# 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 SEA02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA103.md): Stinson 108-1 · Heyburn, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N8849K · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line.
- [NTSB LAX02FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA198.md): Cessna 182Q · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N33PA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB MIA02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA110.md): Harrison Pietenpol Air Camper · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2002 · N7224X · Destroyed
  > a loss of power due to the passenger's inadvertent deactivation and restricting the movement of the throttle, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA163.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Jordan, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N8542D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA159.md): Galbraith Piel Emeraude · Hot Springs, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N71PE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the connecting rod fatigue failure during takeoff climb.
- [NTSB FTW02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA179.md): Schweizer 269D · Crawford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N333UC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's exceedence of the engine's temperature limits, resulting in the melting of blades on the first and second stage turbine wheels. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…
- [NTSB FTW02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI02IA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02IA151.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2002 · N823NK · No damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to verify the engine instrument indications and powerplant controls while on autopilot with the autothrottles engaged, and their failure to recognize the drop in airspeed which led to an aerodynamic stall associated with the reduction…
- [NTSB IAD02LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA056.md): Cessna 177RG · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N8200G · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the engine induction alternate air door, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the non-compliance with the manufacturer's service letter.
- [NTSB FTW02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA168.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415-E · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N94769 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilots necessity to avoid a power line during the emergency descent and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA091.md): Sikorsky CH-19E · Plains, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N94475 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA108.md): Cessna T210N · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2002 · N4672Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA087.md): Hanson Rans S6ES · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N654RH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the climb-out after takeoff. Factors include no suitable terrain upon which to attempt a forced landing, and trees and cars alongside of the residential street that the pilot attempted to land on.
- [NTSB FTW02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA163.md): Piper J-5 · Greers Ferry, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N38399 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the probability of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA160.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hinton, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N99044 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a fuel cap leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA110.md): Kendall, Blair Rans S-12 · Lincolnton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N257BK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the delamination of the propeller blade during takeoff, and the pilot's improper touchdown flare during the emergency landing resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA161.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Aubrey, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N4025Y · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a compressor turbine blade(s) for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA159.md): Cessna 172N · Glen Rose, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2002 · N734KG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the ignition key to the both magnetos position, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the failure of the left magneto, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night.
- [NTSB CHI02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA139.md): Wattier Tornado · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N5143C · Substantial damage
  > The disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA138.md): Cessna 150G · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [NTSB CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA153.md): Cessna 150M · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N50XP · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the transmission wire during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA152.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hathaway, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N48533 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA02FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA083.md): Grumman G-44 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N700BL · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A contamination of metal flakes on the fuel filter, and an inadequate annual inspection were factors.
- [NTSB FTW02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA151.md): Nolan RV-4 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2002 · N437BN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA150.md): Aubrey Challenger II · Lubbock, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2002 · N2NX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA049.md): Cessna 210 · Westhampton Bch, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N7482E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA133.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N4224X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA132.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hordville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N48485 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured rocker arm shaf. Contributing to the accident was the soft, furrowed field.
- [NTSB FTW02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA142.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N61RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed extension of the main landing gear prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2002 · N888GB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA137.md): Cessna 182G · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2002 · N3146S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with a known equipment deficiency, which resulted in fuel leakage and a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factors was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA092.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Headland, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N3121P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA118.md): Cessna 120 · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N6RP · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors.
- [NTSB FTW02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N6303W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the engine cowling plugs during the preflight inspection. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA128.md): Cessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N6288R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA112.md): Piper 601P · Moscow, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N101LT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known engine boost problem resulting in the improper use of brakes to maintain directional control during takeoff, the brake system fire, and the loss of control for undetermined reasons during the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA072.md): Gallagher Taylor "Coot" · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N41RG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. An improper engine modification was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA071.md): Brunger Osprey II · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N56GB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's inadequate carburetor heat air box system, leading to an accumulation of ice in the carburetor throat during final approach to landing. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's failure to correctly judge the height of the…
- [NTSB SEA02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA069.md): Woodley Zodiac 601HD · Beaver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N9240W · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the electrical (ignition) system and a short to the master electrical switch during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. A collision with an embankment during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA108.md): Long FEW TF-51 · Summersville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2002 · N51HL · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered during the power off landing. The loss of engine power for unknown reasons was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW02LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA120.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Lamesa, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N91905 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA030.md): Aeronca 15AC · Sitka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N1272H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undertermined reason. A factor in the accident was rough/uneven beach terrain at the site of the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA119.md): Cessna TR182 · Cypress, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N9321R · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation due to a missing oil filler cap, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA117.md): Bell 206B · Walnut Hill, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N513FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the backing off of the PC air line "B" nut due to the improper installation by the company maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the inadequate preflight by the pilot and the lack of suitable terrain for the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA078.md): Piper PA-18 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N30660 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and the post-landing fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA132.md): Cox Aeros Ltd Skyranger · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02IA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02IA079.md): Rockwell International 500-S · Jackson, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2002 · N8536 · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power in both engines, and subsequent forced landing in a field.

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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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