# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 SER A&C: 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 ATL07LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA116.md): Niva Thorp T-18 · Wellington, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2007 · N6GN · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked intake manifold and water contamination of the fuel. - [NTSB ATL07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA028.md): Scharnhorst RV-4 · Hoschton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N360WS · Substantial damage > The failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and… - [NTSB DEN06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA125.md): Thomas Velocity · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N31756 · Destroyed > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The cause of the fuel starvation was not determined. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA058.md): Mooney M20J · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N511G · Substantial damage > Improper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA039.md): Rogers Lancair 360 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N360JR · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC06IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA036.md): Mooney M20F · Cadiz, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2005 · N52DB · Minor damage > Fuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI04CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA138.md): Merkel Acro Sport II · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N796DM · Substantial damage > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued flight with an inoperable fuel quantity indicator and the wires which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX04LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA101.md): Scott RV-8A · Lihue, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2004 · N809RS · Destroyed > the engine lost partial power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA213.md): Mcanally Glasair JM-1 · Hollister, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2003 · N104JM · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to follow the checklist and apply the electric fuel pump prior to takeoff, which resulted in vapor lock. - [NTSB MIA02GA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02GA137.md): Cessna 172S · Tyner, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N928CP · Destroyed > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB ATL02FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA137.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Lebanon, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N8143B · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor attempted flight with known deficiencies in equipment, inoperative magneto, and subsequent lost engine power and collided with a transmission line while maneuvering for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA092.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N3121P · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA035.md): Beech 76 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N3846Z · Substantial damage > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine. - [NTSB CHI01LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA318.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · St. Bonifacius, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2001 · N747TW · Substantial damage > Improper servicing of the airplane by other maintenance personnel, inadequate inspection of the airplane by the other maintenance personnel prior to the airplane's flight, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to… - [NTSB ATL01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA071.md): Lake LA-4 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N1235L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ATL99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA114.md): Maule M-5-200 · St.Simons, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N5643T · Substantial damage > The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the swampy terrain condition. - [NTSB FTW98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA281.md): Rockwell Commander 112 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1188J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of… - [NTSB NYC95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA092.md): Mooney M20J · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N9969X · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to fly an extended landing pattern after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX90DVA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA06.md): Ray Edmistonn Z-200 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N10LM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL88DKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG06.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1988 · N722HS · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI87DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM07.md): Lake LA 4-200 · Fife Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N80111 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the engine started to run rough while in cruise flt. After all efforts to smooth it out failed, the plt elected to make a precautionary landing on Fife Lake. The acft landed normally followed by a loud noise and water started to enter the… - [NTSB MIA86FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA081.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Auburndale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1986 · N6221V · Destroyed > The plt stated that just after passing lakeland, FL, his eng RPM began to fluctuate. He selected his aux fuel tanks but the RPM continued to deteriorate. He elected to make his forced landing on a small lake but not having enough alt to turn & land into the… - [NTSB NYC86LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA071.md): Mooney M20J · Johnstown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1986 · N1144P · Destroyed > The flight was enroute from louisville Kentucky to Connecticut. While cruising at 9000 ft an engine power loss was experienced. An emergency was declared. The ATC set up an ILS approach to runway 33 at Johnstown, PA. However the pilot could not maintain… - [NTSB NYC85FGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FGT02.md): Jones Marquart MA-5 · New Oxford, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 6, 1985 · N168FJ · Destroyed > Before flying a short distance to thomasville to refuel, the plt added 3 to 4 gal of auto fuel to the acft. At thomasville, the acft was serviced with 20.1 gal of aviation fuel. While taxiing to takeoff, the eng stopped & was restarted twice. After departing… - [NTSB NYC84LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA246.md): Beech C24R · Newmarket, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N1857G · Substantial damage > Plt reported loss of power in flight and executed a forced landing in a wooded area. Reason for the power loss was not determined. - [NTSB NYC83FHA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHA05.md): Dimaria BD-4D · Pittstown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N68020 · Substantial damage > Pre-takeoff run-up was normal. As the acft lifted off the rwy the eng quit. The acft ran off the rwy onto soft ground & flipped over. The only eng malfunction found was low compression in the #1 cylinder due to both valves being stuck partially open. All fuel… - [NTSB NYC82DA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA216.md): Consolidated Aero LA-4-200 · Moriches Bay, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1982 · N80020 · Substantial damage > After taking off, the pilot climbed to 1000 ft MSL and leveled off. As the throttle was retarded, the engine lost power for an unknown reason. While making a forced landing on a bay, the aircraft struck a submerged object about 100 ft after touching down and… - [NTSB NYC82FFJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFJ13.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Canandaiqua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N6056V · Substantial damage > While taking off, an intermittent power loss was encountered. According to the pilot, the aircraft settled and bounced on a paved road at the end of the runway, then engine power returned and the plane began climbing again. At about 60 to 70 ft AGL, power was… - [NTSB SEA82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA039.md): Mooney M20F · Maupin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N6879V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power during takeoff after he raised the gear and flaps. He stated that he lowered the nose and the stall warning buzzer sounded, but he was unable to obtain the necessary airspeed. He stated that the power began to… ## 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 ('41511') 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=41511&occurrence=350 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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