# 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 LAX90LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA191.md): Hughes 369FF · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1990 · N530R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot when he turned during the autorotative descent to avoid obstacles.
- [NTSB ATL90LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA116.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N9657D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL90FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA117.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Griffin, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1990 · N8064K · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The presence of trees in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA126.md): Cessna 305A · Perry, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N66BC · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI90DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEM03.md): Cessna T188 · Williamsburg, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 22, 1990 · N9441J · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for landing was a factor related to the accident.
- [NTSB SEA90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA082.md): Robert Van Scoyoc Soneria IIL · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1990 · N3229Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, caused by the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. Factors in the accident were the carburetor icing weather conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA111.md): Grumman G-164A · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N8852H · Substantial damage
  > The powerplant failure for undetermined causes. Contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA048.md): Cessna 182 · Evans, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1990 · N2411G · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine due to carburetor float chaffing resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was failure of the operator to comply with a service bulletin.
- [NTSB FTW90LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA108.md): Cessna 152 II · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1990 · N94098 · Substantial damage
  > The cfi's inadequate supervision of the student and the airplane.
- [NTSB DCA90RA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA90RA025.md): Douglas DC-6B · Guatemala City, Guatemala · Accident · 27 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 5, 1990 · N84BL
- [NTSB MIA90LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA115.md): Williams, Robert G. AIR COMM. 532 Elite · Indian Rks Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1990 · N70319 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power due to the overheated engine caused by a separated liquid coolant line which allowed the coolant to drain, resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA111.md): Hiller UH-12B · Sanford, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1990 · N5306V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB BFO90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA038.md): Cessna 150G · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · N8689J · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he improperly used the engine controls.
- [NTSB ATL90DLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DLT01.md): Grumman G-164B · Tiptonville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1990 · N6683K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA084.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Bedford, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N363CC · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust system and subsequent melting/shorting of the magneto p-leads.
- [NTSB DEN90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N5628U · Substantial damage
  > An unexplained loss of engine power. A factor was the rough unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPA01.md): Grumman G-164B · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 4, 1990 · N48372 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA079.md): Rockwell S-2R · Des Arc, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N4183X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine fuel pump.
- [NTSB MKC90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA078.md): Cessna 310 · Belleville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1990 · N18HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate remedial action in response to the loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUM01.md): Freeman H Easton Falcon XP · Glamis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 31, 1990 · N542AA · Destroyed
  > The pilots loss of control while attempting to return to the airstrip after experiencing a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA128.md): Cessna P210N · La Verne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1990 · N732CG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper use of powerolant controls which resulted in an excessive rich mixture and power loss. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Whitewater, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N7134K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the subsequent induction icing related partial power loss. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB NYC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA080.md): Cessna CE-172P · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N62274 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. This resulted in an engine failure & subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA040.md): Cessna A185E · Alexander Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1990 · N3386L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA129.md): Bellanca 14-13 · Tehachapi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1990 · N74245 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MKC90DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90DPG01.md): Volksplane WE-1 · Wooster, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1990 · N3938 · Destroyed
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's maximum performance takeoff.
- [NTSB NYC90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA077.md): Cessna 177 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N29578 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB DEN90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1990 · N1530V · Substantial damage
  > The engine oil leak induced connecting rod failure and subsequent total power loss.
- [NTSB FTW90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA082.md): Cessna 177A · Leesville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1990 · N30327 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the rough tree covered terrain in which the forced landing was performed and the bright night conditions.
- [NTSB MIA90LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA079.md): Beech 76 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N330AC · Substantial damage
  > Improper remedial action by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: loss of engine power in the right engine due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA082.md): Rockwell S-2R · Alligator, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N5043X · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA078.md): Grumman G-164A · Mattson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1990 · N5416 · Substantial damage
  > The no. 6 cylinder which cracked across the top from one spark plug hole to the other, resulting in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA076.md): Beech 76 · Mesquite, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N5433M · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's (cfi's) poor planning/decision, and his inadequate supervison of flight.
- [NTSB FTW90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA077.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Fabens, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1990 · N5354P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a takeoff with less than full power resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to lean the mixture to compensate for the high density altitude, and the gross improper,…
- [NTSB MIA90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA075.md): Zimmerman Varieze · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1990 · N16CS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb shortly after takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA048.md): Bell BH-47G3B2 · Des Moines, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1990 · N4073G · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power, cause undetermined. The aircraft was not recovered and examination of the engine was not possible.
- [NTSB FTW90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA074.md): Hughes 269C · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N7504A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB BFO90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA030.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Dungannon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1990 · N3484W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power, and failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the emergency landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse…
- [NTSB LAX90FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA093.md): Cessna 210L · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · CGICH · Destroyed
  > For an undetermined reason, the engine lost power.
- [NTSB ANC90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N4305L · Substantial damage
  > Water (or ice) contamination of the aircraft's fuel, and an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: snow covered terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90DRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRG02.md): Thompson Baker BOB-CAT · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 29, 1990 · N60RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed during an emergency descent for a forced landing. A factor was the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA075.md): Bellanca 14-19-2 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N7654B · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA059.md): Biagi, Arthur R. Buccaneer II XA650 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N661AB · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to a hole that chafed in a fuel line on the suction side of the fuel filter due to poor maintenance.
- [NTSB DEN90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA047.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N99SR · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control by the pilot, during takeoff ground run. Contributing to this accident were a loss of power on the left engine due to snow ingestion, heavy snow showers in progress and an icy, snow covered runway.
- [NTSB DEN90LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA045.md): Cessna 172 · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1990 · N3135J · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power due to an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA054.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1990 · N8445G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MKC90LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA046.md): Cessna 150 · York, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1990 · N152HB · Substantial damage
  > Powerplant failure due to undetermined causes.
- [NTSB ATL90DMG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90DMG01.md): Waldron Flybaby · Troy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N91089 · Destroyed
  > Poor judgement of the non-rated pilot, due to impairment from consumption of alcohol, his lack of training/qualification, his improper use of the engine controls which resulted in loss of engine power from probable carburetor ice, and his failure to maintain…
- [NTSB MIA90LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA048.md): Cessna 172RG · Astatula, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1990 · N6290R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during a simulated forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA047.md): Morrisey 2150A · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1989 · N5145V · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel vent line, which prevented normal fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of power.

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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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