# 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 BFO95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA052.md): Curtiss-Wright P-40E · Phelps, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N940AK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA097.md): Hughes 269C · Lamont, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1995 · N7443F · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined loss of engine power and an inadequate autorotation.
- [NTSB SEA95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA094.md): Grumman G-164B · Stayton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N6895Q · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA190.md): Grunska Earl J Baby ACE D · Paris, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N689EG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95TA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95TA187.md): Cessna 210J · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 1995 · N2423S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel.
- [NTSB MIA95LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA124.md): Bubel, John A. Condor 2 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N3794B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA183.md): Cessna 340A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1995 · N300JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA095.md): Piper PA-28-140B · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N95116 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA092.md): Mooney M20J · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N9969X · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to fly an extended landing pattern after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA085.md): Bell 206L-1 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N206AH · Substantial damage
  > Ice ingestion. Factors to the accident were: aircraft protective coverings were unavailable, inadequate preflight inspection, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA95LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA083.md): Cessna 150J · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N60886 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA128.md): Cessna T337G · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N4KP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff during an excessive takeoff roll. Factors were the loss of power on the number two engine which occurred for an undetermined reason, the pilot's disregard of the takeoff checklist, and the 25 degree flap setting.
- [NTSB ATL95FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA087.md): Duke, Clarence E. Lancair 360 · Hampton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1995 · N360BJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flying experience.
- [NTSB CHI95FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA124.md): Beech 65-B80 · Great Bend, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N7057J · Destroyed
  > the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance (inspection) of aircraft and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Factors were icing conditions, deteriorated induction air ducting, and failure of a piston assembly.
- [NTSB ANC95GA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95GA048.md): Cessna 182Q · Bumping Lake, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N97843 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing in mountains, low ambient temperatures that contributed to hypothermia, the lack of survival equipment, an erratic ELT…
- [NTSB FTW95LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA162.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromadier · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1995 · N5277Z · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight, resulting in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB FTW95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Waco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N94534 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA159.md): Robinson S-12 Airaile · Sugartown, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N53CR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Finksburg, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N93874 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N3546V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA145.md): Aero Commander S2R · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1995 · N5561X · Substantial damage
  > The engine main rod bearing seized to the crankshaft due to worn master rod metal pieces blocking the oil passages. A factor was an engine overhaul was not performed by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW95LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA142.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3-KR · Blue Ridge, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1995 · N54430 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA112.md): Globe GC-1B · Norton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1995 · N78103 · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined. The rough, uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA029.md): Piper PA-34-200T · London, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1995 · N2299M · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power (both engines, cause undetermined) shortly after lift off. Related factors are the foggy, dark night conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA061.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Forks, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N4778A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA067.md): Cessna 180J · West Dover, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N180BF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. The frozen snow covered terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7498R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the position washer in the fuel selector valve, which resulted in the fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB FTW95LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA122.md): Morrison, Marvin E. RV-4 · Brighton, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N872MM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for unknown reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95FA028.md): Cessna T210M · Youngstown, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N732TU · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions (restricted visibility with snow falling), reduced light condition at dusk, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC95GA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95GA060.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B · Cambridge, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 22, 1995 · N20SP · Destroyed
  > 1) The Massachusetts state police (msp) management's failure to provide adequate oversight of its air wing; 2) fuel contamination and obstructed fuel injector nozzles, due to inadequate fuel storage and storage requirements by the msp, resulting in a loss of…
- [NTSB MIA95LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA079.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Caribbean Sea · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1995 · N598PR · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA053.md): Cessna 152 · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1995 · N89712 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DCA95MA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA019.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1995 · N27245 · Destroyed
  > a loss of power on one engine for an undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's improper decision to return to the departure airport for landing which neccessitated maneuvering over increasingly higher terrain. Factors in the accident were: the high gusting…
- [NTSB FTW95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA108.md): Craighead Corben JR. ACE · Athens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1995 · N30CK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA109.md): Rockwell 112B · Coyote, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N1403J · Destroyed
  > Water contamination of the fuel from an unknown source. A factor related to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA080.md): Schweizer G-164B · Brule, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1995 · N3633Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA091.md): Grumman G-164B · Pixley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1995 · N705Y · Substantial damage
  > the total failure of the number three cylinder. The wet and soft terrain were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB SEA95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA041.md): Cessna 177 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1995 · N29598 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor obstruction due to ingestion of part of the induction air ducting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA040.md): Cessna A185E · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1995 · N748 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA040.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1995 · N32411 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW95LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA093.md): Stinson 108-2 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N9734K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA084.md): Piper PA-30 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1995 · N8398Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of power in both engines and loss of aircraft control for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA054.md): Cessna 120 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1994 · N89885 · Substantial damage
  > A blockage in the carburetor heat air duct which limited the effectiveness of the system's ability to prevent the formation of carburetor ice and resulted in a loss of power. A factor in the accident was the soft nature of the recently plowed ground in the…
- [NTSB FTW95LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA068.md): Cessna A150L · Newark, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N6030J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain to execute a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA069.md): Piper PA-32RT · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1994 · N21590 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA067.md): Timothy J Brown Pitts S2SE · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1994 · N604SB · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA019.md): Beech A36 · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N36YE · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA041.md): Cessna T210M · Wadsworth, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1994 · N7614K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA050.md): Agusta A109A II · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1994 · N1QF · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to obtain/maintain a successful autorotation. Factors were: a loss of engine power of one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine.
- [NTSB SEA95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA022.md): Hiller UH-12C · Twisp, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1994 · N54594 · Substantial damage
  > An unexplained loss of power and the student pilot's delayed application of collective during the landing flare.

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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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