# 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 DEN01LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA106.md): Enstrom F-28C · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2001 · N83GT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA150.md): Perth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N726N · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the…
- [NTSB FTW01LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA130.md): Cessna 182P · Hondo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N9875E · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power in cruise flight due to water in the fuel. A contributing factor was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA128.md): Blucher KR-2S · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2001 · N197DB · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack…
- [NTSB CHI01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA140.md): Beech 58 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N23AM · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent…
- [NTSB ATL01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N5854E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning for the flight that resulted in the fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX01LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA181.md): Cessna 337C · Paauilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N2479S · Destroyed
  > A dual loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA120.md): Kirchner Pietenpol Aircamper · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N25157 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the engine overheating due a stuck oil cooler thermostat valve, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA125.md): Piper J5A · Brussels, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N38646 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high vegitation encountered during the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA139.md): Beech 95-C55 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N633K · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of right engine power during initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason, the pilot not complying with flight manual emergency procedures, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA142.md): Baldwin RV-6 · Muscatine, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2001 · N4348Q · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude, the trees, the presence of the irrigation system, the ditch and the soft ground.
- [NTSB ATL01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA053.md): Cessna P337H · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2001 · N1013V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to pre-flight adequate fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB ATL01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA054.md): Cessna 177 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2001 · N2890X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to adequately preflight plan fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC01LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA116.md): Piper PA 31-350 · Nahant, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2001 · N3558G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the pilot's failure to visual check the airplane's fuel quantity prior to takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX01LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA166.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2001 · N8710P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to verify the fuel supply before flight, and his improper fuel management, that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power during takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and collision with ground obstacles.
- [NTSB LAX01LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA165.md): De Havilland Tiger Moth DH 82A · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2001 · N838KC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to properly flush out the fuel system after the header tank became submerged in water, which precipitated a loss of engine power and forced landing in a soft open dirt area.
- [NTSB SEA01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA080.md): Ayres S2R-T45 · Royal City, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2001 · N6129D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA158.md): Cessna 170B · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N2567C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in rough terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA050.md): Piper J3-C65 · Clarksburg, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N78521 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform fuel consumption calculations and incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA110.md): Perlick Avid Commuter · Crawford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2001 · N142LP · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power on takeoff initial climb due to fuel starvation as a result of an air blocked fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA048.md): Cessna 208B · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N974FE · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the propeller reversing lever and carbon block assembly, which resulted in a loss of propeller thrust.
- [NTSB DEN01FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA090.md): Piper PA-39 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N8984Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of right engine power on take-off as a result of the separation of the right engine's alternate air door, which lodged in the fuel servo air inlet. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA134.md): David G. Holmes Bensen Gyrocopter · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N218DH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the approach resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during final approach due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA125.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2001 · N118AW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff, resulting in an inflight collision with trees during the subsequent emergency landing. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA119.md): Hughes 369D · Du Quoin, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2001 · N713HT · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot operating the helicopter outside of the height-velocity curve, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during the emergency landing. Factors relating to the accident were the…
- [NTSB MIA01LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA115.md): Jerome Wells KR-2 · Nashville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N8089K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight inspection, which resulted in his operating an aircraft with contaminated fuel that resulted in a loss of engine power and and a forced landing to a field and damage to the aircraft during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA109.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N3060D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command, flight instructor's delayed feathering of the right propeller after engine failure resulting in the airplane being unable to maintain altitude with the remaining engine and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a field.
- [NTSB MIA01IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01IA110.md): Douglas DC3A · San Juan, PR · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2001 · N19BA · Minor damage
  > The captain's activation of the left propeller feathering button after failure of the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of all engine power and the airplane making a forced landing in water.
- [NTSB ATL01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA047.md): Bell OH-58A · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2001 · N921MC · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to properly use the helicopter checklist
- [NTSB CHI01LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA112.md): Meyers 200A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2001 · N495C · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation. Factors were the loose line at the distribution valve, the inadequate annual inspection the owner/pilot mechanic performed, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the emergency landing after takeoff, and the trees.
- [NTSB LAX01LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA133.md): Cessna 150J · Fortuna, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2001 · N60051 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power in cruise flight for undetermined reasons and subsequent forced landing in water.
- [NTSB ATL01LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA044.md): Piper PA-24 · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N7640P · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the crankshaft assembly that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL01LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA042.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2001 · N7471D · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA121.md): Schweizer 269C · Ojai, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 2001 · N6123A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA126.md): Cessna 182E · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N9277X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during landing descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL01FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA040.md): Douglas DC-3 · Donalsonville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N842MB · Substantial damage
  > The failure and separation of No.12 cylinder from the engine case that resulted in an in-flight oil fed fire; and the subsequent separation of the right engine from airframe.
- [NTSB FTW01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N757GP · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA099.md): Grumman G-164A · Poplarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2001 · N5076 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked number 2 cylinder which resulted in a forced landing, subsequent impact with the runway, departure from the runway down an embankment, soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB SEA01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA063.md): Piper PA-24 · Saint Helens, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N6337P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and a fence running across the field in which the forced…
- [NTSB SEA01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA057.md): Cassutt II · Moses Lake, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2001 · N1431 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a wrist pin plug in the engine, resulting in partial blockage of the engine lubrication system and partial failure of the engine connecting rod bearings; and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a forced landing…
- [NTSB DEN01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA059.md): Meshko Zenair CH-701 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2001 · N4386W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of detonation. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA104.md): Schneider, Edmund, Pty. Starduster SA300 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2001 · N1173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to dissiminate/coordinate the total distance required to successfully operate the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA01LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA081.md): Cessna 182H · Weaver, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2001 · N8556S · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the No. 4 cylinder intake valve push rod tube at an undetermined time which resulted in the push rod rubbing on the push rod tube and failing due to wear, resulting in loss of engine power and damage to the airplane during a forced landing in a…
- [NTSB MIA01LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA080.md): Cessna P210N · Seminole, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2001 · N210FW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to refuel en route and ensure an adequate supply of fuel to safely complete the flight to his destination with adequate reserves, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent engine failure, and a…
- [NTSB MIA01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA083.md): Piper J5A · Hollywood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N35288 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion and substantial damage to the aircraft as a result of a hard landing during the emergency descent/landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA097.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2001 · N8286P · Substantial damage
  > Failure of non-airframe and powerplant mechanic/certificated owners to properly install a new mixture cable that became entangled in the nose landing gear during its extension for landing, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA01FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA077.md): Cessna 182J · Stuart, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2001 · N979ND · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA072.md): Piper PA-30 · Ponce, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2001 · N181MM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight with known deficiencies in the airplanes right engine, his failure to feather the right propeller after the engine failed, his failure to retract the landing gear following the engine failure, and his failure to…
- [NTSB LAX01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA089.md): Arthur Dragonfly · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N29KK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.

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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=27

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