# 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 16 of 93 · 4,618 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N8090E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the inadequate inflight planning procedures for a cross country flight. - [NTSB CHI04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA021.md): Schweizer 269C · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N191GC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and a roadway were contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA025.md): Cessna U206F · Edgefield, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N3007R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL04LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA024.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Troy, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2003 · N5920P · Substantial damage > The certified flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, in-flight collision with trees and ground. - [NTSB LAX04LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA022.md): American AA-1 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2003 · N5968L · Substantial damage > The absence of compression in two of the airplane's four cylinders, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to maintain the engine in an airworthy condition, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA011.md): Beech 65-A90 · Fentress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2003 · N511BF · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA009.md): Ayres · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N4013Z · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a ruptured oil line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA023.md): Cessna A185E · Cedarville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N3399L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB ATL04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA029.md): Yakovlev YAK55M · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N55YA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a fractured connecting rod 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 ATL04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA009.md): Cessna 150G · Jeykll Island, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2003 · N4662X · Substantial damage > The pilot's preflight planning and the mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA003.md): Stinson 108-1 · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N845 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL04LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N1919X · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by his failure to secure the left fuel tank cap which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW04CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA002.md): Price Cuby Acro Trainer · Canutillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2003 · N300HS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making. - [NTSB CHI04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA001.md): Cessna 182A · Shenandoah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2003 · N3772D · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The factors to the accident were the dark night, the corn crop, and the ditch. - [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 LAX03LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA302.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N4167B · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) selection of the wrong runway (downwind) for the approach and landing. The failure of the left engine to respond to throttle application for undetermined reasons during the go-around was also causal. The high density altitude was… - [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 ANC03LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA127.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2003 · N2914M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with a runway light fixture. - [NTSB CHI03LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA322.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N6624M · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the engine accessory gear drive. A factor was the concrete marker. - [NTSB FTW03LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA232.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2003 · N43376 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA147.md): Grumman HU-16C · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2003 · N70258 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to the pilot placing the fuel selector in the off position which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine, after the pilot intentionally shut down the right engine. - [NTSB ANC03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA123.md): Piper PA-18 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · N330T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB FTW03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA230.md): Piper PA-12 · Wayne, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N3336M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL03FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA142.md): Cessna 172M · Perry, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N13375 · Substantial damage > The pilot inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, and also causal was his failure to detect water-contaminated fuel which resulted in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an stall. - [NTSB NYC03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA201.md): Raytheon B36TC · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N3212D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during an approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA189.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Diamond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N48020 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during hover. - [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 LAX03LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA283.md): Cessna 210L · Monterey, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain. - [NTSB FTW03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA216.md): Bell 206B-3 · Kisatchie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N197AA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. - [NTSB CHI03LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA305.md): Cessna T210N · Pine River, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damage > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the… - [NTSB FTW03LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA219.md): Cessna 150F · Knox City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2003 · N8158S · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate flight planning/decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the student pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA186.md): Schmidt Zodiac 601 XL · Sumner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N819GS · Destroyed > Loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors include the in-flight collision with trees during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB FTW03FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA211.md): Agusta A109E · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N143CF · Substantial damage > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the failure to maintain clearance with the safety fence during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a dynamic rollover of the helicopter. - [NTSB CHI03LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA299.md): Piper J3C-65 · South Shore, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N38435 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA291.md): Beech B36TC · Uniondale, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · Destroyed > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during… - [NTSB NYC03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA187.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to unknown circumstances. - [NTSB MIA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA176.md): Cessna 172F · Fajardo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N8578U · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight resulting in the airplane being operated with water contamination in the fuel system, and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL03FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA134.md): Beech BE-35 · Kingsport, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N4289B · Destroyed > The certified flight instructor's mismanagement of the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB LAX03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA268.md): Beech C35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N607D · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA298.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N9574U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees. - [NTSB NYC03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA184.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N2550A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA03LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA171.md): Beech 23 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2003 · N2322Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA265.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Avenal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N2567L · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. The reason for the partial loss of engine power was undetermined. - [NTSB FTW03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA204.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N301AF · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA297.md): Ayres S-2R · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N5671X · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the trees and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA03LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA170.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N40PA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the airplane manufacturer's recommendation to not use automobile fuel in the airplane resulting in deterioration of the fuel tank sealant, fuel starvation of the engine from fuel system contamination, and subsequent collision… - [NTSB CHI03LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA327.md): Extra Flugzeugbau EA200 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N9PB · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the magnetos, and the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA281.md): Cessna 150J · Fennimore, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N61134 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA261.md): Cessna 150C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=350&page=17 ## 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=16 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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