# 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 NYC92FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA055.md): Aero Commander 500S · Richmond Hts., OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1992 · N725AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures and failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Factors in this accident were; a power loss in the left engine as result of the exhaust…
- [NTSB FTW92LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA065.md): Cessna 150L · Searcy, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N11567 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The carburetor icing conditions and the soft terrain in the landing area were factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA027.md): Cessna 150M · West Hempstead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N7673U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX92LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA100.md): James Houston KR2 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1992 · N87JJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures, misjudging the airplane's altitude, failure to attain the proper touchdown point and excessive airspeed. Contributing to this accident was an undetermined loss of power and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB BFO92LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA024.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1992 · N8434H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation in both engines, due to the pilot's improper positioning of the engine or fuel controls.
- [NTSB FTW92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA059.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1992 · N107EH · Substantial damage
  > Fouled spark plugs, loose spark plug ignition lead, exhaust leak, and cylinder leak. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection, poor maintenance, and operation by the pilot with known mechanical deficiencies.
- [NTSB CHI92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA073.md): Cessna 177RG · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N8013G · Substantial damage
  > Engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA061.md): Cessna 172G · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N121L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA016.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Mount Holly, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1992 · N3906F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA076.md): Robinson R-22B · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1992 · N889KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control and delay in flaring the helicopter for an autorotative touchdown. Carburetor icing conditions and the soft terrain were contributing factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW92LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA050.md): Beech 95-C55 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1991 · N111RV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller and maintain directional control. Factors were the lose of power on one engine for undetermined reasons and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA063.md): Cessna 152 · Alpha, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N106CF · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning and refueling not performed by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA031.md): Beech 58TC · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N6588S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined.
- [NTSB LAX92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA063.md): Piper PA34-200T · San Andreas, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N6522F · Destroyed
  > The failure of the nonmultiengine/instrument rated pilot in command to accomplish the proper emergency procedure during a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper training, lack of instrument experience, heavy fog reported…
- [NTSB MIA92LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA040.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1991 · N22213 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX92FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA064.md): Glasair SH-2R · Nuevo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1991 · N614LS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to perform preventative maintenance on the airplane's powerplant which resulted in a loss of performance during an unknown phase of operation. Contributing to the accident was fouled spark plugs and the partial loss of aircraft…
- [NTSB ATL92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA027.md): Piper J-3 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N35535 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of a suitable landing site.
- [NTSB CHI92FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA027.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Coffeyville, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N5935P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed (above stall speed) during the emergency procedure. Related factors are the pilot's poor planning/decision, inattentiveness, and the weather (low ceiling, gusty tailwinds).
- [NTSB LAX92LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA035.md): Cessna 210 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1991 · N59157 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to unknown reason(s). A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain to land the airplane, without incurring damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA016.md): Balkema/Boven Kestrel Hawk · West Memphis, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N601AS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot allowed the aircraft to enter an inadvertent stall during flare at excessive altitude while executing the forced landing. Factors were the pilot in command and unauthorized person performed carburetor maintenance adjustments prior to flight, and the…
- [NTSB CHI92FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA020.md): Cessna 172P · Zion, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1991 · N5411K · Destroyed
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and obstructions (trees & transmission lines) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA017.md): Beech A23 · Fairfield, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1991 · N1425L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason's which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA014.md): Cessna C-210G · Freeport, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1991 · N5876F · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of a line fitting by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA008.md): Cessna 172P · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N97984 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ATL92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA007.md): Kaman HH-43B/F · Mt. Vernon, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1991 · N55714 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of a suitable landing site.
- [NTSB SEA92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA004.md): Piper PA28-140 · Renton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N55841 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain available for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA009.md): Lake LA-4 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N25PA · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's inadequate emergency procedures following the reported loss of power.
- [NTSB FTW92DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPJ02.md): Piper PA-25 · Warner, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1991 · N8516L · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW92LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA006.md): Cessna 152 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1991 · N5399B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to the flight. A factor was the fbo's failure to properly maintain the fuel quantity gauges.
- [NTSB MIA92LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA007.md): O'Dell, Herbert L. Evans VP-1 · Summerfield, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1991 · N4224C · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB LAX92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA010.md): Hill RL Breezy · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1991 · N187JH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW92LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA003.md): Beech C-45H · Edinburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1991 · N166ZA · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA002.md): Beech 35 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N5944C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ATL92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA002.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Sanford, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N8839P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ANC91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA156.md): Aeronca Sedan 15AC · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N1416H · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel caps were secure, which restuled in a fuel leak and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA91LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA225.md): Cessna 172H · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N2983U · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA91LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA243.md): Donald W. Sorrels Vans RV-6 · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1991 · N391DS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to the pilot/builder's improper adjustment of the engine idle speed. A factor relating to the accident was the soft terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB LAX91FA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA393.md): Cessna T210L · Lakewood, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N2049S · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA287.md): Beech A23 · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1991 · N5786V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the pilot had to land.
- [NTSB NYC91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA238.md): Cessna 182RG · Robbinsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1991 · N6212T · Substantial damage
  > A detached heli coil from the number 6 cylinder, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in a corn field.
- [NTSB LAX91LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA388.md): Texas Helicopter M74 · Farmington, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1991 · N43921 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the excessive gross weight of the helicopter, and the pilot's improper use of flight controls due to impairment from use of a drug (marijuanna).
- [NTSB LAX91LA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA390.md): Bell 47G-3B-2 · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1991 · N2618D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed and misjudging the landing flare altitude. The powerplant failure for an undetermined reason and the unsuitable terrain for the float equipped helicopter were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB NYC91FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA230.md): Boeing PT-17 · Tranquility, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N3721C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall. The lack of altitude for a recovery from the stall was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA91LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA214.md): Ryan Navion A · De Funiak Spgs, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N5103K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree and the ground during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA210.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N41431 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to adequately drain the fuel system of water. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to continue the takeoff with a known deficiency. The pilot's selection of a forced landing area was poor in that a better landing area was…
- [NTSB DEN91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA121.md): Cessna R182 · Parker, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1991 · N2628C · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the aircraft powerplant for undetermined reasons. A related factor was: the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA217.md): Waco YMF-5 · Jamestown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N44JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in carburetor ice formation and subsequent loss of engine power and a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB FTW91LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA159.md): Cessna 150G · Benton, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N8482J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA275.md): Beech B23 · Jenison, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1991 · N2389L · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to perform remedial action during fuel system carburetor icing.
- [NTSB ANC91LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA136.md): Piper PA-18 · Aspen Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N9796P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain.

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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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