · XB-HYS
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BEECH B36 airplane that occurred on July 05, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB CEN19LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA206.md): Cessna 140 · Reeves, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2019 · N3725V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the oil filler cap, which resulted in oil starvation and a precautionary off-airport landing, during which the airplane was substantially damaged.
- [NTSB WPR19LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N64460 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to an age-degraded carburetor heat valve seal, which detached and partially blocked the carburetor air inlet. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [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 CEN19LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA167.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hawkins, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2019 · N87294 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA027.md): Helio H391 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2019 · N10CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR19LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA167.md): Mooney M20V · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2019 · N576CM · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined with the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA19WA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19WA414.md): Cessna 207 · Birtingarholt, Iceland · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 6, 2019 · TF-MAJ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN19LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA158.md): Boeing B75N1 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2019 · N60955 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA152.md): Rand Robinson KR2 · Poplar Grove, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2019 · N886MJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock of the throttle body injection system.
- [NTSB CEN19FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA144.md): Vans RV6 · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · May 18, 2019 · N596JB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following an intermittent loss of engine power during cruise flight that resulted in him impacting trees. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on the available…
- [NTSB CEN19WA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA254.md): Cirrus SR22 · Abergavenny, United Kingdom · Accident · Minor injuries · Foreign investigation · May 12, 2019 · 2-RORO · Destroyed
  > On May 12, 2019, about 0930 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Cirrus Aircraft SR22T airplane, Guernsey registration 2-RORO, serial number 701, was destroyed during a forced landing and postimpact fire following a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff…
- [NTSB WPR19LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA140.md): Cessna 172 · Red Rock, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2019 · N8887U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA136.md): Piper PA28R · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2019 · N2134T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to worn fuel valve O-rings, which allowed air into the fuel system and resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR19LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA128.md): Beech 35 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2019 · N6864Q · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to deteriorated O-rings in the throttle metering assembly. Contributing to the accident was non-compliance with the manufacturer's recommended throttle metering assembly overhaul schedule.
- [NTSB ERA19LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA159.md): Zenair Zodiac CH601 · Angier, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2019 · N61PG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to partial interruption of the fuel supply for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA127.md): Beech 50 · Sheldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2019 · N29Y · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power on both engines due to detonation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA126.md): Piper PA28 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N838JH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a restriction in fuel flow for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA121.md): Bell OH 58A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N109PD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ENG19WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA017.md): Airbus A320 · Pune, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 2, 2019 · VT-ITG · No damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 2, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure…
- [NTSB ENG19WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA018.md): Airbus A320 · Jaipur, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2019 · VT-IVB · No damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 1, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure…
- [NTSB WPR19LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N7033Q · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA19LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA145.md): Bell 222 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N222ML · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA130.md): Cessna L19 · Milton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N13FM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA096.md): Beech 50 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 16, 2019 · N800DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane following a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA099.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2019 · N8620B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of…
- [NTSB ERA19WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA121.md): Douglas DC3 · Vereda La Bendicion, Colombia · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2019 · HK2494 · Destroyed
  > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DOUGLAS DC3 airplane that occurred on March 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ENG19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA020.md): Airbus A320 · Lucknow, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2019 · VT-WGT · No damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on March 7, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure while…
- [NTSB ERA19LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2019 · N2184X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin.
- [NTSB WPR19LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA087.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Kukuihaele, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N506PH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the…
- [NTSB CEN19WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA089.md): Piper PA19 · Brustem Airfield, Belgium, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2019 · OO-SPQ · Minor damage
  > The government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA19 airplane that occurred on February 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA19LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA096.md): Convair C131 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N145GT · Destroyed
  > The captain's decision to continue with the flight with a malfunctioning left engine propeller control and the subsequent loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in ditching into the ocean. Contributing to the accident…
- [NTSB ENG19WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA012.md): Airbus A321 · Lahore, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2019 · VNA-621 · No damage
  > On February 2, 2019, a Vietnam Airlines A321-272N Neo, powered by two P&W PW1130G-JM geared fan engines experienced an No. 2 (right) engine failure while in cruise. It was reported that a stall warning was detected followed by high vibration and an exhaust…
- [NTSB CEN19WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA079.md): Cessna 150 · Durango, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2019 · XB-KEJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA19CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA126.md): Cessna 170 · Selah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N4087V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ANC19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA011.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2019 · N7640D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of a loose B-nut fitting on the engine oil cooler, resulting in a forced landing to a soft, snow-covered surface, and a subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ENG19WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA009.md): Airbus A320 · Lucknow, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2019 · VT-ITQ · No damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on January 21, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure while climbing through FL120 after departure from Lucknow Airport…
- [NTSB CEN19LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA071.md): Piper PA24 · Beechwood, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2019 · N6497P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA065.md): Piper PA28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2019 · N1697J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle lever locking nut and cotter pin.
- [NTSB ENG21WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA016.md): Boeing 737 · Lagos, Nigeria · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 3, 2019 · 5N-AIS · Minor damage
- [NTSB ENG19WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA010.md): Airbus A320 · Chennai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2019 · VT-ITW · No damage
  > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on January 3, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure while climbing while climbing after departure from Chennai Airport…
- [NTSB ERA19LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA081.md): Cessna LC41 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N78JE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA080.md): Cirrus SR22 · Toussus-Le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2018 · N842CD · Destroyed
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on December 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Bell Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N4886B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN19LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA047.md): Rans S12 · McClure, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2018 · N3165V · Substantial damage
  > The cold seizure of the cylinder/piston due to the pilot’s failure to adequately warm the engine before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power during a departure climb.
- [NTSB ERA19FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA060.md): Cessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N79HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation.

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```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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '342')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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