# 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 CEN09CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA386.md): Hubbell Prescott Pusher · Ashville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2009 · N19PP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to propeller damage from being struck by the cabin-entry door, which inadvertently opened and departed the airframe for undetermined reasons during flight.
- [NTSB WPR09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA308.md): Mayo RV-6A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2009 · N413RV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09CA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA361.md): Hummelbird Hummelbird · Sunrise, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N824RS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA303.md): Cessna A188B · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N731GE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the number one cylinder air induction tube becoming disconnected for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA378.md): Piper PA-24 · Urbana, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 20, 2009 · N7660P · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the carburetor heat cable attach bracket which resulted in the inadvertent activation of carburetor heat and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the aircraft with a known…
- [NTSB ERA09LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA357.md): Luscombe 8 · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2009 · N41915 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power due to the use of automotive gasoline that contained ethanol, which was prohibited by the operating limitations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's failure to obtain and comply with the applicable operating limitations.
- [NTSB ERA09FA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA355.md): Schweizer 269C-1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2009 · N9421K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the right magneto by maintenance personnel resulting in subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate 100-Hour inspection by the mechanic when he failed to note that…
- [NTSB CEN09FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA364.md): Cessna 150L · Rockwall, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2009 · N66016 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power due to contamination in the carburetor. Contributing the severity of the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize his shoulder harness.
- [NTSB ERA09CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA332.md): Teratorn Tierra · Cutchogue, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2009 · Unregister · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt takeoff from unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA330.md): Frey FLY Baby · Keller, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2009 · N59357 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA325.md): Cessna 182 · Skiatook, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2009 · N4892D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA254.md): Mooney M20J · Healdsburg, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N4718H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA308.md): Cessna 150L · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2009 · N17214 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the instructor pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's decision to attempt a return to the departure…
- [NTSB ERA09LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA293.md): Gossard Ronald F Kitfox IV · Camden, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N92RG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the engine muffler exhaust pipe and resulting impingement of hot exhaust gases on the carburetor.
- [NTSB WPR09LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA245.md): Cessna 172N · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N738LF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to low compression from an obstructed intake valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to shut down the engine while in flight.
- [NTSB CEN09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA284.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N60HG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.
- [NTSB CEN09CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA253.md): Cessna 172N · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N172SV · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a failure of the throttle control rod-end to carburetor arm hardware. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly the airplane without a current annual inspection.
- [NTSB CEN09CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA283.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer A/C Gulfstream · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2009 · N8080K · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the Number 8 cylinder head cracking and separating from the barrel.
- [NTSB CEN09CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA272.md): Cessna A185F · Patterson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N4603E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed in a turn while attempting to return to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA272.md): Cessna 172 · Chesterfield, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2009 · N9884Q · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a broken exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was the operator's exceedance of the engine manufacturer's recommended time before overhaul.
- [NTSB WPR09LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA219.md): Ellumax Leasing Epic LT · Astoria, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N653SB · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the engine's fuel control unit. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect machining of an internal component of the fuel control unit, and the failure of the assembling…
- [NTSB ERA09LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA271.md): Cessna 177 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N2803X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA264.md): Mooney M20J · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2009 · N201JT · Substantial damage
  > The reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA263.md): Laseure Sonerai II · Grantsburg, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N232PE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the degraded engine performance.
- [NTSB WPR09LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA205.md): Cessna 152 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N48259 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carbon fouling of a spark plug.
- [NTSB CEN09CA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA257.md): Enstrom 280FX · Dacono, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N409LH · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA247.md): Cessna 152 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2009 · N64988 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA239.md): Diamond DA20 · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N964CT · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CEN09FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA243.md): Engineering and Research 415C · Sandwich, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2009 · N87384 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to execute an immediate forced landing to a suitable field and the engine's partial loss of power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB WPR09CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA186.md): Air Creation Clipper 58 · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N5138J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the passenger's inadvertent movement of the engine throttle control.
- [NTSB CEN09FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA241.md): Cessna T210N · Edinburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2009 · N127TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.
- [NTSB WPR09LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA179.md): Cessna 182 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2009 · N6433A · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear spring.
- [NTSB CEN09LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA233.md): Cessna P210N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2009 · N210BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures.
- [NTSB ERA09LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA221.md): T51 T51 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2009 · N332BC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the carburetor not being secured to its mounting pad.
- [NTSB ERA09LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA203.md): Wayne O Robinson S6S Rans · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2009 · N312RW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was chafed wires in the ignition system.
- [NTSB CEN09LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA211.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Shelbyville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2009 · N338WS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. Also causal was the pilot's decision to conduct the flight with known contaminants in the fuel.
- [NTSB CEN09LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA196.md): Fritz RV3-A · Greencastle, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2009 · N933WF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB ERA09LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA187.md): Doyle-Michael Sonerai-II · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N28MD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency. Contributing to the accident was the improper installation of the electronic ignition system.
- [NTSB CEN09CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA192.md): Champion 7FC · Thomas, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2009 · N7681E · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA139.md): Maule M-5 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2009 · N9166E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA133.md): Mooney M20E · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2009 · N3463X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA09LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA176.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2009 · N4981T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA118.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta II · Encinitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 18, 2009 · N588LE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA167.md): Beech H35 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N7942D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation (mechanical). Contributing to the accident was the forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN09IA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA172.md): Cessna 150 · Grayslake, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2009 · N747KA · No damage
  > The failure of the number 1 cylinder intake valve which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the incident was the failure of the operator to maintain the engine per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB WPR09LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA115.md): Cessna T337 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2009 · N86242 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power to one engine during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA114.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buttonwillow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 12, 2009 · N3626T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the number four cylinder base nuts becoming loose, allowing the cylinder to detach from the engine case. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impaired visibility due to smoke during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA09LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA158.md): Piper PA-30 · Lakeville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2009 · N10JR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power on the left engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA151.md): Aeronca 7AC · Cameron, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2009 · N3066E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA09LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA143.md): Aero Commander 112A · Everglades City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2009 · N1006J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's attempt to continue takeoff with partial engine power.

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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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