# NTSB investigations: Engine (reciprocating), 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. Page 1 of 10 · 497 cases ## Latest cases - [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 WPR25LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA039.md): Piper PA32-300 · Pomona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 17, 2024 · N617ET · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during final approach for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN25LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA046.md): Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Gilbert, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2024 · UNREG · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power and subsequent autorotation to a swamp, that resulted in a rollover. Contributing to the pilot’s delayed egression from the gyroplane, was the lack of a restraint system cutting device. - [NTSB WPR25LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA027.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 28, 2024 · N27WF · Destroyed > A partial loss of power for reasons that could not be determined due to postimpact fire damage. - [NTSB WPR25LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA010.md): Enstrom Helicopter 280C · Vale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 9, 2024 · N646H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain engine and rotor rpm during takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA344.md): Bellanca 7GCAA · Rifle, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 8, 2024 · N36008 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA24LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA361.md): Cessna 172 · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 29, 2024 · N734SY · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR24FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA287.md): Pitts S1 · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 25, 2024 · N42JF · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power at low altitude for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN24LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA303.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Bryant, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2024 · N225ML · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, resulting in impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR24LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA259.md): Beech C23 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N2248L · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN24LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA286.md): Piper PA46 · Radisson, WI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 28, 2024 · N4646G · Substantial damage > The non-certificated mechanic’s failure to properly tighten and torque the fuel system pressure test port cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ERA24FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA318.md): Beech A36 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2024 · N1089W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power and his decision to perform an intersection takeoff which, reduced… - [NTSB WPR24LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA248.md): Cessna 150M · Ritzville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 15, 2024 · N714PW · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve, which allowed the valve to drop into the cylinder and resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN24LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA249.md): Rotorway 162 F · Maybee, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N426DM · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN24LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA245.md): Raytheon A36 · Land O' Lakes, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2024 · N47RT · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR24FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA200.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 II · Bluestem, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 19, 2024 · N323TT · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to manage main rotor rpm during an autorotation, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was a loss of power for reasons that could not be determined. - [NTSB CEN24FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA228.md): Cessna 421 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 17, 2024 · N245T · Destroyed > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude. - [NTSB WPR24LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA159.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Peoria, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 21, 2024 · N4182C · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the improper installation of the master connecting rod main bushing set screws, which backed off and allowed the main bushing to shift, resulting in scoring damage on the crankshaft that led to the… - [NTSB WPR24LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA148.md): Kjelsrud Gary Kitfox · Powell, WY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 10, 2024 · N605GK · Substantial damage > The pilot’s adjustment of the carburetor to an incorrect setting, which resulted in partial loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB ERA24LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA211.md): Piper PA32 · Apopka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 8, 2024 · N908DK · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to sticking exhaust valves. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s failure to use available engine data while troubleshooting a known engine issue and maintenance personnel’s failure to comply with… - [NTSB CEN24FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA167.md): Vertical Aviation Technologies Hummingbird · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N829SH · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB ANC24FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24FA029.md): Douglas C54D · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 23, 2024 · N3054V · Destroyed > A loss of power of the No. 1 engine for reasons that could not be determined, and the incorrect installation of a B-nut fitting in the propeller feathering system, which allowed engine oil to spray onto the exhaust system when the propeller was feathered… - [NTSB ERA24LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA190.md): Beech B24R · Lumberton Township, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N53EM · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner’s failure to ensure adequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB CEN24LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA155.md): Piper PA-32-301 · Sullivan, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2024 · N651ED · Substantial damage > A bearing failure that resulted in fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a subsequent total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ERA24LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA161.md): Navion Navion B · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 29, 2024 · N5429K · Substantial damage > A sudden loss of all engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ERA24LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA152.md): Cessna 172 · Opelika, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2024 · N863AU · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly. - [NTSB WPR24LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA084.md): Cessna 172P · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 10, 2024 · N52436 · Substantial damage > Bearing degradation that increased clearances between the bearing and crankshaft journal surfaces, resulting in fatigue cracks and the subsequent failure of the No. 3 connecting rod and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB ERA24LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Parkland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 5, 2024 · N3747J · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation to the main bearings for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN24LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA104.md): Piper PA24 · Cherokee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 2, 2024 · N4284 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the presence of ground fog, which hindered the landing approach and resulted in the pilot inadvertently landing long and impacting a fence during the… - [NTSB WPR24LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA081.md): Christopher Randall Raptor Junior 540 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N906CR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the loss of power to the electronic fuel injection and ignition system, which was the result of a loose connection between a common ground feed-through stud and the ground bus. - [NTSB CEN24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA102.md): Cessna 172 · Terrell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 30, 2024 · N8805Z · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN24LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA092.md): Piper PA22 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 11, 2024 · N2513P · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing. - [NTSB ERA24FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA072.md): Hawker Beechcraft G36 · Buford, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 21, 2023 · N23VS · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to significant thermal damage from postimpact fire. - [NTSB ERA24LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA070.md): Beech A24 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2023 · N52LV · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing. - [NTSB ERA24LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA066.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · Asheville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2023 · N907L · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the No. 4 inner main bearing cap screw and connecting rod bolts, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure were the low material strength of the inner main bearing cap screw and the increased loads on the… - [NTSB CEN24LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA031.md): Powrachute Pegasus · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N52631 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper modification of the engine cooling system that resulted in an engine overheat and total loss of power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight after the engine overheat light illuminated instead of… - [NTSB CEN24LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA011.md): Cirrus SR22 · Red Oak, IA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 15, 2023 · N6JA · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to excessive combustion deposits, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the required scheduled maintenance was completed. - [NTSB WPR24FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA010.md): Robert L Thurmond RV8 · Centerville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 10, 2023 · N75RT · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to return to the departure airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the No. 2… - [NTSB CEN24LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA003.md): Cessna 172 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N397ES · Substantial damage > A reported loss of engine power during the landing approach due to undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a fence. - [NTSB ERA23LA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA383.md): Cessna 182 · Towanda, PA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 30, 2023 · N747UC · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR23LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA352.md): Wayne Toddun Sling 4 TSI · San Pedro, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 25, 2023 · N135WT · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve from overheating and excessive wear. - [NTSB ANC23LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA080.md): Cessna A185F · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 18, 2023 · N7558H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. 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