# 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. Page 12 of 38 · 1,858 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CEN20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA234.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N1532H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control. Contributing was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA20LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA213.md): Vans RV8 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 12, 2020 · N553KM · Substantial damage > The pilot’s excessive maneuvering at low altitude following a partial loss of engine power which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA219.md): Flight Design Ctls · Beecher, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2020 · N257V · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to continue takeoff after a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to control airplane pitch during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not… - [NTSB ERA20LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA202.md): Piper PA23 · San Juan, PR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N14181 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies of the left engine and subsequent in-flight loss of control after takeoff. Contributing to the loss of engine power was internal contamination of the left servo fuel injector.… - [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 ERA20LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA194.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Rainbow City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 22, 2020 · N68555 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB WPR20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA148.md): American AA-1A · Blythe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N12YT · Substantial damage > The excessive wear of one magneto’s wiring harness, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed following the loss of engine power, which resulted in exceedance of the… - [NTSB ERA20LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA177.md): Piper PA34 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 12, 2020 · N887SP · Destroyed > A total loss of power in the right engine for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s decision to turn 180° before securing the right engine, which resulted in a loss of… - [NTSB WPR20LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2020 · N734NW · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. - [NTSB CEN20LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA170.md): Ercoupe 415 · Hallettsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 30, 2020 · N2275H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel and carburetor ice. - [NTSB CEN20LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA159.md): Pilatus PC12 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 23, 2020 · N477SS · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a mis-rigged beta control cable (propeller reversing cable), which resulted in a loss of thrust inflight. - [NTSB WPR20LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA145.md): Czech Sport Sport Cruiser · Logan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2020 · N802PS · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to vapor lock. - [NTSB CEN20LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA149.md): Cessna 402 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2020 · N98649 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR20LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA122.md): Buckman Bucks Special · Prescott, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 9, 2020 · N9065F · Substantial damage > Diminished engine performance due to carburetor icing conditions and multiple mechanical anomalies that did not allow for the airplane to attain adequate airspeed during takeoff from a planted field and failure to maintain clearance from obstructions.… - [NTSB ERA20WA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA133.md): Piper PA23 · Eleuthera, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 21, 2020 · N14178 > The government of Bahamas has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Piper PA23 airplane that occurred on March 21, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Bahamas's investigation under the provisions of… - [NTSB CEN20LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA123.md): Cessna 182 · Baxterville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 14, 2020 · N20847 · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve due to inadequate valve seating. - [NTSB ERA20LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA127.md): Piper PA23 · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2020 · N335W · Substantial damage > The pilots' failure to ensure that the electric fuel pumps were on before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of power on both engines during initial climb. - [NTSB CEN20LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA113.md): Bell 206 · Clark, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2020 · N32AE · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the pneumatic line for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing. - [NTSB WPR20LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA098.md): Flight Design Ctls · Encino, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 4, 2020 · N505MA · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from a leak in the fuel system. - [NTSB ANC20CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA030.md): Piper PA18 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 29, 2020 · N7384D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with snow. - [NTSB WPR20LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA097.md): Cessna 170 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2020 · N5478C · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod bearing as a result of oil starvation due to a contaminated oil filter screen. - [NTSB WPR20LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA094.md): Ercoupe 415 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2020 · N3437H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power due to a malfunction of the throttle cable, which limited movement of the throttle body. - [NTSB WPR20LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA068.md): Cessna 172Q · Big Timber, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 17, 2020 · N96145 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during climbout for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA20LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA071.md): Hughes OH 6A · Preston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 8, 2020 · N6186U · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA20LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA064.md): Cirrus SR22 · Kenansville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2020 · N323SR · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure of the camshaft due to a manufacturing defect, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA051.md): Enstrom F28 · Danbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2019 · N57SJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine's No.3 intake valve resulting is a loss of engine power and a rollover following the autorotation to soft ground. - [NTSB ERA20WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20WA061.md): Piper PA-32-301T · Vereda Cuzama, Colombia · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 30, 2019 · HK2629 · Substantial damage > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA-32-301T airplane that occurred on December 30, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the… - [NTSB