# 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 LAX91LA371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA371.md): Cessna 152 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N320SV · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and subsequent ditching while flying over the ocean.
- [NTSB FTW91FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA158.md): Beech K35 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1991 · N817R · Substantial damage
  > Total power loss due to failure of the crankshaft bearings and connecting rod cap bolts resulting from the maintenance facilities' failure to overhaul the engine. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91FA220.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Arlington, WY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N14698 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors contriubting to the accident were trees and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance above the trees.
- [NTSB LAX91LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA367.md): Cessna R182 · Fredonia, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N9067C · 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 CHI91LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA272.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Freeburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N8479F · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the mixture control by the pic/cfi. A factor related to the accident was inadequate friction on the mixture control lever.
- [NTSB NYC91LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA215.md): Beech E18S · Martinsville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1991 · N63B · Substantial damage
  > A failure of one engine for undetermined reasons. Additionally, the heavy gross weight resulted in inadequate single engine performance, which lead to a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA361](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA361.md): Cessna 172G · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1991 · N5921R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the installation of a non standard propeller for which no performance charts were available.
- [NTSB SEA91LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA210.md): Weyerts Rans S-10 · Stanwood, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1991 · N35PR · Destroyed
  > An undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's allowing the airspeed to decelerate below the stall speed during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA213.md): Cessna 150C · Kemblesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N16AC · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilots' inadequate supervision, the student pilots' overshoot of the simulated landing area, and the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA211.md): Cessna 150 · Sharon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N19171 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. A factor related to the accident was the lack of total flight experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG19.md): Grumman G-164A · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N8577H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reason. A factor was the terrain on which the pilot made the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA197.md): Cessna A188B · Monticello, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N21684 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA195.md): Cessna 150L · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N5396Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ05.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 269A · Harvard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N48298 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during aerial application maneuvers. A related factor was the pilot's inattention.
- [NTSB NYC91LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA201.md): Piper J3-C65 · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N30837 · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor was the pilot misjudging the clearance over a fence during an attempted forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA193.md): Aero Commander 500-698 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N3840C · Destroyed
  > An inflight loss of power of both engines for undetermined reasons followed by a ditching in the Ocean.
- [NTSB SEA91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA198.md): Chance Vought F4U-4 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N5222V · Destroyed
  > The loss of power due to engine failure, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA341.md): Mooney M20E · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N5819Q · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of fuel in the right tank of the accident airplane with an unknown oil-like substance.
- [NTSB NYC91LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA195.md): Beech C50 · Salem, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1991 · N9674R · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure as a result of improper maintenance and failure of the propeller feathering system for an undetermined reason. Factors were aircraft poor climb performance as resulted of the unfeathered propeller and obstructions which prevented a return to…
- [NTSB BFO91DLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DLQ01.md): Gordorn Price Ultimate 10-300 · Franklin, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N6521R · Substantial damage
  > Delay in switching fuel tanks which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC91LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA191.md): Beech C-23 · Williamstown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N7690R · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure as a result of improper engine overhaul performed by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA91LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA192.md): Cessna 150M · Caribbean Sea · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N6088K · Substantial damage
  > Improper placement of the boost pump selector by the pilot in command, and electrical system failure for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX91LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA331.md): Ayres S2R · Visalia, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N3087D · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod to the number one cylinder resulting from a lack of oil.
- [NTSB LAX91LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA330.md): Beech V-35 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N2037W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly adjust the mixture setting prior to landing to ensure the continued operation of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA142.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Manteo, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1991 · N54746 · Destroyed
  > The loss of left engine power for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum controllable airspeed, which resulted in the stalling of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA127.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Nashville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N8507P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation induced loss of power due to a blocked finger fuel strainer in the fuel servo unit. A factor was the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB BFO91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA069.md): Cessna 177RG · Ashland, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N8071 · Substantial damage
  > Lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA325.md): Cessna 172N · Napa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N5352D · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to initiate the go-around maneuver in a timely manner, and his failure to terminate the simulated emergency maneuver at a proper altitude. A contributing factor was the gusty surface wind.
- [NTSB ANC91FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA104.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1991 · N25063 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power due to undetermined causes. Factors include objects in the flight path encountered during the emergency descent.
- [NTSB SEA91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA189.md): Beech V35A · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N8081R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA189.md): Cessna 152 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N48380 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, failure of the pilot to maintain vso, and inadvertent stall mush. Contributing to the accident was lack of total experience in the type of operation.
- [NTSB MIA91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA188.md): Cessna A188B · Cleveland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N9327R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight resulting in water contamination causing loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA187.md): Beech 65 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N711SF · Destroyed
  > Loss of power from the right engine due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the propeller to feather was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC91LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA101.md): Aeronca 7AC · Chataniak Vly, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N84903 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA122.md): Cessna 150M · Wilburton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N45458 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to abort the take off with insufficient distance remaining. Factors were the fluctuating engine and the trees in his path.
- [NTSB MIA91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA184.md): Cessna 120 · Pocahontas, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N77411 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and in-flight collision with a power line during an emergency descent for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA120.md): Piper PA-23 · Cresson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1991 · N289RL · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and the failure of the certified flight instructor/pilot-in-command to feather the propeller.
- [NTSB LAX91LA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA294.md): Cessna 140 · Montague, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1991 · N3160N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an exhaust valve in the engine.
- [NTSB LAX91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA290.md): Alon A2 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N6570Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel was available. Contributing to this accident was soft terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA062.md): Cessna 172 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N1378U · Substantial damage
  > The lost of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO91DOA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DOA01.md): Bell UH-1B · Iaeger, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N91348 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL91FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA120.md): Hughes 269C · Blakely, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1991 · N11017 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to follow procedures and maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB ATL91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA119.md): Cessna 188 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N48430 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA91FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA172.md): Cessna 411 · North Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N4940T · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to follow emergency procedures and his failure to maintain airspeed following loss of power in one engine resulting in an inadvertent stall and the inflight loss of control with subsequent inflight collision with an object and…
- [NTSB CHI91DER09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER09.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Windom, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N88142 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling. Related factors are the pilot's inattention and the airplane's deteriorated performance capability.
- [NTSB MIA91LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA169.md): Grumman G164B · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1991 · N3629X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of enine power due to undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain encounteered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA058.md): Cessna 172M · Beckley, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1991 · N20430 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain adequate flying speed.
- [NTSB LAX91LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA272.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Rio Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N1029H · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilots improper fuel consumption calculations and inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB LAX91LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA269.md): Green-Fowler Pazmany PL-1 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N4081K · Destroyed
  > Fatigue fracture of one of the two propeller blades caused by the propeller modification and the non-approved propeller-engine combination. A factor in this accident was the transmission wires as an obstacle in the glide path during the attempted forced…
- [NTSB LAX91LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA275.md): Cessna C-152 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N4607P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board the aircraft prior to departure.

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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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