# 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 CHI00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA028.md): Shaffer Evans Volksplane · Stanley, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N78VS · Substantial damage
  > refueling not performed by the non-rated pilot and the lack of total experience of the non-rated pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the non-rated pilot, and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB NYC00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA029.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1999 · N93688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's non-compliance of an airworthiness directive, failure to perform an annual inspection, and improper modifications of…
- [NTSB LAX00TA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00TA030.md): Bell OH-58A · La Puente, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 6, 1999 · N911RN · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA00LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA022.md): Cessna 150M · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1999 · N714RA · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's improper supervision of the student pilot during preflight and improper fuel management ensuring there was sufficient fuel for the planned flight. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA015.md): Cessna 172G · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N1171F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW00LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA016.md): Bellanca 7ACA · No. Little Rock, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1999 · N138MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA005.md): Beech S35 · Melstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N8811M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA004.md): Thomson Vans RV-6 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N541JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.
- [NTSB CHI00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA012.md): Cessna A188B · Sprague, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N731PU · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA005.md): Robinson R-22 · Sunny Isles, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N83574 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to improper ignition timing by unknown person(s) resulting in an emergency descent and collision with the water.
- [NTSB NYC00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA024.md): Cessna 177 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N29362 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB CHI00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA004.md): Draper Rans S-10 · Benton, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1999 · N7868G · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors relating to the accident was the undetermined loss of power and the pilot's lack of recent experience in the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA002.md): Enstrom EN-28 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N602H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies, and his improper autorotation to landing. Factors were one fouled spark plug and another partially failed spark plug in the same cylinder, and the construction area.
- [NTSB DEN00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA001.md): Gray Rotorway Exec · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N716JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently allowing main rotor rpm to decay while avoiding obstacles during an emergency autorotation following a loss of power for reasons undetermined. Factors were houses and powerlines.
- [NTSB DEN99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA173.md): Enstrom 280C · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · N84DH · Substantial damage
  > An inaccurate touchdown during a full autorotation, which resulted in main rotor flex which cut off the tail boom. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in helicopters and high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI99LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA357.md): Piper PA-31 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · CGHOL · Substantial damage
  > the FBO employee improperly refueled the airplane with Jet A fuel instead of 100LL and the inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to drain the fuel tanks during the preflight. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude at…
- [NTSB NYC99FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA236.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Goshen, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N2381P · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the down-sloping terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA268.md): Banting Glasair II · River Ranch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N55BP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing to non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA271.md): Cessna 177 · St Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N3342T · Substantial damage
  > A loose throttle control cable clamp which resulted in a lose of power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA358.md): Bosick Pulsar · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1999 · N9550 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA133.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Enterprise, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N6736Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the in-flight collision with a tree during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA261.md): Cessna 182A · Bryan, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1999 · N4803D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power as a result of fatigue cracking and separation of the #6 cylinder head.
- [NTSB MIA99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N5092G · Substantial damage
  > The P3 air line disconnected at the P3 air filter housing, and a 'B' nut not being safetied by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC99LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA138.md): Piper PA-18 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N1886P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA251.md): Bellanca BL-17-30 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N6676V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power on approach due to fuel starvation and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA336.md): Cessna 172M · Daleville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N172DJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA161.md): Wild Goose A1 · Keizer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N3451 · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting resulted in a loss of engine power. An intentional wheels down landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA337.md): Reichert MJ-77 · Owosso, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N51MJ · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight which resulted in a takeoff with the oil cap not secured and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA333.md): Cessna 172K · Pickrell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N84385 · Substantial damage
  > the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA352.md): Cessna 150M · Lebanon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N63668 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured shaft supporting the number three cylinder rocker arm. A factor relating to this accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI99LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA320.md): Cessna 172D · South Wayne, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N2972U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper selection of an emergency field and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The cause of the loss of engine power was not determined.
- [NTSB ANC99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA126.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1999 · N124LR · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA243.md): Powers Rotorway Exec 162 · Lutz, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N314SP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was the pilot was not qualified or certified in helicopters.
- [NTSB CHI99LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA317.md): Ayres S-2R · Brooten, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N8417V · Substantial damage
  > the compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99IA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA350.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3101 · South Bend, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N460CE · No damage
  > the right engine accessory section's splined gear spur gear failure during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL99LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA119.md): Cessna 175 · Mountain City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N7566M · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system vent that resulted in fuel starvation and the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA149.md): Bell 47G-2 · Benton City, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1999 · N11VH · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM following the power loss. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of certification and total experience.
- [NTSB FTW99LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA231.md): Alon A-2A · Cabot, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1999 · N5465F · Substantial damage
  > The missing engine oil filler cap which resulted in the loss of engine power as a result of oil starvation. Factors were the pilot's improper aircraft preflight inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA230.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N8981J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA308.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Granite City, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1999 · N90904 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the rough/uneven.
- [NTSB NYC99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Rockville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N49014 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB FTW99LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA226.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Snyder, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N4523L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a leak in the engine fuel control. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA305.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Harsens Island, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N44547 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the berm and the pond.
- [NTSB ANC99LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA120.md): Cessna 182Q · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N25ZZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA203.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Berlin, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N2721R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW99LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA225.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dermott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N4896X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA222.md): Piper PA30 · Holdenville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N7178Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA118.md): Beech G35 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4473D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA116.md): Cessna R172-E · Chiefland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N667GA · Substantial damage
  > Premature fuel exhaustion due to a cracked fuel line. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the electrical service drop line, which crossed the roadway.
- [NTSB MIA99FA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA224.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1999 · N754AR · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command resulting in the uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with a house. Contributing factors in the accident were the loss of engine power due to…

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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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