# NTSB investigations, 2018: 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 ERA19LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA081.md): Cessna LC41 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2018 · N78JE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during a go-around for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA061.md): Cessna 182 · Norwood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2018 · N3120S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN19WA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA080.md): Cirrus SR22 · Toussus-Le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 18, 2018 · N842CD · Destroyed
  > The government of France has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CIRRUS SR22 airplane that occurred on December 18, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of France's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB WPR19FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA042.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Aberdeen, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N6283P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention during the takeoff climb due to a loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack and subsequent stall/spin.
- [NTSB ERA19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA069.md): Cessna 152 · Bell Glade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2018 · N4886B · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the No. 1 cylinder's valve keeper becoming dislodged, which ultimately resulted in the intake valve becoming stuck in the valve guide and in the loss of compression to the cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN19LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA047.md): Rans S12 · McClure, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2018 · N3165V · Substantial damage
  > The cold seizure of the cylinder/piston due to the pilot’s failure to adequately warm the engine before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power during a departure climb.
- [NTSB WPR19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA039.md): Beech 36 · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 6, 2018 · N361TC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA19FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA060.md): Cessna 335 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Dec 1, 2018 · N79HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to fly the unairworthy airplane and his failure to feather the left propeller following a partial loss of power from the left engine after takeoff. Also causal was the partial loss of power to the left engine due to detonation.
- [NTSB CEN19FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA035.md): Piper PA 30 · Marion, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2018 · N7751Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following a loss of the left engine power shortly after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the loss of left…
- [NTSB ENG19WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG19WA005.md): Boeing 767 · Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 26, 2018 · ET-AMG · Minor damage
  > On November 26, 2018, a Boeing 767-300 airplane, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, experienced a right engine (No. 2) fan blade failure during takeoff from the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), Ethiopia. The airplane returned to ADD where an…
- [NTSB ERA19FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA048.md): Vans RV-12 · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2018 · N232VA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, and pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn back to the runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, and subsequent aerodynamic…
- [NTSB WPR19LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA023.md): Vans RV7A · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N5433T · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA021.md): Cessna 182 · Ontario, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2018 · N9914M · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during descent due to an incorrectly installed carburetor.
- [NTSB ERA19LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA029.md): Diamond DA20 · Mountain Rest, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2018 · N653DC · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to multiple discrepancies of the engine's ignition system.
- [NTSB ERA19LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA032.md): Titan T51 · Valkaria, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2018 · N154DF · Substantial damage
  > The partial, then total, loss of engine power due to detonation and associated damage to several pistons as a result of an overly lean fuel-to-air ratio.
- [NTSB ERA19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2018 · N5575U · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA19LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA033.md): Piper PA28 · New Market, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2018 · N68DW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on takeoff due to restricted air flow to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA19WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19WA046.md): Garlick UH1D · Valparaiso, Chile · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Oct 24, 2018 · CC-CPU · Destroyed
  > The government of Chile has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a GARLICK UH1D helicopter that occurred on October 24, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Chile's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB ERA19FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA020.md): Bowers Flybaby · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2018 · N107KW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, and the pilot's subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.
- [NTSB ERA19LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA019.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2018 · N924MM · Substantial damage
  > The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact with a ditch.
- [NTSB CEN19WA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19WA012.md): Cessna 150M · La Paz, Mexico · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 16, 2018 · XB-ODX
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CESSNA 150M airplane that occurred on October 16, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN19FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA008.md): Cessna 182 · Canoncito, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 16, 2018 · N9326G · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.
- [NTSB ERA19LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA015.md): Avid Avid Flyer · Grant-Valkaria, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N3HH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a carburetor malfunction, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN19LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA006.md): Cessna 120 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2018 · N1881N · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA002.md): Cirrus SR22 · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2018 · N729TG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to excessive fuel flow.
- [NTSB WPR19LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA003.md): Piper PA28 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N2250S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel.
- [NTSB WPR19LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA002.md): Robinson R44 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2018 · N611TH · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to faulty wiring to the engine governor.
