# 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 WPR10CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA337.md): Cessna 150M · Neola, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N3143V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a power line.
- [NTSB CEN10CA376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA376.md): Wells Terry Hula Girl · Wellington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2010 · N301TW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate design of the engine cowling.
- [NTSB WPR10LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA310.md): Rice KR-2 · Richfield, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2010 · N44729 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to a carburetor malfunction.
- [NTSB WPR10LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA298.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N2548S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power while on approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA327.md): Rose-Rhinehart A4-C · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N14884 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to open the fuel valve, resulting a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overall lack of experience in the airplane make/model.
- [NTSB CEN10LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA353.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Penrose, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2010 · N4257R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power due to a fatigue crack in the engine's fuel control bellows.
- [NTSB ERA10LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA306.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lucedale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2010 · N5118L · Substantial damage
  > The partial separation of the No. 3 cylinder due to improper torquing of the cylinder hold-down bolts by maintenance personnel during installation of the cylinder.
- [NTSB ERA10LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA301.md): Hood John Sidney Tango · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2010 · N76HT · Substantial damage
  > The improper inspection of the airplane ignition system during the last condition inspection by a mechanic, resulting in an ignition cable disconnecting and a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA298.md): Cessna 150M · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2990V · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA305.md): Cessna 337 · Custer, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2010 · N2267X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel mismanagement.
- [NTSB WPR10LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA302.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N3922K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the unairworthy airplane with suspected performance deficiencies in a high density altitude and the subsequent partial loss of engine power due to low compression.
- [NTSB CEN10LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA340.md): Boeing A75L300 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N75263 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to thermal damage to three cylinders for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA295.md): Pitts Aerobatics S-2B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N260PK · Destroyed
  > The fracture of the fuel pump housing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA279.md): Thunderbird TOP DOG UL · Luling, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2010 · N2574V · Substantial damage
  > Poor engine performance due to the modified engine parameters and installation of the fuel nozzles which produced a lean fuel condition resulting in decreased aircraft performance and subsequent impact with the trees.
- [NTSB CEN10LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA272.md): North American T-28A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2010 · N128AF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the master rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA260.md): Socata TBM · Lost Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2010 · N750AB · Substantial damage
  > A 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain the proper…
- [NTSB WPR10LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA252.md): Luscombe Silvaire S-LSA-8C · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N599LS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA10LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA275.md): Cessna 172N · Plattekill, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2010 · N739RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to place the fuel selector valve in the appropriate position for takeoff resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempted takeoff at a higher than allowed gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN10LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA259.md): Piper PA32R · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2010 · N6911Z · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the flexible hose and two clamps that connect the intercooler to the turbocharger.
- [NTSB CEN10CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA252.md): Piper J3C-65 · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 15, 2010 · N22394 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in using carburetor heat resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA245.md): Gross Cozy · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2010 · N144TJ · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent opening of the cockpit canopy during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which allowed debris to impact and damage the pusher propeller with a resulting total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA212.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2010 · N48455 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA209.md): Cessna 182 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2010 · N5318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA10LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA222.md): Beech 95-A55 · Arecibo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2010 · N9646Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power in one engine due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB ERA10TA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10TA215.md): Cessna 404 · Ponce, PR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N6035 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power to the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA220.md): Cessna 150G · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2010 · N4760X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a simulated engine-out demonstration due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN10LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA188.md): Beech 95 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2010 · N20FP · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of an intake valve spring on the right engine, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA181.md): Morrison Joseph Q2 · Frazier Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2010 · N142BP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power likely due to the failure of the oil pump.
- [NTSB ERA10LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA187.md): Cessna 152 · Moore, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N93441 · Substantial damage
  > The certificated mechanic's improper installation of a helicoil, which resulted in the separation of a sparkplug and the helicoil and led to a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR10LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA174.md): Piper PA30 · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2010 · VHEXA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10FA029.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2010 · N522HA · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 engine cylinder head resulting in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a low altitude turn back to the airport, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB WPR10LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA169.md): Ultramagic S-160 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N30048 · Substantial damage
  > A reduction of burner/heat production due to low fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's continued flight with a low fuel status.
- [NTSB WPR10LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA168.md): Cessna 150F · Tillamook, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2010 · N7854F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN10CA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA160.md): Ultralight America Spitfire II Modelctv · Cameron, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N6524R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while maneuvering during a forced landing after a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10WA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10WA150.md): Cessna 421 · Tegucigalpa, Honduras · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Mar 10, 2010 · TG-JYM · Destroyed
  > This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Honduran government.
- [NTSB ERA10FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA161.md): Cessna T303 · Louisa, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2010 · N9305T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during a loss of engine power after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power on the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA125.md): Schweizer G164B · Byron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2010 · N8494K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB WPR10LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA139.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Colfax, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2010 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA10FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10FA138.md): Beech 65 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2010 · N130SP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA126.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A · Escalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2010 · N9286U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the pneumatic fuel-to-governor control line. Also causal was the inadequate installation of the pneumatic line by maintenance personnel, and the pilot’s decision to continue flight with…
- [NTSB WPR10LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA123.md): Cessna 172 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N8959B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the carburetor float valve by unknown personnel.
- [NTSB WPR10LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA122.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Pullman, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2010 · N6799K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to a bird's nest being sucked into the induction air ducting.
- [NTSB ERA10LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA104.md): Cessna 150G · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2010 · N4026J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR10RA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10RA093.md): Cessna 185 · Baindoang, PNG, Papua New Guinea · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 30, 2009 · P2-MJL · Destroyed
  > On December 30, 2009, about 0618 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Papua New Guinea (PNG) registered Cessna 185E, P2-MJL, made a forced emergency landing on mountainous terrain following a loss of oil pressure, about 1 nautical mile southwest of a remote…
- [NTSB ERA10LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA101.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2009 · N8634V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR10LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA087.md): Cessna 172F · Corona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2009 · N8520U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA064.md): Krusmark David Homer Searey · St. Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2009 · N4031 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff during the takeoff roll when he became aware of the engine not producing full power.
- [NTSB ERA10LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Durham, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2009 · N2758D · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA070.md): Piper PA28-151 · Port Charlotte, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2009 · N41765 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the spark plug hole helicoil from the bottom position of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA072.md): Airframes Unlimited Coyote · Indian Trail, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N59748 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.

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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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