# 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 MIA98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA187.md): Mooney M-20E · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N2709W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with objects (trees) during the emergency landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment associated with the use of an antihistamine and the trees.
- [NTSB SEA98FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA109.md): Nolley BD-5T · Corvallis, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1998 · N50TX · Substantial damage
  > The introduction of a fuel containing an ethanol additive into fuel tanks sloshed/sealed with a compound incompatible with alcohols, resulting in debonding of the compound from the fuel tank walls, leading to partial blockage of an in-line fuel filter, and a…
- [NTSB FTW98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA281.md): Rockwell Commander 112 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1188J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of…
- [NTSB FTW98LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA275.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hazen, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1998 · N3632S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA099.md): Cessna T210M · La Pine, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N22CT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N8553L · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA269.md): Cessna 152 · Boyd, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N6217Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA194.md): Scott Dragonfly · Mecca, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N824JC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and his failure to ensure sufficient fuel was in the airplane, which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA266.md): Cessna A188B · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N4911R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA075.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1998 · N70195 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA081.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Nicklesville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1998 · N87027 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was that weather conditions were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB FTW98LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA261.md): Gisclair Murphy Renegade SP · Galliano, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N96VG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA258.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Lazbuddie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N5087 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA125.md): Beech BE 65-80 · Malone, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N215AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of power from one engine. Factors include fuel filter blockage, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's lack of experience in multi-engine…
- [NTSB ANC98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA064.md): Cessna 185F · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N32663 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the hilly terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA190.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Lexington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N132RS · Substantial damage
  > An improper autorotation by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to this accident were the accumulation of ice in the carburetor resulting in a total loss of engine power, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW98LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA204.md): Cessna 150 · Mentone, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1998 · N6486T · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Newton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N714FB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Related factors were the pilot became disoriented and a dark night.
- [NTSB CHI98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA187.md): Cessna 421 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N541N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA183.md): Luscombe 8E · Montague, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1998 · N1968K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA249.md): Grumman G-164A · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). The obstructions (trees & dirt bank) were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA242.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N9606U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from an excessively rich mixture for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA180.md): Beech F35 · Orleans, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N1AG · Destroyed
  > the pilot selected a field with unsuitable terrain and stalled the airplane. Additional factors were the tower in the field, and engine failure due to the improper torque applied to camshaft bolts by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ANC98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA059.md): Cessna 207 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N9956M · Substantial damage
  > The throttle arm disconnecting from the throttle linkage to the engine as a result of inadequate inspection by company maintenance personnel. Factors associated with this accident were the company maintenance personnel not following the repetitive Service…
- [NTSB MIA98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA181.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Rich, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N1008Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA077.md): Cessna 140 · Holt, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1998 · N2102N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA170.md): Kreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N68474 · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.
- [NTSB CHI98LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA156.md): Cessna 182 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1998 · N507SD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the induction system balance tube coupling from the intake manifold tube assembly. A related factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB FTW98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA232.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Eunice, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N8308K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA162.md): Cessna A188B · Crookston, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI98LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA160.md): Pitts S-2A · Benton, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N31517 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot did not flare the airplane properly during the forced landing. A factor was the engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA118.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > A loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA107.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed
  > Detonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…
- [NTSB IAD98LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA060.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Princeton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N56969 · Substantial damage
  > A stuck carburetor float which restricted fuel flow to the engine that resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA108.md): Cessna 175B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N7SB · Destroyed
  > The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for carburetor icing at reduced power, and the unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA150.md): Cessna A185F · Isanti, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N7140H · Substantial damage
  > the soft terrain condition. A factor was the failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB IAD98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA053.md): Cessna 310Q · Nashua, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N7795Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI98LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA147.md): Cessna 172N · Hannibal, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N733HY · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough field in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW98LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA210.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N67326 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98TA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98TA074.md): Bell UH-1H · Naches, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N345SC · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA154.md): Bell 47G-2 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N6714D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA072.md): Stinson 108-1 · Toledo, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1998 · N8659K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA206.md): Grumman G-164B · Lewisville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1998 · N48484 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA071.md): Bellanca 7-GCBC · Sebring, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1998 · N4ME · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper handling of the airplane which led to an inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA193.md): Lerille P & W 1937 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N546R · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA064.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Sedro Wooley, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N80SD · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination and subsequent carburetor fuel flow restriction initiated by the use of an improper material (incorrect fuel hose). A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA096.md): Beech C-50 · Ford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N377B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power simultaneously on both engines as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA131.md): Cessna 150J · Canton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N50566 · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined loss of power reported by the pilot. Contributing factors were the residential nature of the landing area and unsuitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB ATL98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA062.md): Stewart 51 S-51D · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N51S · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to remove a plastic plug from the oil tank breather that resulted in the rupture of the engine oil tank. Factors were, a tailwind during the emergency landing, and a ditch on the departure end of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA187.md): Bell 206B · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N59604 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.

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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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