# 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. Page 77 of 93 · 4,618 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI86FEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEV01.md): Cessna 177 · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1986 · N2285Y · Substantial damage > The acft sheared the nose gear in a forced landing off arpt in a partially cultivated field. The acft had lost power at about 100 ft AGL during takeoff. The plt said that he checked the mixture, throttle, fuel selector and turned on the electric fuel pump.… - [NTSB SEA86LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA110.md): Robinson R22-A · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1986 · N8536Z · Substantial damage > At aprx 500 ft AGL, while on a local traffic watch, a loss of pwr occurred. A 15 kt tail wind was present. Pwr lines had to be cleared and a hard landing resulted. An examination and test run of the eng failed to disclose any failure/ malfunction which would… - [NTSB SEA86LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA108.md): Piper PA-36 · Mattawa, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1986 · N57608 · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff a loss of pwr occurred accompanied by an eng vibration. A forced landing was made onto a highway where a x-wind existed. Directional control was lost and the acft veered into a ditch and struck a fence before coming to a stop. No reason… - [NTSB LAX86LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA188.md): Hughes 269 · Kahului, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1986 · N9288F · Substantial damage > A Hughes 269 went out of control after turning left into a 20 kt tailwind condition. The plt indicated that the engine failed. The eng was run on a eng test stand and no deficientcies were found. A fuel sample was found to be within specified parameters. Ac… - [NTSB NYC86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hampden, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N6264W · Substantial damage > After taking off, the plt initiated a climb & leveled off at 2500'. As he reduced power to cruise, the eng stopped running. All attempts to restart the eng were unsuccessful. Subsequently, the acft was damaged when the plt landed on rocky pasture land. Fuel… - [NTSB NYC86FNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC02.md): Piper PA-11 · Brewer, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1986 · N5082H · Substantial damage > The plt had been using auto gas in this acft, however, he experienced water contamination problems and discontinued its use. He then found himself at an arpt needing fuel. The arpt only had auto gas available so the plt refueled the acft with auto gas. While… - [NTSB FTW86LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA056.md): Maule M-5-235C · West, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1986 · N56366 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported having an engine failure at 2,500 feet while enroute to dallas, TX from mcallen, TX. He was unable to restart the engine and had to make an emergency landing in a field three miles West of West, TX. The aircraft received substantial damage… - [NTSB CHI86FEC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEC01.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Leslie, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 1, 1986 · N94903 · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged during a forced lndg following a loss of power after a low pass over an off arpt intended landing area. The plt was overflying a field belonging to a friend in preparation for a possible landing when a loud clunk was heard from the eng… - [NTSB SEA86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA088.md): Beech E-35 · Couger, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N2998B · Substantial damage > While at cruise, the pilot intentionally ran one fuel tank dry. When the pilot attempted a restart by use of the wobble pump, the aircraft's engine would not start. The pilot made a forced landing into trees for lack of a more suitable landing site. The… - [NTSB LAX86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA157.md): Cessna 310D · Yermo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N6762T · Substantial damage > The acft collided with rough terrain after an eng failure on takeoff from a private dirt airstrip. The plt indicated that the left eng failed just after liftoff. The acft yawed uncontrolled to the left and drifted off the 30 ft wide strip. The plt aborted the… - [NTSB CHI86FER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FER02.md): Monnett Moni · Winona, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N295MM · Substantial damage > The acft crash landed off the arpt due to a reported loss of power. The plt landed in a small field surrounded by hills. The acft sink rate during the landing was high and the acft was damaged. Inspection of the eng after the acc was not accomplished due to… - [NTSB CHI86FEP01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEP01.md): Cessna 177 · Portage, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N29849 · Destroyed > Several witnesses stated that upon climbout following a low pass, smoke came out of the engine and the engine sputtered. The aircraft was then seen in a steep turn. During this turn the wings reached a vertical position and the aircraft descended to the… - [NTSB FTW86FPJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPJ07.md): Schweizer G-164A · Red Rock, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 26, 1986 · N991X · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced lndg after a power loss. The plt was enroute to a spraying operation and attempted a landing in a pasture after the power loss. An on scene investigation revealed no discrepancies in the engine or fuel system. A successful… - [NTSB MKC86LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA071.