# 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 DFW06LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA183.md): Grumman AA-1 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N93010 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA097.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Holcomb, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2006 · N4422S · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA139.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Easton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N40ST · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to an attempted forced landing. Factors include unfavorable winds at the site of the forced landing, and trees off the approach end of the grass runway the pilot was…
- [NTSB ANC06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA086.md): Storm Zenair CH-701 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N4233J · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in an emergency descent into trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA129.md): Chevrier, Armand J-3K · Charlotte, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N43432 · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power on takeoff for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA176.md): Cessna 210A · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9419X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA177.md): Cessna T210G · Pontiac, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2006 · N6900R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The road embankment was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN06CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA092.md): Flaglor High Tow · Jackson, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N19BB · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression and fouled spark plugs. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB DEN06FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA091.md): Beech A36TC · Montrose, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2006 · N1800Z · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/decision by not having the airplane refueled prior to takeoff, and allowing the engine to be starved of fuel because he failed to switch the fuel selector valve. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB ATL06LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA099.md): Cessna 172H · Ringgold, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N8084L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting in a forced landing, and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB NYC06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA164.md): Baker, Timithy Falco F8L · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N4TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DEN06LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA094.md): Cessna 180 · Sheridan, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N153M · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the dirt embankment and fence.
- [NTSB LAX06LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA214.md): Cessna T210M · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2006 · N761GW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA157.md): Worcester Everett Renegade II · Orneville, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N536N · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA165.md): Luscombe 8A · Bowling Green, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N2890K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number two cylinder exhaust valve during initial climb after takeoff. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain (cornfield) encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA164.md): Miller Zenair Cricket MC-12 · Lee's Summit, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N36CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while operating in the traffic pattern after the loss of power in one engine, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the loss of engine power in one of the two engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Borinquen, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N75JF · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation/exhaustion for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power to both engines and a ditching in the ocean.
- [NTSB MIA06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA118.md): Ercoupe 415C · Panacea, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2006 · N99355 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane descending and impacting trees during the approach. A possible contributing factor was the pilot's pre-existing cardiovascular condition.
- [NTSB SEA06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA124.md): Hughes 369D · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N88SE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing on top of the commercial building over which the helicopter was working.
- [NTSB ANC06CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA071.md): Cessna 185F · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2006 · N714JE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency landing and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA165.md): Cessna 210 · Lawton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N7303E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA204.md): Cessna 152 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2006 · N452WC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the emergency landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA085.md): Brent W. Brown Murphy Moose · St. Francis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2006 · N142SR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to open the fuel selector valve, resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use a checklist, his attention being diverted, and the fence.
- [NTSB LAX06LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA198.md): Cessna 182B · El Dorado, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N2404G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and encounter with trees during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N3454K · Substantial damage
  > Improper installation of the fuel line by maintenance personnel which resulted in the fuel line disconnecting and a loss of engine power during approach.
- [NTSB LAX06FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA197.md): Beech H35 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2006 · N5455D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA114.md): Beech A36 · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N24BF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to an excessively lean fuel-to-air mixture ratio as a result of excessive mating surface wear between the mixture control arm and metering shaft. A factor was the improper installation of the new engine, which…
- [NTSB CHI06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA147.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N600T · Substantial damage
  > The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.
- [NTSB ANC06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA067.md): Cessna 182 · Chenega Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N21545 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low level over a beach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rough terrain and a nose over. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB NYC06LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA142.md): Weatherly 201B · Southampton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2006 · N1281W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's supercharger, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA187.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N6008N · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a…
- [NTSB DFW06CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA142.md): Bell 47G-4A · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N4086C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA080.md): Garlick Helicopters OH- 58C · Muddy Gap, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N16JD · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the low altitude and rough uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA142.md): Stys T-Bird Sport · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N391T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA185.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N637TT · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA146.md): Air Tractor AT-802 · Tuckerman, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N175LA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA079.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N7353C · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA124.md): Cessna C-172N · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N738HE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA141.md): Robinson R44 · Payne Springs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N42KJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N66058 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA183.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N4596X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA085.md): Hughes 269A · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2006 · N269RS · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering, resulting in a forced landing to uneven terrain and a roll over.
- [NTSB MIA06LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA116.md): Tecnam P92 Super Echo · Sebring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2006 · N929HA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CHI06CA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA136.md): Miller Rutan Long-Ez · Morris, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N944SJ · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the final approach to landing for undetermined reasons, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. The tall grass was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA135.md): Boeing A75 · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N58072 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA056.md): Piper PA-18 · Naknek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N4167Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with high vegetation and the ground.
- [NTSB LAX06LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA169.md): Grumman G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2006 · N8981H · Substantial damage
  > loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA108.md): Cessna 414A · Pompano Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N79NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning due to his failure to assure an adequate supply of fuel was available for the flight, resulting in the loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA126.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N98829 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA125.md): Bellanca 17-A30 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2006 · N93733 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing 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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