# 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 FTW01LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA057.md): Beech BE-58 · Brinkley, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N448DH · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's poor inflight planning and decision making which resulted in his executing a precautionary landing in a soft field. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA028.md): Cessna 150J · Concord, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2001 · N60336 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to follow the auxiliary fuel tank procedures, which resulted in the fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA01LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA065.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Tifton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N3978K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly judge his altitude (too high) during a forced landing to a runway. The pilot made a 270-degree turn in an attempt to lose altitude resulting in a forced landing in a swampy/marshy area short of the runway. Contributing to the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N22026 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank.
- [NTSB ATL01FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01FA027.md): Beech F90-42 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2001 · N17AE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow loss of engine power emergency procedures by not feathering the propeller following the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a descent and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB ATL01LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA020.md): Piper PA-18-A-150 · Sun City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 2001 · N6971D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a factor was weather conditions favorable for carburetor icing
- [NTSB MIA01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA062.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Milton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N2407M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of right engine power due to chaffed and frayed wiring on the right and left magnetos on the right engine resulting in a forced landing, an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA049.md): de Havilland DHC-6-300 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2001 · N824ED · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons during approach. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector in accordance with the landing checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N9988L · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure (supervision) the student had an adequate supply of fuel available, and the student's failure to refuel the aircraft sufficently resulting in a fuel starvation/exhaustion condition and total power loss. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI01TA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01TA063.md): Piper PA-23 · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N200WH · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors included the loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW01FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA048.md): Bell 206B · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2001 · N152AL · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA01LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA059.md): Cessna 182A · Parkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2001 · N5883B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during a normal descent due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA01LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA035.md): Cessna 170A · Eastsound, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2001 · N1703D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat prior to reducing engine power to idle while operating in serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors include serious carburetor icing conditions, and trees in the area where the pilot found it necessary to attempt…
- [NTSB FTW01LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2001 · N8984B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the forced landing on a gravel road. Contributing factors were the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat and the loose gravel.
- [NTSB SEA01LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA031.md): de Havilland DHC-2 Mk. I · Kirkland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2000 · N2502 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the aircraft's fuel selector valve and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors included a short emergency landing area, a wet landing surface, and a fence.
- [NTSB LAX01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA062.md): Cessna 177RG · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2000 · N2102Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an extended downwind leg in the landing pattern.
- [NTSB MIA01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA048.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2000 · N9185P · Minor damage
  > The pilot's improper approach for landing while making a landing following a reported momentary partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and his decision to make a go-around from the approach resulting in a landing in a field and collapse of the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA049.md): Cessna 210C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N9791X · Substantial damage
  > The reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2000 · N6300B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from the separation of the mixture control cable from the carburetor. Factors were cows, rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA025.md): Cessna A185F · Lynwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N7609Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to refueling was not performed by the pilot-in-command. Trees and a fence were factors.
- [NTSB ATL01LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2000 · N5288P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor ice. A factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL01LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA011.md): Mooney M20E · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N9198V · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA01LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA024.md): Bell 206 B3 · Lake Kachess, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2000 · N2062D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the flight manual regarding the use of an induction system deflector kit (snow baffles) while operating in snow, and the ingestion of foreign material/snow that resulted in an engine flameout while hovering. A snow baffle…
- [NTSB MIA01LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA032.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Wewahitchka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2000 · N9658C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the number 5 cylinder connecting rod separating at the rod cap, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA038.md): Cessna T210L · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N29233 · Substantial damage
  > The cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas.
- [NTSB LAX01LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA043.md): Cessna 210K · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2000 · N8118G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the internal cam gear in the remanufactured engine. A factor was the congested obstacles in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA040.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N4031U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation.
- [NTSB FTW01LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2000 · N2068T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the bright night light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N185CY · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly.
- [NTSB MIA01FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2000 · N8603E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot executing a forced landing to an open field, and the aircraft subsequently impacting a tree during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DEN01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA009.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2000 · N41RC · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice formation due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors were the fence and fence post.
- [NTSB FTW01FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA014.md): Cessna 150L · Rockport, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N6968G · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA022.md): Beech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N8587M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA023.md): Ercoupe 415-E · Minier, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2000 · N94176 · Substantial damage
  > the carburetor ice and after takeoff, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the plowed field condition.
- [NTSB NYC01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA022.md): Howard Weedhopper · Fordsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's low altitude flight.
- [NTSB CHI01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA029.md): Fowler Varieze · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · N82JF · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight by the pilot which resulted in the fuel drain remaining partially open. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the partially open fuel drain, the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA018.md): Beech 95-C55 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N2016F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment, and the misjudged flare by the pilot. A factor was the runway light.
- [NTSB NYC01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA015.md): Moore Starduster SA-300 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N3168 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA01FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA004.md): Robinson R-22 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N4004J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the proper rate of descent during a forced landing/autorotation resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 3 exhaust…
- [NTSB LAX01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA012.md): Tolle Venture Model 20 · Madera, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N353 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanical failure of a fuel sump tank check valve, during takeoff initial climb, that resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA002.md): Harwell/Gardner WAG-AERO Cubby · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N909GH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm on landing roll out. Contributing to the accident was a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA003.md): Cessna 182 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N8907X · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA01LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA004.md): Mooney M20K · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2000 · N52202 · Substantial damage
  > Oil Pump drive gear shaft separated in shear. A collision with a tree stump during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA003.md): University of Alabama MINI-500 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2000 · N6165T · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's unapproved airframe modification that resulted in the loss of flight control during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB SEA00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA190.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N4686R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA272.md): Beech 95-55 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9713R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.
- [NTSB SEA00LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA185.md): Rowe Pietenpol · Raymond, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N5079R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above power-off stall speed (Vso) while attempting a forced landing after a total loss of engine power, and his failure to move the fuel selector switch to the 'ON' position prior to takeoff. Factors include the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA269.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Enochville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2000 · N3483A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA342.md): Sikorsky/Orlando S-55 · Hoover Dam, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N17754 · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of Papillon maintenance personnel to recognize the significance of the increasing metal in the oil analysis test results and the…
- [NTSB FTW00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA264.md): Beech H35 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N5448D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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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