# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB LAX04CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA147.md): Cessna 182E · Sonora, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · N2819Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure adequate fuel was aboard, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA088.md): Bell 206L-3 · W. Cameron 149 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2004 · N81SP · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the emergency floats not being deployed.
- [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 SEA04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA046.md): Jerome Q-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N143GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of deteriorating weather conditions (increasing rain) and his failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on landing (long/hard touchdown). Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and rain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA082.md): Alon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB NYC04LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA075.md): Cessna 152 · Spencer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2004 · N4669L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA042.md): Cessna 150J · Longview, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N5559G · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA082.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N3092H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04GA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04GA076.md): Schweizer 269D · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N255TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the axial movement of the compressor rotor blades contacting the compressor vanes resulting in a subsequent compressor stall. A contributing factor was the improper assembly of the compressor section during the engine overhaul…
- [NTSB LAX04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA127.md): Piper PA-31 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2004 · C-GPTE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing on one engine, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA126.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2004 · N6774K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI04LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA070.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Casey, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2004 · N4332P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of engine power and his improper remedial action during the encountered uncommanded roll (VMC roll). An additional cause was the pilot's failure to obtain a maintenance inspection by a qualified…
- [NTSB LAX04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA124.md): Cessna 172N · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2004 · N5107K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW04LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA071.md): Beech BE-23 · Mena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2004 · N234DD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during the forced landing which resulted in a collision with trees and transmission wires.
- [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 FTW04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA065.md): Cessna 120 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2004 · N1961V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the dusk lighting conditions and unlit airfield.
- [NTSB MIA04FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA047.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2004 · N4293P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate control of the aircraft by his use of an excessive bank angle, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and a loss of control following a loss of power in one engine. The reason for the loss of the engine power was…
- [NTSB LAX04CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04CA098.md): Cessna 172P · Granada Hills, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 20, 2004 · N5364K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA060.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N1968W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 LAX04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA109.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N8718D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management by his failure to switch the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power.
- [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 IAD04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA007.md): Piper PA-25-180 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2004 · N242JG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors included a low ambient temperature and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04TA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04TA036.md): Ayres S2T-T65 · Magdalena, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 2004 · N3100E · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA056.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Danbury, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2004 · N1558X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB ANC04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA019.md): Gothard Super Cuby · Palmer, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2004 · N3354B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA053.md): Mooney M20R · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2004 · N5284C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX04LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA083.md): Cessna 210 · Rialto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N6539X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC04LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA017.md): Piper PA-12 · Togiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2003 · N3624M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason that resulted in a forced landing, a collapse of the main landing gear, and a collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA061.md): Mooney 20F · Campobello, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2996L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and a collision with trees and the ground during an uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ATL04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA060.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · King, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2003 · N742CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout and obstacle clearance while performing a simulated engine out resulting in an in-flight-collision with a power line and the ground.
- [NTSB FTW04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA063.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N111TK · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA047.md): Cessna T210N · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2003 · N4689Y · 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 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 ATL04LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Louisburg, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2003 · N93002 · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's inadequate engine overhaul that resulted in engine case fretting and engine oil starvation.
- [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 SEA04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Moclips, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N8343F · Substantial damage
  > A sudden loss of engine power during hover for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA060.md): Cessna 172S · Watsonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2003 · N396TA · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04TA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA047.md): Bell OH-58A · Ruskin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 2003 · N62939 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N65455 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA044.md): Cessna 182-K · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N3056Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the throttle/power lever cable becoming disconnected in-flight, as a result of maintenance personnel failure to comply with Airworthiness Directive (AD) 86-24-07 and Cessna information letter SE79-6.
- [NTSB NYC04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA041.md): Russell Cozy MK III · Holbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N238CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA028.md): Cessna 172H · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2003 · N8058L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an obstruction in the fuel line.
- [NTSB ATL04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA039.md): Piper PA-28R · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2003 · N5041T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA038.md): Beech 55 · Griffin, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N4482S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to follow the engine failure after liftoff emergency procedure to feather the left engine propeller resulting in a loss of control during climbout, and the subsequent collision with a commercial building. A…
- [NTSB LAX04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA049.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N971PA · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The reason for the partial power loss in the left engine was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX04LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA047.md): Beech A36TC · Visalia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2003 · N52AM · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI04FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA029.md): Learjet 24D · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2003 · N77JL · Destroyed
  > The total loss of power to the right engine and the partial loss of power to the left engine after the airplane encountered a flock of birds during initial climb out, resulting in impeded ram induction airflow.
- [NTSB NYC04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA029.md): Walters Kolb Mark III · Ashtabula, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2003 · N456GW · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA028.md): Cessna 175 · Mears, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N9275B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.

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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 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=15

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