# NTSB investigations: Continental I0-470 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA025.md): Beech J35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N7208B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.
- [NTSB NYC07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA136.md): Beech K35 · Cross Junction, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N615T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA129.md): Cessna 210 · Vienna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N7462E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and a vehicle were factors.
- [NTSB DFW07CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA064.md): Beech F35 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N6XH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA048.md): Navion G Model · El Centro, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2007 · N3BP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the glare from the sun.
- [NTSB CHI06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA220.md): Beech 95-B55 · Harmon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N127W · Substantial damage
  > The exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB DFW06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA176.md): Cessna 210A · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9419X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA165.md): Cessna 210 · Lawton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N7303E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA266.md): Ryan Navion G · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N2401T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB DEN05LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA117.md): Bellanca 14-19-3 · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2005 · N8870R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position. Factors contributing to the accident were the inadvertent stall, the ravine, and the steep drop off embankment.
- [NTSB CHI05LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA140.md): Cessna 310C · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N311V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons and the flightcrew's failure to maintain aircraft control following the loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA129.md): Cessna 210B · Friendship, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N9623X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB DFW05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA055.md): Beech 95-B55 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N7912R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow check-list procedures and the required placard instructions, which resulted in the fuel selectors being selected to the improper fuel tanks for take-off, resulting in a loss of engine power to the left engine. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB DFW05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA049.md): Beech BE35 · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N860R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the prevailing dark night ilumination.
- [NTSB LAX05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA021.md): Cessna 210A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N6675X · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA113.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Estes Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N1251R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain for landing and the mailbox posts.
- [NTSB SEA04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA094.md): Beech P-35 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N7DR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff as a result of an unsecured fuel sender unit which resulted in a false fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB MIA04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA082.md): Beech K35 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2004 · N551PK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing, collision with a berm during landing rollout, and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB LAX04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA083.md): Cessna 210 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N6539X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA131.md): Beech Be-35-33 · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N929TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA101.md): Beech K35 · Richmond, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N614Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires.
- [NTSB MIA03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA023.md): Beech 35-B33 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N8578M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA208.md): Cessna 210A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N9466X · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA214.md): Cessna 310I · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N8145M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of power in one engine during takeoff. The reason for the loss of power in the left engine could not be determined. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB SEA02FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA083.md): Grumman G-44 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N700BL · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A contamination of metal flakes on the fuel filter, and an inadequate annual inspection were factors.
- [NTSB IAD02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA049.md): Cessna 210 · Westhampton Bch, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N7482E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA034.md): Cessna 310C · Reidsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2001 · N1840H · Destroyed
  > Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA001.md): Beech M35 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N9765R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA247.md): Beech J35 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N3014C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA112.md): Meyers 200A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N495C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation. Factors were the loose line at the distribution valve, the inadequate annual inspection the owner/pilot mechanic performed, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing after takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA049.md): Cessna 210C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N9791X · Substantial damage
  > The reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA022.md): Beech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N8587M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA272.md): Beech 95-55 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9713R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.
- [NTSB ATL00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA056.md): Cessna 210A · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2000 · N6607X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was improper planned approach.
- [NTSB FTW00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA051.md): Cessna 210 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N6561X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA046.md): Cessna 205 · Edison, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N8464K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue of the number six crankcheek resulting in crankshaft separation, and the lack of suitable terrain. Contributing factors were the sign and the ditch.
- [NTSB IAD98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA028.md): Beech 55B · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N1072W · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA067.md): Beech 35-B33 · Troy, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N512WM · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors associated with the accident were: the lack of a suitable forced landing site, and the embankment (dirt bank), which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB ATL96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N9432T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to heed known operating information by not correcting the flight attitude to prevent fuel unporting during a prolonged slipped descent.
- [NTSB FTW96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA093.md): Beech 35-A33 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1111Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA363.md): Cessna 210A · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N9520X · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power during the final approach phase of landing resulting in a collision with terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA035.md): Cessna 310D · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1992 · N6737T · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the right outboard torque tube in the right fuel selector valve assembly housing resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE04.md): Beech 35-A33 · Vernon Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N123JB · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA133.md): Cessna 210A · Palm Harbor, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N6697X · Substantial damage
  > The improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture resulting in the loss of engine power due to excessive internal engine temperature.
- [NTSB MKC90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA078.md): Cessna 310 · Belleville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N18HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to the loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > An engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC87LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA051.md): Cessna 201A · Scotias, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1986 · N6615X · Substantial damage
  > The flight experienced an engine power loss when the throttle was reduced and the pilot turned the aircraft in an attempt to make the field, the aircraft was landed in a swampy area off the arpt when the field could not be reached. Investigation revealed no…
- [NTSB SEA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA196.md): Cessna 210 · Stibnite, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7459E · Destroyed
  > The pilot executed a steep, reduced power descent into the destination airstrip. He then reported that when he attempted to reduce the rate of descent with a power application, the engine did not respond. There was no evidence of any mechanical malfunction…
- [NTSB CHI86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA010.md): Beech K35 · New Lisbon, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1985 · N6060E · Destroyed
  > According to the plt, acft preflight, engine runup and warm up were normal. Takeoff and initial climb up to approx 300 ft AGL were normal also. At this point the engine quit and the plt performed a forced landing in a clover field below him. The acft was…
- [NTSB FTW85LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA299.md): Beech 35-B33 · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N7935K · Substantial damage
  > The plt experienced a partial pwr loss when about 50 ft above the rwy, just after liftoff. The acft was about 300 ft down the rwy with some rwy still remaining. He landed the acft but was unable to stop until the acft had run through the perimeter fence. It…

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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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17027')
    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
```

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