# 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 FTW91DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG13.md): Grumman G-164B · Mc Crory, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N8089K · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA266.md): Grumman HU-16E · Pacific Ocean (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N7029C · Destroyed
  > Improper touchdown in the water causing substantial damage. Loss of power on the number 2 engine and the pilot's lack of qualifications were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA196.md): Cessna 172RG · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1991 · N9431D · Substantial damage
  > Inattentiveness of both the flight instructor and the student pilot, and failure to use carburetor heat. A factor related to the accident is the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA260.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Sonita, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1991 · N1429C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a broken piston ring in the number 3 cylinder, which resulted in the aircraft's inability to maintain level flight.
- [NTSB FTW91LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA100.md): Cessna 150 · Berryville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N5954E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons and the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA130.md): Hughes 269A-1 · Canby, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N8944F · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing after an undetermined loss of power. Factors include an excessive emergency descent rate.
- [NTSB CHI91DCQ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ06.md): Piper PA-36-300 · Oakley, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N59661 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX91LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA253.md): North American T-28B · Hollister, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N993CA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional bailing out of his airplane. Contributing factors are related to the possible onset of a rough running engine.
- [NTSB LAX91LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA249.md): Hiller UH-12E · Huron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N507HA · Substantial damage
  > That unknown pilot(s) impoperly used the throttle control which caused an overspeed condition. Contributing to this accident was the connecting rod bolt fatigue failure.
- [NTSB BFO91FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA053.md): Beech B65 · California, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N655KJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO91LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA052.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Elkins, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N6904B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA228.md): Beech C-45H · Lake Elsinore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1991 · N9903Z · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to an improper modification of the fuel system and the pilot's failure to ensure that the aircraft was airworthy prior to flight.
- [NTSB CHI91LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA170.md): Piper PA28-140 · Albany, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N95041 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's failure to take timely and proper remedial action when the student pilot lost directional control during the takeoff roll. Factors in the accident are the tall grass edging the runway, and the student pilot's lack of total experience.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD05.md): Bell 47-D1 · Sun, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1991 · N339MC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA050.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Danville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N5931D · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in water contaminated fuel. Contributing was noncompliance with an airworthiness directive.
- [NTSB NYC91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA139.md): Beech BE-23-B24R · Caribou, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N6968R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. Factors related to the accident were the decision by the pilot to takeoff with known mechanical deficiencies; the…
- [NTSB SEA91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA112.md): Cessna 172P · Alva, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N172GA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, overconfidence in the aircraft's ability. Contributing to the accident was the engine failure.
- [NTSB LAX91LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA221.md): Piper PA-28-161 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N9135T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the flight instructor's improper use of the fuel selector valve and his failure to properly supervise the conduct of the flight.
- [NTSB NYC91DGT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT03.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Hughesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N2619B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA91LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA147.md): Waco UPF-7 · Key West, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N32133 · Substantial damage
  > A momentary loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW91FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA078.md): Beech A36 · Caldwell, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N6732C · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly position the fuel selector handle resulting in a fuel starvation power loss. A factor was the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD04.md): Air Tractor AT 301 · Lake Providence, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N3658T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and nose over on landing.
- [NTSB CHI91LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA148.md): Cessna 182L · Port Huron, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1991 · N2432Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare during the forced landing. The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA01.md): Rockwell S2R-600 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1991 · N4228X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough terrain that was encountered.
- [NTSB LAX91LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA198.md): Hughes 369HS · Keanae, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N9219F · Substantial damage
  > The total failure in fatigue of the helicopter's spur adapter gearshaft. A contributing factor was related to the lack of a suitable emergency landing site.
- [NTSB LAX91LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA196.md): Ercoupe 415C · King City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N99893 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power which resulted from the drain valve fitting on a newly installed gascolator dislodging during cruise flight.
- [NTSB BFO91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA047.md): Aerospace Tech. of Australia N22B · Richardsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N5590M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the no.2 main engine bearing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of sufficient power on the remaining engine to maintain level flight.
- [NTSB BFO91LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA046.md): Cessna 310D · Christiansburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1991 · N6632T · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance. Contributing was an obstructed air filter.
- [NTSB NYC91IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA133.md): Boeing 747SP · Churchville, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1991 · N148UA · Minor damage
  > A failure of the sixth rotating airseal which led to an uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N739EC · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB MIA91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA128.md): Donald L. Hedeman SONERAI-II · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N4FD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper adjustment of the carburetor.
- [NTSB MIA91LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA127.md): Travel Air 2000 · Homestead, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N1572 · Substantial damage
  > An on ground encounter with weather conditions that were favorable for carburetor icing at a low power setting (glide power), and failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the eng was not developing full power during the initial climb.
- [NTSB ATL91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA085.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Bessemer, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1991 · N503G · Substantial damage
  > Rupture of a high-time, rubber, oil cooler hose, which resulted in a loss of engine oil, oil exhaustion, and seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA083.md): Cessna 150J · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1991 · N51414 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine loss of power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were the dark night, and the inadvertent stall of the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE04.md): Beech 35-A33 · Vernon Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1991 · N123JB · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB MIA91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA122.md): Grumman G-164B · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1991 · N8386K · Substantial damage
  > Disintegration of the impeller for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power necessitating the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA084.md): Cessna C-172N · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1991 · N75646 · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance inspection of the airccraft. A factor relating to the accident was a ditch in the ladning area.
- [NTSB NYC91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA110.md): Cessna 182F · Carrabassett Vy, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N312OU · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA103.md): Bellanca 17-31 ATC · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N1269R · Destroyed
  > The mechanic's improper use of anti-seize compound on the injector nozzle threads which resulted in an engine failure.
- [NTSB SEA91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA079.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N9651U · Destroyed
  > Carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW91LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA061.md): Cessna 150D · San Ygnacio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N4437U · Destroyed
  > Power loss due to carburetor ice and a malfunctioning carburetor heat control and the pilot's loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB BFO91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA040.md): Cessna 195 · California, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N1504D · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA91LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA116.md): Cessna 150H · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1991 · N6908S · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and failure of the pilot to refuel the fuel tanks before departure.
- [NTSB BFO91LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA039.md): Piper PA-25-235D · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1991 · N54917 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failue to maintain adequate airspeed after the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA91LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA072.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Wamic, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1991 · N7119W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N2899E · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA037.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N5335Z · Substantial damage
  > The lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW91DPJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPJ01.md): Piper PA-25 · Spiro, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N9845P · Destroyed
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA070.md): Cessna 150G · Villa Rica, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1991 · N3798J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA038.md): Cessna 152 · California, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N757PH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and on ground collision with 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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