# 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 CHI02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA100.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2002 · N9184F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB MIA02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA078.md): Ultravia Aero Int' Pelican Club PL · Crystal River, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2002 · N60980 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot-in-command misjudging the proper glidepath resulting in the in-flight collision with a tree and subsequent uncontrolled in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2002 · N48908 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB ATL02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA072.md): North American T-6-AT6D · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2002 · N7471C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power following a supercharger bearing failure and subsequent collision with the ground while maneuvering for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA106.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fulton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9060W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB ATL02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA071.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N122SE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02TA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA118.md): Bell OH-58A · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N487BC · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors in the accident were the pilot's misjudged flare resulting in a hard landing and the lack of recent experience in emergency procedures by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA02FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA060.md): Boeing S-307 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N19903 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of all engine power due to fuel exhaustion that resulted from the flight crew's failure to accurately determine onboard fuel during the pre-flight inspection. A factor contributing to the accident was a lack of adequate crew communication regarding the…
- [NTSB NYC02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N3006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX02FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA116.md): Sikorsky S-61A · Lakehead, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N318Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight crew's failure to maintain rotor rpm following a loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA102.md): Bell 206L-3 · Oakley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N30YB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA096.md): Mooney M20A · Norman, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N8390E · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA093.md): Tillman Long EZ · Lockhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N126DT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA091.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N29RG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole.
- [NTSB DEN02LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA031.md): Doyle Kitfox III · Windsor, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2002 · N8SD · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to restricted fuel flow for reasons undetermined. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA051.md): Bell/Garlick UH-1H · Dayton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N116DR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reason(s). Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed decision to jettison the empty bucket and the trees impacted during the auto-rotation landing.
- [NTSB LAX02TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N742 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that lead to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA060.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Schlater, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2002 · N9185F · Substantial damage
  > an unknown person at an unknown time exceeded the engine temperature limitations that resulted in the failure of compressor turbine and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA089.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N227H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N1915V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA057.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Hamilton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N33584 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA045.md): Gunderson Floatmaster · Elma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N2425D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA091.md): Beech V35 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N131Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing into a residential area.
- [NTSB FTW02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA082.md): Cessna 172M · Mount Selman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2002 · N238NY · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA081.md): Cessna 172F · Lynxville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N5527R · Substantial damage
  > The pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors.
- [NTSB FTW02LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA085.md): Quicksilver MXL II Sport · Gatesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA078.md): Robinette Ultra Pup · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2002 · N2221X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA057.md): Cessna R172E · River Ranch, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2002 · N7878N · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing factors in the accident were an improper flap setting, excessive landing speed, and terrain consisting of berms.
- [NTSB IAD02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA028.md): Wilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N722Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA049.md): Stiles Choctaw · Danville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N97CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.
- [NTSB CHI02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7113K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.
- [NTSB DEN02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA018.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2002 · N6935Y · Substantial damage
  > the total power failure of the right engine due to the failure of its lubricating system. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the terrain being above the airplane's single engine performance capability.
- [NTSB SEA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Clinton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N704NY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and a fence post were factors.
- [NTSB CHI02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA063.md): Beech V35B · Mattoon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N4217S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor to the accident was the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA060.md): Cessna 414A · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.
- [NTSB SEA02TA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA022.md): Hughes 369D · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N8393F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL02FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA026.md): Mooney M20C · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2001 · N6953V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N660DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.
- [NTSB FTW02TA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02TA060.md): Bell OH-58A · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N76PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the moving ground vehicle.
- [NTSB ATL02LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N3035L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion,which resulted in a forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB LAX02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA050.md): Cessna R182 · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N7317X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine dual magneto that resulted in a loss of engine power during a critical phase of flight, and the subsequent undershoot forced landing in soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA052.md): Piper PA-34 · Clinton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N4354A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate prefight, his failure to feather the propellers, and the fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA055.md): Luscombe 8A · Haltom City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2001 · N1212B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA019.md): Cessna 310 · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2001 · N5043J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…
- [NTSB ATL02LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA016.md): Whitty, Philip J. Mustang II · Hampstead, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2001 · N888PW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over during landing roll. A factor was the soft, unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA013.md): Bell 206B · Bryce, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N911KH · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the low airspeed and altitude at which to perform an autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Perry, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2001 · N95565 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA036.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N9515U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed (Vs), while maneuvering for an emergency landing, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power…
- [NTSB LAX02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA033.md): Beech B95 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N2012C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way.
- [NTSB MIA02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA034.md): Cessna 310C · Reidsville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2001 · N1840H · Destroyed
  > Improper fuel management by the pilot resulting in loss of power in both engines, and the pilots lowering of the landing gear prior to having the runway made resulting in a hard landing short of the runway.

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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=23

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