# 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 LAX99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA222.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N26842 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA146.md): Hiller UH-12C · Delphos, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1999 · N57CR · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line, from an unknown object, that resulted in fuel starvation, and total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm during the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC99LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA145.md): Hunter Myers 145 · Wapakoneta, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1999 · N42240 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA141.md): Prendergast Seawind · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N8190J · Substantial damage
  > The air-intake's inner liner separating from its outer liner, which blocked airflow to the fuel servo, resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the owner/builder's inadequate inspection of the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA180.md): Cessna 421C · Charlotte, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1999 · N421LL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to shutdown the right engine and feather the propeller after a reported loss of power in the engine shortly after takeoff resulting in the airplane descending, colliding with trees and then the ground.
- [NTSB CHI99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA171.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N64292 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the helicopter, which precluded an emergency autorotation, and the crop field.
- [NTSB ANC99LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA076.md): Taylorcraft BC-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N43373 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA074.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tanana, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N41078 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA99LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA082.md): Hughes 369D · Southbend, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N8306F · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of power, due to a failure of the compressor impeller disk. Factors include the low altitude of the helicopter at the time of the power loss, and the need to autorotate in a confined area.
- [NTSB MIA99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA162.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N78HR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination and corrosion of the carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW99LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA160.md): Cessna P210N · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N4774K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA098.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N601JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent shutdown of the wrong engine that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when the left fuel boost pump failed.
- [NTSB SEA99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA075.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N6024M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Carburetor contamination and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA071.md): Ben Travis Kitfox IV · Carnation, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1999 · N149BT · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cracked engine impulse line, which disabled the fuel pump. A factor was the intentional ground loop by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA078.md): Cessna 182K · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N2656R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB IAD99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA044.md): Mayers SEA REY · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N100RZ · Destroyed
  > was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA093.md): Robert W. Ferrell Titan Tornado II · Ashboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N624RF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL99LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA096.md): Rutan VERI-EZE · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1999 · N80SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to remove covers from the fuel tank vent which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA99FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA158.md): Hughes 369E · Intercession, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N144CM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA067.md): Grumman G-164B · Okanogan, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N6861K · Substantial damage
  > A malfunctioning carburetor. Factors include a downdraft, and the soft dirt in a newly plowed field.
- [NTSB SEA99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA066.md): Mooney M-20G · Burlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N6700N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor contamination. Factors include the pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance when he performed his forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN99FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA081.md): Piper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N54263 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane.
- [NTSB ATL99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA088.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dickson, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1999 · N414AA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA089.md): Boyd Dan MONO-WHEEL; Euro · Smith, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1999 · N216JE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA141.md): Cessna 177 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1999 · N2343Y · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA139.md): Cessna 175B · Spur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N8133T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA085.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Louisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N36493 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB MIA99LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA151.md): Boone RV6 · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1999 · N34C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA152.md): Christen Industries S-2B · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1999 · N260Z · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power caused by the failure of the number 6 connecting rod, due to oil starvation for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC99LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA108.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1999 · N5408F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA142.md): Beech BE-23 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1999 · N2339Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA144.md): Cessna 172H · Sylvan Springs, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N5105G · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA134.md): Dawe Arnet Pereyra AV II · Fremont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1999 · N6123P · Destroyed
  > the seizure of the powerplant.
- [NTSB CHI99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA131.md): Cessna 177 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N3270T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA134.md): Durrwachter Wittman Tailwind · Dover, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1999 · N1194K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB CHI99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA128.md): Cessna T-188C · Dalton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.
- [NTSB MIA99LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA122.md): Harris VARI-EZE · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N250GH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA115.md): Davis/Cleaver Renegade 2 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N2186B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA127.md): Reindl Quickie 2 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N22RQ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA113.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Franklinton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1999 · N6673Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA126.md): Champion 7ECA · Atchison, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1999 · N2990G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI99LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Flint, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N6454R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA105.md): Bell 206L-1 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N255AL · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare during an autorotation by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA99LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA046.md): Cessna 205 · Edison, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N8464K · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue of the number six crankcheek resulting in crankshaft separation, and the lack of suitable terrain. Contributing factors were the sign and the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL99LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA062.md): Cessna 210 · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1999 · N93111 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA061.md): Cessna 150J · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1999 · N60476 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision and his mismanagement of the fuel supply.
- [NTSB MIA99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA115.md): Beech A23 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N8883M · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper decision not to land straight ahead after sustaining a reported loss of engine power on initial take off climb with sufficient runway remaining, and improper recovery from a bounced landing resulting in a subsequent in-flight collision…
- [NTSB SEA99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA044.md): Cessna T210L · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N93377 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in a loss of power due to a contaminated fuel system. Factors include unsuitable terrain and the fence.
- [NTSB ATL99LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA059.md): Cessna 172 · Florala, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1999 · N8968B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination with water.
- [NTSB MIA99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA113.md): Dryer Fisher 404 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N82435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilots improper in-flight planning/decision of an available forced landing area. This resulted in a subsequent in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of engine power due to an inoperative generator coil.

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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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