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Neosho, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N1017X · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had descended from 5500 feet MSL to 2000 feet MSL with the throttle at idle and without using carburetor heat. When he advanced the throttle, the engine did not respond and he attempted a forced landing. The airplane impacted trees,… - [NTSB NYC86LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA082.md): Cessna 182 · Pepperell, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N8776T · Substantial damage > After descending to traffic pattern altitude. The throttle was advanced with no response from the engine. On flare to landing, pilot experienced sun glare, drifted to the right, and touched down in a snow bank. Nose gear dug in and aircraft flipped over onto… - [NTSB MIA86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA089.md): Cessna 172G · New Smyrna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N3870L · Substantial damage > The flt had been cruising on the right fuel tank. During the descent, carb heat and rich mixture was selected. The eng quit and the plt selected both fuel tanks. Eng pwr was restored briefly during the descent, but not enough to sustain flt. A forced landing… - [NTSB MIA86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA088.md): Beech D-18S · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N4446K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he sensed a loss of pwr on one eng after takeoff, just prior to gear retraction. He elected to remove all pwr and land straight ahead on the remaining rwy. The acft went off the end of the rwy and entered a wet grass area. The acft could… - [NTSB BFO86FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA016.md): Cessna 182R · Manassas, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1986 · N9962H · Destroyed > Witnesses observed black smoke trailing from the aircraft shortly after liftoff and continue until ground impact. The pilot indicated that he first noticed an engine roughness about 100-200 feet in the air and thought it was similar to an engine that was… - [NTSB FTW86FQG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FQG11.md): Cessna 402B · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N4605N · Substantial damage > The acft landed gear up after a practice single-eng procedure. The plt attempted a go-around when the landing was aborted due to an improper approach. When the approach proceeded to this point with an intentionally inoperative eng the go-around was not a… - [NTSB SEA86LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA063.md): Navion A · White Salmon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1986 · N340H · Destroyed > During IFR cruise, a loss of power occurred. The pilot complied with emergency procedures for power loss but when he reached down to switch the fuel tank selector he lost control of the aircraft and entered into a nose down unusual attitude, descending at the… - [NTSB LAX86LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA121.md): Mooney MK-20 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1986 · N8135E · Destroyed > A Mooney mk 20 collided with the runway surface after an engine failure. The engine failed on climb at about 1500 feet AGL and would not restart. The aircraft returned to the airport and landed downwind. The landing gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded off… - [NTSB MIA86FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA081.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Auburndale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1986 · N6221V · Destroyed > The plt stated that just after passing lakeland, FL, his eng RPM began to fluctuate. He selected his aux fuel tanks but the RPM continued to deteriorate. He elected to make his forced landing on a small lake but not having enough alt to turn & land into the… - [NTSB CHI86LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA087.md): Cessna 340A · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N2743Y · Substantial damage > According to the plt the left eng lost pwr at rotation. He could then not correct the left ground track deviation with right rudder. To avoid obstacles at the edge of the rwy he pulled the acft off the ground but the acft soon settled back down, sustaining… - [NTSB ATL86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA076.md): Piper J3L-65 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N30233 · Substantial damage > During takeoff initial climb the engine lost power and a forced landing was initiated. During the descent the aircraft contacted treetops prior to ground impact. Post-crash examination of the engine disclosed that one of the cylinders had broken away from the… - [NTSB LAX86FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA114.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1986 · N45105 · Destroyed > The acft departed the privately owned dirt strip on a sales demonstration flt. The PIC occupied the rear seat and the prospective buyer occupied the front seat. Shortly after departing the eng began to run rough. The acft entered into a course reversal turn.… - [NTSB MIA86IA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA072.md): Boeing 727-225 · New York, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1986 · N812EA · Minor damage > While on walk around inspection the flight crew noticed a burned through area on the number one engine outboard cowling. The engine was removed from service and disassembled and examined. The fan duct and the engine combustion outer liner were also burned… - [NTSB NYC86LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA071.md): Mooney M20J · Johnstown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1986 · N1144P · Destroyed > The flight was enroute from louisville Kentucky to Connecticut. While cruising at 9000 ft an engine power loss was experienced. An emergency was declared. The ATC set up an ILS approach to runway 33 at Johnstown, PA. However the pilot could not maintain… - [NTSB ATL86FKG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG06.md): Bushby Mustang II · Brownsboro, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 2, 1986 · N32RH · Destroyed > The acft collided with the ground in an inverted attitude during a forced landing after a power loss at 400 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft was observed to turn after the power loss and then the wings leveled. Power was heard to resume at about 100 ft AGL.