# NTSB investigations, 2022: 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 GAA23WA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA097.md): Cessna 310F · Puerto Vallarta, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 27, 2022 · N541DW
- [NTSB WPR23FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA073.md): Cessna 150A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 22, 2022 · N7032X · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the No. 1 piston connecting rod bearing journal due to oil starvation for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA23WA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA031.md): Robinson R66 · Kesova Gora, Russia · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 27, 2022 · RA- 07390 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA23LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA058.md): Antonov AN2 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2022 · CU-A1885 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the cowl flaps and oil cooler shutters, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in with an…
- [NTSB WPR23LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA031.md): Cessna 150G · Star Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2022 · N3131J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust or intake valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA033.md): Beech A24 · Keene, NH · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2022 · N8020R · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance of the fuel injector nozzles and the pilots’ failure to abort the takeoff during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the mechanic’s decision to return the airplane to service with the engine unable to attain its full rated…
- [NTSB WPR23LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA016.md): Quickie Q2 · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2022 · C-GDHK · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the seizure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve in the valve guide.
- [NTSB CEN23LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA009.md): Yates Mike E Roaring Eagle · Stanwood, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2022 · N181MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB CEN22FA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22FA436.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Allentown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 28, 2022 · N7329F · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA429.md): Commander 114TC · Savoy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2022 · N495TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB GAA22WA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA288.md): Cessna 172 · Donji Proložac, Croatia · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 19, 2022 · 9A-BDM
- [NTSB WPR22LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA351.md): Cessna 172L · Ventura, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 16, 2022 · N7917G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN22LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA421.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2022 · N3713T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a collapsed induction hose that blocked engine intake airflow.
- [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 CEN22LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA413.md): Piper PA32RT · Bulverde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2022 · N31981 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits that resulted in one or more stuck exhaust valves.
- [NTSB WPR22LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA334.md): Buxbaum Mark Edward Long EZ · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N444MR · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 4 exhaust valve head.
- [NTSB ERA22LA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA411.md): Cessna 172 · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2022 · N9619H · Substantial damage
  > A sudden partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA322.md): Ray E Roberts Kitfox V Vixen · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2022 · N52367 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too…
- [NTSB ENG22WA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA044.md): Airbus A320 · Guadalajara, Mexico · Incident · Class 3 · Foreign · Aug 24, 2022 · XA-VAJ · No damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA369.md): Cessna 172 · Jamestown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 12, 2022 · N4751F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be definitively determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA301.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Laurel, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 11, 2022 · N5780F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of climb performance due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA22WA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA258.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Cranbrook, Canada · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 3, 2022 · C-FFQS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA266.md): Cessna 172 · Qualicum Beach, Canada · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 25, 2022 · C-GGSN · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR22LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA246.md): Cessna 172B · Silver Springs, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 7, 2022 · N7609X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA22WA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA309.md): Cassult Racer Iiim · Henstridge, Somerset, United Kingdom · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jul 1, 2022 · G-BPVO · Substantial damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA209.md): Cessna TU206G · Bielsko Biala, Poland · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 24, 2022 · OK-ROY · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA255.md): Mooney M20E · Stillwater, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 18, 2022 · N5895Q · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ENG22WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA032.md): Boeing 777 · Karachi, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 14, 2022 · A7-BEA · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA22FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA261.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Panama City, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N160LL · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the avionics installation guidance for the oil pressure sensor, which resulted in the high-cycle fatigue failure of an line, oil starvation, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB CEN22LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA230.md): Cessna 172P · Ennis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N65497 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that were undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA254.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Tredyffin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2022 · N432CP · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of the throttle arm from the throttle body, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the engine, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR22FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA188.md): Cessna 172F · Show Low, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 26, 2022 · N5532R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper leaning of the engine during an extended period of time, which caused an exhaust valve to become stuck and led to the partial loss of engine power during the accident flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to…
- [NTSB ERA22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA235.md): Cessna 310 · Caryville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N310DC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC22LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA033.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N927AP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB GAA22WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA183.md): Cessna 208 · Boituva, Brazil · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · May 11, 2022 · PT-OQR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ENG22WA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG22WA025.md): Boeing 767-322 · Lima, Peru, Peru · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · May 10, 2022 · N651UA · Minor damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA239.md): Thrush S2R · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 5, 2022 · N6216M · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the electric main fuel pump due to the carbon brushes having completely worn away.
- [NTSB GAA22WA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA172.md): Piper PA-46-600TP · Londrina, Brazil · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 19, 2022 · PS-RJJ · No damage
- [NTSB GAA22WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA150.md): Piper PA11 · Miramar, Argentina · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 1, 2022 · LV-YOD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA172.md): Piper PA-28 · Melbourne, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2022 · N5067W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the No. 3 crankshaft journal bearing.
- [NTSB GAA22WA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA125.md): Cirrus SR22 · Ringsted, Denmark · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 20, 2022 · N745AJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA22LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA159.md): Dwyer Michael D Q · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2022 · N3QP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper modification of the pull starter motor, which resulted in its failure and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN22LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA146.md): Hughes 369 · Adair, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2022 · N500MZ · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly torque a fuel control unit B-nut, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, an attempted autorotation, and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA141.md): Cessna 150M · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 13, 2022 · N63246 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 1 cylinder’s rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a forced landing into uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA144.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2022 · N164CP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the Nos.2, 4, and 6 cylinders due to detonation.
- [NTSB ERA22LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA139.md): Cessna 152 · Madisonville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 28, 2022 · N68218 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA126.md): Beech 58 · Lexington, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 16, 2022 · N58LF · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance, which led to a partial loss of both right and left engine power during takeoff, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine at low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB ERA22LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA117.md): Hughes 369D · Bel Air, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2022 · N9159F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to bearing failures in the turbine section resulting from a fatigue fracture of the oil supply line that fed oil to the Nos. 6 and 7 bearings. The oil line failure led to rapid deterioration of the bearings from oil starvation.…
- [NTSB WPR22LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA090.md): Textron TTX Inc. T240 · Ravendale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 28, 2022 · N420WT · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction system, which resulted in the separation of the right induction tube from the turbocharger compressor outlet and the subsequent loss of engine power during departure.
- [NTSB CEN22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA106.md): Dehavilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Lampasas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2022 · N5300 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a bolt in the engine valve system which resulted in malfunction of the engine exhaust valve system and a partial loss of engine power. The rough terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to the outcome.

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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") = 2022
  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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