# NTSB investigations, 2013: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR14FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA094.md): Beech B36TC · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2013 · N36ML · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s continued flight into known light-to-moderate icing conditions over mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to induction icing.
- [NTSB CEN14FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA057.md): Cessna 152 · Spring, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N555UF · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor'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 subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB CEN14LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA058.md): Piper PA 28-140 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2013 · N57DB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after departure due to the collapse of the carburetor air inlet duct, which restricted the airflow to the engine. Contributing to the accident was the overdue annual inspection and the installation of the improper air inlet duct.
- [NTSB ERA14LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA043.md): Maule M-5-180C · Marshfield, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2013 · N76RD · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined in postaccident examinations because fire damage precluded testing of the fuel and several engine accessories.
- [NTSB WPR14LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA046.md): Rovey Jason H RV-8 · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2013 · N391V · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of a propeller pitch change pin due to excessive shot peening of the pin’s surface during the manufacturing process.
- [NTSB WPR14CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA035.md): Piper PA 18-150 · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N83417 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of aircraft control during the rejected takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN14TA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14TA020.md): Bell OH-58A · Jefferson City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 26, 2013 · N283MP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR14LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA027.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2013 · N3162P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost…
- [NTSB WPR14LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA023.md): Cessna 172 - M · Hardin, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2013 · N80257 · Substantial damage
  > A rough-running engine and partial loss of power, which resulted from the pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat appropriately while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN14LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA003.md): Kenneth M Franz Ultra PUP · Belleville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2013 · N106KF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack while turning back to the airport instead of landing straight ahead following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB ERA13LA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA429.md): De Havilland DH 82A · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2013 · N9410 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations revealed no anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [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 CEN13CA543](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA543.md): Taylorcraft BL 65 · Chippewa Falls, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N23683 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB WPR13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA390.md): Bell Helicopter Textron 206L-1 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2013 · N2018R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to an overtemperature event that thermally damaged the turbine blades and vanes, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13FA509](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA509.md): Cessna 421C · Paris, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2013 · N229H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during the ground roll after detecting the airplane's degraded performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt a flight with a known problem with the left engine and the likely partial…
- [NTSB ERA13CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA375.md): Mark C Pauls RV-7A · Cortland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2013 · N411AK · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during go-around due to incorrect maintenance of the fuel system by the pilot/builder.
- [NTSB WPR13LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA384.md): Piper PA 28 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N8223W · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB ERA13LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA365.md): Fetterman Lanny R Firestar II · Numidia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2013 · N598LF · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the right main landing gear wheel axle attachment bracket, which resulted in a nose-over during a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ANC13LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA079.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Paxson, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2013 · N44RT · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a loose throttle cable clamp.
- [NTSB CEN13FA476](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13FA476.md): Beechcraft F33A · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2013 · N4514S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations due to postcrash fire damage.
- [NTSB WPR13LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA366.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N9752J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the separation of the exhaust baffling, which resulted in a partial blockage of airflow. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance of the exhaust system.
- [NTSB CEN13LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA478.md): Douglas Brian G BA-100 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2013 · N27BD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of the fuel mixture, which resulted in an over-rich fuel mixture condition and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13WA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13WA576.md): Socata TB10 - NO Series · Zamora, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 9, 2013 · EC-FPN · Substantial damage
  > On August 9, 2013, about 0930 UTC, a Socata TB-10 airplane, EC-FPN, (s/n 1485) was involved in a forced landing following an engine failure. The airplane was substantially damaged and there were no injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and…
- [NTSB ERA13FA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA348.md): Beech D55 · Conway, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2013 · N7641N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control, which resulted from his failure to follow the loss of single engine power checklist procedures after a total loss of right engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper…
- [NTSB ERA13LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA342.md): Mooney M20J · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N4570H · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation and inspection of the throttle linkage by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle linkage coming loose and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN13LA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA443.md): Grumman G-164A · Monte Vista, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2013 · N5324 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine cylinder exhaust rocker housing as a result of an excessively torqued rocker assembly.
- [NTSB WPR13LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA346.md): Beech 35-B33 · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2013 · N82182 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to not…
- [NTSB ANC13LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA068.md): Dehavilland Beaver DHC 2 · Thorne Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2013 · N4787C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 1 linkrod bushing or the bottom portion of the linkrod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR13CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA327.md): Stearman C3-B · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2013 · N6101H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR13LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA320.md): Stinson 108-3 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N703C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13LA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA414.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Coy, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2013 · N2239B · Substantial damage
  > The propeller’s uncommanded reverse thrust during the landing flare due to improper rigging of the propeller’s governor linkage.
- [NTSB WPR13LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA317.md): Cessna 182H · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2013 · N2062X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the detachment of the mixture control cable from its mounting clamp.
- [NTSB ANC13CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA062.md): Aeronca 11AC · Kodiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2013 · N9118E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to continue the use of carburetor heat after experiencing carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN13LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA402.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Tillar, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2013 · N5182C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine throttle control during takeoff due to an unsecured cockpit throttle control pin, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [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 WPR13LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA318.md): Chicco Quicksilver Sport II · Newbury Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2013 · N2812 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the blockage of the exhaust system by broken internal engine baffles that had shifted during the flight, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC13LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13LA059.md): Cessna 175 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2013 · N7698M · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation..
- [NTSB WPR13FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA289.md): Cessna P337H · San Luis Obispo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N337LJ · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power from the rear engine for reasons that could not be determined because of the postimpact thermal damage to the engine. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known deficiency, his failure to abort…
- [NTSB WPR13FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA284.md): Beech A45 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2013 · N434M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/mechanic's loss of control during an emergency descent following a loss of engine power while in cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/mechanic's incorrect assembly of the No. 6 cylinder at the last cylinder change, which…
- [NTSB ERA13LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA300.md): Sikorsky 269C · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2013 · N2091E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's movement of the throttle to the idle detent at the beginning of a practice autorotation, which was contrary to procedures and resulted in the engine hesitating during the power recovery and a subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA359.md): Bell 206 - L4 · Lake City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N467AE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR13LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA275.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Waihee-Waiehu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2013 · N9160Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies due to saltwater immersion.
- [NTSB CEN13LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA390.md): Rockwell S-2R · Boise City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2013 · N2249U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine and fuel system revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN13LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA341.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Farnsworth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2013 · N4421S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination revealed no anomalies.
- [NTSB CEN13LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA325.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2013 · N137DF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare during an autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing, and a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded…
- [NTSB ERA13LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA269.md): Stinson 108 · Elkton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2013 · N97592 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the approach to landing, which resulted in carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power during a subsequent initial climb.
- [NTSB ERA13LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA263.md): Wilson William M Cricket MC12 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2013 · N2SZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after detecting the airplane’s degraded performance. Contributing to the accident were the likely loss of power from the left engine for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination of the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA252.md): Cessna 172A · Eatonville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2013 · N7701T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ERA13LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA254.md): Fleming Eldridge E Sonex · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N634SX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of the noncertificated engine’s power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the…
- [NTSB ERA13LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA257.md): Cessna 180J · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2013 · N9996N · Substantial damage
  > A partial 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2013
  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
```

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