ERA20LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA062.md): Piper PA32RT · Fletcher, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 28, 2019 · N27GB · Destroyed > A failure of two of the oil pump drive gear’s teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine oil lubrication, and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ENG20WA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA011.md): Airbus A320 · Guwahati, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 23, 2019 · VT-WGL · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on December 23, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced an inflight shutdown… - [NTSB ENG20WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA009.md): Airbus A320 · Mumbai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 22, 2019 · VT-WJE · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving an Airbus A320 airplane that occurred on December 22, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320-271N Neo powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced high engine… - [NTSB ERA20LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA054.md): Robinson R44 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 14, 2019 · N440AH · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s failure to complete all necessary steps of a service bulletin and subsequent failure to identify the loose lower actuator bearing support bracket during inspections, which resulted in the misalignment of the clutch actuator, resulted… - [NTSB GAA20WA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20WA108.md): De Havilland DHC6 · Pau Pyrenesse, France · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 6, 2019 · F-GHRK · Minor damage > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DE HAVILLAND DHC6 airplane that occurred on December 06, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the… - [NTSB CEN20FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA023.md): Piper PA24 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 2, 2019 · N6678P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for reason that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering to landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin with insufficient altitude to recover. - [NTSB WPR20LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA035.md): Zenith Stol CH701 · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 29, 2019 · N701WJ · Substantial damage > The pilot/builder's improper construction of the cowling, which resulted in inadequate venting of the engine, its overheating, and a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA20LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA044.md): Beech E35 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N3315C · Destroyed > The separation of the throttle control cable from the carburetor throttle control lever resulting in the near total loss of engine power. Contributing to the separation of the throttle cable was the lack of proper securing hardware by unknown maintenance… - [NTSB ENG20WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG20WA049.md): Boeing 737 · Owerri, Nigeria · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 5, 2019 · 5N-BUJ · No damage - [NTSB WPR20FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20FA016.md): Enstrom 280F · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 25, 2019 · N280F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a worn engine air induction hose, and a subsequent uncontrolled descent into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the hose, and the pilot’s decision to fly… - [NTSB ERA20LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA017.md): Ayres S2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N762BF · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR20LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA007.md): Hiller UH 12E · Susanville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2019 · N131HA · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to multiple overtemperature events and a hot start event, which resulted in thermally damaged internal components of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced… - [NTSB ANC20LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20LA002.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2019 · N7267A · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a precautionary landing, and impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN20LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA005.md): Zenair Zenith CH 701 · Garden Ridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2019 · N701BJ · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA20MA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20MA001.md): Boeing B17 · Windsor Locks, CT · Accident · 7 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Oct 2, 2019 · N93012 · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to properly manage the airplane’s configuration and airspeed after he shut down the No. 4 engine following its partial loss of power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/maintenance director’s inadequate… - [NTSB CEN19LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA326.md): Vans Vans RV-10 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 21, 2019 · N569JC · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a faulty magneto/ignition system, which resulting in a forced landing. - [NTSB CEN19FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA325.md): Cessna A185 · Conroe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 21, 2019 · C-GOZJ · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination with water, and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted return to the airport shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA19LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA274.md): Socata TB9 · Fort Meade, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N2824R · Substantial damage > The failure of the carburetor intake scat tubing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA19LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA273.md): Robinson R44 · Sardis, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2019 · N827JE · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the fasteners on the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA19LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA272.md): Diamond DA40 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2019 · N292RA · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic's failure to properly tighten the two clamps securing the flexible coupling from the intercooler to the induction inlet. - [NTSB CEN19LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA303.md): Phantom Aeronautics X-1 · Van Wert, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2019 · N111JC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the carburetor from the intake socket resulting from the improper installation of the intake silencer. - [NTSB CEN19LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2019 · N55633 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA19FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA256.md): Moriarty Marvin Aventura II · Minneola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 23, 2019 · N9143M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper modifications to the airplane’s engine, which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted return to the airport… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/342/sequence.md?page=13 ## 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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '342' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/342/sequence?page=12 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.