# 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 MIA95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA203.md): Fairchild 24-G · Harold, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1995 · N27VX · Substantial damage
  > The engine missing for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed while turning toward a landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA179.md): Cessna T188C · Mattawa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N9574J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA267.md): Piper PA-28 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · CGQGZ · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB MIA95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA195.md): Cessna 195B · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N2180C · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was an engine compartment fire of undetermined origin.
- [NTSB FTW95LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA330.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1995 · N7415W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA193.md): Cessna 150L · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N18679 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA265.md): Aero Commander S2R · Wyatt, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1995 · N5663X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which led to carburetor ice. Factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA257.md): Nanchang 18A · Superior Twnshp, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1995 · N46YK · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's operation of the airplane with a known deficiency in the fuel selector, and his improper positioning of the fuel selector. A factor relating to the accident was: the fuel selector's restriction of movement.
- [NTSB SEA95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA164.md): Stinson 108-2 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1995 · N40191 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency in wheel-landings.
- [NTSB CHI95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA250.md): Grumman G-164 · Park River, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N949X · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power due to the primary lead in the left magneto being grounded against the case, and the improper clearance of the breaker point gaps. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA258.md): Margeson/Heidebrink Vans RV-3 · Corcoran, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1995 · N18DT · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB NYC95FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA167.md): Douglas DC-3 · Independence, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N54NA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB ATL95LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA147.md): Quadcity Challenger I · Anniston, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1995 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, following an undetermined engine malfunction.
- [NTSB ANC95LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA105.md): Cessna 150 · Kalskag, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N7892E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW95LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA295.md): Cessna 172L · Porter, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N3967Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed resulting in overshooting the landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA292.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Van Buren, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9869K · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed during the precautionary landing resulting in an overshoot.
- [NTSB MIA95FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA174.md): Cessna 172RG · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N9324B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed after a momentary loss of engine power during takeoff, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. The reason for power loss could not be determined.
- [NTSB FTW95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA283.md): Aero Commander S2R · Widener, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N8972Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The proximity of power lines (obstruction) was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA140.md): Nicolas Beasely NB-8 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N583Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA151.md): Piper J3C-65 · North Benton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1995 · N88631 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation for an unknown reason, resulting in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW95FA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA266.md): Beech V35B · Huntsville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1995 · N2777T · Destroyed
  > an engine surge for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the aft center of gravity.
- [NTSB SEA95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA134.md): Cessna 210B · Lewiston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4GY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N2820Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA135.md): Cessna 172M · Bridgewater, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N9176H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing, and a subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA95LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA158.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1995 · N3431W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA129.md): Sagerser Rotorway Executive · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N336CS · Substantial damage
  > A power surge for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude during the autorotation.
- [NTSB BFO95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA072.md): Kolb Twinstar · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N7165L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors found to be involved in this accident were the condition inspection was overdue and the inadequate training received by the student pilot owner/builder.
- [NTSB MIA95LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA156.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N57880 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA118.md): Piper J3 · York, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA073.md): Kemp ACRO-SPORT II · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N27727 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his misjudging of the touchdown during the forced landing. Related factors are the pilot's improper maintenance, and fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ATL95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA116.md): Smith Monnett Moni · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N3257W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in impact with the ground while the airplane was in a stalled condition.
- [NTSB BFO95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N4876F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.
- [NTSB ATL95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA115.md): Bell 47G3B1 · Livingston, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N101VB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA212.md): Tupta-Smith Miniplane DSA-1 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1995 · N8510 · Substantial damage
  > fuel contamination.
- [NTSB FTW95LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA254.md): Grumman G-164A · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1995 · N4562 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude at which the power loss occurred and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA119.md): Grumman G-164B · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N6669Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA246.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N7070U · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA075.md): Hughes 500D · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1995 · N549SW · Substantial damage
  > An air leak at a 'b' nut fitting on a pneumatic pc tube to the power turbine governor. Company maintenance personnel did not detect a leak after performing maintenance on the governer and P2 air line.
- [NTSB LAX95LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Helendale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N48934 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA060.md): Bronislaus Challenger II · Burlington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1995 · N8101Z · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s), the 30-hour student pilot's poor judgment in allowing himself to receive dual instruction in an airplane not equipped with dual conntols, the cfi's poor judgment in attempting to give instruction to a…
- [NTSB SEA95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA116.md): Republic RC-3 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N114N · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and suitable terrain was not available.
- [NTSB CHI95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA176.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Viroqua, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N5762W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA230.md): Hiller UH-12E · Checotah, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1995 · N4254X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowing the helicopter to touchdown improperly. A factor was the erratic running engine.
- [NTSB MIA95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA139.md): Cessna 182A · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N4905D · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while on final approach to land and unsuitable terrain encountered during the landing roll.
- [NTSB LAX95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA193.md): Cessna 172F · Boonville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1995 · N5255F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA123.md): Beech 95-A55 · Wise, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N9672Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, after the right engine lost power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA124.md): Bailey Quickie Q-2 · Woodsfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1995 · N29BD · Destroyed
  > The loss engine power for undetermined reason and the pilot's failure to maintain control which resulted in an inflight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA104.md): Beech 77 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N3850J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA192.md): Grumman G-164A · Colusa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N9830 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's misjudged flare height and timing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors in the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB ANC95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA055.md): Maule M-5-235-C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1995 · N6248M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain.

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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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