# 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 MIA06LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA107.md): Cessna 152 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2006 · N93152 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA122.md): Beech C23 · Bishop, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N5021M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA091.md): Murphy Renegade · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2006 · CICJF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Trees were a factor.
- [NTSB DFW06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA121.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Jasper, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N8504T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable landing for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA101.md): Mooney M20J · Norwood, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2006 · N201BD · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the dual magneto mounting flange, and a subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW06FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA110.md): Mooney M20K · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N231GE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.
- [NTSB MIA06TA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06TA093.md): Piper PA-31-310 · St. Thomas · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 2006 · N554DJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power in both engines for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MIA06FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA092.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Dunnellon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2006 · N592PR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to a contaminated carburetor fuel inlet screen.
- [NTSB NYC06LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA092.md): Michaud KR2S · North Andover, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N24065 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing into trees.
- [NTSB DEN06LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA059.md): Cessna TR182 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N729SC · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper preflight planning, the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA058.md): Eldredge NXT · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N42XT · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the partial failure of the crankcase nose seal for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's diminished visibility during the forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, resulting in a runway excursion and…
- [NTSB DEN06CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA060.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Ulysses, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N50669 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the impact with a ditch during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA090.md): Piper PA-30 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N7812Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine go-around. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA101.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N142SF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC06LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA043.md): Taylorcraft BC12-65 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2006 · N36291 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise, and an in-flight collision with snow-covered terrain. Factors associated with the accident were an unfavorable wind, and the pilot's inadvertent stall of the…
- [NTSB NYC06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA086.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Clay Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N346DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA102.md): Martin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N22220 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA053.md): Piper PA28-180F · Easley, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N2133T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA067.md): Kaman K-1200 · Dayville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N263KA · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the reduction gear box assembly and improper installation of the N1 seal and nut assembly lockcup by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the reduction gear box and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB MIA06LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Sanford, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2006 · N25566 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb due to contamination (debris) lodged in the carburetor jet, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DFW06FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA083.md): Bell 206L-1 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N370RL · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fitting and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and the lack of a suitable site…
- [NTSB LAX06FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA126.md): Cessna 414A · Kahului, HI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2006 · N5601C · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to execute the published emergency procedures pertaining to configuring the airplane for single engine flight, which would have allowed him to maintain minimum controllable airspeed (Vmc) and level flight. The pilot's failure to…
- [NTSB CHI06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA048.md): Joel H Johnson Rans S-6ES Coyote II · Cartersville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2006 · N5196W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an forced landing, on ground collision with a ditch, and nose over.
- [NTSB MIA06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA061.md): Bell 206B · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N6BR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable area to make a precautionary landing which resulted in the helicopter rolling into a ditch.
- [NTSB DFW06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA081.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Texarkana, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N6641Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed.
- [NTSB CHI06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA091.md): Balkema Stol Aircraft · Scotts, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N46365 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of engine power on downwind for undetermined reasons and the post-impact ground fire that burned the airplane while it was standing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA058.md): Mooney M20J · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N511G · Substantial damage
  > Improper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN06LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA045.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N7824T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the intermittent grounding of the left magneto "P" lead, causing the fuel controller to search and the engine to surge then lose power, and the pilot's failure to attain proper runway alignment. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB SEA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA057.md): Mooney M20C · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N6595U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the…
- [NTSB SEA06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA054.md): Beech 58P · Bow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N469MD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA056.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N11568 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB ANC06FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA020.md): Robinson R22 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2006 · N7512G · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor rpm, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA084.md): Cessna 172 · Muncie, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2006 · N75593 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the final approach to land for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI06LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA081.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2006 · N4328D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during takeoff-initial climb.
- [NTSB NYC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA070.md): Champion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA06LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA054.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lehigh Acres, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N14MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a nose-over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA071.md): Hodge Express · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N410MP · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA109.md): SIAI-Marchetti S.205/22R · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2006 · N981WA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N492SF · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.
- [NTSB MIA06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA049.md): Globe GC-1B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2006 · N3292K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during descent due to an undetermined reason, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing and collision with a culvert.
- [NTSB CHI06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N3946W · Destroyed
  > the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.
- [NTSB CHI06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA069.md): Zilz Zenith CH801 · Moscow Mills, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N143ZT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate design of the engine compartment which resulted in inadequate engine cooling and fuel starvation due to vapor lock. Factors associated with the accident were the utility pole and trees which were contacted during the…
- [NTSB SEA06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N444QA · Substantial damage
  > Encounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA050.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yonkers, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N2759M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a ditching.
- [NTSB LAX06FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA075.md): Beech V35A · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N7944R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…
- [NTSB ATL06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA027.md): Piper PA32-300 · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N2887M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA031.md): Cessna 208B · Portland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N753FE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight collision with objects.
- [NTSB LAX06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA067.md): Forrest Haynes Lancair 320 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N320WH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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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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