# 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 BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N4430P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N3724D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.
- [NTSB MIA95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA019.md): Aeronca 7AC · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1994 · N2984E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined cause. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA012.md): Beech A36 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1994 · N1566X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA014.md): Cessna 150L · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1994 · N19264 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA032.md): Bell 206L-3 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N206SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the helicopter after an apparent loss of power during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW95LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA029.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1994 · N2166U · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA021.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1994 · N90875 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI95LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA023.md): Cessna 172F · Cross Plains, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N7969U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA006.md): Grumman G-164B · Jakin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1994 · N8960H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA008.md): Beech A36 · Amityville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1994 · N601AV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inspector's improper inflight decision to simulate an emergency beyong the gliding distance to a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA006.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N2450V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA005.md): Larsen Avid Heavy Hauler · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N21LJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA006.md): Johnson A-4 · Laporte, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1994 · N1730H · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadvertant stall of the airplane while conducting a forced landing. A factor was the engine failure which occurred for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA001.md): Piper J5C · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1994 · N38532 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA004.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N99600 · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power due to a blocked orifice in the fuel pump. A related factor is the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET02.md): Simcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N6881M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA177.md): Cessna 172D · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N2830U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly sump the fuel system during the preflight inspection that resulted in loss of power.
- [NTSB FTW94LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA306.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1994 · N4549N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA94LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA213.md): Rans S-12 Airaile · Clearwater, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N4123N · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA303.md): Harris Dragonfly · Woodville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N345DH · Destroyed
  > Was fuel starvation. Factors were the jammed float in the fuel sight gage and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA300.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Tennesse Colony, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N9159P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resultant inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA299.md): Bellanca 7ACA · Lakeside, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1994 · N68529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum required airspeed for flight. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA331.md): Cessna 150 · Winnetka, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1994 · N9456U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW94FA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA293.md): Eurocopter AS-350-B2 · Cascade, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N99TV · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to contaminated fuel from an unknown source that clogged the fuel filter and internally damaged the fuel control unit. A factor was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA351.md): Cessna 182B · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N8431T · Substantial damage
  > the cause of the loss of engine power could not be determined. The dirt berm was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA206.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Englewood, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N10187 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four connecting rod and rod bolts due to oil starvation (extreme heat) for undetermined reasons, resulting in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB LAX94LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA348.md): Cessna 182 · Orland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N5449B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow checklist procedures to assure that the fuel selector was in the both fuel tanks position. Fuel starvation and the dark night were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA204.md): Cessna 188B · Indian River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1994 · N53184 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA158.md): Cessna 140 · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1994 · N2150N · Substantial damage
  > The poorly planned approach which resulted in unporting of fuel from the left fuel tank and loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI94LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA304.md): Cessna 210L · Orr, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1994 · N712JM · Substantial damage
  > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the false indication from the fuel quantity gauges, and terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA154.md): Piper PA-18 · Montpelier, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N720PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI94LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA303.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N2409G · Substantial damage
  > undetermined. A factor associated with the accident is a fence at the off-airport landing site.
- [NTSB BFO94LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA152.md): A. Le Francois Rans S-7 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N44AL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA146.md): Advanced Acft Waco 10 GXE · Rochester, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · NC5852 · Destroyed
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Related factors were unsuitable terrain (trees) and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MIA94LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA200.md): Cessna 152 · Osteen, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N6088H · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss due to blockage of the carburetor fuel discharge nozzle pickup by an insect that inadvertently entered the carburetor during overhaul resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB BFO94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA141.md): Lafrance V-Witt W2 · Wilmington, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N63VW · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while attempting a maneuver for an emergency landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was: the lack…
- [NTSB LAX94LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA325.md): Piper PA-12 · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N3415M · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA160.md): Cessna 320C · Waynesboro, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N85WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA324.md): Cessna 150M · Mettler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N714GV · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to inadequate and improper maintenance procedures and practices. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions which inhibited the pilot's ability to select a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB BFO94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA137.md): Enstrom F-28A · Stewartsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N13CM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW94LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA269.md): Rockwell 112A · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1994 · N1315J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA155.md): Cessna 210A · Varnville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N6601X · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane. A factor was the rough terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB NYC94FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA148.md): Beech A100 · Williamstown, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N7GA · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed after an undetermined loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to allow recovery.
- [NTSB FTW94LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA271.md): Rockwell S-2R · Clint, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N4890X · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA265.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Richmond, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N4854T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, reason undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI94LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA264.md): Beech D17R · Sandwich, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N35E · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to lower the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine rpm, for undetermined reasons, and the diverted attention of the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI94FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA263.md): Piper PA-25 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA143.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N8453B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA301.md): Cessna 182P · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1994 · N20707 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin while maneuvering and his subsequent entry into an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank.

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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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