# 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 ATL96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA078.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Batesville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N310MA · Substantial damage
  > an anomaly in the fuel system that allowed a pressure differential to occur between the center and outer portions of the main integral fuel tank, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation of both engines. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of…
- [NTSB SEA96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA078.md): Sport Flight Talon · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to properly flare the aircraft during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N67562 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC96LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA045.md): McDonnell Douglas H-369 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N58268 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA153.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N45043 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the engine driven and hand wobble fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA076.md): Hiller UH12-E · Huger, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N14MQ · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel vent line that resulted in engine stoppage. A factor was tall trees that intervened the helicopter's flight path.
- [NTSB FTW96LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA158.md): Stafford RV-4 · Longmont, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N84PS · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation in that he failed to ensure the aircraft had sufficient fuel to complete the flight. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX96LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA147.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1996 · N14260 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane; rust and water contamination in the aircraft fuel system; a worn shaft and cracked coupling in the left engine's left magneto, a malfunctioning left magneto on the right engine, and contamination (oil and…
- [NTSB SEA96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA075.md): Ryan Navion · Kent, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1996 · N4826K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's attempted operation with known deficiencies in the equipment, and a loose fuel system fitting. The pilot's failure to maintain maintenance service on the airplane was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA96LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA072.md): Piper PA-16 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1996 · N5638H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N108RV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness and the pilot's improper emergency procedures were related factors.
- [NTSB ANC96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA037.md): Piper PA-12 · Cantwell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N2431M · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined loss of engine power and lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA148.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Texarkana, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N4540C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sulphur Springs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N40273 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance. A factor was his diverted attention to the performance of the manual gear extension procedure.
- [NTSB ANC96LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1996 · N739YR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA031.md): Cessna 150H · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1996 · N22053 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA137.md): Bell B206-BIII · Chandler, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N312RS · Destroyed
  > the reported loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA088.md): Bell 206L4 · Chiefland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1996 · N6248X · Substantial damage
  > Improper cyclic and collective input by the pilot-in-command resulting in the hard landing during the autorotative landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA126.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Andrews, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N57828 · Substantial damage
  > the mechanic's improper overhaul of the engine. Factors were: the pilot in command's inability to maintain visual lookout due to oil on the windscreen and unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA127.md): Cessna 175A · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1996 · CGROA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N166F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA121.md): Hiller UH-12D · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N67065 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW96LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA115.md): Cessna 172G · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1996 · N4262L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA059.md): Cessna 180D · Islesboro, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1996 · N6423X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA109.md): Beech 77 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N6706C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA108.md): Cessna 152 · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N757UK · 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 an inadvertent stall at low altitude. The gusty wind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA041.md): Cessna 172D · Rineyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N2315U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA101.md): Boeing A75 · Barstow, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N1359N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO96LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA040.md): Aerostar 601 · Mount Storm, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1996 · N162GA · Destroyed
  > loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reason(s), and the accumulation of structural ice on the airplane, which resulted in an increased rate of descent and a subsequent forced landing before the pilot could reach an alternate airport. Factors…
- [NTSB MIA96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA071.md): Cessna 310R · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1996 · N5079J · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedure(s) and/or feather the respective propeller after loss of power in the left engine for an undetermined reason. The undetermined loss of power (left engine) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA067.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N50KW · Destroyed
  > a total loss of power on one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) resulting in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts encountered while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB FTW96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA093.md): Beech 35-A33 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1996 · N1111Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA037.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Coshocton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N9248K · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA060.md): Cessna 172N · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N800PB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, while over water, which resulted in a forced landing/ditching at sea.
- [NTSB FTW96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA076.md): Cessna 150M · Round Rock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1995 · N19LV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA071.md): Cessna 172M · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1995 · N73601 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate bounced landing recovery technique, which resulted in porpoising during a downwind emergency landing. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA065.md): Cessna 182E · Erie, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N9376X · Destroyed
  > inadequate preflight by the pilot, by failing to properly remove water and other contamination from the fuel system before the flight. Factors relating to the accident were: deteriorated seals at the fuel filler neck/caps, and the annual inspection was…
- [NTSB ATL96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA020.md): Aerospatiale SA 315 · Manning, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N27387 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB CHI96LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA044.md): Herring Sport FAN · Newton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N95SF · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the presence of traffic requiring the pilot to perform an evasive maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N8130V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N6349M · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA015.md): Cessna 172E · Lajas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N3608S · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of power due to water in the fuel.
- [NTSB SEA96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA023.md): Hardesty/Hays Quickie Q2 · Puyallup, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1995 · N4416Q · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, and his improper decision to attempt a 180-degree turn back toward the runway during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA053.md): Cessna 182H · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N8493S · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Saltillo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N61040 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel comsumption calculations before and during the flight.
- [NTSB MIA96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA020.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N970AC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA016.md): Ryan Navion A3 · Mccomb, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1995 · N116JM · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and carburetor Ice, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The carburetor icing (weather) condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA038.md): Cessna 177 · South Brunswick, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1995 · N29676 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX96LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA039.md): Cessna 402B · Redwood City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N316HG · Substantial damage
  > the simultaneous total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI96LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA027.md): Beech 33 · Lone Rock, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N9559Y · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during his attempt to land the airplane back on the runway. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision not to land in the suitable fields…

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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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