# 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 MIA99FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA114.md): Grumman G-21A · Lauderdale Lake, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1999 · N5548A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to correctly identify an in-flight emergency (fluctuating manifold pressure and rpm due to a disconnected spark plug lead / unscrewed ignition lead shroud) and failure to complete the engine shutdown procedure once it was initiated…
- [NTSB MIA99FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA108.md): Pushkar Hornet · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · N4376N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's (owner/builder) inadvertent aerodynamic stall of the airplane after a total loss of engine power. Factors were the pilot's improper maintenance action and his lack of total experience in the airplane type.
- [NTSB FTW99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA097.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hobart, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N5647X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA99LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA107.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N547FH · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine to transmission drive shaft flex coupling, resulting in an in-flight collision with a vehicle.
- [NTSB ANC99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA034.md): Cessna 150 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N8620S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA109.md): Piper J5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N40888 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N9578W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA054.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-20 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1999 · N176BJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA103.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mt. Vernon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1999 · N3218W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing in an open field. A factor was the high output flow of the fuel injector servo that resulted in a loss of engine power and the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA092.md): Schweizer Hughes 269C · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1999 · N36254 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a bearing shift, which resulted in fatigue cracking of the crankshaft and subsequent failure of the crankshaft. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA089.md): Cessna 182C · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N8645T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors were the weather condition conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA099.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1999 · N4802S · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing in water, and subsequent sinking of the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA031.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N4524Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI99LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA095.md): Beech C23 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1999 · N6014F · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors to the accident were the transmission wires, the building, and the flood levy wall.
- [NTSB LAX99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA094.md): Beech F33 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N8253C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N89097 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to initiate the simulated engine failure from a point where a successful forced…
- [NTSB NYC99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA055.md): Hughes 369D · Herminie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1999 · N5070J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA073.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Orlando, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N5528J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine assembly overload for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the pilot exceeded the airplane's maximum allowable weight.
- [NTSB MIA99LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA071.md): Piper PA-28-210T · Washington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N28235 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons on initial takeoff climb resulting in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA046.md): Aero Commander 560A · Belleview, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1999 · N919VC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of the fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power to both engines.
- [NTSB FTW99LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA070.md): Cessna 180J · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1999 · N52170 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the power lines crossing the final approach path.
- [NTSB CHI99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA069.md): Cessna 150C · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N1956Z · Substantial damage
  > inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the ice in the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA031.md): Hiller UH-12E · Tensed, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1999 · N67264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the absence of cautionary markings on the fuel gauge, and high trees at the accident site.
- [NTSB CHI99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA067.md): Baker Fisher Horizon · Bolivar, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1999 · N793DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA049.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1999 · N72EZ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL99LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA042.md): Cessna 210N · Hallandale Beac, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1999 · N5458A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA066.md): Cessna 150H · Conway, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N23303 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice during the approach to land. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC99FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA021.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1999 · N6312H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fracture of the engine crankshaft, and the manufacturer's improper manufacturing procedure during engine assembly. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturer's inadequate quality control standards, trees, and…
- [NTSB FTW99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA065.md): Cessna 150M · Madisonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1999 · N66464 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA045.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Methuen, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N9683C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure the engine primer was in and locked prior to takeoff which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was the pilot's lack of experience in airplanes equipped with reciprocating engines.
- [NTSB IAD99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA026.md): Piper PA-30 · Fairfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N3TH · Destroyed
  > The owner's failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive and the subsequent fuel system filter blockage by ice leading to fuel starvation and power loss of the right engine. Additionally, the pilot's improper selection of the left auxiliary fuel tank…
- [NTSB FTW99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing due to the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to take control of the airplane when the engine lost power. Factors were the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Peaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N25778 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA060.md): Cessna 177 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N3293T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and his inadequate management of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW99GA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99GA061.md): Hughes OH-6A · Laredo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N6638R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the power turbine governor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA057.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N8436C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA053.md): Cessna 402B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1998 · N8203Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The reason for the reported engine surging is undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N82096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.
- [NTSB ANC99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA018.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N4185P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI99FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA052.md): Cessna 152 · Sherrill, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N5314B · Destroyed
  > the pilot continued flying with a known discrepancy and he failed to maintain airspeed and lost control of the airplane while attempting a forced landing. Factors included the tailwind and the undetermined loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA035.md): Hughes 269A · Hanceville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N271JB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a dark night and terrain condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA051.md): Beech BE-35 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N213Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N5144B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel supply, resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA99FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA018.md): Hughes 369D · Taholah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1998 · N1096L · Substantial damage
  > Turbine wheel failure as the result of a low-cycle fatigue crack that initiated in a beyond-limits grinding gouge. Factors include improper maintenance by unknown parties and tree stumps that prohibited a successful emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW99TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99TA046.md): Bell OH-58A · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1998 · N900PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB ATL99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA029.md): Cessna 150B · Adjuntas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N5957T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the intake and exhaust valves on number 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028.md): Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA048.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N395AC · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation resulting in his flight into poor weather conditions, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors contributing to this accident were the carburetor icing conditions, the…
- [NTSB ATL99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA027.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N18022 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA041.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N6630Q · Substantial damage
  > a power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.

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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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