# NTSB investigations, MI: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA293.md): Gildea William D Jabiru Calypso · Lake Isabella, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N495JG
- [NTSB CEN26LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA292.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Copper City, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 14, 2026 · N48446
- [NTSB CEN25LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA357.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Gregory, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 28, 2025 · N7412P · Substantial damage
  > On August 28, 2025, at about 1550 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-24-250 airplane, N7412P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Gregory, Michigan. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN23LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA036.md): Cessna 152 · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 13, 2022 · N222UM · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN21LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA294.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Mio, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N963L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff roll when the engine did not produce full power.
- [NTSB CEN21LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA247.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2021 · N3992W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2020 · N9993W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a low approach over the airport, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN19LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA179.md): Piper PA28 · Cottrellville Township, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2019 · N2360R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing. The reason for the pilot’s inability to advance the throttle for the go-around could not be…
- [NTSB CEN18LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA280.md): Best Off Skyranger · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2018 · N4329R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN17LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA316.md): Navion Navion G · Adrian, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N249KC · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the gascolator, which allowed air to enter the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA363.md): CGS Hawk Aero II · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2016 · N4513S · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of quick release connectors in the fuel lines, which was not in accordance with the engine manufacturer's maintenance instructions and allowed air to be introduced into the fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.…
- [NTSB CEN16LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA105.md): Enstrom TH-180 · Menominee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2016 · N180TH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the torque meter mounting bolts, which resulted in a loss of engine power to the main drive belt and rotors.
- [NTSB GAA15CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA143.md): Aventura II · Fenton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2015 · N1204A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to ensure that the experimental seaplane was airworthy prior to take off.
- [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 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 CEN13LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA232.md): Cessna 172G · Reading, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2013 · N3682L · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the improper securing of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CEN12FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA601.md): Aeronca 7AC · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2012 · N82383 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’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 loss of airplane control. Contributing to the severity of…
- [NTSB CEN12LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA308.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N4595T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN12LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA118.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Elk Rapids, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2011 · N997TB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB CEN12LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA066.md): Piaggio Aero Industries P180 · Flint, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2011 · N168SL · Substantial damage
  > The captain's failure to maintain directional control during landing with one engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident was an improperly installed clevis pin in the left engine power lever, the crew’s delay in accurately identifying their heading, and…
- [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 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 CEN11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA029.md): American Champion 8KCAB · Sebewaing, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2010 · N105AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control following a loss of engine power after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA003.md): Cessna 310J · St. Johns, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2010 · N3051L · Substantial damage
  > The failure by the pilot to attain/maintain a climb rate for undetermined reasons during a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA432.md): Beech A24R · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2010 · N24584 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power 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 CEN09LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA122.md): Beech A36TC · Three Rivers, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2009 · N92WT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into an area with conditions that were conducive to icing and the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB CHI08CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA060.md): American Champion 7AC · Whitmore Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 4, 2008 · N85393 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. A factor was the snow-covered ground.

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'MI' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/342/sequence?state=MI

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