# 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 LAX97FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA217.md): Piper PA 31-310 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1997 · N266MM · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain minimum single-engine control airspeed. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to fly with known deficiencies in the equipment.
- [NTSB FTW97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA228.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1997 · N4859X · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA114.md): Luscombe 8F · New Town, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N1894B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA142.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-400 · Weston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1997 · N321V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. Factors include: the pilot's failure to use an 'engine start' checklist, failure to turn the ignition switch to the 'on' position, failure to use the landing checklist, failure to…
- [NTSB CHI97GA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97GA166.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1997 · N1020U · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). Related factors included the obstructions (building, utility pole, and transmission wires); and the lack of a functional windsock, due to inadequate facility maintenance by the operator.
- [NTSB LAX97LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA206.md): Bell UH-1B · Heron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N888SJ · Destroyed
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was that the engine lost power when the helicopter was outside (below) the limits of the height/velocity curve.
- [NTSB CHI97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA157.md): Cessna A188B · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N8293G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB SEA97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA128.md): Cessna 177B · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N34680 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA210.md): Beech 60 · Pueblo, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N7396D · Substantial damage
  > loss of power in the right engine and failure of the right propeller to feather for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's failure or inability to align the airplane with the runway during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA124.md): Cessna 150H · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1997 · N50348 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper decision to depart on a flight without first ensuring the aircraft held sufficient fuel to reach his destination, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were the high vegetation and rocks at the location of the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA079.md): Piper J-5 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1997 · N31164 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the noncertificated pilot's decision to perform a go-around after a suitable landing site had been attained. A factor associated with the accident was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Moclips, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N8306F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate installation of the fuel control by company maintenance personnel and a loose nut on a line. A disconnected Pc line was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA077.md): Cessna 180 · Shaktoolik, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1997 · N24EJ · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA97LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA163.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Yakkama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N7931P · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to the separation of the connecting rod bolts, resulting in a forced landing and impact with a tree. A factor in this accident was improper installation of the rod bolts by a mechanic.
- [NTSB LAX97LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA179.md): Hiller UH-12E · Truckee, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N7082D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuccessful attempt to release the long line from the belly hook after it became entangled in a tree.
- [NTSB IAD97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA075.md): Cessna 180J · Lebanon, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N4992V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW97LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA191.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Weatherford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N5140W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Uneven terrain beyond the end of the runway was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA111.md): Cessna 150M · Freeland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N7557A · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's failure to insure there was proper fuel in the aircraft and the flight instructor's misjudgment of his altitude and airspeed while executing a power-off forced landing in a large open field. Factors include: a…
- [NTSB CHI97LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Prairie View, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N7859 · Substantial damage
  > an undetermined event, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: an automobile, which prevented the pilot from landing on a road; and a dirt bank (terrace) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA97LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA156.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wilgrove, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N3976R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing short of the intended destination airport.
- [NTSB MIA97LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA155.md): Piper PA31-350 · St Thomas · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1997 · N4088G · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures for loss of power in the right engine, by failing to shutdown the right engine and feather the right propeller. This resulted in the aircraft being unable to maintain altitude and a subsequent ditching in…
- [NTSB ATL97LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA067.md): Hughes 269A · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1997 · N37754 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s); and the flight instructor's improper flare and improper use of the flight controls, while flaring for an autorotative landing.
- [NTSB CHI97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA114.md): Olsen Acro Sport II · Monon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N52260 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor.
- [NTSB MIA97LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA148.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1997 · N6299A · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA104.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1997 · N3322T · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power followed by an engine fire for reason or reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA97LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA086.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Sequim, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1997 · N8645P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor was trees in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA159.md): Pzl-Mielec M-18A · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1997 · N6872 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting from the failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA137.md): Cessna 185D · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1997 · N285BG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA97LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA133.md): Cessna 152 · La Crosse, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N5442B · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain a visual look out on landing rollout resulting in an on-ground collision with a berm/furrow, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was the student pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total…
- [NTSB LAX97LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA154.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N27659 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power in one engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the aircraft's diminished single engine performance during the early portion of the overweight ferry flight.
- [NTSB CHI97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA101.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Carson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N85257 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB FTW97TA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA154.md): Bell TH-13T · Capitan, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N74HL · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL97FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA057.md): Douglas C54A-DC · Griffin, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1997 · N83FA · Destroyed
  > The flightcrew's inadequate procedures, during a rejected takeoff following a possible engine malfunction at a critical time in the takeoff, and the second pilot's physical impairment.
- [NTSB MIA97LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA118.md): Cessna 210M · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N761VX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point during an emergency landing resulting in an overrun and subsequent nose over. A factor in the accident was a reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA109.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N576PR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's poor in-flight planning/decision by flying at too low of an altitude to glide to shore for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA97LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA106.md): Piper PA22-150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N3201Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA97LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N109LD · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA97LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA103.md): Hughes TH-55 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1997 · N818D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain control of the helicopter. Factors in this accident were: an improper autorotation as a result of improper collective use and resulting failure to maintain main…
- [NTSB SEA97FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA076.md): Cessna 172P · Burlington, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N97527 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA131.md): Zenair 601 · Penn Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1997 · N4073T · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident were the pilot's lack of recent experience, lack of experience in the type aircraft, and physical impairment due to drugs.
- [NTSB SEA97LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA074.md): Weatherly 620B · Wasco, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1997 · N20113 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1997 · N98150 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of power for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA128.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1997 · N7163R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power, due to fuel exhaustion. His psychological condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX97LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA122.md): Columbia XJ-7 · Camp Pendelton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1997 · N48RW · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to an undetermined cause or causes.
- [NTSB SEA97LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA069.md): Gulfstream American AA-5A · North Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1997 · N26848 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to perform the proper remedial action of applying carburetor heat/alternate induction air after impact ice accumulated on his aircraft's induction air filter. Factors include intentional flight into known adverse weather (icing…
- [NTSB CHI97LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA081.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Mosinee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N8259M · Substantial damage
  > The formation of carburetor ice and the instructor pilot's failure to recognize conditions leading to carburetor icing and to take appropriate preventative action. Factors relating to this accident were the late application of carburetor heat, the icing…
- [NTSB MIA97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA087.md): Cessna 310R · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1997 · N72GL · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management and improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the empty fuel tank. Factors in the accident were: the PIC's improper in-flight planning and decision, his failure to list an alternate airport, and his…
- [NTSB CHI97LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA077.md): Beech A36 · Matherville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1997 · N18DR · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine as a result of the pilot-in-command's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA102.md): Cessna 210-5 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1997 · N1866Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's continued flight after a fuel consumption anomaly was encountered.
- [NTSB MIA97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA083.md): Cessna 210L · Weston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1997 · N115WL · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was thew lack of suitable terrain for the 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
```

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