# 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 20 of 93 · 4,618 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA007.md): Madewell EAA-Biplane-P · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N21WL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the swampy terrain. - [NTSB MIA03LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA003.md): Piper PA-30 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2002 · N7014Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA006.md): SIAI-Marchetti L1019 · Midland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2002 · N2069W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power resulting from a loose "B" nut on the line going from the bleed air filter to the fuel control unit. Also causal was the inadequate maintenence of the fuel control unit and filters during the last conditional inspection. - [NTSB LAX03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA009.md): Quicksilver Challenger II · Porterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA002.md): Tanner Kitfox · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N633KF · Substantial damage > The low altitude at which an undetermined loss of engine power occurred following takeoff. - [NTSB SEA02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA187.md): Mooney M20J · Oakley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N4232H · Substantial damage > Failure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.… - [NTSB MIA02LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA175.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Irvington, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2002 · N2963R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to internal contamination (rust and water) of the servo fuel injector resulting in it flowing approximately half of the required fuel flow at full throttle. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot… - [NTSB LAX02LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA298.md): Cessna 182 · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N6412A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. - [NTSB FTW02LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA267.md): Cessna A188 · Wellington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2002 · N9710V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA265.md): Cessna 320 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N382MR · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB ATL02LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA176.md): Cessna 152 · Spring City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2002 · N46656 · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to follow standard training procedures that resulted in the loss of engine power during a simulated loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA261.md): Beech V35 · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2002 · N9486S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the low-pressure pump separating internally. Contributing factors were the deterioration of the fuel pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA263.md): Cessna 188A · Vincent, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N9943G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA285.md): Hughes 369D · O'Neill, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N500EK · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to turbine blade separation as a result of hot corrosion damage to the turbine blades. Contributing to the accident was the pilot misjudging the flare at the completion of the autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The dark night… - [NTSB FTW02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA257.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N90652 · Substantial damage > A fuel leak at the left boost pump to bladder tank flange, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of power to both engines. - [NTSB FTW02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA258.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Lacompte, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N8843S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, and low altitude maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI02LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA283.md): Terning Sky Scout · Sedan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2002 · N174BT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. - [NTSB ATL02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA169.md): Piper PA24-250 · Morton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N5724P · Substantial damage > Contamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position. - [NTSB CHI02LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA276.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage > The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB CHI02LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA282.md): Cessna A188B · Dexter, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N4919Q · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture of the connecting rod, the recommended engine overhaul not performed by the company, and the low altitude flight. - [NTSB CHI02LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA274.md): Brooks Sonerai 2L · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2002 · N356RB · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the ignition system, the induction air leak at the carburetor mounting plate, and the pilot's inadvertant stall during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the crack in the electronic ignition coil, and the improper… - [NTSB CHI02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees. - [NTSB CHI02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA268.md): Rebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N92PD · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine… - [NTSB FTW02LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA248.md): Cessna 150F · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N8351G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA162.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · Greeneville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2002 · N9807U · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's decision to continue flight with a known equipment deficiency. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB SEA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA168.md): Nolley BD-5 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N50TX · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor. - [NTSB LAX02LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA270.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Fresno, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N87204 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX02LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA269.md): Cessna 172N · Lakeside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N739ZV · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine to respond for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's decision to continue the simulated emergency maneuver to an altitude that was insufficient to allow for contingency options. The unsuitable nature of the terrain… - [NTSB FTW02LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA244.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Price, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N3961K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA267.md): Tomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N369AF · Substantial damage > The total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing. - [NTSB MIA02IA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02IA160.md): Eurocopter Deutschland MBB BK-117 A4 · Bradenton, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N528SF · Minor damage > Improper maintenance/installation of the No. 2 engine power turbine (PT) wheel assembly by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in deflection at the engine case axial midpoint and misalignment between the inlet housing and the rear bearing support… - [NTSB IAD02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA089.md): Puhl Genesis · Petersburg, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N51XT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors included the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and the transmission wires in the pilot's glide… - [NTSB CHI02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Warroad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N9274V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline. - [NTSB SEA02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA163.md): Piper PA-14 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N5170H · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI02LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA263.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Seneca, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2002 · N102MH · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW03IA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03IA073.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2002 · N610CA · No damage > the loss of right engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the propeller shaft coupling. - [NTSB CHI02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA258.md): Beech A36 · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N336CB · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management, the pilot's improper remedial actions during engine restart, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the inadequate flare and the dark night. - [NTSB LAX02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA254.md): Waco YPF-7 · Dewey, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N29904 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a flooded carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA253.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Ohiawa, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N8851V · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to verify the aircraft refueling and he did not follow emergency procedures for engine restart. Factors to the accident included fuel starvation and the fence post. - [NTSB LAX02LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA253.md): Reed Avid Commuter · Goffs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2002 · N837TR · Substantial damage > The engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA252.md): Lancair 320 · Iola, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2002 · N83WS · Substantial damage > the engine failure for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area to execute a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC02LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA095.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2002 · N3853W · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted in a collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was rising terrain which was unsuitable for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA090.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Victor, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N222SH · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's use of inappropriate medication, and the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Creswell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX02LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA250.md): Boeing B75N1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N17678 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA242.md): Rare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N98TW · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field. - [NTSB FTW02LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA251.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Masterson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N43473 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blockage of the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA238.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N8444K · Substantial damage > The failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor. - [NTSB FTW02LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA226.md): Cessna 150L · Manvel, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N10935 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=350&page=21 ## 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=20 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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