# 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 SEA92LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA135.md): Cessna 182K · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1992 · N2724Q · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable and collapse of the nose landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were: improper maintenance installation by the mechanic whose attention was diverted and the rouh/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N4690C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ03.md): Cessna 188A · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9973G · Destroyed
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was lack of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA166.md): Bell 206L-3 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N66LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM. A factor was the contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB NYC92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA122.md): Victor E. Nigro KR-2 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N21144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factor related to the accident were the pilot's lack of expereince in the type of airplane and the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DCA92MA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA040.md): Cessna 402C · Meadview, AZ · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N2715X · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedure (engine failure after takeoff) and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors related to the accident were failure (disengagement) of the…
- [NTSB NYC92FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA118.md): Beech BE-200 · New Castle, DE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N32HG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper execution of an emergency procedure, after an engine failure, which resulted in a loss of airspeed and subsequent stall at an altitude too low for recovery. A factor related to the accident was the fatigue failure of a compressor turbine…
- [NTSB LAX92LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA251.md): Cessna 182E · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1992 · N7133E · Substantial damage
  > The lose of engine power for undetermined reasons. The mountainous road on which the pilot attempted to land and the two motor vehicles that were on the road were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI92LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA178.md): Cessna 150L · Colby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1992 · N19317 · Substantial damage
  > A jammed exhaust valve in the number one cylinder of the engine assembly.
- [NTSB NYC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA113.md): Champion 7KCAB · Hadley, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N5220X · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA137.md): Cessna 402B · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N402PB · Substantial damage
  > For undetermined reason(s), the right engine failed and the right propeller would not feather.
- [NTSB CHI92DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE02.md): Vandenbos/Thorp T-18 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N4PV · Destroyed
  > Shorting of condensers on both magnetos. A factor was inadequate maintenance servicing of the airplane by other maintneance personnel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA125.md): Grumman G-164A · Coulee City, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1992 · N8938H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA239.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N31961 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The pilot's misjuding the flare was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA165.md): Cessna 140 · Howard, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N2776N · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot in command and a loss of engine power from contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB SEA92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA120.md): Beech V35B · Panguitch, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N9035V · Substantial damage
  > Shorting of the grounding wire (p lead) to the magnetos followed by overloading of the nose wheel strut. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA170.md): Cessna 182D · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1992 · N8979X · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined cause. A factor was the pilots' failure to lower flaps for the short field landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA147.md): Cessna 182 · Coweta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1992 · N5381B · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the darkness of the night and the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Henrietta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1992 · N68735 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX92LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA232.md): Wayne K. Giles Glasair Garg · Valencia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N555HV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of an undetermined interruption in the flow of fuel to the engine. Factors which contributed to the power loss were related to fuel line or fitting leaks and to inadequate maintenance of the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA144.md): Grumman G-164B · Mamou, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N6808Q · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which the ensuing forced landing could be executed.
- [NTSB LAX92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA222.md): Cessna 182K · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N2867R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poor judgement in attempting flight with a known deficiency with the airplane engine's ability to produce power. The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA080.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Heiden, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N3558M · Substantial damage
  > Engine power loss for undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA125.md): Cessna 175 · Yulee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N7044M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA140.md): Ardovino Mariucci CRI-CRI MC-12 · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N71AM · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss caused by blocked carburetor screen and ignition points open beyond manufacturer's specification. A factor was inadequate annual inspection and ignition point maintenance adjustment not performed.
- [NTSB ATL92FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA106.md): Cessna 152 · Seale, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N49449 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the right seat pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA076.md): Piper PA-12-150 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N7869H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's intentional ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA081.md): Piper PA-12 · Port Bainbridge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N3717M · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's failure to follow procedure. A factor relating to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA213.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · New Cuyama, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N3170A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA133.md): Cessna 310K · Carswell Afb, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1992 · N6980L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power to both engines from fuel starvation and the improper selector positions of fuel tanks by the pilot. A factor was the pilot's failure to feather the propellers.
- [NTSB SEA92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA103.md): E.E. Shilling Q-2 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N21QQ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA061.md): Aerotek Pitts S-1S · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N4MG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the number 2 oil ring in the number 4 engine cylinder resulting in oil leakage, loss of oil pressure, and engine power loss.
- [NTSB FTW92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA130.md): Grumman G-164A · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1992 · N9640 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of complete engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the low altitude and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA197.md): Cessna T210L · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1992 · N5468V · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI92LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA140.md): Bell BH47G · Bucklin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N90642 · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter pilot's abrupt touchdown during the forced landing. Related factors were the presence of carburetor ice conditions, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL92LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA086.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-600/18M · Newnan, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N107T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall at too low of an altitude to effect recovery.
- [NTSB FTW92DPD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPD01.md): Eichblatt X-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Apr 19, 1992 · N99747 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB SEA92LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA068.md): Cessna 177RG · Scappoose, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1992 · N52638 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power, cause undetermined. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA167.md): Bede BD-5 · Compton, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N3DW · Destroyed
  > 1) A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, 2) the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, and 3) the inadvertent entry into a stall spin. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, and 2) the…
- [NTSB FTW92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA105.md): Cessna 182A · Stanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1992 · N2171G · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA163.md): Cessna 152 · Yucca Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N24977 · Destroyed
  > Was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the mountainous and rough nature of the terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA109.md): Cessna T188C · Cordel, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1992 · N2695J · Substantial damage
  > The animals in the landing area. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA101.md): Maya, Jaime Rans S-12 · Cabo Rojo, PR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the non FAA certificated pilot to maintain airspeed and the inadvertent stall during an attempted precautionary landing following partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA143.md): Cessna 172E · Yucapia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N5417T · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power most likely related to the poor quality of aircraft maintenance. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA057.md): Cessna 152 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N67772 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA033.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Qioquinton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N27613 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fuel exhaustion because of an open crossfeed fuel line drain valve.
- [NTSB LAX92LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA117.md): Cessna 152 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N48360 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to undetermined reason(s). A factor in this accident was the soft soil the airplane encountered during landing roll which caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB NYC92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA057.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N9147J · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA032.md): Cessna 172 · Delta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N8242B · Substantial damage
  > A complete power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was: unsuitable terrain on which to conduct an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA080.md): Cessna 150M · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N9286U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during 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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