# 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 CEN11LA688](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA688.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N8617 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA391.md): Luscombe 8A · Cowiche, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2011 · N1444K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to an exhaust valve failure.
- [NTSB ERA11FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA458.md): Cessna 310Q · Tupelo, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N444YM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed reaction in performing the engine failure procedures and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper torquing of the B-nut…
- [NTSB WPR11LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA386.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N1012T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to the fatigue failure of the turbine wheel blades, which resulted from inadequate maintenance and inspections.
- [NTSB CEN11LA568](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA568.md): Quad City Challenger · Granbury, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N979JP · Substantial damage
  > The leak in the plastic connectors in the fuel lines, which resulted in decreased engine power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11LA671](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA671.md): Fisher Michael E Hyster · Lake Jackson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N7167S · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the engine going to idle power after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA598](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA598.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Edgeley, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2011 · N73071 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ANC11CA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA075.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 12, 2011 · N8152Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while on approach to land due to a disconnected throttle control linkage, and the maintenance director's inadequate inspection of the throttle linkage during maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR11LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA374.md): SIAI Marchetti F.260 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N408FD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power immediately after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11LA444](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA444.md): Hodges Samuel J RV-7A · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2011 · N462WP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG11IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG11IA043.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-51 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N676MC · Minor damage
  > The probable cause of the No. 2 engine failure and subsequent aborted takeoff was the high cycle fatigue failure of a fan blade near the blade root that resulted in extensive low pressure compressor damage and compressor case breach.
- [NTSB CEN11CA551](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA551.md): Quicksilver Sprint II · Douglas, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2011 · N403BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB WPR11LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA369.md): Cessna 140 · Wilkeson, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2011 · N2199N · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR11LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA366.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Hazelton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2011 · N4021S · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA362.md): Cessna 172S · Syracuse, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2011 · N235GW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance technicians who installed the engine to properly tighten the fuel injection servo to a spider supply line, which caused a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA532.md): Alon A-2A · Rolfe, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N5647F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to execute a precautionary landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN11FA528](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA528.md): Wright B Flyer Wright B Flyer · Springfield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N453WB · Substantial damage
  > The flight crew’s failure to maintain airplane control following a partial loss of engine thrust during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the failed weld as a result of incomplete welding on the left propeller shaft, which led to the partial…
- [NTSB CEN11LA539](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA539.md): Hurley Richard A Cavalier SA102.5 · Salem, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2011 · N115RH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA11LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA429.md): Cessna 172M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2011 · N1443U · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's misjudgment of the airplane's position and airspeed relative to the runway while returning to the airport after a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the separation of the engine's No. 3 cylinder exhaust…
- [NTSB CEN11FA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA508.md): Beech A36 · Williston, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N41MK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN11CA516](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA516.md): Cessna 150F · Harbor Beach, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2011 · N3050X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat while operating in carburetor icing conditions, resulting in carburetor ice and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN11LA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA514.md): Evens RV4 · Monroe City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N20JE · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC11LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA068.md): Cessna 185 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2011 · N9852X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in the ditching and sinking of the airplane in ocean waters.
- [NTSB CEN11CA526](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA526.md): Piper PA-36-375 · Cambridge, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N3963E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reset the engine's mixture control lever to the full rich position prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11LA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA544.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Ullin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2011 · N396LA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR11FA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA333.md): Davidson Zenith Stol CH701 · Glendale, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2011 · N701RD · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel valves were in the correct position for…
- [NTSB WPR11LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA340.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Lopez, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2011 · N5532P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a cracked engine case near the rear cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN11LA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA488.md): Dixon Volksplane VP-1 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2011 · N341MD · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11WA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11WA488.md): Eurocopter BO105 · Tari, Papua New Guinea · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 7, 2011 · P2-LAE · Substantial damage
  > On July 7, 2011, about 1200 local time, a Eurocopter BO-105C, Papua New Guinea registry P2-LAE, sustained an uncontained engine failure in one of its Rolls-Ropyce 250-C20B engines. A fire consumed the helicopter following a forced landing. The helicopter was…
- [NTSB WPR11LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA311.md): Cessna R182 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2011 · N7392X · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the end baffle cone inside the muffler, which blocked airflow through the engine after takeoff and resulted in a loss of engine power and an off-airport landing into obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA11LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA379.md): Piper J3C-65 · Egremont, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N98550 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 4 intake and exhaust valves becoming lodged in the valve guides, which resulted from a lack of use, improper engine storage preparation, and improper return to service from indefinite storage.
- [NTSB ANC11IA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11IA059.md): Hughes 500D · McGrath, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2011 · N315SH · Minor damage
  > A fatigue fracture of the governor-to-fuel control Pc line, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA11LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA388.md): Cessna 172N · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N109DP · Substantial damage
  > The operation of the airplane using unapproved fuels, which resulted in abnormal combustion and subsequent damage to the No. 3 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection because the mechanic failed to note the lack of…
- [NTSB ERA11LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA383.md): Cessna 150L · Plymouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2011 · N150ET · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to a stuck cylinder valve, which resulted from excessive corrosion and carbon deposits on the valve springs due to inadequate maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN11LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA449.md): Abbey Victor RV9-A · Leander, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N59VA · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11FA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA436.md): Ray Aerial Spraying 773 Racer · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2011 · N773RY · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane’s engine and ignition system did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and extensive postaccident fire damage…
- [NTSB CEN11LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA429.md): Keesler W8 Tailwind · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N56PK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA291.md): Richard Challenger II · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2011 · N9103L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA457.md): Beech B36TC · Akron, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2011 · N93PP · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control cable disconnected from the cable housing attach clamp, which resutlted in the pilot's inability to add power when needed.
- [NTSB WPR11LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA278.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2011 · N1515P · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA11CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA355.md): Dotson William P Sngl Seat Hawk Arrow · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2011 · N4209F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the pilot’s improper installation of the engine’s No. 1 cylinder spark plugs.
- [NTSB ERA11FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA349.md): Cessna T210N · Armonk, NY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2011 · N210KW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a…
- [NTSB ERA11LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA342.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5A · Linden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2011 · N8476B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA375.md): Boeing A75N1(PT17) · Junction City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N50052 · Substantial damage
  > The degraded engine performance due to low compression on the cylinder and delayed ignition timing.
- [NTSB CEN11LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA374.md): Malkin Roy K Searey · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N242RM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance due to the improper servicing and maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR11LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA246.md): Scottish Series 100 MDL 101 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N101MY · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA11LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11LA325.md): Clamar Floats CA-4 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2011 · N434JC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination could not be performed before the airplane was disassembled.
- [NTSB WPR11LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA253.md): Cessna A188B · Pine Bluffs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2011 · N9496G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA367.md): Jones Cozy Mark IV · Sioux City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2011 · N204TJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper installation of the gascolator gasket during the airplane's last condition inspection, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CEN11LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA396.md): Grumman G164 · Oak Ridge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2011 · N2LU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with trees.

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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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