# 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 LAX94LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA019.md): Schweizer G-164B · Arvin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1993 · N7501K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA008.md): Beech 60 · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N7131D · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, and his failure to assure that proper maintenance/annual inspection was attained. Factors related to the accident were: water and other contamination in the fuel supply, lack of continuity in two ignition leads, loose left…
- [NTSB NYC94LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA012.md): Luscombe T8F · Vernon, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1993 · N1859B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect an unsecured dipstick, resulting in oil starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA011.md): Cessna 172M · Longbranch, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1993 · N9932Q · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's failure to follow procedures. Factors include carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA94LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA016.md): Cessna 180K · Garfield, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1993 · N61946 · Substantial damage
  > Connecting rod bolt fatigue.
- [NTSB NYC94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA006.md): Cessna T210F · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N6773R · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA275.md): Kelm Zenair CH-701 · South Bend, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1993 · N27DK · Substantial damage
  > The engine power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of available runway onto which the forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB SEA93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA208.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N200X · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include a fence, an animal, and a ditch in the landing roll path.
- [NTSB FTW93FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA267.md): Piper PA-31P · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N891SP · Destroyed
  > Failure by the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC following takeoff. Factors were: partial loss of power to one engine for undetermined reason, and lack of total experience in aircraft type.
- [NTSB LAX93LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA375.md): Bell 206B · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1993 · N285CA · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA358.md): Luscombe 8E · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N2485K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The rough/uneven terrain was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB ATL93LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA158.md): Beech A-23-19 · Resaca, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1993 · N4763J · Substantial damage
  > Not determined.
- [NTSB BFO93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA171.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Byfield, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N4898T · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA152.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N2437E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine exhaust valve which resulted in the loss of engine power. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA166.md): Wilson KIT FOX Model 4 · Bowdoinham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N193CW · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO93LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA163.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N6911C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision. A related factor in the accident was: the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA191.md): Piper PA-30 · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N7148Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the forced landing were: high density altitude and rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA256.md): Jones Dominator · Magnolia, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N44VJ · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA149.md): American AA-1 · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1993 · N5765L · Substantial damage
  > Fouled spark plugs on the number 2 and 3 cylinders, and a lack of compression on the number 1 and 4 cylinders, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB BFO93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA153.md): Mooney M20J · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N7666P · Substantial damage
  > Corrosion in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Caribou, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N7507P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN93LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA106.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Palisade, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1993 · N522BK · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss during approach for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA248.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1993 · N41377 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and engine fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA175.md): Enstrom F28A · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N269Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA170.md): Cessna 177B · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N20128 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine oil filter, and the subsequent loss of oil and engine power, resulting in forced landing and collsion with trees.
- [NTSB SEA93LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA202.md): Kope Zenith CH200 · Waterville, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N456K · Substantial damage
  > A short in the electrical wiring to the fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI93LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA333.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Custer Park, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N5486M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel contamination of unknown origin, that resulted in fuel system blockage and fuel starvation. A related factor was: high obstructions near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB CHI93DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEP04.md): Jordi, Ronald H. Challenger II · Plymouth, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N771RH · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hilton Head Is, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N104CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA164.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Westerly, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N1547R · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent forced landing and collision with soft terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Rome, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N3655G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA93FA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA180.md): Glasair SH-2F · Ocala, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N87CK · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) during a forced landing, resulting in an in-flight loss of control (stall), and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot-in-command's improper positioning…
- [NTSB CHI93LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA328.md): Champion 7GCAA · Wilber, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N11027 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX93LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA329.md): Piper PA-34-220 · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1993 · N1232H · Destroyed
  > The loss of oil pressure to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA93LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA177.md): Cessna T210L · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1993 · N2125S · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA150.md): Aeronca 11AC · Galena, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1993 · N86361 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA147.md): Piper J3C-65 · Stonington, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1993 · N98382 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat which resulted in the accretion of carburetor ice. A factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Leeds, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N739EP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA145.md): Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 4000 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · NC365M · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA313.md): Cessna 150M · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1993 · N714LZ · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA171.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape Canaveral, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1993 · N7540 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW93LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA230.md): Aero Commander S2R · England, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1993 · N5570X · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA141.md): Gera Nieuport II · Somerville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1993 · N44030 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI93LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA304.md): Piper PA-31P · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N25TC · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA166.md): Cessna 188A · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N5646J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was a fence in the flt path.
- [NTSB SEA93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA161.md): Bell B206BII · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N502AH · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include landing in water.
- [NTSB CHI93LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA278.md): Piper PA-22-150 · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N6723B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA164.md): Maxair AVR-582 · Wimauma, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed while making a forced landing following loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled to the ground.
- [NTSB LAX93LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA363.md): Cessna 210A · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N9520X · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power during the final approach phase of landing resulting in a collision with terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA162.md): Cessna 152 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N6091M · Substantial damage
  > A reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent ditching in the ocean.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&page=54

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