# NTSB investigations: Engine controls

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 CEN25LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA021.md): Mooney M20K · Elizabeth, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 17, 2024 · N231MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to set the engine fuel mixture to the required setting, which resulted in reduced engine power during a go-around and subsequent impact with trees. Contributing to the accident, the failure of the mechanic to perform a current fuel…
- [NTSB WPR25LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA011.md): Air Tractor AT502 · Corcoran, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N243LA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper manipulation of the condition lever during flight, which resulted in fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA380.md): Piper PA32 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2024 · N6FT · Substantial damage
  > The undetected worn internal parts of the on-condition carburetor, which restricted movement of the float, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the pilot’s delayed reduction of the throttle when performing a forced…
- [NTSB ERA24LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA363.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Clearwater, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2024 · N39565 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the outcome, was the pilot’s inability to control the engine following the loss of directional control due to the separation of a knob from the engine’s throttle…
- [NTSB DCA24LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA24LA200.md): Aergility Atlis 1 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2024 · N237KG · Substantial damage
  > An intermittent electrical failure that switched two motor controllers off, resulting in a loss of hover capability and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ERA24LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA195.md): Reddick Jonathan L Zodiac 601XLB · Dunbar, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 27, 2024 · N601DR · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of an improperly fabricated fuel-air mixture cable bracket. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical engine issue, and the presence of another airplane that was back taxiing on…
- [NTSB WPR24LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Acton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 23, 2024 · N1695H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inability to fully turn off the carburetor heat which resulted in a reduction of engine power and reduced climb performance. Contributing to the accident was the pilots delayed recovery from the simulated emergency landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA010.md): Czech Aircraft Works Spol Sro Sportcruiser · Southport, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2023 · N72FU · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s use of carburetor heat during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to an excessively rich fuel-air mixture.
- [NTSB CEN23LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA413.md): Powrachute Airwolf · Erie, CO · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2023 · N820PP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent manipulation of the throttle, which resulted in the aircraft traveling on the ground and the unsecured pilot being ejected from the aircraft and sustaining fatal injuries.
- [NTSB ERA23LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA286.md): Grumman American Avn. AA5A · Redstone Arsenal, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2023 · N26387 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the clamp assembly securing the throttle control cable outer housing, which resulted in the pilot’s inability to control the throttle.
- [NTSB WPR23LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA249.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Meeks Bay, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2023 · N4586R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB WPR23LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA199.md): Cessna 172S · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 24, 2023 · N60372 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in a loss of throttle control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to follow the maintenance manual inspection procedure for the throttle cable assembly.
- [NTSB CEN23FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA077.md): Cessna 150H · Auburn, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 12, 2023 · N22859 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control after a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing while maneuvering for forced landing in dark night visual meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB ERA23LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA102.md): Stray Goose Research Aircam · Calhoun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 5, 2023 · N522EA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent asymmetric throttle application, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll, runway excursion, and collision with ground equipment.
- [NTSB WPR23LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA077.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2022 · N65Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA072.md): Cessna 441 · Liberal, KS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N253SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, failure to set the parking brake, and his decision to exit the airplane with engines running to remove a wheel chock, resulting in the airplane’s unintended movement and subsequent collision with a hangar.
- [NTSB WPR22LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA333.md): Bell 407 · Mount Baldy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2022 · N687AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the throttle was properly positioned before commencing an approach to land, which resulted in a low rotor rpm condition and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a worn throttle detent.
- [NTSB ERA22LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA321.md): Cessna 150G · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2022 · N3301J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inadvertent use of the fuel mixture knob instead of the carburetor heat knob, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA22LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA217.md): Cessna 172N · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2022 · N737LY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the throttle linkage becoming disconnected in flight due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN22LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA123.md): Pitts S-1T · Spring, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 17, 2022 · N731FL · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly connect the throttle cable, which led to the pilot’s inability to control engine power during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s misjudgment of the headwind during the forced…
- [NTSB ERA22LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA115.md): Pilatus PC-12/47E · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2022 · N357JK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to properly position the power control lever before starting the engine as required per the checklist. Contributing to the accident were the ice on the ramp and the pilot’s failure to secure the engine using the condition lever.
- [NTSB ERA22LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA106.md): Charles C Menger JR Safari 400 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 12, 2022 · N32CM · Substantial damage
  > A reported stuck throttle for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations and subsequent loss of control during hover.
- [NTSB ERA22LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA054.md): Piper PA28 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 9, 2021 · N40831 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to a failed throttle cable.
- [NTSB ERA22LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA016.md): Kitfox IV · North Canaan, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 14, 2021 · N9259M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the airplane's altitude, airspeed, and course during a forced landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s inadvertent omission of stowing the…
- [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 CEN21LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA241.md): Pipistrel Alpha Trainer · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N119JP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle control cable, which resulted in the loss of control of the dual carburetor system. The cable failure was a result of improper soldering at the throttle cable input terminal on the splitter…
- [NTSB ANC21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA040.md): Piper PA-18-105 Special · Gakona, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2021 · N5489H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA21LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA199.md): Mooney M20C · Warwick, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 29, 2021 · N6448U · Substantial damage
  > A loose stand-off clamp which resulted in a throttle assembly malfunction, and the inability of the engine to produce full power during the attempted takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA079.md): Piper PA-20-135 · Riverside, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 1, 2021 · N1571A · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the throttle control during a landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR21FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA048.md): Cessna 182 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 12, 2020 · N939CP · Destroyed
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the throttle control hardware during recent maintenance, which resulted in its disconnection and a subsequent loss of engine power on approach for landing.
- [NTSB WPR20LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA309.md): Bird CK · Enterprise, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2020 · N933V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA353.md): Air Tractor AT602 · Inverness, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N604MG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to move the power control lever into beta during flight, which resulted in the power control lever and associated linkage becoming stuck in the beta position.
- [NTSB CEN20LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA292.md): Beech A23-24 · Burns Flat, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 19, 2020 · N3412C · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic’s improper maintenance when he reinstalled the fuel servo during the last annual inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight when the throttle control rod-end disconnected from the fuel servo throttle linkage.
- [NTSB ERA20LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA044.md): Beech E35 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2019 · N3315C · Destroyed
  > The separation of the throttle control cable from the carburetor throttle control lever resulting in the near total loss of engine power. Contributing to the separation of the throttle cable was the lack of proper securing hardware by unknown maintenance…
- [NTSB CEN19LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA334.md): Air Tractor AT802 · Columbus, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 27, 2019 · N801BF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR19LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA200.md): Beech 33 · Battleground, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2019 · N873BC · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the throttle control assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with an obstacle.
- [NTSB WPR19LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA195.md): Cessna T210 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2019 · N6330N · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper installation of a throttle cable to the throttle body arm, which resulted in a throttle detachment during takeoff and subsequent loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate inspection of the throttle…
- [NTSB CEN19FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA161.md): Cessna 425 · Butler, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 10, 2019 · N622MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control during a descent to a diversion airport with only the left engine operating. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the right engine throttle, the cause of which could not be determined.
- [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 WPR18LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA252.md): Guimbal Cabri · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2018 · N401SH · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed application of power during a power recovery following an autorotation, which resulted in an unrecoverable low rotor rpm during the landing flare and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN18LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA275.md): Whittman Tailwind · Orient, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2018 · N619NT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s and the flight instructor's incorrect use of the modified mixture control, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing. Also causal was the inadequate systems knowledge of the experimental, amateur-built…
- [NTSB GAA18CA401](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA401.md): Grumman G164 · Rochelle, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2018 · N6795Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to move the power lever to the proper position before takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.

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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", '010576'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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