# 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 ANC93LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA125.md): Hughes 369D · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1993 · N3115Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA264.md): Bellanca DW-1 · Grinnell, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1993 · N8815W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). A factor in the accident is the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB SEA93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA156.md): Stark Rand KR-2 · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N2AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the improperly modified magneto and loss of control in flight by the PIC while maneuvering to return to the airport.
- [NTSB CHI93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA260.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hill City, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N11AT · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with known deficiencies. Factors in the accident are the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced landing, the airplane's low altitude, and the…
- [NTSB MIA93FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA156.md): Mooney M20-J · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N57287 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons during takeoff, the failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff, and his improper decision to turn back to the airport when there was suitable terrain ahead for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA285.md): Schweizer 269C · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1993 · N9588F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the flight instructor's improper flare during the autorotation which resulted in a tail boom strike.
- [NTSB SEA93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA149.md): Beech V35B · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N4084S · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation and poor in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB LAX93LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA278.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Columbia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N3837N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA205.md): Cessna 172P · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N54003 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion engine power loss due to the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB FTW93LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA204.md): Cessna 177B · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1993 · N18739 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system exhaustion induced power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA198.md): Cessna 172G · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N3987L · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC93LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA128.md): Enstrom F-28A · Ironton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N9555 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA147.md): Piper PA-38 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N25459 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the aircraft being ditched.
- [NTSB LAX93LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA267.md): Ryan ST-A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N14987 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to this accident was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons, the high runway vegetation, and the left quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ANC93LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA101.md): Grumman American AA5A · Comet Mine, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1993 · N9765U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which an emergency landing could be made successfully.
- [NTSB SEA93LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1993 · N7591J · Destroyed
  > Undetermined loss of power and the lack of suitable terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was dark night conditions.
- [NTSB NYC93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1698J · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC93LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA120.md): Beech 35 · Palmer, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1993 · N8664Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA111.md): Cessna 182 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N6158B · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA247.md): Tucker Thorp T18C · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N794PT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW93LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA188.md): Reims Cessna FA 150K · Willis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N922SZ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial engine power due to stuck exhaust valve and exhaust and intake valve binding with carbon buildup. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain
- [NTSB MIA93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA140.md): Mooney M20E · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N1305W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA099.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N73SM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA93LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA131.md): Cessna 210K · Myakka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N8278M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA170.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N5272Y · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA121.md): Piper PA-30 · Afton, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1993 · N7569Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA129.md): Beech F33A · Oxford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3144H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI93LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA175.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Mexico, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1993 · N8787L · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the soft field landing site.
- [NTSB ANC93FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA064.md): Fairchild FH-1100 · Malina Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1993 · N5060F · Substantial damage
  > The installation of a bogus transmission to engine driveshaft. The failure of the company maintenance personnel to comply with the service bulletins and letters was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA153.md): Grumman G-164B · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N6639Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain
- [NTSB SEA93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA103.md): Cessna 172M · Kapowsin, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N9534H · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA077.md): Forest Ripley Z MAX · Delaware, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N72GR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA089.md): Fairchild 24G · Athens, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1993 · N16897 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice
- [NTSB LAX93LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA207.md): Cassutt III M · Corona, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1993 · N250P · Destroyed
  > the pilot improper maintenance modification and total failure of the magneto.
- [NTSB FTW93LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA148.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N424OX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the smoke in the cockpit and loss of outside visual reference.
- [NTSB CHI93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA150.md): Cessna U206F · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1993 · N50963 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA085.md): Cessna 150G · Arden, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1993 · N2971J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, and the pilot's premature flare during landing, which resulted in a landing stall. Factors were the high obstructions (trees) trees near the landing site, and the uphill terrain conditions
- [NTSB NYC93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA094.md): Steven Kurtis Rand S 12 · E Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N6784J · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in trees as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA182.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Avalon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1993 · N1060X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA105.md): Siegel Glasair III · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N540PS · Destroyed
  > Contamination (fiberglass dust) in the fuel system and/or a piece of plastic (foreign) material in the fuel injector, which resulted in restricted flow of fuel to the engine, loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees and terrain during a…
- [NTSB MIA93LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA103.md): Iseman Fokker VII · Tampa, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N11VD · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA178.md): Mcreynolds Cassutt III · Napa, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N7S · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA086.md): Pitts S1T · Halifax, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N200ST · Substantial damage
  > Detachment of the throttle cable at the fuel injector arm. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA077.md): Myers Avid Aircraft Flyer · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N31187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed above the stall speed, during the forced landing. A factor was the undetermined engine malfunction.
- [NTSB ATL93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA075.md): Bell UH1F · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1993 · N4040P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA072.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1993 · N878D · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power on one engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA077.md): Fawcett Titan Tornado · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Dowingtown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N6340K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA117.md): Beech C-45H · Mooringsport, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1993 · N492DM · Destroyed
  > A total loss of right engine power, and a partial loss of left engine power, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA115.md): Chance Vought F4U-4 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1993 · N68HP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the 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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