… - [NTSB SEA86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Sandy, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N2085R · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred due to a complete loss of oil. During engine teardown it was found that the oil filter adapter had slipped past the threads in the oil pump housing. The aircraft had the oil filter adapter replaced as well as the o ring on… - [NTSB DEN86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA072.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Afton, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1986 · N4238Z · Substantial damage > The plt stated he had descended to observe wildlife. When he attempted to add pwr he discovered the eng had quit. The plt indicated the acft wheel contacted the deep snow at a moderate rate of horizontal speed while he was trying to restart the eng. - [NTSB NYC86LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA069.md): Cessna 402 · New Bedford, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1986 · N4033Q · Destroyed > The plt experienced inadequate l eng manifold pres during a tkf attempt at newport. The tkf was aborted and afterwards the plt decided to ferry the acft to New Bedford for inspection. The eng were restarted and operation was good. The flt to New Bedford was… - [NTSB CHI86LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA080.md): Champion Citabria 7GCBC · Ely, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1986 · N1856G · Substantial damage > During a descent from 1000 ft AGL to 200 ft AGL to photograph wildlife the pilot applied carb heat. When he advanced the throttle at 200 ft to level off the engine did not respond. The aircraft then settled into trees. Temperature at the time was -5 deg f.,… - [NTSB LAX86FUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUQ01.md): Striplin Ranger · Lancaster, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N5128T · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a flat stalled attitude at a high sink rate after a power loss in an attempted go-around. The pilot had been instructed to stand-by for a go-around because of traffic. The plt continued his approach off-set to the north of the rwy, at 50… - [NTSB LAX86LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA096.md): Luscombe 8F · Half Moon Bay, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N1507B · Substantial damage > The plt reported that on approach he was 'a little high & hot' for the 5000-FT-long rwy. He said that at midfield he was 100 ft. AGL & he decided to go around. Upon applying power only 700 RPM was obtained, so he then attempted to land the acft at the end of… - [NTSB MIA86LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA062.md): Rockwell 112TC · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1986 · N4535W · Destroyed > The aircraft was in cruise flight when the pilot reported an engine failure. The pilot executed a forced landing to the Atlantic Ocean and the aircraft sank, and was not recovered. The cause of the engine failure is undetermined. - [NTSB ATL86LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA060.md): Cessna 182Q · Carthage, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1986 · N973JM · Substantial damage > While on final approach for landing the pilot advanced the throttle to adjust his final approach path and the engine lost power. The aircraft impacted the ground short of the runway and flipped inverted. The engine was later test run and performed to… - [NTSB NYC86LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA065.md): Cessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N5171G · Substantial damage > The Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent… - [NTSB LAX86LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA094.md): Cessna 150L · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1986 · N21995 · Substantial damage > The acft had not been flown for about 4 yrs. The plt intended to fly it to chandler, AZ, for an annual inspn. The pax stated the plt had previously made a test flt, but had a problem starting the eng. Rprtdly, the plt 'cleaned the fuel system and filled the… - [NTSB LAX86LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA093.md): Rockwell 112TC · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1986 · N1317J · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a loss of eng pwr at an alt of aprx 400 ft AGL during a takeoff climb. The plt made a forced landing in a muddy fld next to the rwy and the acft nosed over. The plt thought the single drive dual magneto had failed but could not be… - [NTSB SEA86FYA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FYA01.md): World Wide Industries Spit Fire #2 · Caldwell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 15, 1986 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot of this ultralight said there was a loss of engine RPM. The aircraft was then damaged during an off airport landing. The pilot was not injured but the passenger received serious injuries. This ultralight aircraft did not meet the criteria for… - [NTSB FTW86LPJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ04.md): Cessna 150F · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · N8535G · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing following a loss of pwr. The plt stated 'quite abit' of water was drained from the fuel system during preflight. