# 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 CHI97FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FAMS3.md): Grumman American AA-5 · Lower Brule, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N7148L · Destroyed
  > undetermined due to the accident airplane not being available for examination.
- [NTSB ATL97LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Dunlap, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N6270H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA279.md): Piper PA-24-250 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1997 · N711EW · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA230.md): Cessna R172E · Mary Esther, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1997 · N2427 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC97FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA159.md): Piper J3C-65 · Danbury, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1997 · N24565 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to takeoff with the fuel selector in the full on position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt a 180 degree turn back to the runway, which resulted in the inadvertent…
- [NTSB MIA97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA225.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3517J · Substantial damage
  > The improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…
- [NTSB FTW97LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA296.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N2899H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA241.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Eagle, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N8237R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, his decision to switch fuel tanks too late, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA224.md): Cessna 152 · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1997 · N93011 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA291.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N32185 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during serious carburetor icing conditions, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision. Factors were the icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA233.md): Albrecht SEA REY · Brighton, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1997 · N7475Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve oil seal, and fouled spark plugs.
- [NTSB FTW97LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA284.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N38800 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA229.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mapleton, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1997 · N1690J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the cornfield in which the pilot was forced to land.
- [NTSB MIA97FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA219.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Gainesville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N8473P · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and obstructions (trees and building) that were encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA215.md): Beech 65 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N816Q · Destroyed
  > Failure of the aircraft to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons following loss of power in one engine.
- [NTSB CHI97LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA224.md): Beech B-23 · Watertown, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N9120T · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC97LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA150.md): Cessna 172E · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1997 · N3553S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA102.md): Lardas Renegade Spirit · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N416RS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of his homebuilt airplane during a low level maneuver after a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment.
- [NTSB FTW97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA277.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8784L · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were: the high vegetation and ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA217.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hill City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N268JW · Substantial damage
  > the sustained partial loss of engine power due to low compression on one cylinder and the rough, uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA171.md): Hughes 269C · Yamhill, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1105B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA274.md): Hillam Rans S-9 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N1678N · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA220.md): Beech B-60 · Springfield, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1997 · N3359P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion followed by the loss of power in one engine and the loss of aircraft control. Contributing was the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft, the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA222.md): Morgan MINI-500 · Ava, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N500XM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to loss of engine cooling fluid. Related factors were maintenance service bulletin not complied with by the owner/pilot mechanic resulting in low output of the carburetor, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA106.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Alagnak River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N68084 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB NYC97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA147.md): Cessna 120 · Napoleon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1997 · N2550N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with inadequate fuel.
- [NTSB MIA97FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA213.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Avon Park, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N19LH · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power as a result of the thrust reversers being deployed and subsequent in-flight collision was wires. Factors in this accident were the pilot's disregard for procedures, and the improper use of the thrust reversers.
- [NTSB NYC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA138.md): Hughes 269B · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify and correct the worn holes on the lower fuselage fairing and the failure of the flight instructor to maintain main rotor RPM during the autorotative landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB CHI97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N9746G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA263.md): Bronner Steen Skybolt · Brazoria, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1997 · N773HD · Substantial damage
  > a fuel leak at a wobble pump fuel hose clamp, which resulted in loss of fuel and fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA209.md): Grumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N1493R · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress.
- [NTSB CHI97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA209.md): Piper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N7050Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds.
- [NTSB SEA97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA165.md): Young Turbo Cruiser · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N6626W · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's fuel consumption calculations based upon insufficient or erroneous information provided by the amateur-built airplane's builder and previous owner, and terrain conditions not suitable…
- [NTSB MIA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA207.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1997 · N82019 · Destroyed
  > a forced landing as a result of an undetermined loss of engine power and subsequent impact with a railroad switching unit and nose over.
- [NTSB CHI97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA204.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > undetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL97LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA099.md): Cessna P210N · Destin, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N222WE · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA238.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N70EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the unmarked fuel selector valve to off which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this model aircraft.
- [NTSB IAD97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA097.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supply
- [NTSB MIA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA203.md): Cessna A185F · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N5054R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total…
- [NTSB FTW97LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA246.md): Cessna T210M · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N761FM · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the #1 cylinder piston resulting from a detonation/pre-ignition condition due to an unknown reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA193.md): Grumman G-164 · Satanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N10397 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain aircraft control and the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB ATL97FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA095.md): Boeing Stearman B75N1 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N450GC · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall encountered by the pilot after experiencing an in-flight cylinder head separation.
- [NTSB NYC97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA133.md): Beech C24R · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1997 · N5156M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA093.md): Convair 240-53 · San Juan, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1997 · N344MM · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot's improper emergency procedure after the powewr loss, and the overloading of the airplane, resulting in an inability to maintain altitude and terrain clearance.
- [NTSB FTW97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA240.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N2308H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were his improper decision to continue the flight after he noted a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb and the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI97LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA190.md): Dietrich Nieuport 12 · Byron, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N169RD · Destroyed
  > The owner/pilot mechanic's inadequate inspection of the aircraft which led to contamination (other than water) of the fuel filter.
- [NTSB IAD97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA093.md): Cessna A185F · Charlton, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1997 · N39CC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons..
- [NTSB CHI97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA185.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Manito, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1997 · N7015N · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ANC97LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA090.md): Beech D18S · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1997 · N765D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA97FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA188.md): Beech 77 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N1821B · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the student pilot to remain clear of obstructions, while attempting to make a forced 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&page=41

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