# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 CEN26LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA327.md): Haberman Habercraft · Pelican Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 27, 2026 · N10516 · Substantial damage
  > On September 27, 2026, about 1720 central daylight time, a Haberman Habercraft airplane, N10516, was substantially damaged during an accident near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The pilot sustained a minor injury. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA242.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 4, 2026 · N386AB · Substantial damage
  > On July 4, 2026, about 0942 central daylight time, a Piper PA-25-235 airplane, N386AB, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Forest Lake, Minnesota. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN26LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · McGregor, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Oct 5, 2025 · N4218T · Substantial damage
  > On October 5, 2025, about 1310 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28-140, N4218T was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near McGregor, Minnesota. The pilot and two passengers were seriously injured. The airplane was operated under the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA041.md): Rotorway Exec 162 F · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · N280P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power that resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN20LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA343.md): Piper PA18 · Brandon, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N2510H · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA281.md): Stinson 108 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2019 · N647C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA226.md): Cashen Super Acro Sport · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2019 · N61SC · Substantial damage
  > An open circuit in the engine's electrical switch box, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA311.md): Cessna 188 · Watkins, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2018 · N5523S · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN17LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA238.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Mahnomen, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N2558E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after recognizing a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff roll and his subsequent inability to maintain adequate airspeed during a turn to avoid power lines, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. The…
- [NTSB CEN16LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA369.md): Stinson V77 · Jordan, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2016 · N715FB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN16LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA287.md): Stinson 108 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2016 · N8019K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN16LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA156.md): Bell 206 · Arden Hills, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2016 · N119SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence
- [NTSB CEN16LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA061.md): Globe GC 1B · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 2015 · N78067 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the carburetor’s primary venturi, fuel nozzle, or both separating after takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA382.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Tyler, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2015 · N2805Z · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to adequately ensure the carburetor was clear of ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN15LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA326.md): Eagle Eagle DW 1 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2015 · N8806B · Substantial damage
  > The intermittent partial loss of engine power, which resulted in a lower-than-expected approach glidepath and impact with terrain short of the runway. The reason for the intermittent partial loss of engine power could not be determined because postaccident…
- [NTSB CEN14LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA320.md): Cessna 172XP · St. Cloud, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N758HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and angle-of-attack after a partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted in a stall and the subsequent impact with water. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to…
- [NTSB CEN14LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA244.md): Crawford Preceptor Ultra PUP · Mabel, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2014 · N1171Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA201.md): Piper PA23-250 · Winsted, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2013 · N6222M · Substantial damage
  > The obstruction of the right engine’s induction air system by ice, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN12LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN11CA637](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA637.md): Aero Commander S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2011 · N8962Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CEN11LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA183.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2011 · N536PU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA017.md): Luscombe 8D · Clarrisa, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 11, 2010 · N72060 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN10CA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA461.md): Wing Kitfox II · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2010 · N389HW · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to adequately flare during the water landing.
- [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 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 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 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 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 CHI08LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA219.md): Kolb Mark II · Chisholm, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2008 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA180.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Alexandria, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2008 · N601TS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.

## 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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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