# 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 NYC01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA175.md): Yakovlev 52 · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N48GA · Substantial damage
  > A clogged fuel vent line due to a mud dauber nest, and rough terrain, including a large hole, in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB MIA01LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA186.md): Pitenpol Aircamper 1933 · Hernando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N1777W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA216.md): Stemme S10-VT · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N502SC · Destroyed
  > The cause of the loss of engine power and in-flight fire was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX01LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA245.md): Hiller UH-12E · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N9281P · Substantial damage
  > The selection by the pilot of an unsuitable precautionary landing site on soft, uneven terrain, which resulted in a rollover.
- [NTSB CHI01FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA206.md): Beech E-55 · Carterville, MO · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N91WC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decisions. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the inadvertent spiral, and the residence.
- [NTSB MIA01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA182.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N3054J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, and the pilot unable to feather the propeller for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing on a highway, subsequent impact with a pole and vehicles.
- [NTSB FTW01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA164.md): Young RV-6 · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N6GY · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the landing approach. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N8955J · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night.
- [NTSB ATL01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA075.md): Bell 47 · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N8478D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during an autorotation that resulted inn the collapse of the skids and cross tube assembly. A factor was the loss of engine power due to the failure of # 1 connecting rod and the overload failure of the skids and…
- [NTSB ATL01TA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01TA081.md): Hughes TH-55 · Midway, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 2001 · N7053X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factoe was the lack of suitable terrain upon which an emergency landing could be made, which resulted in a rollover upon touchdown in a marshy area.
- [NTSB CHI01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA198.md): Piper PA-12 · Stillwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N78495 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the power line and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX01FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA236.md): Bell 47D-1 · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N64580 · Substantial damage
  > The engine crankshaft's failure as the result of fatigue cracking initiated by surface damage and localized overheating due to the installation at overhaul of incorrectly sized bearings.
- [NTSB ATL01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA074.md): Cessna 208B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2001 · N812MA · Destroyed
  > The undetermined malfunction of the propeller system.
- [NTSB ATL01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA072.md): Ryan Navion B · Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N5265K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA234.md): Beech 35A · Linden, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N699B · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA193.md): Cessna 182 · Taylorville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N5142D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper procedure and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing and the corn crop.
- [NTSB ATL01LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA071.md): Lake LA-4 · Mulberry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N1235L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N8007N · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA199.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Albion, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N1828T · Substantial damage
  > the maintenance performed on the airplane by the unqualified pilot The unsuitable takeoff area selected by the pilot was an additional cause. The ditch was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA194.md): Houston Challenger II · Sedalia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N902GH · Destroyed
  > the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type of airplane, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA079.md): Cessna 180 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2001 · N4989A · Destroyed
  > A fire of undetermined origin, following a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA192.md): Melenyk Genesis · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N370E · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB ANC01LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA077.md): Grumman G-164 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N364Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI01LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA196.md): Cessna 150L · Randolph, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N5272Q · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA189.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N86960 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation caused by foreign material blocking the fuel tank lines which led to the engine failure, annual inspection…
- [NTSB NYC01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA154.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Watch Hill, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N4063R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC01GA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01GA075.md): Piper PA-18-150 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N7050 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of the incorrect fuel tank, subsequent fuel starvation, and inadvertent stall during initial climb. Factors associated with the accident were inadequate transition training, and insufficient training standards of the operator/management.
- [NTSB LAX01LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA221.md): Cessna 172M · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N1409V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the number 1 exhaust valve that subsequently bent the exhaust push rod and push rod housing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA152.md): Mottier RV-6 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N149 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA203.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Pierce, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N29C · Substantial damage
  > The improper management of the fuel system by the pilot. Factors were the fuel starvation, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the berm, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW01LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA153.md): Cessna 182Q · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N4834N · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA216.md): Schweizer 269C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N891CP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for unexplained reasons. Also causal was the CFI's operation of the helicopter in a region of the height/velocity curve where a successful autorotation could not be accomplished. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA184.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.
- [NTSB ANC01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA083.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2001 · N43551 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the engine fuel control due to an improper overhaul by other maintenance personnel, and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA149.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N8209Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undertermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA178.md): Enstrom F-28A · Eldridge, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N612B · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate autorotation and disregarded wind information by the pilot. Factors were the gusting tailwind and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA170.md): Cessna 150L · Munster, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N6557G · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence.
- [NTSB NYC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N1525Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX01FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA207.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Stockton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N70SL · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI for allowing a simulated emergency maneuver to continue below an altitude which would not allow for recovery contingencies.
- [NTSB FTW01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA142.md): Cessna 340A · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N820B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N69PE · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of a collapsed fuel nozzle filter screen. Contamination that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and water contamination were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA115.md): Beech E35 · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N7362B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to a worn snap ring which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb. Failure to comply with Service Bulletin inspection instructions, and collision with trees were factors.
- [NTSB FTW01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA140.md): Beech BE-35 · Springdale, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N2963V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA158.md): Packwood Packwood 1 · Pierce City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2001 · N2402F · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure during initial climbout and the fence struck during the runway overrun.
- [NTSB CHI01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA160.md): Cessna 140 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N89320 · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA139.md): Cessna 172M · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA155.md): Cessna 207 · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N1670U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing and subsequent on-ground collision with a sand dune with a resulting nose over. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the…
- [NTSB ATL01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA062.md): Cessna 172L · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N18PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump.
- [NTSB CHI01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA152.md): Allen Rotorway 162F · Jerseyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2001 · N242KA · Substantial damage
  > the improper autorotation by the pilot. Contributing factors were the engine failure for undetermined reason(s) and the muddy terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA109.md): Luscombe 8F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1389B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.

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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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