# NTSB investigations: Lycoming O&VO-360 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. Page 1 of 3 · 105 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC07LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA233.md): Temco GC-1B · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N2455B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which was the result of a blocked fuel tank vent. - [NTSB ANC07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA106.md): Piper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2007 · N4468Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB DFW07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA121.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N255ER · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire. - [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N28730 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice. - [NTSB DFW07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA088.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N854WT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N6487J · Substantial damage > loss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree. - [NTSB DFW06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA122.md): Beech C23 · Bishop, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N5021M · Substantial damage > The delayed landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA057.md): Mooney M20C · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N6595U · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the… - [NTSB MIA06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA049.md): Globe GC-1B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N3292K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during descent due to an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with a culvert. - [NTSB CHI06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N2241P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,… - [NTSB ATL05CA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA155.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2005 · N88432 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA103.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N4797L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA118.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2005 · N9233J · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during initial climb, as reported by the pilot, for an undetermined reason which resulted in a collision with trees. - [NTSB DFW05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N4750L · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's in-flight mismanagement of the available fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing dark night conditions. - [NTSB MIA05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA036.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Milton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2004 · N7510W · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper fuel selector position. - [NTSB CHI05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA001.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N173DC · Destroyed > The loss of right engine power undetermined reasons. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power at a low altitude and below the single engine best rate of climb airspeed (Vyse), and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced… - [NTSB FTW04LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA221.md): Beech C23 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N9714Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA202.md): Piper PA-24 · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2004 · N5769P · Substantial damage > The restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB LAX04LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA143.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2004 · N5205L · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX04LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA112.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2004 · N4861F · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA033.md): Cessna 172RG · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2004 · N64ML · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to keep the gear retracted during the forced landing, and the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB LAX04LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA073.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Temecula, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N7189U · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA04FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA003.md): Cessna 177B · Chinook, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N30921 · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include… - [NTSB NYC03LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA172.md): Mooney M20B · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N33EM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank. - [NTSB CHI03LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA213.md): Allenberg Swick BC 12-D · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N7895A · Destroyed > The inadequate aircraft preflight by both pilots of the closed main fuel valve which led to fuel starvation of the engine. Additional causes were the lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and the inadvertent stall by both pilots after a loss of… - [NTSB CHI03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA187.md): Piper PA-24 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N6315P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors. - [NTSB FTW03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N5264L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA056.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N711AV · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N3236Y · Substantial damage > Fuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees. - [NTSB CHI02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Warroad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N9274V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline. - [NTSB NYC02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA132.md): Beech C23 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N823DA · Substantial damage > A power loss for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a subsequent forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL02LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA129.md): Eames Acro Sport · Burlington, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N16SE · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing and subsequent hard landing while maneuvering around trees. - [NTSB FTW02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA128.md): Cessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N6288R · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff. - [NTSB ATL02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA026.md): Mooney M20C · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N6953V · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA033.md): Beech B95 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N2012C · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way. - [NTSB MIA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA019.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Deland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N85TT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI01FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N8955J · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night. - [NTSB ATL01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA054.md): Cessna 177 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N2890X · Substantial damage > The pilots failure to adequately preflight plan fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA109.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N3060D · Substantial damage > The pilot in command, flight instructor's delayed feathering of the right propeller after engine failure resulting in the airplane being unable to maintain altitude with the remaining engine and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a field. - [NTSB ATL01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA044.md): Piper PA-24 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N7640P · Substantial damage > The fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA063.md): Piper PA-24 · Saint Helens, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N6337P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and a fence running across the field in which the forced… - [NTSB MIA01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA062.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Milton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N2407M · Substantial damage > a loss of right engine power due to chaffed and frayed wiring on the right and left magnetos on the right engine resulting in a forced landing, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground. - [NTSB MIA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N8603E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout. - [NTSB FTW00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA163.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N7271W · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA054.md): Cessna 170B · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2000 · N992EZ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA069.md): Cessna 177B · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N34021 · Substantial damage > The failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of… - [NTSB CHI99LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA270.md): Beech C23 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N24670 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA246.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N6316P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch. - [NTSB SEA99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA066.md): Mooney M-20G · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N6700N · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor contamination. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance when he performed his forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=41514&occurrence=350&page=2 ## 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 ('41514') 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=41514&occurrence=350 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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