# 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 MIA07LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA014.md): Cessna 150J · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N50977 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC07FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA006.md): Cessna 180E · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N4141J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB SEA07FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA014.md): Bell 407 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N407KH · Substantial damage
  > On-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA018.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N460TM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB DFW07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA017.md): Mooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N2591W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA016.md): Beech F33 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N1096W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB SEA07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA009.md): Helio H-295 · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N6471V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent hard landing. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB DFW07LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA010.md): Taylor Zodiac 601 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N143DT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N2426N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA012.md): Cessna A188B · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N9176R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX07LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA015.md): Williams Bowers Fly Baby-1A · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N6054Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA007.md): Steinbaum Kitfox IV · Proctorville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2006 · N5103R · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel filter which resulted in the loss of engine power. The residential area where the power loss occurred, the trees, the sloped landing site, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA07FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA006.md): Robinson R44 · Sumner, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N769RT · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while on final approach, and the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter after the power loss. Factors include a lake below the final approach to the private landing pad.
- [NTSB SEA07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA005.md): Hatcher Fisher Celebrity · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N635GH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA003.md): Ulfeldt Kitfox IV-1200 · Gridley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N134U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver that led to a stall spin. The reason for the power loss was not ascertained.
- [NTSB DEN07FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA002.md): Beech 36 · Centennial, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N7855R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the light pole and parked vehicles impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA001.md): Grumman G-164 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N493Y · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA133.md): Robinson R44 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2006 · N140JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA231.md): Mooney M-18L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N397A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both magnetos which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA212.md): Vans RV4 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N7LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA185.md): Cessna T210M · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N732PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN06LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA126.md): Beech 77 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N3818M · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA125.md): Thomas Velocity · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N31756 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The cause of the fuel starvation was not determined. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA208.md): Morton Mustang II · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N696DM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA286.md): Ageton MXL Sport II · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N503RX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA136.md): Noakes B J Corby CJ-1 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N79860 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA130.md): McNabb Bushmaster · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5090F · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short that disabled the electronic ignition system of the airplane's engine during the final approach phase for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with high vegetation. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB CHI06CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA253.md): Hedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N4FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX06FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA283.md): Cessna 337G · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.
- [NTSB LAX06LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA280.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Paramount, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N111VA · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA243.md): Frick Questair Q20 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2QV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the subsequent loss of engine power. The trees that the airplane struck during the forced landing were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA204.md): Butterhof Ginny B · Shiloh, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N349E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to overheating, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA199.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N82078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA265.md): Cessna A150M · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2006 · C-GOBC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper mixture leaning technique, which lead to thermal damage and seizure of the exhaust valves.
- [NTSB CHI06LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA230.md): Dix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N208BY · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL06LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA119.md): Ayres S2R · Doerun, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N61224 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an underdetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing, an on ground collision with trees, and a post crash fire.
- [NTSB ANC06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA112.md): Beech BE-18 · Culebra, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2006 · N498BH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion in all engines for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and ditching.
- [NTSB CHI06CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA216.md): Piper PA-25 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N7587Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road.
- [NTSB CHI06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA215.md): Manarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA104.md): Cessna 172N · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2006 · N738LJ · Substantial damage
  > The possible loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb for an unknown reason, which resulted in a forced landing in rough terrain and a nose over.
- [NTSB CHI06CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA222.md): Rockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N7982V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.
- [NTSB NYC06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA185.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N43945 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN06CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA105.md): Schweizer G-164B · Joes, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N8459K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the supercharger. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA220.md): Beech 95-B55 · Harmon, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N127W · Substantial damage
  > The exhaustion of the fuel supply due to the pilot's failure to ensure an adequate suppy of fuel for the flight.
- [NTSB CHI06LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Market, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA184.md): Cessna 172F · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N8829U · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA180.md): Grumman G-164A · Vineland, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N6620Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to foreign object damage for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the furrowed field.
- [NTSB CHI06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA195.md): Grumman G-164A · Lakeview, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N5068 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated when the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB MIA06LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA125.md): Douglas DC-3 · St. Thomas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N782T · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inability to maintain altitude for undetermined reasons, following a loss of power from the left engine.
- [NTSB DFW06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA188.md): Cessna P210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N732TZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…

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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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