# NTSB investigations: Aircraft power plant, general

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 WPR24LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA254.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Roy, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2024 · N134MG · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s decision to shut down an engine on an extended leg of the airport traffic pattern, which led to a loss of performance and inability to maintain altitude.
- [NTSB CEN24LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA236.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Boerne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2024 · N87AQ · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s inadequate adjustment of fuel flow, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture, a rough-running engine, and a subsequent partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA160.md): Steen Skybolt · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2024 · N873X · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during approach for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA24LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA198.md): Cessna 172 · Palatka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N99442 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the nose oil seal to remain secure in the engine crankcase, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA121.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Watertown, SD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 25, 2024 · N38696 · Substantial damage
  > The stuck No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing due to an undersized exhaust valve guide. Contributing to the accident were the improper manufacture of the engine cylinders, and the operation of…
- [NTSB WPR24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA063.md): Bender Thomas G RV-6 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2024 · N111XF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA042.md): Cessna 182G · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N2428R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN24LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA039.md): Piper PA32 · Ozark, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2023 · N16253 · Substantial damage
  > A reported total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA24LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA033.md): Cessna 172S · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2023 · N91PF · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA023.md): Vans RV-12 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 26, 2023 · N28BS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA419.md): Beech A36 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2023 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA360.md): Brown Benjamin C Challenger II · Moultonborough, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2023 · N2480Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loss of compression in one of the engine’s two cylinders.
- [NTSB CEN23LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA388.md): Cessna 210B · Wichita, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 30, 2023 · N9663X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA361.md): Mikoyan Gurevich MIG-23UB · Belleville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 13, 2023 · N23UB · Destroyed
  > A reported partial loss of engine power while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23FA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA352.md): Cessna 150 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2023 · N5610E · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during an attempted forced landing following a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA304.md): Van Grouw R / Cantrell L White Lightning · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2023 · N25WL · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA264.md): Cessna A185F · La Mesa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 9, 2023 · N1839R · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN23LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Lake Village, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2023 · N509HB · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of thrust for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA037.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 23, 2022 · N8580N · Substantial damage
  > A partial separation of the crankshaft gear/bolt, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR22LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA322.md): Ray E Roberts Kitfox V Vixen · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2022 · N52367 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a loose wire leading to the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU). Contributing was the pilot’s exceedance of the critical angle of attack while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too…
- [NTSB ERA22FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA279.md): Bell UH-1B · Amherstdale, WV · Accident · 6 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jun 22, 2022 · N98F · Destroyed
  > the operator’s failure to adequately inspect the former military turbine powered helicopter, which allowed an engine issue to progress and result in a loss of engine power and a subsequent loss of control after the helicopter struck powerlines during a forced…
- [NTSB ERA22LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA265.md): Piper PA-23 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 11, 2022 · N3477P · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of right engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA22LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA235.md): Cessna 310 · Caryville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2022 · N310DC · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC22LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC22LA033.md): Taylorcraft F19 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2022 · N927AP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA142.md): Barber Robert L Sonerai II L · Jean, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2022 · N333BM · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA115.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 4, 2022 · N5145W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA093.md): Zenith CH750 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2022 · N750DP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA358.md): Beech 35-B33 · Baker, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2021 · N8983M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to the failure of the No. 5 connecting rod bearing.
- [NTSB CEN21LA385](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA385.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · New Roads, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2021 · N744RB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA343.md): Stinson JR. SR · Ripon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 29, 2021 · N81Y · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ERA21LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA304.md): Boeing B75N1 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2021 · N1720B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN21LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA358.md): Cessna 182 · Patterson, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 27, 2021 · N148LP · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s failure to properly secure the throttle arm rendering it loose and inoperable after takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA288.md): Dehavilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk X · Lebanon, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2021 · N47YC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA283.md): Bailey N Moyes Dragonfly · Charlestown, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 10, 2021 · N346FL · Substantial damage
  > The passenger’s decision to continue an unstable approach while at low altitude and in proximity to a known obstacle, which resulted in a collision with power lines.
- [NTSB ERA21LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA030.md): Grumman AA5 · Baxley, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 25, 2020 · N920JL · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20LA402](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA402.md): Piper PA46 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N236KM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to establish and maintain a…
- [NTSB CEN20LA384](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA384.md): Piper PA32R · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 7, 2020 · N3576X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnected fuel injector line that was not properly tightened during recent maintenance.
- [NTSB WPR20LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA235.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 600 · Thompson Falls, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 21, 2020 · N208MP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA282.md): Robinson R22 · Venice, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2020 · N7186K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN20LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA234.md): Air Tractor AT402 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N1532H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control. Contributing was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN20CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA087.md): Vans RV8 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2020 · N7736T · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent engine start of the unoccupied airplane, which resulted in it moving forward and impacting a hangar and an electrical box.
- [NTSB ERA20LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA017.md): Ayres S2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2019 · N762BF · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA317.md): Piper PA28 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2019 · N2890T · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence and the pilot’s decision to take off without fully troubleshooting the partial loss of engine power that occurred during the previous flight.
- [NTSB WPR19LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA238.md): Beech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 21, 2019 · N134P · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR19LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA185.md): Cessna TU206 · Waikoloa Village, HI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 3, 2019 · N150SC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod crankshaft end and cap.
- [NTSB CEN19LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA130.md): Cessna L19 · Milton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2019 · N13FM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA069.md): Cessna T210 · Port Lavaca, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2019 · N2391S · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR19LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA027.md): Piper PA28 · Presidio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 14, 2018 · N1715J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s loss of control at low altitude during a forced landing, which resulted in impact with terrain and substantial damage to the right wing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC18LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18LA064.md): Cessna 207 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2018 · N7379U · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 2 cylinder and piston for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA18LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA155.md): Devries WM H Kitfox Sport · Taghkanic, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 26, 2018 · N47DV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

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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", '010500'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/010500/cases

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