# 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 CEN10LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA272.md): North American T-28A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N128AF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA259.md): Piper PA32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N6911Z · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB CEN10CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N22394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA212.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N48455 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA209.md): Cessna 182 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N5318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA222.md): Beech 95-A55 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9646Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB ERA10TA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA215.md): Cessna 404 · Ponce, PR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N6035 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power to the right engine 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 WPR10CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA181.md): Morrison Joseph Q2 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N142BP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power likely due to the failure of the oil pump.
- [NTSB ERA10LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Moore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N93441 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA174.md): Piper PA30 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2010 · VHEXA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA029.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2010 · N522HA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a low altitude turn back to the airport, resulting in a loss of control.
- [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 CEN10WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA150.md): Cessna 421 · Tegucigalpa, Honduras · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2010 · TG-JYM · Destroyed
  > This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government.
- [NTSB WPR10LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA125.md): Schweizer G164B · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N8494K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR10LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA139.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR10LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N8959B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB WPR10LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA122.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N6799K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a bird's nest being sucked into the induction air ducting.
- [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 WPR10RA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10RA093.md): Cessna 185 · Baindoang, PNG, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2009 · P2-MJL · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2009, about 0618 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 185E, P2-MJL, made a forced emergency landing on mountainous terrain following a loss of oil pressure, about 1 nautical mile southwest of a remote…
- [NTSB ERA10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA101.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N8634V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA064.md): Krusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N4031 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA070.md): Piper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N41765 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA072.md): Airframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N59748 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N2165M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA050.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA029.md): Agusta A119 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N119AH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA019.md): Robinson R44 · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N3038W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015.md): Bell OH-58A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N911AF · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA012.md): Luscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA008.md): Crawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N550AC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA110.md): Hughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N501SU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA471.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N298CP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.
- [NTSB CEN09LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA575.md): Schweizer 269C · Preston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N626LH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA498.md): Hahn R-W22 Tiger Moth Rep · Symrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N318JT · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA496.md): Piper PA28-151 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N32146 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN09LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA546.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N8023Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA534.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N2065B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA490.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N1644R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA380.md): Davenport DAVE-EZ · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7CE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA433.md): Boeing A75N1 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N49778 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA452.md): Weatherly 620B · New England, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N2027K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA407.md): Cessna 120 · Morristown, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N7227E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA451.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N6683K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2009 · N5957U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power 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 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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