# NTSB investigations, 2008: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA09LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA109.md): Michel Paul John Murphy Rebel · Live Oak, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2008 · N616PM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA100.md): Beech C23 · Linden, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2008 · N2109W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC09CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09CA014.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N4131Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which prevented the airplane from reaching takeoff airspeed, resulting in an aborted takeoff, and an on-ground collision with a tree.
- [NTSB WPR09FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA060.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Kapolei, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2008 · N6182J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of both pilots to use carburetor heat during a long descent for landing in carburetor icing conditions, and, the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB ERA09FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA083.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Millington, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2008 · N452MA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper configuration of the airplane following an engine shutdown, which resulted in a low-altitude, unstabilized approach. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA095.md): Beech C23 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2008 · N60410 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the mixture control cable housing attachment.
- [NTSB DCA09IA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA09IA014.md): Boeing 777 · Bozeman, MT · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2008 · N862DA · No damage
  > An accumulation of ice in the fuel system, which formed from the water normally present in jet fuel during commonly encountered flight conditions, which accreted and released, restricting the fuel flow at the right engine fuel-oil heat exchanger inlet face.…
- [NTSB WPR09LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA047.md): Nickel RV-6 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2008 · N6TR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA075.md): Hauser U/Hauser J KIT FOX CL · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2008 · N4JU · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the pilot's inadvertent activation of the propeller controls. Contributing to the accident were the non-standard propeller controls and the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA062.md): Piper PA-18 · Foraker, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2008 · N7096D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident were the wind gusts.
- [NTSB ERA09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA055.md): American General Acft AG5B · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2008 · N1191W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA038.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2008 · N3929W · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA055.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2008 · N8485R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09RA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA052.md): Beech 200 · Punta Chivato, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Nov 4, 2008 · N200JL · Destroyed
  > On November 3, 2008 at approximately 1800 pacific standard time (PST) a twin-engine turbo prop, Beechcraft BE200, N200JL, was destroyed when it impacted terrain shortly after takeoff from Punta Chivato Airstrip, located near Punto Chivato, Baja California…
- [NTSB WPR09LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA022.md): Stinson 108-1 · Concrete, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2008 · N97946 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to the pilot's improper exhaust system maintenance, which resulted in restriction of the carburetor's air intake.
- [NTSB CEN09RA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09RA030.md): Cessna 310 · Ciudad Victoria, Mexico · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 21, 2008 · XB-KPF · Destroyed
  > On October 21, 2008 at approximately 1710 central daylight time a Cessna 310, Mexican Registration XB-KPF experienced a loss of power on takeoff from Pedro J. Mendez Airport, Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The pilot attempted to return to the airport…
- [NTSB ERA09LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA021.md): Steele John J Acro Sport · Madison, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2008 · N896JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat
- [NTSB CEN09WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09WA016.md): Cessna 421 · Oaxaca, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 6, 2008 · XB-KWG · Destroyed
  > On October 6, 008 at approximately 1332 central daylight time (CDT) a Cessna 421C, Mexican Registration XB-KWB was destroyed while attempting to return to Xoxocotlan International Airport (OAX,) Oaxaca, Mexico to land. Both aircraft occupants sustained fatal…
- [NTSB ERA09FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA005.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Swainsboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2008 · N742EA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX08CA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA295.md): Miltenberger Family Fun · Adin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2008 · N903PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA08LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA188.md): Mooney M20C · Wallace, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N21MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA08CA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA183.md): Smith Wylie Jay Kit Fox II · Deatville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2008 · N8188F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel system maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC08LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA293.md): Cessna 177RG · Bristol, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2008 · N2088Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear the trees during takeoff due to a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08IA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA290.md): Boeing 747-209B · Bogota, Colombia · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2008 · N715CK · No damage
  > The combination of fan blade edge contour, variable blade trim, and the high altitude, which resulted in an engine surge.
- [NTSB LAX08LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA274.md): Killgore Velocity · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2008 · N415MK · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the detachment of the engine supercharger drive belt. The detachment resulted from the owner/builder's inadequate installation of the supercharger system and belt-tensioning adjustment.
- [NTSB LAX08LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA269.md): Cessna TU206F · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2008 · N62DB · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance installation of the fitting.
- [NTSB SEA08LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA179.md): Cessna 177 · St. Johns, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2008 · N3487T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to abort the takeoff when a suitable climb rate could not be attained. Contributing to the accident was the reduction of available power due to the camshaft lobe and lifter corrosion/wear, the high density altitude, and the CFI’s…
- [NTSB CHI08CA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA213.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Ida Grove, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N45029 · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the turbocharger blower which resulted in the partial loss of power. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the airplane and the embankment.
- [NTSB DEN08LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA138.md): Bell 206L-1 · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2008 · N832AH · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of the PC line on the engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the trees encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA263.md): Smith Stewart S51D · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2008 · N51VS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC08LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA271.md): Beech B35 · Lockport, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N5208C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and the overweight condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB DEN08LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA131.md): Flynn Van Munk · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2008 · N41832 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. The reason for the loss of aircraft control was not determined.
- [NTSB MIA08LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA156.md): Diamond DA-20-C1 · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2008 · N227RD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA219.md): Kolb Mark II · Chisholm, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA255.md): Cessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N3990C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…
- [NTSB DFW08LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA196.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2008 · N57601 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.
- [NTSB NYC08LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA245.md): Grumman G-164A · Pelham, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2008 · N7395 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC08IA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08IA244.md): Agusta A109E · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2008 · N109DU · Minor damage
  > The lack of available engine power and subsequent loss of rotor rpm due to the pilot’s departing with one engine at idle. Contributing to the incident was a corroded engine control wiring harness.
- [NTSB LAX08LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA221.md): Cessna 172RG · Moorpark, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2008 · N9627B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the throttle control cable from the throttle arm due to the operator's improper maintenance. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA08RA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA08RA078.md): Boeing 747-200FM · Madrid, Colombia · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2008 · N714CK · Destroyed
  > On July 7, 2008, at 0357 local time, a Boeing 747-200FM, N714CK, operated by Kalitta Air as Centurion Airlines flight 164, was destroyed during a forced landing in Madrid, Cundinamarca, Colombia, shortly after taking off from El Dorado International Airport…
- [NTSB MIA08LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA133.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Colquitt, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2008 · N8499V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect turbine blades on the compressor turbine disk during repair of the disk assembly.
- [NTSB DFW08LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA178.md): Grumman G-164 · Stotesbury, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N520Y · Destroyed
  > Fracture of the engine's number eight cylinder barrel resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN08LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA120.md): Chomo EAA Biplane B1 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2008 · N6WC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wire due to his diverted attention resulting in in-flight collision with the wire. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to locate an emergency landing site.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW08LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA167.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Bethany, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N5005G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known deficiency.
- [NTSB ANC08LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N3236P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an approach for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC08LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA077.md): Piper PA-18 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2008 · N91256 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during an aborted landing for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB DEN08LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA105.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2008 · N3166H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the total failure of the number 2 cylinder.
- [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.
- [NTSB DEN08LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA103.md): Cessna A188B · Lyons, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2008 · N9639G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dirt embankment.

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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 year(c."eventDate") = 2008
  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
```

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