# NTSB investigations: Continental C90 series: Loss of engine power

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI07LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA096.md): Alon A2 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2007 · N992DC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in cruise flight. Carburetor icing conditions and a ditch were factors.
- [NTSB NYC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA070.md): Champion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB SEA05LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA176.md): Alon A-2A · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.
- [NTSB ATL04LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA100.md): Alon A2 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2004 · N5674F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from a crack in the gascolator bowl.
- [NTSB FTW04LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA096.md): Cessna 140 · Portland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2004 · N2435V · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertant stall while executing a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA082.md): Alon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB SEA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA109.md): Luscombe 8F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1389B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.
- [NTSB CHI00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA109.md): Piper PA-11 · Sherwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N5548B · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.
- [NTSB NYC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA114.md): Luscombe 8F · New Town, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N1894B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA96LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA203.md): Forney F-1 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N7551C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately service the engine with oil before flight, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and a subsequent forced landing. The high vegetation and embankment at the forced landing site were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA154.md): Piper PA-18 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N720PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015.md): Luscombe 8F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N822B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA012.md): Luscombe T8F · Vernon, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N84903 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA290.md): Alon A2 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N6570Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was available. Contributing to this accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA163.md): Piper PA-11 · Walpole, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N5014H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the powerline which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA144.md): Alon Aircoupe A-2 · Cattaraugus, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N6589Q · Destroyed
  > Engine power loss due to fuel starvation resulting from the installation of an improper fuel pump. A factor related to the accident was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA003.md): Champion 7EC · Bainbridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1988 · N9836Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI88LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA133.md): Alon A2 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1988 · N6589Q · Substantial damage
  > During initial takeoff climb the acft experienced a loss of engine power at approximately 30' to 40' above the ground. The pilot elected to execute a forced landing on the grassy infield of the airport because insufficient runway remained. The acft struck the…
- [NTSB LAX88LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA166.md): Champion 7EC · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N7586E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ATL87LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA263.md): Cessna 140 · Jesup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1987 · N77126 · Substantial damage
  > During initial takeoff the aircraft's engine lost power and the aircraft collided with the ground. Investigation revealed the carburetor inlet filter was 50 percent plugged with rusty material and two tablespoons of rusty water remained in the carburetor…
- [NTSB FTW86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA143.md): Forney F-1A · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1986 · N3026G · Substantial damage
  > An 80 yr old stu plt with an expired medical certificate was using auto fuel in the acft without an STC. FAA records forthe acft showed a sale was pending for svrl yrs. During flt, the plt decided to make a precautionary landing when the engine began 'running…
- [NTSB SEA86LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA180.md): Cessna 140A · Colville, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1986 · N9425A · Substantial damage
  > While making a power off approach to simulate a forced landing an over shoot was assured. The plt added pwr and the engine ceased operating. In order to avoid trees at the end of the runway the pilot made a 90 degree turn to land in a plowed field. The acft…
- [NTSB MIA86FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA184.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1986 · N1318V · Destroyed
  > According to witnesses, the acft entered a turn shortly after taking off from a touch-&-go landing, then stalled & began to spin to the right. The acft impacted the ground at the edge of a canal, aprx 1000 ft from the dept end of the rwy. One witness stated…
- [NTSB LAX86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA096.md): Luscombe 8F · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N1507B · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that on approach he was 'a little high & hot' for the 5000-FT-long rwy. He said that at midfield he was 100 ft. AGL & he decided to go around. Upon applying power only 700 RPM was obtained, so he then attempted to land the acft at the end of…
- [NTSB NYC85LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA089.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sussex, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1985 · N99677 · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a loss of eng pwr during climb shortly after takeoff and was substantially damaged during the forced landing which resulted. The plt reported the eng coughed and lost pwr, however, when the throttle was pumped, pwr returned. Pwr was then…
- [NTSB NYC85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA010.md): Bellanca 7EC · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N4308C · Substantial damage
  > About 30 min into the flt the plt noticed a higher than normal engine oil temp. Shortly thereafter the engine lost pwr. During the forced landing in a river bed the acft collided with large boulders.
- [NTSB FTW82DA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA050.md): Cessna 140 · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 30, 1982 · N3041N · Substantial damage
  > An estimate two hours of fuel was observed in the aircraft during the preflight inspection. About 24 minutes after takeoff, the engine lost power during takeoff from a touch and go landing. The power loss occurred at about 100 to 150 ft AGL. The instructor…

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17009')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17009&occurrence=350

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