# 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 14 of 38 · 1,858 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB WPR19LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA111.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Hauula, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N593C · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s fuel burn miscalculation. Contributing to the accident was the inoperative caution light indicating low fuel level. - [NTSB CEN19LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA121.md): Bell OH 58A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2019 · N109PD · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB ERA19LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA143.md): Cessna 175 · Edgefield, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2019 · N7622M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a stuck engine exhaust valve. Contributing to the loss of engine power was the pilot’s failure to properly address the recurring stuck exhaust valve issue. - [NTSB ENG19WA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA017.md): Airbus A320 · Pune, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 2, 2019 · VT-ITG · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 2, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure… - [NTSB ENG19WA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA018.md): Airbus A320 · Jaipur, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 2019 · VT-IVB · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 1, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure… - [NTSB WPR19LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2019 · N7033Q · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to an improperly maintained carburetor. - [NTSB ERA19LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA145.md): Bell 222 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 30, 2019 · N222ML · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power, as reported by the pilot, during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. - [NTSB ERA19LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA138.md): Fisher Flying Products Dakota Hawk · McAlpin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2019 · N30271 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at idle power in atmospheric conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA130.md): Cessna L19 · Milton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N13FM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA096.md): Beech 50 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 16, 2019 · N800DC · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and control of the airplane following a loss of right engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB CEN19FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA099.md): Cessna 172 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 14, 2019 · N8620B · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the flight instructor's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of… - [NTSB ERA19WA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA121.md): Douglas DC3 · Vereda La Bendicion, Colombia · Accident · 14 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 9, 2019 · HK2494 · Destroyed > The government of Colombia has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a DOUGLAS DC3 airplane that occurred on March 09, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Colombia's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB WPR19FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA093.md): Piper PA23 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N5894Y · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering for landing with one engine inoperative following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB GAA19CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA160.md): Piper PA18 · Rushville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 8, 2019 · N8566D · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the accumulation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a forced landing on rough terrain. - [NTSB ENG19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA020.md): Airbus A320 · Lucknow, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 7, 2019 · VT-WGT · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on March 7, 2019. A GoAir Airbus A320 powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW1127G-JM geared turbofan engines experienced a No. 1 (left) engine failure while… - [NTSB ERA19TA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19TA111.md): Piper PA32 · West Palm Beach (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 28, 2019 · N1563X · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence, which resulted in a ditched landing in the ocean. - [NTSB ERA19LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA109.md): Piper PA28 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 26, 2019 · N2184X · Substantial damage > The failure of the magnetos due to a known deficiency, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with the applicable service bulletin. - [NTSB WPR19LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA087.md): MD Helicopter 369 · Kukuihaele, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2019 · N506PH · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to corrosion in the engine bleed valve due to wash solution intrusion. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a bushing manufactured to incorrect dimensions in the bleed valve, and the uneven terrain at the… - [NTSB CEN19WA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA089.md): Piper PA19 · Brustem Airfield, Belgium, Belgium · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 16, 2019 · OO-SPQ · Minor damage > The government of Belgium has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a PIPER PA19 airplane that occurred on February 16, 2019. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Belgium's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA096.md): Convair C131 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2019 · N145GT · Destroyed > The captain's decision to continue with the flight with a malfunctioning left engine propeller control and the subsequent loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in ditching into the ocean. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB ENG19WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA012.md): Airbus A321 · Lahore, Pakistan · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 6, 2019 · VNA-621 · No damage > On February 2, 2019, a Vietnam Airlines A321-272N Neo, powered by two P&W PW1130G-JM geared fan engines experienced an No. 2 (right) engine failure while in cruise. It was reported that a stall warning was detected followed by high vibration and an exhaust… - [NTSB CEN19WA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA079.md): Cessna 150 · Durango, Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 30, 2019 · XB-KEJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB GAA19CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA126.md): Cessna 170 · Selah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N4087V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a fence. - [NTSB CEN19LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA076.md): Piper PA32RT · Pflugerville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N39650 · Substantial damage > The pilot's fuel mismanagement and his improper use and placement of the fuel selector, contrary to operating procedures, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ANC19LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA011.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2019 · N7640D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as the result of a loose B-nut fitting on the engine oil cooler, resulting in a forced landing to a soft, snow-covered surface, and a subsequent nose over. - [NTSB ENG19WA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA009.md): Airbus A320 · Lucknow, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 21, 2019 · VT-ITQ · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on January 21, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure while climbing through FL120 after departure from Lucknow Airport… - [NTSB CEN19LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA071.md): Piper PA24 · Beechwood, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 18, 2019 · N6497P · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA065.md): Piper PA28 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2019 · N1697J · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle lever locking nut and cotter pin. - [NTSB ENG21WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG21WA016.md): Boeing 737 · Lagos, Nigeria · Incident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 3, 2019 · 5N-AIS · Minor damage - [NTSB ENG19WA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA010.md): Airbus A320 · Chennai, India · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 3, 2019 · VT-ITW · No damage > The government of India has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on January 3, 2019. An Indigo Airbus A320 experienced a No. 2 (right) engine failure while climbing while climbing after departure from Chennai Airport… - [NTSB ERA19LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA081.md): Cessna LC41 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N78JE · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB CEN19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN19WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA080.md): Cirrus SR22 · Toussus-Le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2018 · N842CD · Destroyed > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on December 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB WPR19FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N6283P · Substantial damage > The pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin. - [NTSB ERA19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Bell Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N4886B · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder. - [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 WPR19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA039.md): Beech 36 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2018 · N361TC · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB ERA19FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA060.md): Cessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N79HP · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation. - [NTSB CEN19FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA035.md): Piper PA 30 · Marion, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N7751Y · Destroyed > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left… - [NTSB ENG19WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA005.md): Boeing 767 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2018 · ET-AMG · Minor damage > On November 26, 2018, a Boeing 767-300 airplane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, experienced a right engine (No. 2) fan blade failure during takeoff from the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), Ethiopia. The airplane returned to ADD where an… - [NTSB ERA19FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA048.md): Vans RV-12 · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N232VA · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, and pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic… - [NTSB WPR19LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA023.md): Vans RV7A · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N5433T · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. - [NTSB WPR19LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA021.md): Cessna 182 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2018 · N9914M · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during descent due to an incorrectly installed carburetor. - [NTSB ERA19LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA029.md): Diamond DA20 · Mountain Rest, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N653DC · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to multiple discrepancies of the engine's ignition system. - [NTSB ERA19LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA032.md): Titan T51 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N154DF · Substantial damage > The partial, then total, loss of engine power due to detonation and associated damage to several pistons as a result of an overly lean fuel-to-air ratio. - [NTSB ERA19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2018 · N5575U · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ERA19LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA033.md): Piper PA28 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N68DW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power on takeoff due to restricted air flow to the engine. - [NTSB ERA19WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA046.md): Garlick UH1D · Valparaiso, Chile · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2018 · CC-CPU · Destroyed > The government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GARLICK UH1D helicopter that occurred on October 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions… - [NTSB ERA19FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA020.md): Bowers Flybaby · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N107KW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude. - [NTSB ERA19LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N924MM · Substantial damage > The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/342/sequence.md?page=15 ## 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=14 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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