# 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 LAX99LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA267.md): Cessna 152 · Agana, Taiwan · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N64813 · Destroyed
  > The loss or partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN99LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA149.md): Air Tractor AT-402A · Mead, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1999 · N402RE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper approach to landing procedures as outlined in the Airplane Flight Manual. A factor was the 6-foot tall corn stalks.
- [NTSB SEA99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA136.md): Cessna 182G · Freeland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N2492R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat and overload of the nose gear assembly during the forced landing. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, the ditch and fence.
- [NTSB CHI99LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA286.md): Cessna 152 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N4611P · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB DEN99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA139.md): Beech V35B · Elizabeth, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1999 · N3059W · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing on unsuitable terrain following a total loss of power for non mechanical reasons. Factors were the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures for restarting the engine, operating the aircraft with known deficiencies, and inaccurate…
- [NTSB SEA99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA133.md): Beech B36TC · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3151G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was insufficient altitude available to return to the departure runway following the loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA270.md): Beech C23 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N24670 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA268.md): Air Tractor AT-401B · Edelstein, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N61775 · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the corn crop the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB FTW99LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA206.md): Mooney M20J · Mount Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1999 · N91FH · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the fuel line fitting as a result of fatigue. A factors was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA205.md): Cessna R172K · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N1092V · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pressure pump, resulting in oil starvation, a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB CHI99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA257.md): Schweizer 269C · Jetmore, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1999 · N88007 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of improper procedures by not following the helicopter manufacturer's recommended engine RPM reduction procedures during autorotations. A factor was the pilot not attaining the proper rotor RPM during the autorotation practice.
- [NTSB CHI99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA256.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N97MA · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL99LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA114.md): Maule M-5-200 · St.Simons, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N5643T · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate installation of the magneto assembly by other maintenance personnel that in resulted the separation from the engine and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB SEA99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA130.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Jordan Valley, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1999 · N3992P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush of the aircraft while attempting a forced landing due to partial power loss of the engine. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB MIA99LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA201.md): Cessna 150L · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N19222 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve which resulted in a forced landing, the subsequent impact with the ground, and nose over.
- [NTSB LAX99LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA256.md): Cessna 172E · Emeryville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1999 · N5784T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and inadequate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the pilot's failure to have all appropriate flight manuals aboard the airplane and the low…
- [NTSB SEA99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · American Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N3649X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA203.md): Air Tractor 301 · Drew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2368R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of cylinder No. 4 boss, which was caused by fatigue cracking, resulting in a forced landing in marshy terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB FTW99LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA198.md): Boeing A75L3 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N59646 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA126.md): Piper PA28-160B · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N5595W · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA254.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N621KE · Substantial damage
  > the premature gear retraction and proper runway alignment not maintained during takeoff by the pilot. An additional cause was the proper descent rate not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions
- [NTSB CHI99LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA247.md): Ryan Navion A · Keokuk, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N4902K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA096.md): Cessna 185 · Kodiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1999 · N4949E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the mountainous terrain in which the pilot had to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA246.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N6316P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA093.md): Piper PA-12 · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N3780M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight by the pilot, which failed to detect water contamination of the airplane's fuel.
- [NTSB ANC99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA105.md): Nix Avid Flyer · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1999 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA108.md): Hiller UH12-C · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1999 · N5317V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the passenger inadvertently shutting off the fuel supply.
- [NTSB NYC99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA173.md): Cessna 172H · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N3213L · Substantial damage
  > A stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA99FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA112.md): Beech A23 · Eatonville, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N8873M · Substantial damage
  > Improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA255.md): Buss Avid Flyer Mark IV · New London, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N392SB · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the powerplant seizing and the misjudged flare by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA186.md): Cessna A188B · Gheens, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA111.md): Walentine RV4 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N9233A · Substantial damage
  > A foreign material/substance was ingested into the carburetor which resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB LAX99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA246.md): Smith Avid Stol Hauler · S. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N790GS · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA187.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1999 · N8561L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA212.md): Cessna 150M · Lyons, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1999 · N45078 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management leading to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL99LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA104.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Chuckey, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1999 · N9361J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA101.md): Cessna 172P · Auburn, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N531PC · Substantial damage
  > Total mechanical failure of the hydraulic tappet. A factor was an overdue major overhaul per manufacturer's recommendations.
- [NTSB NYC99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA164.md): Piper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4494Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW99LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA178.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1999 · N5788 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during a forced landing, which resulted in a runway undershoot. Factors were the total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the dusk light conditions.
- [NTSB DEN99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA110.md): Cessna 182A · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N6165B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA192.md): Cessna 182Q · Rock Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N4784N · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** Inadequate preflight by the commercial pilot/CFI receiving instruction resulting in an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX99LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA237.md): Hiller UH-12ET · Williams, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1999 · N7173F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and verification that fuel was available for the intended flight. A factor was the fuel quantity false indication.
- [NTSB ATL99FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA102.md): Beech BE-58 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N17915 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures that resulted in the uncontrolled collision with trees.
- [NTSB ANC99LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA084.md): Jasper THUNDERBIRD-2C · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1999 · N63832 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain the proper rate of descend and flare, following an engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA093.md): Modrow Avid Flyer · Poulsbo, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N700RM · Substantial damage
  > Engine seizing due to failure of main bearing assemblies. Factors include foreign material in the labyrinth sleeve, and a stall encountered while the pilot was attempting his emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA156.md): Cessna 185E · East Haddam, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N3385L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water in the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC99FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA157.md): Robinson R-22 · Hurricane, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N9070F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm and the transmission wires.
- [NTSB SEA99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA089.md): Weatherly 620B · Tetonia, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N2033N · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right magneto drive gear shaft. Factors include the absence of any suitable terrain on which to perform an emergency landing, and the rough/uneven condition of the terrain on which the pilot was forced to land.
- [NTSB MIA99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA186.md): Robert R. Callahan Exec 90 · Lutz, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N4359N · Substantial damage
  > The excessive cyclic input by the non-qualified passenger during the autorotative landing following a reported loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the inadequate preflight of the helicopter by the unqualified pilot for his failure to detect…
- [NTSB NYC99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA150.md): Canadair F-86E · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N186JC · Destroyed
  > A failure in the fuel transfer system which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent 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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