# NTSB investigations: Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG: 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 MIA08LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA007.md): Catchot Angus Kitfox IV · Crescent City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2007 · N61AC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermine reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA158.md): Fly BY Sea Comp AIR 1 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2007 · N880FS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA161.md): Rodgers Zodiac 601XL · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N4589 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA196.md): Anderson Glasair FT II · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N123JA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the downwind leg, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered.
- [NTSB SEA07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA173.md): Halsted Flightstar Pioneer · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N8003U · Substantial damage
  > The failure (fracture) of the crankshaft of the non-certificated two-cycle engine during cruise flight. Factors include a ditch running through the field in which the pilot executed his engine-out forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Washington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N267C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB LAX07LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA184.md): Brook Lancair IV-P · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N401PT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to engine inlet icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of engine inlet anti-icing capability.
- [NTSB DFW07LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA103.md): Livpt Lancair IV-P · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N119TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA091.md): Haddan Sonerai IIL · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N5200C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A low altitude and an inadvertent stall were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA070.md): Reisinger Sonerai II L · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2007 · N59RR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA130.md): McNabb Bushmaster · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5090F · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short that disabled the electronic ignition system of the airplane's engine during the final approach phase for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with high vegetation. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB CHI06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA164.md): Miller Zenair Cricket MC-12 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N36CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while operating in the traffic pattern after the loss of power in one engine, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the loss of engine power in one of the two engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA085.md): Brent W. Brown Murphy Moose · St. Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N142SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to open the fuel selector valve, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his attention being diverted, and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA185.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N637TT · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA092.md): Michaud KR2S · North Andover, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N24065 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB DEN06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA058.md): Eldredge NXT · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N42XT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the partial failure of the crankcase nose seal for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's diminished visibility during the forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, resulting in a runway excursion and…
- [NTSB CHI06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA069.md): Zilz Zenith CH801 · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N143ZT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate design of the engine compartment which resulted in inadequate engine cooling and fuel starvation due to vapor lock. Factors associated with the accident were the utility pole and trees which were contacted during the…
- [NTSB MIA06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA028.md): Mestas Felix R Velocity LWFG-E · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N535BM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA008.md): Williams Challenger II · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N8069J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA310.md): Clark Vans RV8 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N559JC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the master electrical power switch, which removed power to the electronic ignition.
- [NTSB CHI05CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA263.md): Keith Avid Amphibian · Buchanan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N54BX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB NYC05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA133.md): Palen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N9163A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA210.md): McCain RV-8 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N2071D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA119.md): Pratt Ultravia Pelican-PL · Middlebury, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2005 · N412JP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA118.md): Rash Vans RV-6A · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N330CJ · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA088.md): Klasing Bradley BA100 · Xenia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2005 · N53SK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA081.md): Paul E. Conner Rotor-EZ · St Elmo, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2005 · N2992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. The pilot failed to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI05CA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA100.md): Mitchell KR-2S · Cameron, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 14, 2005 · N316RP · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the misjudged landing flare which resulted in the bounced landing. Additional causes were the improper recovery from the bounced landing and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA094.md): Tschida Glastar · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N5DK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the fuel flow restriction at the internal engine fuel filter due the presence of the silicone sealant material. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB CHI04LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA245.md): Fall Cub · Rockville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N25MF · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation encountered due to the builder's inadequate fuel system design and the subsequent loss of engine power during a maneuver for the landing approach. Factors were the tree and corn.
- [NTSB FTW04CA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA192.md): Rotorway Exec · Conroe, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2004 · N342RD · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the tripped fuel pump circuit breaker which resulted in the failure of the electric fuel pump.
- [NTSB SEA04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA107.md): Steward Rocky 162F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N717CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA152.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Dumas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N161RA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA040.md): Hackney Vans RV-6A · Carthage, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N528DH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall,
- [NTSB ATL04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA003.md): Whitty Mustang II · Holly Ridge, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N888PW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA001.md): Johnson Walter A Hornet · Saint Marys, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N1928J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance and the pilot's failure to maintian airspeed during the attempted forced landing that resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB ANC03LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA112.md): Dusseau Kitfox · Nikiski, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2003 · N20TZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an overrun during the emergency landing, and subsequent nose over in swampy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA163.md): Schulze Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N360W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb. Collision with a vehicle during landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA171.md): Stewart Hummel Bird · North Baltimore, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2003 · N7075Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall during an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA155.md): Sesin EXEC90 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2003 · N8246J · Substantial damage
  > The unqualified maintenance performed by the pilot and the inadequate autorotation by the pilot. A factor contributing to this accident was the overtemperature of the engine cooling system.
- [NTSB CHI03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA083.md): Nabole Steen Skybolt · Chanute, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N75JD · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for undetermined reasons. The pilot's improper decision and unsuitable terrain are contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA011.md): Peterson Dragonfly · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N2448 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA036.md): Asmus Exec 162F · Monterey, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2002 · N162LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA007.md): Riddell IV-P · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N41RJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration.
- [NTSB CHI03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA012.md): Mork Kitfox III · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N192MB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA283.md): Terning Sky Scout · Sedan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N174BT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA168.md): Nolley BD-5 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N50TX · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA267.md): Tomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N369AF · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA223.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N57597 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the fracture of a compressor turbine blade due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA136.md): Yakovlev Yak 52 · Parrish, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N2183F · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight failure of a carburetor/fuel line fitting, resulting in loss of engine power, a forced landing to unsuitable terrain, and a ground collision with a farm vehicle during the emergency landing.

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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 ('99999')
    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=99999&occurrence=350

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