# 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 ATL00LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA039.md): Alon A-2A · Hernando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2000 · N67HS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to carburetor contamination. Factors, were the trees, and the weather conditions were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA106.md): Ward Acro · Beasley, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2000 · N79RW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX00LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA139.md): Scovil KR-2 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N73BP · Substantial damage
  > The fuel control metering unit becoming disengaged and the inadvertent use of the fuel supply during flight.
- [NTSB FTW00LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA104.md): Cessna 195A · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N9847A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight resulting in loss of engine power due to water and rust contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA113.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2000 · N6684J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA114.md): Mckinnis Steen Skybolt · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2000 · N75CM · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power during climb due to fuel starvation which was caused by a fuel leak in the gascolator as a result of improper maintenance by the operator that resulted in the pilot making a forced landing during which the airplane sustained substantial…
- [NTSB FTW00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA096.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N2832W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB LAX00LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA118.md): Arrow OH-58A · Calipatria, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2000 · N39FA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate checklist procedure prior to departure, which did not verify the fuel selector was in the proper position for flight, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed for an autorotative landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pawling, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N474HH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA037.md): Titan Tornado · Springfield, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · NONE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the unqualified person attempted to fly the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA086.md): Alon Ercoupe · Osceola, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N6560Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to an undetermined blockage in the fuel line from the header tank to the gascolator. Factors relating to this accident were the blocked fuel line and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL00LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA033.md): Aero Comp COMP-AIR-6 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2000 · N61520 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel inadequate inspection of the fuel system that resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel filter contamination.
- [NTSB MIA00LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA099.md): Cessna 150L · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2000 · N717NC · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on appr oach for landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a dirt bank, separation of the main landing gear, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA079.md): Beech BE-35V · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N6FN · Destroyed
  > the improper major overhaul of the engine by company maintenance personnel. The tree was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA094.md): North American NA-64 · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N64WP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for und etermined reasons. This resulted in a forced landing to none suitable terrain, and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX00LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA108.md): Beech 35 · Desert Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2000 · N5127C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, his inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, and his improper use of the fuel selector.
- [NTSB LAX00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA105.md): Ayres · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N4011Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA082.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N4531F · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to the disconnection of the intake manifold from the #3 cylinder, as a result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA081.md): Piper PA-24-250 · College Station, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 2000 · N7878P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA069.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2000 · N711VS · Substantial damage
  > the pilots improper use of powerplant controls. A factor in the accident was the plowed farm field.
- [NTSB CHI00FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA070.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N152BK · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to follow the flight manual procedures and did not engage the Continuous Ignition system resulting in both engines flaming out when the air induction system was blocked with ice. Additional factors to the accident included the hilly terrain,…
- [NTSB CHI00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA067.md): Beech V35 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2000 · N9582Q · Destroyed
  > inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and fuel consumption calculations not being preformed by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the rocks/boulders, and the high vegetation.
- [NTSB MIA00GA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00GA083.md): Rockwell OV-10D · Larandia, Colombia · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 6, 2000 · N474AW · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in this accident were; the pilot did not perform a weight and balance calculation, (airplane overweight at takeoff); the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA081.md): Cessna 150F · Windsor, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2000 · N8281F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning in that he did not perform a fuel calculation, and his failure to verify the fuel quantity on board the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA082.md): Mince Jurka MJ77 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N751JR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for unknown reasons resulting in a forced landing in a plowed field.
- [NTSB FTW00FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA070.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-26A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2000 · N386TM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors to the accident were both pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of the accident airplane…
- [NTSB NYC00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA069.md): Mooney M20M · Montpelier, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N223KT · Substantial damage
  > A blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature.
- [NTSB FTW00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA066.md): Cessna 340A · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2000 · XBBJU · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing of the aircraft resulting from the pilot's excessive rate of descent on the VFR approach. A factor was the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW00LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA059.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Sweeney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N8954N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive flare resulting in a hard landing. Factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the power lines on final approach and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB LAX00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA070.md): Hawker Siddeley Hunter F MK 4 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N72602 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the particulate contamination in the fuel.
- [NTSB LAX00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA069.md): Cessna 177B · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2000 · N34021 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance personnel to follow the manufacturer's procedures and directives regarding the proper torquing of the screws securing the oil pressure screen housing, which resulted in the loss of lubricating oil, and the subsequent seizure of…
- [NTSB MIA00FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA060.md): Robinson R44 · Cayey, PR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N233MP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat as required by the Pilot's Operating Handbook resulting in a loss of engine and rotor rpm, forced landing to none suitable terrain (residence), and subsequent roll over.
- [NTSB FTW00LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA067.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Corning, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2000 · N87NF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA052.md): Cessna T210F · Indianola, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1999 · N6144R · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB FTW00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA054.md): Cessna 150H · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1999 · N7290S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA014.md): Prudhomme Velocity RG 173 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N242JP · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor which resulted in a loss of lubrication, overtemperature, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA055.md): Beech BE-35 · Mokane, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1999 · N2012D · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to make accurate fuel consumption calculations and the pilot's improper emergency procedures for engine re-start. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA051.md): Cessna 210 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1999 · N6561X · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA055.md): Piper PA-30 · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1999 · N7397Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff airspeed and his failure to follow published emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's inadequate preflight and water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB MIA00LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA053.md): Swertfeger Velocity 173 Elite · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N627KB · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an unknown maintenance person to comply with an Airworthiness Directive (replace center body bellows seal assembly and tube bushings) and Service Bulletin (replace fuel diaphragm) resulting in an in-flight power loss due to an over rich…
- [NTSB CHI00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA048.md): Beech 35 · Hanover, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1999 · N5BB · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation and the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. A factor was the swampy terrain.
- [NTSB MIA00LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA051.md): Cessna 152 · Woodville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1999 · N460TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA044.md): Beech F35 · Elk City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1999 · N3359C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA046.md): Cessna 150B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1999 · N7339X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.
- [NTSB SEA00FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA031.md): Mooney M20-M · Missoula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N270BB · Destroyed
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB NYC00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA050.md): Mooney M20-C · Reading, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N6715U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA040.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ship Shoal 225 · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1999 · N600CK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough water condition.
- [NTSB CHI00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA034.md): Taylorcraft F-21 · Houlton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N2005J · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA032.md): Beech 90 · St. George, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA025.md): Frederick Rocket II · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1999 · N561L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering (VSO) resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power…

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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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