# NTSB investigations, OH: 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 ERA26LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA197.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · May 4, 2026 · N9069X · Substantial damage
  > On May 3, 2026, about 2241 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 182D, N9069X, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Lancaster, Ohio. The pilot and one passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA22LA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA412.md): Engineering & Research 415-C · Galion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N99209 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.
- [NTSB CEN21LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA237.md): Grumman G164 · Celina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2021 · N8376K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CEN20LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA197.md): Beech 35-A33 · Cambridge, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2020 · N123JB · Substantial damage
  > A fuel injection system leak at or near the No. 3 cylinder that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN19LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA262.md): Pietenpol Aircamper · Newark, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 10, 2019 · N899DA · Substantial damage
  > The engine’s failure to produce full power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [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 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 CEN18LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA301.md): Flightstar SC II · Painesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N953RJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an airspeed below flight speed during a practice taxi run, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently becoming airborne. Once airborne, the reduced engine power due to an improper propeller pitch setting and…
- [NTSB CEN18LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA284.md): Toomey Quickie · Zanesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2018 · N23JH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the exhaust manifold and a loose mixture screw, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN17LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA295.md): Steele Acro Sport II · Loudonville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2017 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN17LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA104.md): Beech D55 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2017 · N88EB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of left engine power during takeoff and initial climb, which led to a hard landing in gusting crosswind conditions. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident examination of the left engine revealed…
- [NTSB CEN16LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA313.md): Liming Louis L HPL 1 High Wing Para · Mt. Orab, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2016 · N9095U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a missing throttle cable fastener.
- [NTSB CEN16LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA031.md): American Autogyro Sparrowhawk · Wakeman, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2015 · N80825 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power/performance 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 CEN15LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA318.md): Piper PA38 - 112 · Millbury, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2015 · C-GTAO · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to three of the engine valve adjustment mechanisms backing out, which resulted from improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA088.md): Piper PA 23-160 · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2014 · N222CP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control following a loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any preimpact abnormalities.
- [NTSB CEN13LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA304.md): Ankestar, Bradley D. RAND-ROBINSON KR2 · Hamilton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2013 · N774A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to vapor lock in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the operation of the airplane with automotive gasoline and the installation of noninsulated fuel components near heat sources in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB CEN12LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA049.md): Brochetti Louis Pietenpol Aircamper · Vienna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2011 · N486LB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during climb after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA660](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA660.md): Cessna 175 · Sugar Creek, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2011 · N7103M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA305.md): D & D Rotorway Exec · Massillon, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2011 · N614S · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear on the secondary shaft, from the inner bearing race, which resulted in the transmission clutch disengagement and a loss of power to the rotor system.
- [NTSB CEN11LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA169.md): Cessna 172P · Chesapeake, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2011 · N55212 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat and failure to attain the proper touchdown point on the runway during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA378.md): Piper PA-24 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N7660P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…
- [NTSB CHI08LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA166.md): Helton Lark 95 · West Carrollton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N86657 · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of spark plugs during the annual inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain during the forced landing.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'OH' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

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

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