# NTSB investigations: 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 13 of 93 · 4,618 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB NYC04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA210.md): Cessna 172B · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N7422X · Substantial damage > The failure of the oil filter adapter seal, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure, and subsequent catastrophic engine failure, and forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA256.md): Claxton S-12 · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the pistons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The previous damage to the pistons due to earlier seizure occurrences was a factor. - [NTSB ATL04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA183.md): Piper PA-18 · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N5546Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL04CA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA179.md): Cessna 152 · Inverness, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2004 · N35FD · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to detect the presence of water in the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB ATL04LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2004 · N45100 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA181.md): Hughes 369D · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N505ST · Substantial damage > In-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW04FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA232.md): Fairchild M-62A-3 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N79307 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a faulty carburetor and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing after takeoff. - [NTSB SEA04LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA179.md): Hardin Lancair 320 · Chewelah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N320MC · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak from an undetermined location resulting in a loss of engine power during approach for landing and subsequent forced landing. Soft terrain was a factor. - [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 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 FTW04LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA214.md): Cessna T188C · Heth, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2004 · N9314J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA04LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Irby, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N4195J · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors. - [NTSB MIA04FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA119.md): Cessna U206B · Key West, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N3800G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane in ocean waters. - [NTSB CHI04CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA229.md): Bell 47G2 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N96MB · Destroyed > The engine failure for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to properly level-off for landing due to the low rotor speed, which resulted in the hard landing. The low altitude where the engine failure occurred was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA157.md): Headrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N3086J · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor. - [NTSB SEA04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA150.md): Stinson 108 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N97599 · Substantial damage > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. - [NTSB DEN04LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA113.md): Bellanca 14-19-3A · Estes Park, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N1251R · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the unsuitable terrain for landing and the mailbox posts. - [NTSB CHI04CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N77782 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during 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 SEA04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA146.md): Schweizer 269C · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2004 · N62126 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA110.md): American AA-1 · Guernsey, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2004 · N5667L · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced… - [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 FTW04LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA197.md): Bell 206B · East Cameron 13 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2004 · N133RT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the fuel quantity gauge's improper fuel level indication, missing instrument placard, company maintenance personnel's improper maintenance records, disregard for company procedures,… - [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 SEA04LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA137.md): Root RV-4 · Buckley, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N901ER · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before takeoff and to maintain airspeed during the… - [NTSB CHI04LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA184.md): Grumman G-164B · York, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N48675 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at the time of power loss and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA182.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N8222K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ENG04IA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG04IA021.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Beechjet 400A · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2004 · N455CW · No damage > High-altitude ice crystals that had accreted on the compressor vanes and were ingested into the high pressure compressor when the pilots retarded the power levers causing compressor surges and flameouts of both engines. Contributing factors were the lack of… - [NTSB NYC04FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA161.md): Beech E95 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2004 · N7090N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while performing a go-around after experiencing a loss of power to the left engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor related to the accident was the loss of power to the left engine. - [NTSB SEA04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA128.md): Hughes 269C · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56PH · Substantial damage > A significant power loss for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to a full autorotational landing. Factors include no suitable terrain in the area, and soft swampy terrain at the point where the pilot found it necessary to perform the forced… - [NTSB ATL04LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA199.md): Adventura II · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · UNREG · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the main landing gear. - [NTSB ATL04LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA152.md): Stein Skybolt Skybolt · Jasper, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N8048G · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempt to operate the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment, and the fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. A factor was rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL04CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA149.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Tallassee, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N6AU · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was pilot fatigue and the unauthorized use of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA125.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wendell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N7502Y · Substantial damage > A cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor. - [NTSB NYC04LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA160.md): Piper PA-12 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N2489M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA167.md): Beech 200 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N432FA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA171.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N6183M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW04LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA169.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2004 · N49KG · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to a corroded magneto for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ANC04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA067.md): Rufli Theodore J Rufli · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N6191R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing and an on ground collision with a parked and unoccupied airplane. - [NTSB FTW04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N60713 · 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 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 DEN04CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04CA095.md): Northwing WS2 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors include low altitude, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB IAD04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA024.md): Cessna 172P · Passaic, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N53565 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the evasive maneuver on the ground. - [NTSB FTW04LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA158.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Needville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N4968X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power and subsequent in-flight fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN04FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA087.md): Raytheon A36 · Gilcrest, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N6162E · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his failure to switch fuel tank selector position which resulted in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB CHI04LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA145.md): Betchan KR II · Rapid City, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2004 · N250KB · Destroyed > Failure of the engine rocker arm installation resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the power lines. - [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 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 FTW04LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA150.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cotton Plant, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2004 · N3166U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=350&page=14 ## 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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE 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?occurrence=350&page=13 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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