# 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 CEN10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA050.md): Augustine David L Sonex · Burnet, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2009 · N10DA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel screen that resulted in fuel starvation caused by the builder's inappropriate use of a fuel…
- [NTSB WPR10LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA051.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N2165M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA059.md): Cessna A188B · Ripley, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N9368G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed on final approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to water in the fuel.
- [NTSB ERA10LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA050.md): Grumman Aircraft ENG G-111 · Ft Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2009 · N120FB · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of left engine power and subsequent failure of the airplane to maintain airspeed and altitude on the remaining engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA039.md): Beech 95-B55 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2009 · N725GS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power (right engine) during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA032.md): Cessna 210 · Walsh, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2009 · N7464E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder.
- [NTSB WPR10FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA029.md): Agusta A119 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2009 · N119AH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA021.md): Cessna P210N · Rifle, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2009 · N7217S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever.
- [NTSB ERA10LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA019.md): Robinson R44 · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2009 · N3038W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of main rotor rpm due to the failure of one or more of the drive belts for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA10GA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10GA015.md): Bell OH-58A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N911AF · Substantial damage
  > The excessive wear and failure of engine governor components for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA012.md): Luscombe 8E · Weeping Water, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2009 · N1536B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall. Contributing to the accident was the stuck exhaust valve resulting in the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN10LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA008.md): Crawford Alan R Glasair II · San Saba, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N550AC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA002.md): Piper J3C-65 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N70585 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC09LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA110.md): Hughes 369A (OH-6A) · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2009 · N501SU · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after take off for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA471](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA471.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters OH-58A+ · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2009 · N298CP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA605](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA605.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Troy, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2009 · N4864S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's selection of an empty or nearly empty main tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR09LA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA446.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2009 · N9682L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the engine's right magneto.
- [NTSB ERA09LA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA503.md): Piper PA-11 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2009 · N4778M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of flight controls following a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the use of an over-the-counter sedating antihistamine.
- [NTSB ERA09LA500](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA500.md): Blum Matthew Aventura II · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N6301M · Substantial damage
  > The improper assembly of both carburetors, resulting in an excessively rich fuel to air ratio and subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09CA563](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA563.md): Halbert James H Rans S-7 · Short, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N615JH · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA575](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA575.md): Schweizer 269C · Preston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2009 · N626LH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA561.md): Champion 7KCAB · Stacy, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2009 · N2629G · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA498](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA498.md): Hahn R-W22 Tiger Moth Rep · Symrna, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N318JT · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA496.md): Piper PA28-151 · Mansfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2009 · N32146 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ERA09CA493](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA493.md): Beech B19 · Thomasville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2009 · N6982R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the carburetor fuel inlet filter.
- [NTSB CEN09LA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA546.md): Taylorcraft BCS-65 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2009 · N8023Q · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA534](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA534.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Audubon, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2009 · N2065B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the compressor turbine resulting from exposure to elevated operating temperatures for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA398](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA398.md): Cessna 152 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2009 · N67361 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Also causal was the failure of the left magneto due to improper assembly of the drive gear during installation on the…
- [NTSB CEN09FA518](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA518.md): Beech E18S · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2009 · N3038C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA455](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA455.md): Schempp-Hirth Ventus 2CM · St. Elmo, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2009 · N70ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN09LA490](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA490.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Whitney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2009 · N1644R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA380.md): Davenport DAVE-EZ · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2009 · N7CE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA378.md): Gray RV-6 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N69KG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed that led to a stall/spin while maneuvering in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA09LA433](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA433.md): Boeing A75N1 · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2009 · N49778 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA373.md): Grumman G164 · Riverdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2009 · N8741H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's supercharger-blower.
- [NTSB ERA09LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA421.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Dunedin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2009 · N645JC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA468.md): Corvus Carone MK 1 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2009 · N51299 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA452](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA452.md): Weatherly 620B · New England, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2009 · N2027K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA09LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA407.md): Cessna 120 · Morristown, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2009 · N7227E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA431.md): Piper J3C-65 · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2009 · N70455 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing resulting in the pilot's inability to clear the wires.
- [NTSB CEN09LA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA451.md): Grumman Acft ENG Cor-Schweizer G-164B · Beaman, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N6683K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA430.md): Beech 35-A33 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2009 · N4334W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA327.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Taylor, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2009 · N5957U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA326.md): Cessna 150 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2009 · N51172 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning carburetor and the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB WPR09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA330.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N51459 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA324.md): Piper PA-30 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N7657Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional and lateral aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA403.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Ainsworth, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N60015 · Substantial damage
  > A component failure of the fuel control unit, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA401.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Knobel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2009 · N5192T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the P-3 tube resulting in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA396.md): Champion 7GCAA · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2009 · N9085L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the mixture control cable. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance on the airplane and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane in a condition that was not airworthy.
- [NTSB CEN09CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA412.md): Quicksilver Mxii Sport · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2009 · N2910P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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