# 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 SEA93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA085.md): Schweizer G-164A · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1993 · N8734H · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N6581T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA111.md): Cessna 182 · Washington, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N5520B · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA052.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N25881 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff due to undetermined reasons, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA047.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N4182M · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factor was the deep water forced landing area.
- [NTSB SEA93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA076.md): Barr Kitfox II · Sheridan, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N569F · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include a strong crosswind on landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA084.md): Beech B23 · Village Of Golf, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1993 · N6998Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper movement of the fuel selector valve resulting in fuel starvation, forced landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA139.md): Acro Sport Acro Sport · Lake Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1993 · N98GS · Substantial damage
  > That the pilot misjudged the landing/flare altitude. Contributing to this accident was the loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA038.md): Cessna 152 · Petersburg, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1993 · N5523L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the short, soft, hilly terrain condition in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO93LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA035.md): Cessna 150M · Xenia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1993 · N63369 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of partial power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA135.md): Downer Aircraft Industries KR-1 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1993 · N9HD · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable landing area at the time of the power interruption.
- [NTSB LAX93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA134.md): Beech D35 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N2908B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to this accident were weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA062.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N32307 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in the river.
- [NTSB SEA93LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1993 · N2019N · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include unsuitable terrain, and trees surrounding the forced landing site.
- [NTSB MIA93FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA051.md): Cessna 140 · Niceville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N89968 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over terrain that was not suitable for the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N7804W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA046.md): Beech A23 · Ft. Bragg, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1993 · N5774V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the loss of control during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA042.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Titusville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1993 · N82542 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during the downwind leg for undetermined reasons, poor in-flight planning/decision by the dual student, and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (CFI).
- [NTSB SEA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA047.md): Aero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.
- [NTSB FTW93LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA059.md): Cessna 150L · Clint, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N18532 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA058.md): Cessna T210L · Coleman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5159Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA93FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA035.md): Cessna 310D · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1992 · N6737T · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the right outboard torque tube in the right fuel selector valve assembly housing resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA074.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Florence, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1992 · N9436D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach; his failure to attain the proper touch down point; and, delay in executing a go-around. Contributing to this accident was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX93LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA065.md): Cessna 185F · Lanai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1992 · N4742E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that obstructions were hidden in the grass of the landing area chosen by the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA050.md): Cessna 150 · Norman, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1992 · N6539L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and power loss due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the dark night and lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA031.md): Beech 95-B55B · Calera, AL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1992 · N7479N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued flight with the fuel tank selector handles improperly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage. Factors were the cloudy weather conditions, the night lighting conditions, and the steep, hilly terrain conditions…
- [NTSB LAX93LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA048.md): Rans S-10 Sakota · San Jose, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1992 · N821DR · Destroyed
  > 1) The loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s), and, 2) the pilot not maintaining airspeed above the power off stall speed while maneuvering to the runway resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in this accident was the pilot not having…
- [NTSB FTW93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA037.md): Colgate, Henry A. FS21000 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N616R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N31634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the electric fuel boost pump. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the engine driven fuel pump during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA032.md): R.W. Sherman Turbulent · Adelanto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N84766 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency decision to attempt to return to the departure area. Contributing to this accident was the undetermined loss of power, inadequate altitude, and failure to maintain the airspeed.
- [NTSB MIA93FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA015.md): Douglas DC-7CF · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · HI619 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the #4 engine for an undetermined reasons(s), and the inability of the airplane to remain airborne due to the overgross weight takeoff performed by the pilot. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the questionable airworthiness of the…
- [NTSB FTW93LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA031.md): Cessna U206D · Fort Stockton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1992 · N925RR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published fuel system sumping procedures before flight and total loss of power due to water contaminated fuel. Factors were the drizzle and icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Ashton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N4020D · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA011.md): Cessna 150L · Enterprise, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1992 · N16221 · Substantial damage
  > Poor in-flight planning/preparation. A factor to the accident was: improper use of the mixture.
- [NTSB SEA93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA009.md): Morrisey Shinn 2150A · Dallas, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1992 · N5131V · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain airspeed. Factors include an improper fuel selector setting, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA012.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Maryland Height, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N7858N · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the induction air system by a mouse nest.
- [NTSB NYC93GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93GA025.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N6132E · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB FTW93LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA015.md): Robinson R22B · Robert Lee, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1992 · N8066B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine/rotor RPM for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA012.md): Mooney M20J · Mexia, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1992 · N201BL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.
- [NTSB MIA93LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA006.md): Harkness, Richard W. Adventure · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1992 · N87RH · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain airspeed above stall speed following engine failure resulting in the aircraft stalling and descending uncontrolled to the ground. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's improper leaning of the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA009.md): Cessna 210F · Buena Park, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1992 · N1840F · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to adequately detect water contamination in the airplane's fuel system during preflight.
- [NTSB MIA93LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA005.md): Beech A36 · Port St. Lucie, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N17803 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion caused by poor preflight planning preparation by the pilot in command.
- [NTSB FTW93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA009.md): Cessna 175 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1992 · N6554E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA001.md): Cessna 182C · Marion, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1992 · N8773T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA001.md): Beech F33A · Steamboat Sprgs, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1992 · N4532S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area when a suitable forced landing area was available. A factor was: fuel starvation for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB FTW93LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA004.md): Cessna 150F · Hughes, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N8119F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of control during the landing roll. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA001.md): Cessna 182H · Englewood, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1992 · N2088X · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot in command which resulted in the total loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB CHI92LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA295.md): Funk, D.D. B85C · Buffalo, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N1609N · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the carburetor, inadequate maintenance inspection by maintenance personnel, and the inadequate maintenance servicing by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB LAX92LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA406.md): Cessna 150B · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1992 · N1104Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.
- [NTSB LAX92LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA403.md): Golightly, Robert B. RV4 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N321RG · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper management of the fuel system, and his failure to perform the emergency procedure of repositioning the fuel selector to a tank containing fuel.

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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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