# NTSB investigations: Aircraft power plant

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 ERA26LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA348.md): Hopwood Joseph R Zodiac · Stockton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2026 · N601LL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a missing exhaust clamp bolt and subsequent oil loss due to a damaged engine oil return line, which resulted in the pilot’s decision to perform an off-airport landing.
- [NTSB CEN26LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA211.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Montevideo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2026 · N15291 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ERA26LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA176.md): Icon A5 · Levittown, PR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 15, 2026 · N558BA · Substantial damage
  > An oil line separation at a barbed fitting in an experimental airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ERA26LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA151.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 25, 2026 · N7081H · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to ensure that the throttle cable was properly secured to the carburetor, which resulted an inflight separation of the throttle cable and the pilots’ inability to control the engine.
- [NTSB CEN26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA144.md): Mooney M20 · Northlake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2026 · N1374W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR26LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA115.md): Mightyfly MF-100 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2026 · N258MF · Destroyed
  > A control system anomaly, which resulted in the overload and failure of one of the propulsion motor systems during the transition from hover to forward flight.
- [NTSB ERA26LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA105.md): Piper J3C · Brimfield, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 1, 2026 · N5930V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat during descent in cold temperatures, which resulted in a total loss of engine power at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB ERA26LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA092.md): Cessna 172P · Flemington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 9, 2026 · N96493 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the mixture control, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb and a subsequent forced lading.
- [NTSB WPR26LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA072.md): Zenith 750 · Yacolt, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 23, 2025 · N186BG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR26LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA056.md): Rotorway Exec · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2025 · C-GBZD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper securing hardware installation, which resulted in a loss of throttle control and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR26LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA049.md): Zenair Stol CH 701 · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 20, 2025 · N43AH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper throttle input during an approach, which resulted in a rapid descent, hard landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA26FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA26FA019.md): Air Vev AIR ZERO2 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Field · Final report · Oct 23, 2025 · N514AX · Destroyed
  > A cascading shutoff of multiple aft motors due to a sudden increase in motor loads during maneuvering, resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA26LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA002.md): Maule M-7-260 · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 4, 2025 · N368FS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to retract the amphibious airplane’s landing gear before conducting a forced landing on the water, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC25LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA112.md): Cessna 172 · Yakataga, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 22, 2025 · N4282F · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA401.md): CubCrafters CCK-2000 · Thompsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2025 · N40DT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a lack of ignition resulting from a fractured alternator ring terminal and the builder’s incorrect installation of the wire connecting to the alternator. Contributing to the total loss of engine power was the failure of the…
- [NTSB CEN25LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA322.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 14, 2025 · N476SM · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN25LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA243.md): Stinson 108 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.
- [NTSB ENG25WA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA049.md): Embraer EMB145 · Sokoto, Nigeria · Incident · Class 3 · Foreign · Jun 29, 2025 · 5N-BZY · No damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA242.md): Cessna 182 · Nahunta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N4953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly an unairworthy airplane, which resulted in fire due to an unsecured carburetor bowl drain plug.
- [NTSB CEN25LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA225.md): Tecnam P2010 · Temple, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2025 · N258CM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a failed muffler flame tube assembly which resulted in an exhaust blockage.
- [NTSB ERA25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA238.md): Cessna 310 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2025 · N5045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known discrepancies.
- [NTSB ERA25LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA235.md): Cessna R182 · Milton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2025 · N262AL · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the throttle cable sleeve during takeoff, which resulted an uncommanded engine power reduction and the pilot’s inability to control the engine throttle, and resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25FA230.md): Mooney M20F · Beverly, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2025 · N9573M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering to return to the airport which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed No. 2 cylinder bottom spark plug by maintenance personnel,…
- [NTSB WPR25LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA175.md): Cessna 182P · Hyampom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2025 · N78720 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and a subsequent impact with terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA215.md): Piper PA32-300 · Branford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2025 · N2242Z · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation and inspection of the crankshaft gear bolt during major overhaul, which resulted in the crankshaft gear disengaging from the accessory gears which led to a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA198.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Sanford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 7, 2025 · N499BW · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s re-use of worm drive clamps, which resulted in a separation of the turbocharger air discharge duct and a partial loss of engine power during initial climb.
