# 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 ANC07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA063.md): Cessna 177RG · Pedricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N52650 · Substantial damage
  > The first pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and water contamination of the airplane's fuel system. A factor contributing to the accident was rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA193.md): Hughes 369D · Comfrey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N500NC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA157.md): Mooney M20E · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N7837V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination within the fuel injector servo, which was not detected during a recent inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI07LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA198.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N3088K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application. A contributing factor was the creek bed.
- [NTSB CHI07CA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA196.md): Anderson Glasair FT II · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N123JA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the downwind leg, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered.
- [NTSB CHI07LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA179.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Columbia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2007 · N1768T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's (CFI's) inadequate preflight planning/preparation of a test altitude that would afford an on airport landing in the event of engine power loss. Additional causes were the CFI not flying a traffic pattern that would allow for…
- [NTSB NYC07FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA145.md): Cessna 182C · Hiddenite, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2007 · N8691T · Destroyed
  > Carburetor icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Also causal, was the pilots' failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB SEA07TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA174.md): Cessna 185C · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N391M · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing. Factors include rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation where the pilot made an emergency forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA173.md): Halsted Flightstar Pioneer · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N8003U · Substantial damage
  > The failure (fracture) of the crankshaft of the non-certificated two-cycle engine during cruise flight. Factors include a ditch running through the field in which the pilot executed his engine-out forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA205.md): Harpster Hawk Aero Tandem · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N4022P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the piston seizure for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the rising terrain of the mound that the airplane impacted.
- [NTSB ANC07FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA051.md): Cessna 206 · Homer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N72067 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper fuel selector positioning, and her failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude a stall. Contributing to the accident was an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC07LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA144.md): Beech T-34A · Maxton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N55192 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA144.md): Frew Zodiac 601XL · Oxford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N20370 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA140.md): Stinson 108-2 · Washington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N267C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the proximity of trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA170.md): American AA-1 · Lansing, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2007 · N5651L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to a bent exhaust valve and fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB SEA07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA161.md): Cessna 150J · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N60020 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA148.md): Hill Europa XS · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N214KS · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial climb, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA169.md): Cessna 150H · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N23117 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence.
- [NTSB NYC07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA136.md): Beech K35 · Cross Junction, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N615T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA138.md): Piper PA38 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2007 · N193BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform adequate pre-flight fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW07LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA138.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N92PK · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power due to failure of the impeller drive gear train and displacement of the blower spring drive mechanism, which resulted in seizure of the propeller shaft/crankshaft. Also causal was the failure of the phenolic separator bracket of the…
- [NTSB DFW07CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA129.md): Grumman G-164A · Sayre, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N4673 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ENG07IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07IA030.md): Learjet 36 · Bismarck, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N136DH · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the right engine sustaining a fractured fan blade after the ingestion of a mallard duck. Some liberated fan blade fragments were uncontained, penetrating the nacelle.
- [NTSB SEA07LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA188.md): Vance Renegade Spirit · Blanding, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N35JV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB LAX07LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA184.md): Brook Lancair IV-P · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N401PT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to engine inlet icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of engine inlet anti-icing capability.
- [NTSB MIA07CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA103.md): Hughes 269A · Las Piedras, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2007 · N63HD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the non-certificated pilot to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotative landing following a reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA135.md): Hughes 369D · Columbus, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N765HV · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of a turbine blade due to a localized over-temperature of the turbine section as result of a non-uniform fuel distribution by the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was the close proximity of a power line support structure which…
- [NTSB NYC07LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA149.md): Messerschmitt BO-105 · Isla de Vieques, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N911GB · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to secure the engine governor locking hardware, which resulted in the right engine losing power.
- [NTSB DFW07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA121.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N255ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire.
- [NTSB LAX07LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N28730 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA126.md): Cessna 150G · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance…
- [NTSB CHI07CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA146.md): Everett Zodiac 601XL · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 12, 2007 · N42005 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. An additional cause was the pilot's improper decision to enter the traffic pattern after intermittent losses of engine power, and his subsequent failure to remain within power off gliding distance of the…
- [NTSB DFW07LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA116.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N437EM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA129.md): Cessna 210 · Vienna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N7462E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and a vehicle were factors.
- [NTSB DFW07LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA103.md): Livpt Lancair IV-P · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N119TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB SEA07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA114.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N634MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA135.md): Cessna 150L · Watsonville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 26, 2007 · N1557Q · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX07LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA134.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N8171V · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA115.md): Bird Seawind 3000 · Knox City, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2007 · N40SW · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain that was encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA102.md): Cessna 182A · Russellville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N299AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb after an aborted landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA112.md): PZL Warzawa-CNPSL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N231E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt flight following the initial loss of engine power and successful forced landing to a cornfield. An additional cause was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the furrowed cornfield…
- [NTSB NYC07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA101.md): Stinson 108-3 · Pompton Plains, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2007 · N6513M · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA07CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA102.md): North American Aviation Div. T-28C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N464SB · Destroyed
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, and rough/uneven condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB DFW07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA093.md): Dwayne Smith RV-6 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N725ES · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA105.md): Pavliga Hatz CB-1 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N899P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the carburetor fuel flow valve becoming stuck in the closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC07LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA094.md): Romeo Lancair Legacy RG · Fulton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N45FR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA072.md): Cessna C-150G · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2007 · N6380S · Substantial damage
  > The CFI's attempted takeoff with known deficiencies in the engine which resulted in a loss of engine power, a forced landing on muddy terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB SEA07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA096.md): Cessna 172L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N1079M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the sign.

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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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