# 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 MIA94GA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94GA072.md): Robinson R-22B · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 14, 1994 · N591PD · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to use carburetor heat during a poweroff autorotation, resulting in the engine not responding to throttle input during recovery due to carburetor ice buildup.
- [NTSB FTW94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA082.md): Cessna 421C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N741CA · Destroyed
  > Improper servicing of the airplane with jet fuel, which resulted in preignition and/or detonation and subsequent failure of pistons in both engines. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of a restrictive mating nozzle on the refueling truck.
- [NTSB SEA94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA059.md): Cessna T210N · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N5520A · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA079.md): Roberts RV-6A · Richland, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1994 · N63JR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power (during flight) for an undetermined reason, after the pilot experienced loss of engine power before takeoff for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB BFO94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Taunton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1994 · N1877Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to enable the successful completion of the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA066.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Tamarac, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N15635 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined causes.
- [NTSB FTW94LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA080.md): Cessna 175 · Paris, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N7141M · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot in command to have annual maintenance inspections performed on the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA075.md): Cessna 210L · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1994 · N810BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's poorly planned approach. A factor in the accident was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA027.md): Cessna 425 · London, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1994 · N303MC · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB MIA94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA056.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N2338T · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC94FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94FA029.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Palmer, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1994 · N6574L · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the severity of the accident was the failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain control of the airplane when the engine ceased producing power.
- [NTSB BFO94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA026.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Middletown, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1994 · N41826 · Substantial damage
  > A frozen oil line resulting in the starvation of oil to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA094.md): Cessna 140 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1994 · N140KT · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA069.md): Nelson Ford V-6 Stol 262 · San Benito, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1994 · N4288L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power with the cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA037.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Jasper, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1994 · N14CL · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA089.md): Grumman AA-1C · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1993 · N39036 · Destroyed
  > A failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, and subsequent inadvertent stall during an undetermined loss of engine power following takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA043.md): Beech A-36-TC · Hillsboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3736F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA053.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Giddings, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N2111U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM. The weather conditions and delayed application of carburetor were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA94IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94IA040.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Melbourne, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1993 · N74JM · Minor damage
  > Was inadequate quality control by the engine manufacturer which resulted in failure of the second stage low pressure turbine disk due to a machining anomaly and reduced fatigue strength due to sub standard heat treat processing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA051.md): Cessna 182Q · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1993 · N96591 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA039.md): Piper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N92GP · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC94FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA038.md): Beech B36TC · Lost Creek, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N36CK · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA047.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N8835J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA030.md): Beech M35 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N9864R · Destroyed
  > The improper engine overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB MIA94LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1993 · N6053K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat during a VFR approach for landing. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel system carburetor icing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA042.md): Grumman G-164A · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1993 · N4582 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA029.md): Hiller UH-12E · Moore Haven, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N130HA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain aircraft control following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA018.md): Beech 58 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1993 · N4VG · Destroyed
  > The pilot did not follow the emergency procedure after loss of power in the right engine, by failing to feather the right engine and failing to maintain minimum single-engine control speed. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to adhere…
- [NTSB MIA94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA027.md): Thompson Bushby Mustang II · Madison, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1993 · N38BT · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA066.md): Yakovlev YAK-55M · Greenfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1993 · N7090L · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA051.md): de Havilland DHC-1B-2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N42597 · Destroyed
  > Were the fuel injection line contamination resulting in fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate 100-hour inspection; the pilot's improper decision to return to the airport at a low altitude; and his failure to maintain the proper airspeed which resulted in a…
- [NTSB NYC94FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA027.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Kinnelon, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1993 · N43791 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA012.md): Angel Elbert S JR Quickie 200 · North Kingston, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1993 · N687EA · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA011.md): Schweizer 269C · Elmira, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N41S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power at a critical point on a practice autorotation, and failure of the pilot to attain a flare for the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse wind and downdraft.
- [NTSB ATL94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA015.md): Luscombe 8F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N822B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering following a loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA006.md): Cessna 150M · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1993 · N3481V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to complete a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N8223T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain to enable the completion of a power-off forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA027.md): Cessna 150G · Salem, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1993 · N2225J · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA023.md): Cessna 172H · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N6629H · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA014.md): Cessna P210N · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N210TK · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for undetermined causes over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA026.md): Cessna 177B · Pleasant Grove, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1993 · N18174 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the starter to turn the engine over due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB SEA94LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA021.md): Hannah Avid Amphibian · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N6664K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor inflight decision, and failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Factors include contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB LAX94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA025.md): Wittman Tailwind W8L · San Jose, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N9052C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA026.md): Beech F33A · Saint Paul, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N6333Y · Substantial damage
  > other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance installation and fuel system line fitting undertorqued. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, along with the fence and posts which were contacted.
- [NTSB NYC94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Centreville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N16493 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA011.md): Cessna AT188B · Zellwood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N731MF · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA023.md): Cessna 140 · Frankenmuth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1993 · N73003 · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the mixture control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were: the similarity of shape, size, and color of the mixture and carburetor heat controls and the terrain condition (with crop) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW94LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA015.md): Beech A36TC · Pueblo, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N321TJ · Substantial damage
  > A complete, non mechanical failure of the power plant for unknown reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA022.md): Hiller UH12E · Sioux Rapids, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N4026S · Destroyed
  > the Pilot in Command failed to maintain clearance with the terrain while proceeding up an upslope.
- [NTSB CHI94LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA020.md): Cessna 150H · Kansas City, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N23487 · Destroyed
  > Loss of power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot initiating the flight with a rough running engine. Factors related to the accident were: the building and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.

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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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