# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-520 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 SEA07LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA209.md): Cessna TU206F · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N2089U · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power and the runway that the pilot was attempting to reach.
- [NTSB SEA07TA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA203.md): Cessna TU206G · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N9374Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL07FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA036.md): Cessna T210M · Haddock, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2007 · N761RS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA038.md): Beech B36TC · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N30799 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA049.md): Beech B36TC · Buena Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2006 · N3144D · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to pilot's inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB CHI07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA018.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N460TM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB SEA06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA185.md): Cessna T210M · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N732PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA188.md): Cessna P210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N732TZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB DEN06FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA091.md): Beech A36TC · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N1800Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision by not having the airplane refueled prior to takeoff, and allowing the engine to be starved of fuel because he failed to switch the fuel selector valve. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB LAX06LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA214.md): Cessna T210M · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N761GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA079.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N7353C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA108.md): Cessna 414A · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N79NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning due to his failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, resulting in the loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA054.md): Beech 58P · Bow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N469MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA241.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N69146 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA143.md): Cessna 402B · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N1399G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI05FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA162.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · Destroyed
  > An observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…
- [NTSB DFW05CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA087.md): Cessna TU206G · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N6211Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN05LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA057.md): Cessna P210N · Lander, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2005 · N4912K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N4873C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted…
- [NTSB DFW05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA027.md): Cessna P210N · Pawhuska, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N6300P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN04FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA109.md): Beech 58P · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2004 · N69CL · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. Clouds and the pilot's diverted attention were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA047.md): Cessna T210N · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA047.md): Beech A36TC · Visalia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2003 · N52AM · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA201.md): Raytheon B36TC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N3212D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during an approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA283.md): Cessna 210L · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA305.md): Cessna T210N · Pine River, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…
- [NTSB CHI03FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA291.md): Beech B36TC · Uniondale, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during…
- [NTSB FTW03LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA199.md): Cessna T188C · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N3872J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A contributing factor was low altitude flight.
- [NTSB IAD03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N155RR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA161.md): Cessna T210L · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA124.md): Beech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an…
- [NTSB MIA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA064.md): Cessna 402B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N127WW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of…
- [NTSB FTW03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA070.md): Cessna T207 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N1599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA031.md): Cessna T210L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N76TL · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.
- [NTSB FTW03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA025.md): Cessna T188C · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA276.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage
  > The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA138.md): Cessna T188C · Choteau, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N2802J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA119.md): Cessna 335 · Tensed, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N27069 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA02FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA113.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Naples, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2002 · N9127L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stall speed while maneuvering to land after the engine ceased operating for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a stall/spin, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA108.md): Cessna T210N · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4672Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2002 · N888GB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA060.md): Cessna 414A · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.
- [NTSB DEN02LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA012.md): Cessna T210N · Montrose, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2001 · N210GB · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA297.md): Cessna T210M · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2001 · N6877M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA185.md): Beech A-36TC · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2001 · N1852Z · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to initiate the takeoff downwind.
- [NTSB CHI01LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA271.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N9106V · Substantial damage
  > the rich fuel mixture and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the high output of the fuel pump and the low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA080.md): Cessna P210N · Seminole, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2001 · N210FW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to refuel en route and ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a…
- [NTSB SEA00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA173.md): Cessna T210N · Council, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N6993N · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB ATL00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA084.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N4380S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to control the aircraft after landing due to a loss of engine power and landing gear failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the impact with the airport marker lights.

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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 ('17040')
    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=17040&occurrence=350

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