# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN14FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA173.md): Worthington Donald Wayne Sonerai II LT · Highlands Ranch, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2014 · N63917 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage.
- [NTSB CEN14LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA161.md): Cessna 150M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2014 · N9432U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure that carburetor heat was used while performing maneuvers at reduced power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.…
- [NTSB WPR14LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA153.md): Zenair CH2T · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2014 · N285AM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor icing, which resulted in an off-airport landing into trees.
- [NTSB ERA14LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA142.md): Cessna 172R · Jackson, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2014 · N9417Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the lower vacuum pump.
- [NTSB ERA14LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA141.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2014 · N1449H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power at takeoff for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination or engine test run.
- [NTSB WPR14LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA118.md): Cessna P210N · Bountiful, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2014 · N18DP · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN14FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA143.md): Hawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N13HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.
- [NTSB ERA14FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA123.md): Williams Christopher T Sonex · Wellington, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2014 · N732SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CEN14LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA136.md): Mahon Paul D Capella XS · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2014 · N239PM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA14FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA112.md): Gulfstream AM Corp Comm Div 690 · Bellevue, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2014 · N840V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control while on approach. Contributing to the accident were airframe ice accumulation due to conditions conducive to icing and the loss of engine power on one…
- [NTSB ERA14WA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA116.md): Helio HT-295 · Macas, Ecuador · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2014 · HC-BTC · Substantial damage
  > On January 15, 2014, about 2030 coordinated universal time (1530 local time), a Helio Courier HT-295, Ecuadorian registration HC-BTC, was substantially damaged during a forced landing after takeoff from Edmundo Carvajal Airport (SEMC), Macas, Ecuador. The…
- [NTSB WPR14FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA091.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2014 · N903SR · Substantial damage
  > The distributor gear teeth failure of the right magneto that resulted in severe engine vibration and partial loss of engine power, which progressively led to the failure of the left magneto distributor drive gear teeth. Contributing to the airplane’s…
- [NTSB CEN14CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA106.md): Cessna P210N · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 8, 2014 · N4817K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the security of the oil filler cap prior to the flight.
- [NTSB ERA14LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA089.md): FK Lightplanes FK9 ELA SW · Canton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2014 · N611SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an overly lean fuel-air mixture, which resulted from an incorrectly installed float chamber vent line and led to a subsequent off-airport landing.
- [NTSB WPR14FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA094.md): Beech B36TC · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N36ML · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued flight into known light-to-moderate icing conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA058.md): Piper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N57DB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.
- [NTSB ERA14LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA043.md): Maule M-5-180C · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2013 · N76RD · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories.
- [NTSB WPR14LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA046.md): Rovey Jason H RV-8 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2013 · N391V · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a propeller pitch change pin due to excessive shot peening of the pin’s surface during the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB WPR14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N83417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14TA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA020.md): Bell OH-58A · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N283MP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N3162P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost…
- [NTSB WPR14LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA023.md): Cessna 172 - M · Hardin, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damage
  > A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA003.md): Kenneth M Franz Ultra PUP · Belleville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2013 · N106KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while turning back to the airport instead of landing straight ahead following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429.md): De Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB CEN13LA552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA552.md): Piper PA 28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2013 · N4756L · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA543.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N23683 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA390.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N2018R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an overtemperature event that thermally damaged the turbine blades and vanes, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA509.md): Cessna 421C · Paris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N229H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during the ground roll after detecting the airplane's degraded performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a flight with a known problem with the left engine and the likely partial…
- [NTSB ERA13CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA375.md): Mark C Pauls RV-7A · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N411AK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during go-around due to incorrect maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/builder.
- [NTSB WPR13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA384.md): Piper PA 28 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N8223W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA365.md): Fetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N598LF · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC13LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA079.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N44RT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a loose throttle cable clamp.
- [NTSB CEN13FA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA476.md): Beechcraft F33A · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N4514S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB CEN13LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA478.md): Douglas Brian G BA-100 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N27BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture, which resulted in an over-rich fuel mixture condition and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13WA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA576.md): Socata TB10 - NO Series · Zamora, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2013 · EC-FPN · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2013, about 0930 UTC, a Socata TB-10 airplane, EC-FPN, (s/n 1485) was involved in a forced landing following an engine failure. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…
- [NTSB ERA13FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA348.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB ERA13LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA342.md): Mooney M20J · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N4570H · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation and inspection of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle linkage coming loose and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA443.md): Grumman G-164A · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N5324 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine cylinder exhaust rocker housing as a result of an excessively torqued rocker assembly.
- [NTSB WPR13LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA346.md): Beech 35-B33 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N82182 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not…
- [NTSB ANC13LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA068.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2013 · N4787C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA327.md): Stearman C3-B · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2013 · N6101H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR13LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA320.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N703C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Coy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N2239B · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.
- [NTSB WPR13LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA317.md): Cessna 182H · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2013 · N2062X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
- [NTSB ANC13CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA062.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N9118E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to continue the use of carburetor heat after experiencing carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB CEN13LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA383.md): Vink Robert D Youngster · Grand Haven, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2013 · N258RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA318.md): Chicco Quicksilver Sport II · Newbury Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2013 · N2812 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the blockage of the exhaust system by broken internal engine baffles that had shifted during the flight, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with terrain.

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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 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
```

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