# 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 SEA92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA217.md): Cessna 140 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N2553N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the terrain condition (ditch) in the landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG16.md): Gulfstream G-164B · Holly Grove, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1992 · N8075K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power undetermined. Factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA174.md): Piper PA-18 · New Stuyahok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1992 · N226T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination by water and poor preflight inspection and preparation by the pilot in command. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency float plane landing was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB MIA92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA184.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Poplarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N8190K · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and in flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA142.md): Cessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N7396E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was…
- [NTSB LAX92LA387](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA387.md): Cessna 172RG · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1992 · N519PU · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA184.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Powellsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N6953Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no.1 exhaust valve.
- [NTSB ATL92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA180.md): Cessna 320 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N5754X · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.
- [NTSB BFO92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA135.md): Beech G35 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4526D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA92LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA176.md): Cessna 172I · Navarre, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N35302 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control after touchdown during the forced landing following partial loss of engine power during cruise flight. Contributing to the accident was the divertion of attention of the pilot in command to the…
- [NTSB MIA92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA175.md): Cessna 150H · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N6664S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion, subsequent forced landing, and on ground collision with a tree on landing roll out.
- [NTSB ATL92LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA175.md): Cessna 140 · Blairsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2059V · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power which resulted from two stuck exhaust valves.
- [NTSB ANC92LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA156.md): Piper PA-22 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1992 · N8420D · Substantial damage
  > The improper maneuver that unported the low fuel tank. The unsuitable terrain at the site of forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA369.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Atwater, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N7250F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilots failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the subsequent forced landing attempt back on the runway. Factors in the accident were the tail wind condition encountered during the…
- [NTSB SEA92LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA191.md): Helio H-391B · Edmonds, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1992 · N4431U · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power when an exhaust valve seized in the open position and the water where the pilot was forced to land, which resulted in an acft nose over on touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA173.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Newburyport, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N3985W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD09.md): Hiller Hiller UH-12E · Dows, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1992 · N527HA · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA179.md): Benson-Callaway B-80 · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N852DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA211.md): Beech G35 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N4604D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA133.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Mackey Lake, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1992 · N4714Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor which contributed to the severity of the accident was the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA162.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Randleman, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N3544W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to switch the fuel selector to a tank with fuel, after the engine failed due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA152.md): Cessna 210J · Groton, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N6172F · Destroyed
  > A forced landing in unsuitable terrain as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ANC92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA126.md): Piper PA-22 · Cinnibar, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N9557D · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA149.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N6384C · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal.
- [NTSB FTW92DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DRA04.md): Evans VP-1 · Friendswood, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N73VP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate during the forced landing. A factor was the engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA236.md): Rockwell 112TC · Winner, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N30MT · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the carburetor mixture control, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: lack of compliance with marvel-schebler service bulletin (sb) #A1-78.
- [NTSB NYC92LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA145.md): John K. Groff JR. Q-2 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N87JG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to monitor his fuel supply which resulted in the power loss. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA229.md): Cessna 177 · Greenwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N30108 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB DEN92FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA081.md): Cessna 402A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to feather the failed engine propeller. A factor was: power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA199.md): Hughes 369HS · Monroe, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N501FH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during autorotation. Factors were the tailwind and the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA225.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N84228 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.
- [NTSB FTW92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA198.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N8747P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA323.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Ravendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N8078H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The short length of the runway was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA168.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N55625 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot in command's inability to execute corrective action during the noseover. A factor contributing to the accident was the berm.
- [NTSB ANC92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA127.md): Cessna 180 · Eureka, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N3266D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA314.md): James Schwarzman Avid Flyer Heavy · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N771AF · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the aircraft builder locating the fuel filter in an improper location during the construction of the airplane's fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA190.md): Cessna 177B · Clovis, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N35274 · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to improper oil filter installation and subsequent improper aircraft control by the PIC which resulted in a stall. A factor was maintenance inspection not performed after the oil filter installation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA188.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Carrollton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N9240T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. Factors were the failed carburetor de-ice system valve resulting in an inoperative carburetor and the inadequate annual inspection by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA075.md): Piper PA-28-200R · Nederland, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N75350 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. A factor was: no suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA112.md): James Snyder Challenger II · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N602CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA107.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Norwalk, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1992 · N7727J · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA299.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Shafter, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1992 · N327PL · Substantial damage
  > The pic's poor preflight planning and the pic's and flight instructor/passenger's failure to use the emergency checklist. The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG09.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Fisher, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1992 · N3652B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall.
- [NTSB LAX92LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA296.md): Grumman AA5 · Soledad, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N28410 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA091.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA143.md): Borgaes Avid Flyer "C" · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1992 · N1572T · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons and nose gear separation due to overload. A factor contributing to the accident was: terrain condition - dirt bank.
- [NTSB BFO92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA085.md): Schweizer 269D · Watkins Glen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N330TT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of improper rigging of the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB SEA92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA142.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Paul, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N5386 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and aircraft control not possible by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA270.md): Beech A36 · Brawley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1992 · N1794W · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's; 1) failure to refuel the aircraft, 2) improper use of the fuel system, and 3) his delayed positioning of the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to the…
- [NTSB NYC92FIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FIG01.md): Tierra II · Williamsport, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N531PJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&page=57

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