# NTSB investigations: Lycoming I0360 series: Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf

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 MIA08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA032.md): Mooney M20E · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N5875Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel filter.
- [NTSB NYC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N43274 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB LAX08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA008.md): Mooney M20F · Alamo, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2007 · N9612M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number 2 cylinder piston compression ring, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a catastrophic internal engine failure.
- [NTSB CHI06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA021.md): Enstrom F-28A · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N266Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and…
- [NTSB MIA04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA127.md): Mooney M20F · Brandon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N9708M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of all studs and/or thru-bolts of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons causing separation of the cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA013.md): Mooney M20J · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.
- [NTSB MIA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA090.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N4952J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the crankshaft bolt losing torque, the gear disengaging, and the engine ceasing to operate as a result of inadequate maintenance installation.
- [NTSB ATL03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA054.md): Piper PA-28R · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N7635J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA048.md): Cessna 172SP · Flemington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2003 · N197ME · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's improper assembly of the accessory drive section of the engine.
- [NTSB SEA03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA038.md): Beech A23 · Fort Klamath, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N2392W · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA256.md): Dodd RV-4 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2002 · N62VR · Substantial damage
  > the owner/builder's improperly fabricated and installed fuel line, which cracked at the point of the flare, resulting in a fuel leak and loss of engine power during the takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the soft terrain that jammed the landing gear…
- [NTSB CHI02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA179.md): Waltz RV-8 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N877TC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA177.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Steward, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N76SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA103.md): Mooney M20J · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N4560H · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to oil system starvation. A factor was the transmission wire encountered during emergency descent.
- [NTSB ATL01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA110.md): Cessna 172R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2001 · N158RA · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine vacuum pump by maintenance personnel which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA107.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.
- [NTSB FTW01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA072.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA00LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA188.md): Hughes 269B · Burlington, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2000 · N9355F · Substantial damage
  > Mintenance personnel not following the mandatory service bulletin procedure of not exceeding 0.0005 inch paint thickness on the cylinder flange. Factors were the fatigue separation of multiple cylinder hold down bolts resulting in looseness of the cylinder;…
- [NTSB DEN00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA143.md): Mooney M20J · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N201DK · Substantial damage
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. A factor was a complete loss of power due to mechanical failure.
- [NTSB LAX99LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA287.md): Mooney M20J · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N4201S · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure and separation of the number three cylinder due to the cylinder overhaul facility's improper inspection and quality control processes.
- [NTSB NYC98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA045.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Fairplain, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N9418N · Destroyed
  > an improper overhaul of the fuel servo by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the dark night conditions and rough forced landing terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA266.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N4667J · Substantial damage
  > The total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic.
- [NTSB LAX97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Continental, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N2226T · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA113.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Thibodaux, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N2654T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive which specified the correct type of oil quick drain valve for this airplane, the installation of an incorrect oil quick drain valve by maintenance personnel, and the subsequent…
- [NTSB SEA96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA130.md): Hughes 269C · Eldon, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N7400F · Destroyed
  > fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap, which resulted in loss of engine power and ditching at sea.
- [NTSB MIA96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA075.md): Piper PA-28R · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1996 · N55329 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder hold down studs and nut. A factor was the pilot'e evasive maneuver to avoid golphers on a golf course.
- [NTSB FTW96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA025.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N7471J · Substantial damage
  > an overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA080.md): Mooney M20E · Mclain, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N7142U · Substantial damage
  > The improper reassembly of the servo fuel injector during overhaul by maintenance personnel. This resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent on-ground collision with a fixed object…
- [NTSB BFO94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA127.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Edgewater, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1994 · N5242T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA206.md): Piper PA-28 · St. Joseph, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1994 · N5025S · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number two cylinder.
- [NTSB FTW94FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA141.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1905Y · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the undesirable engine/propeller…
- [NTSB MIA94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA117.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · River Ranch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N1395T · Substantial damage
  > The improper inspection of the worn throttle linkage connection at the fuel control, which resulted in the linkage becoming disconnected from the fuel control in flight and the engine losing power. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with a ditch during a…
- [NTSB LAX93LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA229.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N4820T · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the exhaust valve due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB SEA92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA121.md): Mooney M20E · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5887Q · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the fuel injector servo system. Factors contributing to the accident were: fuel injection system corroded and animals in the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX91LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA382.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Redwood City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1991 · N2080T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the number two connecting rod and rod cap due to an engine overspeed condition which the rods and rod caps were exposed at some undetermined historical point.
- [NTSB SEA91LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA217.md): Beech B24R · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1991 · N2528W · Substantial damage
  > Improper re-installation of an oil line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an oil leak from a loose line and subsequent seizure of the engine. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX91LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA314.md): Piper PA28R-200 · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1991 · N646RL · Substantial damage
  > Engine failue due to the failure of the crankshaft resulting from failure induced by a non-metallic inclusion in the shaft.
- [NTSB MIA90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA016.md): Lake LA-4 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1989 · N1212L · Substantial damage
  > Binding and subsequent failure of the #1 exhaust valve. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/wet (swampy) terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC89LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA154.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Middletown, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N5029S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both magnetos shortly after takeoff..
- [NTSB MIA89FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA093.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1989 · N43330 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the propeller governor oil line due to fatigue which was caused by bending damage to the line and the failure of mechanics to install support clamps on the line which caused the fatigue to propagate at a faster rate.
- [NTSB LAX89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA095.md): Mooney M20F · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1989 · N3274F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency of the aircraft, the worn fuel injector with an interior leak, which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL89FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA035.md): Hughes 269C · Mohawk, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N9575F · Destroyed
  > The helicopter had landed at a private airstrip and the instructor deplaned. The dual student remained in the helicopter with the engine running. The CFI reboarded and the student made the takeoff. Later, on downwind in traffic pattern, a witness reported a…
- [NTSB CHI88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA214.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N9499F · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL88LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA217.md): Mooney M20E · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1988 · N6810V · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the engine failed shortly after takeoff. The pilot made a 180 degree turn and landed downwind on the runway. He elected to land gear up to avoid a drop-off past the runway end. The acft slid off the runway end, but came to a stop before…
- [NTSB NYC88LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA117.md): Mooney M20 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2746W · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel improperly installed the number two connecting rod (p/n L-10646) causing it to separate, create a hole in the engine case, loss of engine oil and engine power. Due to the pilot's improper inflight decision, he performed a wheels up…
- [NTSB MKC87LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA162.md): Maxfield Pitts S-1S · Meade, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N900K · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, while depg to the se, the eng seized. All of the surrounding terrain consisted of plowed fields, so the plt tried to glide back to the arpt; however, he had insufficient speed & alt to get aligned with the rwy. Drg the lndg, the acft…
- [NTSB ATL87LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Darien, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N2948R · Substantial damage
  > During normal cruise flight at 6,000' the plt reported hearing a loud bang simultaneous with a total loss of power. The plt declared mayday and made a forced landing in small pine trees. Examination of the engine revealed cyl.#2 connecting rod had become…
- [NTSB NYC87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA022.md): Gulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · Destroyed
  > The acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area…
- [NTSB MIA87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA005.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1986 · N5056S · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated the acft lost power and he was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft crashed in a field about 3/4 of a mile from the Lakeland arpt. Post crash examination of the eng revealed a complete failure of both magnetos, resulting in the loss of power…

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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 ('41515')
    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" = 351))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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