# 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. Page 45 of 93 · 4,618 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW96LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA291.md): Enstrom 280C · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1996 · N51763 · Substantial damage > Total failure of the magneto. A factor was the pilot operating the helicopter with a known deficiency. - [NTSB IAD96LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA103.md): Aero Commander Calair A-9B · Cloverdale, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1996 · N7730V · Destroyed > Powerplant failure due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the crash was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed and post-crash fire. - [NTSB FTW96LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA285.md): Hiller UH12 · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N14637 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA281.md): Cessna 172H · Pierce, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1996 · N1686F · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX96LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA254.md): Gray Berkut · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N260DG · Destroyed > Loss of engine power during final approach for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the nature of the terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA097.md): Cessna 140 · Jacksboro, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1996 · N72438 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resutled in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and the terrain. - [NTSB MIA96LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA167.md): Beech B55B · Clinton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1996 · N112G · Destroyed > a loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot loosing control of the airplane and impact with tress. - [NTSB SEA96LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA160.md): Cessna 182A · Toledo, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N9975B · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's need to maneuvering to avoid obstructions near the approach end of the runway, and a ditch in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI96FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA209.md): Beech 23 · Fulton, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N2397J · Destroyed > the inadequate intake valve springs on the #1 cylinder. - [NTSB FTW96LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA266.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1996 · N40954 · Substantial damage > fuel mismanagement by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation; and the pilot's failure to reposition the fuel selector (follow emergency procedure) while attempting to restart the engine. A factor relating to aircraft damage was: concrete debris (rocks)… - [NTSB SEA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA132.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hazleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N9970P · Substantial damage > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude; the pilot's delay in dumping the entire chemical load, when he first perceived a power loss; and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency… - [NTSB FTW96FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA262.md): Douglas DC3A · Cut And Shoot, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N23WT · Destroyed > The flight instructor's failure to use the single engine best angle of climb airspeed resulting in a loss of control of the aircraft. Factors were the loss of power to the left engine for undetermined reasons, the flight instructor not being qualified to be… - [NTSB LAX96FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA236.md): Beech C23 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1996 · N66343 · Destroyed > company maintenance personnel's inadequate service of the magneto system, and their failure of to replace the electric fuel boost pump, which led to a malfunctioning right magneto and an inoperative fuel boost pump. The inoperative fuel boost pump made it… - [NTSB FTW96LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA258.md): Air Tractor 301A · Hunter, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1996 · N7319C · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD96LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA099.md): Aeronca L-3B · Morgantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1996 · N46634 · Substantial damage > An inadequate maintenance/annual inspection and failure of the muffler which resulted in melted insulation on the magneto 'P' leads and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA254.md): Cessna 172H · Crockett, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1996 · N8824Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB CHI96IA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96IA200.md): Boeing 727-30C · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1996 · N906UP · No damage > low pressure in the fuel lines caused when the crossfeed valve was closed and the boost pumps to the effected fuel tank were turned off, a fuel pressure surge (spike) accompanied by a rapid drop in high pressure pump output and burner line pressures, when… - [NTSB CHI96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA198.md): Piper J-3 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N35505 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ATL96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA091.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N39018 · Substantial damage > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB SEA96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA117.md): Head Pitts S-1C · Everett, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N7BH · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation. The aircraft's lack of a fuel quantity gauge and trees in the forced landing area were related factors. - [NTSB CHI96LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA197.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Custer, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1996 · N39048 · Substantial damage > the pilot did not maintain aircraft control or abort the takeoff. The factors involved were the pilot encountered a stall/mush condition, exhaust valves were leaking, low compression on all cylinders, and all pistons were scored. - [NTSB IAD96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA092.md): Beech V35B · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1996 · N369JR · Substantial damage > The fracture of the engine crankshaft which had a subsurface origin and progressed in fatigue until overload and separation occurred. - [NTSB ANC96FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96FA081.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Mekoryuk, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1996 · N113CF · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination found in the fuel supply and helicopter fuel system. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate filtration (servicing of the helicopter) of the fuel supply, and the pilot's inadequate performance of… - [NTSB LAX96LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA217.md): Hughes 269B · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N9332F · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), while practicing an autorotation, which resulted in a forced landing; and the flight instructor's misjudged landing flare during the emergency autorotation/landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA102.md): Cessna T188C · Hooper, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N9980J · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI96FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA179.md): Dotson Seabird · Geneseo, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N92LL · Substantial damage > a loos of power due to a blocked fuel line and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB ATL96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA087.md): Sky Star Kitfox #1 · Bridgeport, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N7030G · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA178.md): Dickinson Fisher Classic · Mooresville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N6292B · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from the trees, and had made an improper in-flight decision when he got to far from a suitable landing area. The reason for the loss of power failure was undetermined. - [NTSB CHI96LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA174.md): Piper PA-32 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N40933 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA96LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA149.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N441CB · Substantial damage > loss of power in both engines for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW96LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA226.md): Navion NA1 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N2530T · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA224.md): Cessna 310C · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1996 · N1813H · Substantial damage > loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a related factor. The worn and leaking fuel system components and inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel were possible… - [NTSB IAD96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA081.md): Cessna 205A · Sommerville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N5261G · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations. - [NTSB FTW96LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA215.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1996 · N40AM · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to obtain/maintain proper airspeed and flap setting for single engine flight. A factor relating to the accident was: Loss of power in the left engine for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA96LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA139.md): Ezekiel Velocity 173 · Pembroke Pines, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N28KJ · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), resulting in a forced landing, and impact with a private residence and the ground. - [NTSB FTW96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA204.md): Cessna 172G · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N202EX · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in the airplane and the pilot's and maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive resulting in the malfunctioning of a worn ignition switch. A factor was trees. - [NTSB MIA96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA137.md): Cessna U206G · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N9702Z · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC96LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA069.md): Gillespie Challenger 2 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1996 · N1591G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly use the mixture control to enrich the fuel mixture, and the seizure of the piston in the cylinder. - [NTSB FTW96LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA199.md): Piper PA-28 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1996 · N9869K · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA060.md): Piper PA-18 · Kasilof, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N1930A · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to a kinked fuel supply line from the left main tank, and the pilot's improper rebuild/remanufacture of the airplane. A smaller than standard fuel line from the fuel strainer to the carburetor, a smaller than standard fuel cap vent, and a… - [NTSB FTW96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA189.md): Cessna 182C · Malvern, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N8552T · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor relating to the accident was: the carburetor icing (weather) condition. - [NTSB ATL96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA081.md): Cessna 210 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1996 · N9432T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to heed known operating information by not correcting the flight attitude to prevent fuel unporting during a prolonged slipped descent. - [NTSB NYC96LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA090.md): Grumman G-164 · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1996 · N602U · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA065.md): Cessna 150H · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6508S · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI96FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA135.md): Piper J-3 · Raymond, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain… - [NTSB FTW96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA169.md): Beech E35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N3295C · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB ANC96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA047.md): Cessna 150J · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N50529 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB IAD96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA060.md): Cessna 150L · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1996 · N16188 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA046.md): Stinson ST-75 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1996 · N235C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank prior to takeoff resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the checklist. - [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing. 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