# 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 FTW03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA159.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Palestine, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N6136Z · Substantial damage
  > The shearing of the torsion shaft which resulted in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA085.md): Robinson R22 Beta · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N7176S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision. The instructor's delayed remedial action as a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA159.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N68567 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA158.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Willows, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2003 · N5653X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during an aerial application.
- [NTSB FTW03LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA157.md): Cessna 150L · Temple, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2003 · N6520G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA087.md): Cessna 210N · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N4804P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The condition of the runway overrun was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA109.md): Bill Darling Rans S9 · Green Cove Sprg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N93WD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA153.md): Rotorway Exec 162F · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N212DP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine ignition system for undetermined reasons resulting in a loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an auto rotational landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA151.md): Cessna A188B · Kinta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N4931R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB FTW03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA150.md): Cessna 320-D · EL Paso, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N4111T · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions.
- [NTSB CHI03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA125.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N70971 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB NYC03FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA095.md): Beech A36 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N111TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA143.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2003 · N9789D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's inadequate in-flight planning/decision resulting in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA142.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Needham, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2003 · N7546R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA084.md): Beech A23 · Brunswick, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2003 · N1483L · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's failure to secure the fitting on a fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA073.md): Cessna 175A · Colo. Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2003 · N6884E · Substantial damage
  > the stuck open exhaust valve on the engine's number 2 cylinder, the pilot's improper preflight planning, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude flight maneuver performed, the low airspeed, the…
- [NTSB ATL03FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA082.md): Socata TBM 700B · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2003 · N705QD · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the power control linkage on the engine fuel control unit by maintenance personnel which resulted in a loss of power lever control, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and his intentional engine shutdown which…
- [NTSB SEA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA069.md): Cessna 175B · Bonanza, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8159T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA054.md): Roger Mann Ragwing RW8-PT2S · Hanover, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the wheat in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB SEA03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA065.md): Piper PA-38 · Trident, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N9705T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA085.md): McCaa Minimax 1500R · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N20569 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power for undertermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA129.md): Beech V35B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2003 · N390BC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to corrosion and contamination of the fuel system, and the partially blocked fuel lines and nozzles.
- [NTSB CHI03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA106.md): Aero Commander S2R · Benson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N5519X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA101.md): Beech K35 · Richmond, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N614Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires.
- [NTSB CHI03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA100.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2003 · N4860Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and the pilot's failure to identify the malfunctioning magneto. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA058.md): Hughes 369D · Taholah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N5225C · Substantial damage
  > The entanglement of the fuel quantity sender float in the start pump wiring within the fuel tank as a result of the wiring not being properly secured. This rendered the fuel gauge inaccurate and the low fuel warning light inoperative which led to fuel…
- [NTSB LAX03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA125.md): Vortec 99 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N6052T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA123.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ranger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2003 · N93815 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA054.md): Cessna T210L · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2003 · N701TM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons during base turn.
- [NTSB NYC03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA075.md): Beech B-60 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N215CQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver for a landing in a configuration that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain altitude, after he lost power on one engine for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA121.md): Beech V35A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N95DC · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard prior to departure.
- [NTSB ANC03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA040.md): Piper PA-18 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N8106Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA052.md): Robinson R-22B · Mabton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N2629Z · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven…
- [NTSB IAD03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA042.md): Bell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA072.md): Rotorway 162F · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N92AL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and a complete loss of engine power followed by a forced landing, and a dynamic rollover during the autorotative touchdown.
- [NTSB ANC03LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA033.md): Hughes Stol King · Seldovia, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2003 · N1243W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA087.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2003 · N553RA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and not verifying the airplane had been refueled.
- [NTSB DEN03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA051.md): Panzl PAN · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2003 · N11ZL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his lack of familiarity with the airplane, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. Contributing factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB LAX03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA113.md): Piper PA24 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA109.md): Cessna 150G · Hope, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N493RA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 FTW03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA113.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Bonham, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2003 · N5264L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the unapproved fuel selector valve handle installed on the aircraft by an unknown person. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA082.md): Cessna 172H · Callao, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N275SW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the erosion of the number 2 piston, resulting in loss of compression on that cylinder. Contributing factors were the tailwind, the muddy runway condition, and the roadway and ditch.
- [NTSB ATL03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Camden, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N3287L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA056.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N711AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA048.md): Cessna 150F · Rome, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2003 · N8115F · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to secure the throttle linkage during the installation of the carburetor that resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA064.md): Cessna 402B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA100.md): Cessna 172K · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2003 · N678BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation for the flight which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03IA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03IA069.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Goodland, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2003 · N9247L · Minor damage
  > The partial loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to not land at the nearest available airport.
- [NTSB LAX03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA087.md): Cessna 182A · The Gap, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2003 · N5029D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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=18

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