# 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 ATL90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA179.md): Cessna 421B · Jefferson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N316MH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the correct emergency procedures, when confronted with a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB BFO90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA075.md): Hughes 369E · Prestonburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N50075 · Destroyed
  > The lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG16.md): Eipper Quick Silver MX II · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's poor flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA163.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · Destroyed
  > The company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors…
- [NTSB NYC90LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA212.md): Piper J3 · Elliotville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N202CJ · Destroyed
  > A power loss for unknown reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA161.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Kaltag, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N59783 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude after becoming distracted with an engine problem. Factors related to the accident were: loss of power in the #2 engine for an unknown reason and the low overcast condition.
- [NTSB NYC90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N15590 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N55234 · Destroyed
  > Mismanagement of the fuel supply resulting in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the dark night condition, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG12.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90DEG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DEG02.md): Trice Pitts Special S-1S · Hamilton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N40X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA09.md): Rockwell S2R · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N3657X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA162.md): Vaden SA102 Cavalier · Tumwater, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N70JV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff following an engine loss of power. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.
- [NTSB MIA90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA169.md): Cessna 177 · Greenville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N29471 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ANC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA138.md): Helio HE-3/H-295 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N6481V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands improper flare during a forced landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA154.md): Cessna 421B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N469RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper single engine emergency procedures.
- [NTSB SEA90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA158.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Cougar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N351RM · Destroyed
  > Loss of power due to contamination in the engine speed governor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA218.md): Cessna 150 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Archibald, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N70114 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB FTW90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA150.md): Cessna 152 · New Roades, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N64984 · Substantial damage
  > Unknown mechanical malfunction resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was rough terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA149.md): Cessna 150M · Alvord, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N704FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to develop full rated power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA209.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N11948 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA162.md): Piper PA-30 · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N3R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the initial climb following the reported loss of power from the left engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA124.md): Cessna 206G · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N7235N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA157.md): Boeing B75N1 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N4429N · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG12.md): E.J. Novotny Steen Skybolt · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1990 · N78EJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N66277 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA165.md): Grumman AA-1 · Highland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1990 · N1404R · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA162.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N3EF · Destroyed
  > Wire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.
- [NTSB NYC90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA161.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N2089A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA186.md): Cessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1990 · N21LA · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA153.md): Cessna 182 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N5665B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent for landing, resulting in a loss of power.
- [NTSB SEA90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA121.md): Hiller UH-12D · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1990 · N62431 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA167.md): Cessna 150G · Manchester, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1990 · N4690X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve.
- [NTSB DEN90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA146.md): Grumman G-164A · Edgeley, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N6887Q · Substantial damage
  > A momentary power interruption during initial climb for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA163.md): Cessna U206 · Savoy, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N35703 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA141.md): Beech B-60 · Hutchinson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1990 · N725DJ · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was that there was no suitable terrain in which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA123.md): Cessna 207 · Mc Allen, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1990 · N1568U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The concrete canal that he impacted was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA108.md): Cessna A188B · Dayton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4855R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB ANC90LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA093.md): Piper PA-18-160 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N4431Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in an off airport landing in a ditch.
- [NTSB FTW90LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA118.md): Bell TH13T · Paradise, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1990 · N115SD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly execute the autorotation landing.
- [NTSB FTW90FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA119.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bossier City, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N6767W · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX90LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA220.md): Aerostar S-66A · Davis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1990 · N6307C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly manage the fuel valves to provide adequate fuel pressure to the burner.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA06.md): Ray Edmistonn Z-200 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N10LM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA116.md): Cessna T210N · Pasendena, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N5472Y · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA097.md): Rockwell S2R · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N5620X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The berm, which the airplane struck during landing, was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB DEN90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA121.md): Hughes 369HS · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N436DS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for an unknown cause. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA088.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Chatham, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N714DB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA204.md): Robinson R22A · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1990 · N8557Z · Substantial damage
  > This accident was a dynamic roll over due to the right skid encountering soft soil during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90DNA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DNA03.md): Bataller Kitfox · Marlboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1990 · N989GB · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA90LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA133.md): Cessna 210A · Palm Harbor, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N6697X · Substantial damage
  > The improper leaning of the fuel/air mixture resulting in the loss of engine power due to excessive internal engine temperature.

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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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&page=63

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