- [NTSB CEN25LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA168.md): Cessna 172N · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 4, 2025 · N75775 · Substantial damage
  > The disconnected throttle control that resulted in a loss of engine power due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB ERA25LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA189.md): Champion 7GCBC · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 26, 2025 · N9117L · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power on approach due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CEN25LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA160.md): Grumman G164 · Louise, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N5416 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA25LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA185.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2025 · N7724A · No damage
  > Serious Injury to a flight attendant sustained during an evacuation.
- [NTSB WPR25LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA135.md): Martin Uav Vbat · Douglas, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 8, 2025 · N443VA · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the throttle servo which resulted in the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA159.md): Silvaire Luscombe 8A · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 27, 2025 · N28790 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, which allowed exhaust gases to enter the induction system from cracks in the exhaust manifold, resulting in a total loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC25LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA025.md): Cessna 172A · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N7274T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate the flight despite identifying a malfunction in the carburetor heat system during the pre-takeoff engine run-up, which led to a partial loss of engine power during climb out. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…
- [NTSB ENG25WA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA034.md): Airbus A321 · Ciudad de México, Mexico · Occurrence · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 13, 2025 · XA-VXP · No damage
- [NTSB ERA25LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA141.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2025 · N3055B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power was due to a fracture of the crankshaft at the No. 3 main journal, which originated from a preexisting, thermally induced crack that had gone undetected by maintenance personnel during an inspection performed as part of the…
- [NTSB ERA25LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA157.md): Beech E33 · Lenoir, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2025 · N7697N · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s inadequate annual inspection of the airplane and failure to comply with an applicable airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB ANC25LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC25LA019.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 21, 2025 · N2447J · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA25LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA123.md): Cessna 172C · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2025 · N1609Y · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s incorrect installation of the oil temperature gauge probe in the oil filter adapter and failure to test run the engine for oil leaks after the installation, which resulted in a total loss of oil and the pilot’s decision to perform a…
- [NTSB WPR25LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA095.md): Quicksilver Aeronautics L-S2S · Geyserville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2025 · N14QK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the coolant cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to overheating and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA100.md): Cessna 180 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2025 · N597JC · Destroyed
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.
- [NTSB ERA25LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA122.md): Allyn Kaste Rans S-19 (KIT) · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2025 · N258DK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate maintenance and preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR25LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA091.md): Cessna 182N · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 9, 2025 · N92467 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper use of throttle and brakes during engine start that resulted in a loss of control and impact with a hangar.
- [NTSB CEN25LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA093.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Spearman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 7, 2025 · N7191B · Substantial damage
  > Improperly torqued intake manifold bolts that allowed unmetered air to enter the engine, resulting in an overly lean fuel-air mixture, eventual failure of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA25LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA114.md): Airbus Industrie A319 · Houston, TX · Occurrence · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2025 · N837UA · No damage
  > The failure of the cabin crew to activate the evacuation alarm and to maintain coordinated communication with the flight crew following the cabin crew’s decision to command an evacuation, which resulted in an engine running during the initial evacuation.…
- [NTSB WPR25LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA082.md): Cessna 172K · Columbia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2025 · N79910 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ENG25WA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG25WA015.md): Bombardier BD100 1A10 · Nassau, Bahamas · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 20, 2025 · CS-CHJ · No damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA077.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2025 · N504AF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…
- [NTSB WPR25LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA070.md): Vans RV-7A · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 22, 2024 · N1FB · Substantial damage
  > A disconnection of the mixture control linkage during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing was the inadequate inspection of the mixture control arm attachment hardware.
- [NTSB CEN25LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA058.md): Vans RV8 · Smithville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2024 · N42CS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN25FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA056.md): Zenith Zodiac CH601 · Columbia, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 8, 2024 · N9853M · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the engine oil filter following maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.

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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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0105'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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