# 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 MIA98LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA220.md): Cessna 188 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1998 · N6300G · Destroyed
  > A complete loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure, resulting in a force landing on non suitable terrain, and the subsequent sinking of the airplane in deep water.
- [NTSB CHI98LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA307.md): Cessna 150L · Philip, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1998 · N5413Q · Substantial damage
  > the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB FTW98LA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA355.md): Crane Quicksilver Sport 2 · Glenn Heights, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N4562G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as the result of the owner/pilot's failure to install and adjust the proper carburetor jets. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA107.md): Rockwell S-2R · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1998 · N5033X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel Exhaustion due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations. A factor was the power line.
- [NTSB FTW98LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA349.md): Cessna 210M · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N732RD · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA345.md): Fennell VP2 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N2099J · Destroyed
  > The loose throttle control cable resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's decision to intentionally stall the airplane close to the ground during the forced landing to an open field.
- [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA301.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8693H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA217.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1998 · N29927 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB CHI98LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA294.md): Piper 20 · Andover, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N127X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident were the trees which the airplane contacted and the low altitude at which the loss of power occurred.
- [NTSB NYC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA159.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Point Of Woods, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N9415L · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an incorrect venturi and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA98TA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98TA215.md): Hughes TH-55A · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N998MC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with a ditch. A factor in this accident was a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CHI98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA293.md): Hughes 269A · Salina, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N101KT · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance which failed to detect corrosion in the fuel injector system and the fuel pump. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude and airspeed at which the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB CHI98LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA292.md): Bell M74L · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N1001N · Substantial damage
  > The worn rotor clutch shoes, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI98FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA286.md): Monocoupe 70 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · NC6740 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA98TA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98TA152.md): Cessna TU206G · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N756YC · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA278.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N483C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Columbus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA154.md): Johnson Revolution MINI-500 · Shermans Dale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N805JJ · Substantial damage
  > The builder/pilot's carburetor modification that did not allow for rapid fuel demand, which resulted in a loss of engine power of final approach.
- [NTSB CHI98LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA255.md): Cessna 172N · New Lenox, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1998 · N4813D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA241.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Baker, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1998 · N222LC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA321.md): Piper PA-23 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N3154P · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delay in recognizing and responding to the loss of right engine power which resulted in the airplane landing short of the runway. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA267.md): Cessna 150M · Litchfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1998 · N9251U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an open exhaust valve and low cylinder compression. A related factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA201.md): Rockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N8488V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB CHI98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA256.md): Cessna 177 · Cassville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1998 · N3461T · Destroyed
  > an undetermined event which resulted in engine failure on landing roll out during attempted restart fuel ignited and an undetermined event in the airplane's fuel system which resulted in a fire.
- [NTSB IAD98LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA079.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N60019 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA098.md): Cessna 185E · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1998 · N2750J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for a undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the trees.
- [NTSB LAX98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA232.md): Beech A36TC · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N999AJ · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA250.md): Canadian Car & Foundry Harvard MK IV · Dyersville, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N5101W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot in command's not maintaining control of the airplane and his inadvertently allowing the airplane to enter a stall. A factor was the undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA133.md): Beech 23 · Oakville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N8719M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to the failure of an exhaust valve, and overloading of the landing gear. Factors include the failure of maintenance personnel to verify proper compliance with an Airworthiness Directive related to the exhaust valve, and soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA247.md): Piper PA-22 · Nehawka, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N3770A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and his improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were fuel starvation and crops.
- [NTSB LAX98FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA219.md): Cessna 150 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1998 · N1706Q · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of unvented fuel caps that resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA271.md): Vollmers Sonerai II L · Lincoln, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N317WM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a corroded ignition wire. Related factors were the tailwind, and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA245.md): Cessna 188B · Atlanta, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N9247R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA142.md): Cessna 180 · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1998 · N180DR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA078.md): Mastopietro Rans S12 · Phillips, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N6191V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a separated oil line. A related factor was the unsuitable field.
- [NTSB CHI98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA240.md): Cessna T188C · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot
- [NTSB FTW98LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA293.md): Cessna T188C · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1998 · N3963J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA120.md): Beech D35 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N3469B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive pressure in the fuel control unit. A foreign material/substance found on the fuel system screens was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL98LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA091.md): Piper J3C-65 · Zellwood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N42760 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which led to a forced landing and nose over. A factor affecting the severity of the damage was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA140.md): Fithian Falcon XP · Mahopac, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct flight over terrain unsuitable for the completion of a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA296.md): Grumman G164A · Stratton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N36RA · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was the muddy corn field.
- [NTSB CHI98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA236.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA292.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N8866H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the collapsed of the engine induction air ducting. Factors were the inadequate maintenance inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA233.md): Wicks FLY Baby · Blissfield, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1998 · N40349 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudging of the fuel supply and his inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was fuel exhaustion,
- [NTSB FTW98FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA291.md): Cessna 140A · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1998 · N9689A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. Factors were the worn fuel line, which separated, and the failure of the maintenance personnel to locate the worn fuel line during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA227.md): Commonwealth 185 · Oregon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N92997 · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the carburetor by an unqualified person. Factors to the accident were the annual inspection not being complied with and the lack of recent experience of the pilot.
- [NTSB MIA98LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA189.md): Cessna 150G · Perry, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N2622J · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the no. 2 engine cylinder, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA075.md): Hoffmann Fisher FP 404 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N6188X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA073.md): Saab-Scania F-35 Draken · Oceana, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N156XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.

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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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