- [NTSB ANC18LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA080.md): Piper PA18 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2018 · N5907Y · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted from the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating at low power settings in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ERA18TA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA255.md): Calvin Nate H Velocity STD RG E · Kingsport, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 2018 · N67WR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing at glide power, which resulted in a partial loss of power and an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN18LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA382.md): Cessna 206 · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2018 · N247F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR18LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA265.md): Schweizer 300CBi 269C1 · Granada Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2018 · N2128T · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power that was the result of a loss of compression in the No. 1 and 4 cylinders due to damage and material separation from the exhaust valve heads, which resulted in a subsequent forced, hard landing. Contributing to the accident was…
- [NTSB ERA18WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA248.md): Bell 206 · Bartica, Guyana · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 10, 2018 · 8R-GTR · Substantial damage
  > The government of Guyana has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 206 helicopter that occurred on September 10, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Guyana's investigation under the provisions…
- [NTSB CEN18LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA385.md): Zenair Zenith CH 750 · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2018 · N946JY · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power on initial climb and a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ERA18LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA259.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2018 · N6469P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a fractured exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and a subsequent rollover.
- [NTSB ENG18IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG18IA036.md): Boeing 757 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · N668DN · Minor damage
  > A right engine turbine uncontainment resulting from failure of the high pressure turbine (HPT) lenticular seal due to a fatigue crack originating from an overheated region at a knife edge tip. Contributing to the failure was Pratt & Whitney’s decision to…
- [NTSB CEN18LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA363.md): Cessna P210N · Crete, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N210PF · Substantial damage
  > The stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded…
- [NTSB WPR18LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA250.md): Stoddard Hamilton Glasair Super IIS · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2018 · N8162H · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of the detachment of the throttle linkage from the throttle arm of the fuel injector servo due to an insufficiently tightened and secured bolt and the subsequent inadequate maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB GAA18CA503](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA503.md): Champion 8GCBC · Elberta, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N88287 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during a low-power setting approach in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA350.md): Cessna A188 · Atchison, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N78417 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during the postaccident examination.
- [NTSB ANC18LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA066.md): Cessna A185F · Kaktovik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 22, 2018 · N8041R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a steep turn with a low fuel state.
- [NTSB WPR18LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA233.md): Blue Oak CCK-1865 · Deadwood, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2018 · N14CK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to ensure that the left-wing fuel cap was secure before flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to monitor fuel levels while in flight.
- [NTSB ERA18TA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18TA222.md): Globe GC1B · Wellington, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N80932 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a sticking intake valve on the No. 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB CEN18LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA342.md): Cessna A188 · Whitewater, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2018 · N9076R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression, which led to the forced landing following a pull-up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s high gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN18LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA329.md): Cessna 150 · Madison, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2018 · N6341K · Substantial damage
  > A stuck No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in failure of the associated rocker arm, a partial loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing into tall vegetation.
- [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 ANC18LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA059.md): Cessna A185F · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N185KB · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA299.md): Piper PA28 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2018 · N624FL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to climb due to reduced engine power as a result of insufficient compression in all cylinders and fouled spark plugs in the No. 2 cylinder while operating near its maximum gross weight.
- [NTSB CEN18LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA301.md): Flightstar SC II · Painesville, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2018 · N953RJ · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain an airspeed below flight speed during a practice taxi run, which resulted in the airplane inadvertently becoming airborne. Once airborne, the reduced engine power due to an improper propeller pitch setting and…
- [NTSB WPR18FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA200.md): De Havilland DH112 Venom · Sheboygan, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2018 · N747J · Destroyed
  > The airplane's encounter with wake turbulence from the lead airplane in the formation flight, which resulted in a compressor stall and the airplane's subsequent inability to climb.
- [NTSB CEN18LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA286.md): Vans RV6 · Coldwater, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2018 · N306FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control while landing a tailwheel-equipped airplane in gusting wind conditions.

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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") = 2018
  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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