# 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 FTW96LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA038.md): Cessna 170B · Reklaw, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N3152A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA020.md): Cessna 180A · Goose Lake, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N185F · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance, inadequate preflight by the pilot, and a loose fuel tank cap that allowed siphoning of fuel, buckling of the right fuel bladder, fuel exhaustion, and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the soft…
- [NTSB BFO96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA014.md): Mooney M20E · Shady Side, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N5744Q · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel line.
- [NTSB ATL96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA007.md): Beech 23 · Newnan, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1995 · N2340J · Substantial damage
  > a loose fuel line fitting, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature emptying of the left fuel tank; failure of the pilot to follow the checklist (select the fullest fuel tank for landing); fuel starvation; and subsequent Loss of engine power, while on…
- [NTSB LAX96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N5321P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA019.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N888R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot misjudging distance and airspeed resulting in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point.
- [NTSB MIA96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA010.md): Rockwell 112A · Meridianville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N1455J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance during the 100-hour annual. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA005.md): Piper PA-18 · Red Devil, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1995 · N6550Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA009.md): SIAI-Marchetti SF.260 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1995 · N913WJ · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which result in a ditching at sea.
- [NTSB ATL96FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA006.md): Luscombe 8E · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N71590 · Substantial damage
  > a worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO96FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA007.md): Cessna 172M · Norwich, VT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N70080 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), during a low altitude operation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA006.md): Madsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA003.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N6674Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of high obstructions (trees) to the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA001.md): Mooney M20E · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N79820 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undeternined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA230.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N3203Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with a tree and barn.
- [NTSB MIA95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA241.md): Beech D50E · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9351Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to conduct a feathering check of the right propeller at an altitude inadequate for a safe engine restart or refeathering of the propeller.
- [NTSB NYC95LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA228.md): Cessna 150M · Rutland, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N9289U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW95FA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA406.md): Martin B-26C · Odessa, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N5546N · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum airspeed for flight resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors were the loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of recent flight experience in the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI95FA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA337.md): Cessna T210R · Iowa City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N650GM · Destroyed
  > fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight and lack of familiarity with the airplane. Factors involved were the bright night, trees and transmission wires.
- [NTSB CHI95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA333.md): Fairchild FA-24 · Blountsville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N22036 · Destroyed
  > partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's misuse of flaps, and his encounter with high obstruction during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA096.md): Grumman AA-1B · Medina, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1995 · N1424R · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. High vegetation (tall corn) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA223.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Auburn, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N4319T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX95LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA335.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N7498L · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA219.md): Pietenpol AIR-CAMPER · Redmond, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1995 · N18GH · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA333.md): Beech 23 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N2382J · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The soft and rough nature of the terrain available for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC95MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95MA220.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…
- [NTSB FTW95LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA391.md): Cessna 172D · Prim, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1995 · N2519U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the pilot's inability to initiate a flare due to the fracture of the yoke assembly, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA208.md): Cessna 185F · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1995 · N9222H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA304.md): Kevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N494KN · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA319.md): Cessna 421C · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N6234G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance…
- [NTSB SEA95LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA201.md): Bristol RV-6 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N694CA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA211.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Seaside Heights, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N5TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare for landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough water. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and rough water.
- [NTSB NYC95FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA210.md): Cessna 172M · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N6564H · Destroyed
  > an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB FTW95LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA374.md): Cessna 172N · Colorado Spgs, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N4814F · Destroyed
  > Blockage of the carburetor by a piece of foreign material, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The high density altitude and the pilot's failure to properly lean the…
- [NTSB FTW95LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA368.md): Bell 206L-1 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N2070Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the low side of the turbine governor. A factor the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N89V · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA364.md): Isaacson Kolb Twin Star MK II · Mansfield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N141KE · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the pilot's lack of flying experience.
- [NTSB NYC95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA205.md): Cessna 172M · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N9293H · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA305.md): Sikorsky CH-54A · Emigrant Gap, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N64AR · Destroyed
  > a compressor stall in the right engine for an unknown reason, which resulted in a loss of power in that engine; and inadequate crew coordination between the pilot and copilot, which resulted in their failure to ensure that the external load was promptly…
- [NTSB FTW95LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA371.md): Grumman G-164A · Trumann, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N8783H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA087.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N3965P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA083.md): Aeronca 7AC · Warren, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N2934E · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power/performance for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: the pilot exceeding the airplane's maximum takeoff weight, carburetor icing conditions, a tailwind, and high temperature.
- [NTSB FTW95LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA351.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Abilene, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N57527 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall as result of an abrupt maneuver. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA350.md): Cessna A150L · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N6041J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA143.md): Waco UPF-7 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N134Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in an unlocked engine primer and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA194.md): Great Lakes 2T1-A2 · Fombell, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N49CR · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW95LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA345.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Wilmot, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N2065S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA191.md): Beech 23 · Spafford, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N4798J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB FTW95LA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA342.md): Beech 19 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N1946L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA182.md): Cessna 177B · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N34767 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).

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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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