# 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 ATL03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA042.md): Cessna 182 · LaFayette, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N1415C · Substantial damage
  > In flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA040.md): Beech A24R · Titusville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2003 · N9769L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's failure to attain full power for takeoff in accordance with the operation handbook was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA091.md): Gilbertson Zodiac CH601HDS · Grandfield, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N474BG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB MIA03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA049.md): Mooney M20K · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N231NT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N6663E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB LAX03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA070.md): Cessna A188A · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2003 · N5638J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA067.md): Cessna 414 · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2003 · N127WW · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of…
- [NTSB SEA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA025.md): Mooney M20F · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N6442Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB IAD03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA026.md): Piper PA-28-140 · New Middleton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2003 · N573PA · Substantial damage
  > A jammed throttle control assembly for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA047.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Barrington Hill, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2003 · N74AA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. An inadequate preflight inspection and the trees encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB IAD03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA025.md): Mooney 20J · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2003 · N1074Z · Substantial damage
  > Ice in the fuel system, which resulted in restricted fuel flow and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX03FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA060.md): Schweizer 269C · Collinsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2003 · N98TH · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during the subsequent autorotation. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA029.md): Mielec PZL-M-18 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N45051 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in his failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and…
- [NTSB SEA03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA023.md): Bell 47G · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N4759R · Substantial damage
  > In-flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA070.md): Cessna T207 · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2002 · N1599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA067.md): Beech F-35 · Addison, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2002 · N3367C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank positions which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA044.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2002 · N3236Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel Starvation due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump and the inoperable electric fuel pump caused by the electrical system failure. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA023.md): Beech 35-B33 · Gainesville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N8578M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA015.md): Caron Seawind · Bryant, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2002 · N313FC · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA03TA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03TA014.md): Hughes OH-6A · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 29, 2002 · N13SD · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight. A tree was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA052.md): Shepherd Kolb Mark III · Norfork, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N4672D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing to the accident were the trees.
- [NTSB FTW03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA051.md): Piper PA-34-220T · McAlester, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N699WG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around which resulted in his loss of control. Contributing factors to the accident included the loss of power from the left engine as a result of…
- [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 NYC03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA023.md): Cessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N7192G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition.
- [NTSB CHI03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA028.md): Woods Velocity · Claflin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N241KW · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to vapor lock of the fuel line as a result of the fractured exhaust manifold. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA047.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Votaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2002 · N6288M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undertermined reasons. Contributing factors included the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing and the lack of airspeed.
- [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 FTW03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA050.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Weiner, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2002 · N502RS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a compressor stall for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA019.md): John H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB CHI03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA023.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N36315 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC03FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA020.md): Cessna 210L · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2444S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequately view suitable forced landing areas.
- [NTSB SEA03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA008.md): Beech A36TC · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N32FW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA031.md): Cessna T210L · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N76TL · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.
- [NTSB NYC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA017.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Glade Spring, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N62897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA021.md): Beech D35 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW03LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA046.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2002 · N698VW · Substantial damage
  > The propeller shaft seal leak resulting in an in-flight fire.
- [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 FTW03LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA040.md): Cessna 172N · Porter, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N1317E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA026.md): Cessna 177RG · Marshall, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2002 · N35866 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA016.md): Hubbard StddHmltn GlasairIIS · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N98TR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA025.md): Cessna T188C · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2002 · N4779J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA016.md): LaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway.
- [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 MIA03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA005.md): Cessna 310 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N5247A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a known equipment deficiency, and his failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) following a loss of engine power to one of the airplane's two engines for undetermined reasons, which resulted in descent and an impact with terrain.
- [NTSB FTW03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA023.md): Beech A23 · Farmington, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N1451L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the mechanical fuel pump.
- [NTSB LAX03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N4332W · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA007.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Highfalls, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2002 · N4002G · Substantial damage
  > The pilots inadequate fuel management, and subsequent loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor was the pilot's failure to insure that the required equipment (fuel gauge) was installed…
- [NTSB SEA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA006.md): Rutledge Kitfox · Condon, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N885CR · Substantial damage
  > A loose clamp around the gascolator bowl. A related factor was the maintenance inspection not being performed.
- [NTSB ATL03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA003.md): Cessna 172N · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2002 · N6542J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA002.md): Gentry Vari-Eze · Shine, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N24BG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise. Trees and objects near the roadway were factors.

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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
```

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