# 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 NYC94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA094.md): Bradford Seahawk · Richmond, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N65TB · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the collision with an object during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94DTK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DTK01.md): Weatherly 620 · Ridgeview, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N5296W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection.
- [NTSB FTW94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA173.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N1422E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB CHI94DCG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCG01.md): Davis TRI-Q 200 · Joplin, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N800Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot intentionally operating an airplane with known deficiencies, his lack of experience in the…
- [NTSB FTW94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA162.md): Rockwell 112A · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N1349J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA141.md): Beech 95-55 · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1994 · N9319Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's feathering of the wrong propeller after an engine failure for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB FTW94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA146.md): Piper PA-46-310P · High Island 334 · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1994 · N3648E · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power with the cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA112.md): Beech A24R · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N24661 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system pump contamination and procedures/directives were not followed.
- [NTSB BFO94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA081.md): Cessna 150K · Hollis, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N5907G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA94LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA126.md): Parsons BP Gyro · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N54WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of the flight controls during landing flare touchdown, resulting in the gyroplane touching down on the nose gear, and subsequent nose over. The loss of engine power was also a cause.
- [NTSB LAX94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA204.md): Beech UC-45J · Acampo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1994 · N35095 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended power-off descent. The existing carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's diverted attention, and the power lines were factors in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW94LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA131.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Delaplaine, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1994 · N8402K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the low altitude at which the power loss occurred.
- [NTSB ATL94LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA084.md): Grumman G-164B · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1994 · N48717 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI94DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEE01.md): Remote Sensing Cirrus VK-30 · Lk In The Hills, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1994 · N108P · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation resulting from the modification of the fuel system. A factor was the modification to the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA128.md): Aero Commander S2R · Monticello, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1994 · N8958Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertant stall during the forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA94LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA160.md): Newgard Kitfox III · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N82QU · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an inadequately installed fuel line.
- [NTSB FTW94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA125.md): Hiller UH-12 · Alvin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1994 · N41319 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor speed, delay of the flare, and the improper touchdown. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA124.md): Bell 206L-3 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1994 · N937S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM, his delayed flare, and improper touchdown. A factor was a failure of the fuel control/governor to the high side which required the pilot to perform a full autorotation.
- [NTSB MIA94LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA116.md): Bell 206B · Mayaguez, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N39125 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a descent and ditching.
- [NTSB LAX94LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA201.md): Schweizer 300C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1994 · N60718 · Substantial damage
  > The low altitude of the aircraft when the engine lost power and the pilot's misjudgement of the flare point during the autorotation. Factors in the accident were the loss of engine power and the sunglare.
- [NTSB BFO94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N857DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform adequate pre-flight inspections and planning for the flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane. This led to fuel exhaustion of the engine and a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA045.md): Hiller UH12E · Valdez, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N87594 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent closure of the fuel supply shutoff valve.
- [NTSB FTW94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA120.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N881GK · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC94LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA046.md): Helio 295 · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1994 · N42DC · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by a blocked fuel vent line. A factor in the accident was the improper aircraft preflight.
- [NTSB LAX94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA182.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1994 · N93508 · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to apply carburetor heat as appropriate while conducting flight in conditions conducive for carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable steep mountainous terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA096.md): Bell 206B3 · Lamoille, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N27736 · Destroyed
  > The ingestion of foreign material (snow) in the engine, which resulted in a flameout (loss of engine power). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (snow falling & high density altitude), the lack of snow covers to protect the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA180.md): Curry FLY-BABY · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N183RC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due a blockage in the fuel tank outlet which caused fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA112.md): Cessna 180 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1994 · N4646B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the wire strike and lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA072.md): Randolph Flagg Boredom Fighter · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N1932F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA173.md): Cessna 172M · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N13620 · Destroyed
  > An engine failure due to the improper installation and service of an incorrect model magneto by maintenance personnel, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to follow published airplane emergency procedures.
- [NTSB FTW94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA109.md): Cessna 175 · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N6537E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA117.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N4373X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. A factor in the accident is weather conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC94GA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94GA066.md): Hughes 369A · Northford, CT · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N97LC · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM during the forced landing autorotation, resulting in a loss of aircraft control and collision with trees. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB LAX94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA168.md): Fighter Rebuilders F-2G · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N31518 · Destroyed
  > the airplane sustained a total loss of power and an in-flight fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA107.md): Cessna 210L · Haskell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1994 · N8145L · Substantial damage
  > Was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N4465T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL94GA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94GA065.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N6021V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: improper planning/decision by the flight instructor (CFI).
- [NTSB ATL94LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA063.md): Cessna 210 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N732HA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA097.md): Grumman G-164B · Hamburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1994 · N6665Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Olla, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N8645D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA060.md): Piper PA-28-180 · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N43571 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the electric transmission wire located at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA058.md): Rutan Rutan Long EZ · Kill Devil Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N7169L · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilot's failure to adequately sump the fuel system during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA081.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N7313J · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA196.md): Schweizer 300C · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N61414 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA170.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1994 · N6434C · Substantial damage
  > the existing meteorological conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA065.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Gold Hill, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N73909 · Destroyed
  > Separation of the crossover fuel line, and the inability of the pilot in command to maintain a proper rate of descent during the autorotation.
- [NTSB ATL94LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA052.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Kinston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N6253P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partial blockage of the induction air system by a foreign object (silicon baffling material).
- [NTSB BFO94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA048.md): Jenks Skybolt · Brockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N14DJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reason (s). A factor in this accident was the snow covered, rough/uneven terrain which caused the airplane to nose over during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA075.md): Beech G18S · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N49K · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper approach planning and premature extension of the landing gear, resulting in the flight being unable to maintain sufficient altitude and airspeed to reach the runway. The loss of engine power on one engine was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA143.md): Ayres S2R · Winterhaven, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1994 · N4003W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

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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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