# 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 NYC89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA179.md): Schweizer 269C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N75044 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: water in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX89LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA255.md): Beech A35 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N8581A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA181.md): Cessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N1526F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD12.md): Schweizer G-164B · Donaldsonville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1989 · N8172K · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA175.md): Cessna 170B · Bricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N8388A · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. The terrain was a related factor.
- [NTSB LAX89LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA244.md): Beech BE58 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N7454N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot improperly leaning the fuel mixture of the left engine and the delay in aborting the takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude conditions.
- [NTSB DEN89FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA178.md): Beech E35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N3317C · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel system that starved the engine of fuel.
- [NTSB LAX89LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA243.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1989 · N5123S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD11.md): Schweizer G-164A · Lake Arthur, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1989 · N48377 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The high weeds (vegetation) & levee (dirt bank) were considered to be related factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA163.md): Piper PA-11 · Walpole, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N5014H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the powerline which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB MIA89FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA192.md): Cessna 152 · Miami Lakes, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N69224 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to visually inspect the airplane fuel tanks during the preflight inspection to assure adequate fuel to conduct the flight was available.
- [NTSB MKC89LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA158.md): Bristow KR-2 · Perry, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1989 · N1066 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by fuel contamination.
- [NTSB DEN89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA166.md): Cessna 172 · Glenwood Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N2720E · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the dual student, resulting in a loss of control and a forced landing. The pilot-in-command, CFI, failed to adequately supervise the operation.
- [NTSB LAX89LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA231.md): Boeing A75 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1989 · N747JR · Substantial damage
  > The partial blockage of the engine induction system which resulted from improper maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC89LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA155.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gasport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N5266T · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination (water) and an inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA89LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA182.md): Cessna T188C · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3775J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbocharger due to an improperly installed retaining nut. The soft/wet terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI89LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA123.md): Cessna 182A · Tecumseh, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N3939D · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The embankment (dirt bank) was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA124.md): Aero Commander Lark 100-180 · Gonzales, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N3634X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the aircraft engine, for undetermined reasons, during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB BFO89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA054.md): Hughes 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N1113Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on unsuitable soft terrain which caused the landing skid to sink into the ground. This resulted in a landing skid overload failure and nose over of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB BFO89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA051.md): Cessna 140 · Bridgeport, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N1975N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of fuel starvation. Fuel starvation occurred because of unporting of fuel from the tank outlet when the aircraft was in a slip attitude shortly before the power loss. A contributing factor is inadequate information in the…
- [NTSB MKC89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA146.md): Air Tractor 301 · Lonoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1989 · N3653M · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure of the power-plant for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA118.md): Piper PA-601B · Cleveland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1989 · N601MF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation because the plt misjudged his fuel supply and distribution of fuel per tanks, and as a result mismanaged the supply remaining.
- [NTSB CHI89DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEE04.md): Renninger Mustang II · Kirkland, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1989 · N11WR · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation (possibly from vapor lock), which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's misjudgement of ground clearance during a final turn to land.
- [NTSB LAX89FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA225.md): Aerospatiale TB-21 · Newhall, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N28LR · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination, due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft fuel system, and inadequate maintenance. A related factor was: inadequate transition training.
- [NTSB LAX89LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA218.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Trinity Center, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1989 · N1215 · Substantial damage
  > An interruption of fuel to the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC89FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA135.md): Cessna A185F · Ely, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N70466 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD07.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Morse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 15, 1989 · N8916H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The soft terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA148.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dillsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1989 · N9953W · Substantial damage
  > The engine stoppage caused by the lack of engine lubricant.
- [NTSB MIA89FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA174.md): Piper PA-22-160 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N9834D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain airspeed during the turn to return to the airport, resulting in the loss of control. Contributing to the accident was his continued takeoff with intermittent engine power.
- [NTSB ANC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA088.md): Piper PA-24 · Naked Island, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N9213P · Destroyed
  > Engine failure for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB NYC89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA144.md): Alon Aircoupe A-2 · Cattaraugus, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N6589Q · Destroyed
  > Engine power loss due to fuel starvation resulting from the installation of an improper fuel pump. A factor related to the accident was: trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW89LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA106.md): Bell 206L · Abbeville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N992PT · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: person(s) in the intended emergency landing area and soft terrain where the helicopter touched down.
- [NTSB NYC89LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA141.md): Bell 206-L · Wading River, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1989 · N501RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the rate of descent which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was a power loss due to a compressor failure.
- [NTSB DEN89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA126.md): Cessna 177B · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N17184 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The dark night and terrain condition were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB NYC89LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA136.md): Maule M5 · Kutztown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N5669Y · Destroyed
  > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC89FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89FA116.md): Beech D55 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N8450N · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight and improper use of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, and improper use of emergency procedures. Factors related to the accident were: self induced pressure by the pilot to meet an arrival time, his failure to extend the…
- [NTSB MIA89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA157.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Arcola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N73089 · Substantial damage
  > The circumferential on the number 2 cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI89DET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET05.md): Billings/White Avid Flyer · Niles, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N305BJ · Destroyed
  > Loose carburetor(s) due to improper maintenance/installation, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and…
- [NTSB FTW89DRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG05.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164 · Edcouch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 6, 1989 · N4591 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. The corn crop was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW89FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA091.md): Aeronca 11AC · Paradise, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1989 · N3226E · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI89DEP03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEP03.md): Tesmer Glassair SH-2 · Watertown, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N29HJ · Substantial damage
  > Lack fuel flow to the engine (fuel starvation) due to an undetermined fuel system problem.
- [NTSB MIA89LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA140.md): Beech 35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1989 · N447B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA126.md): Bell 206A · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1989 · N273E · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to an undetermined power loss.
- [NTSB LAX89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA171.md): Piper PA-22 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1989 · N840A · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel who installed the engine.
- [NTSB MKC89LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA093.md): Huff 1 · Liberty, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N59GH · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The soft terrain (plowed field) was a related factor.
- [NTSB MKC89LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA091.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1989 · N23702 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel ice.
- [NTSB DEN89FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA104.md): Cessna T210F · Aspen, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1989 · N6812R · Destroyed
  > The engine falure due to undetermined reasons and the pilot's misjudgement of the wind conditions which resulted in the attempt to glide to the runway. The pilot also failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the glide which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC89DGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DGM01.md): Sharp FOX Model 1 · Loretto, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N8387S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO89FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA028.md): Piper PA-32-260B · Richmond, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1989 · N766RW · Destroyed
  > Engine lost power because of induction icing. Contributing factors are conditions conduvice to induction icing and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX89FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA133.md): Mooney M20F · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N9379M · Destroyed
  > Interruption of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failue of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall/spin.

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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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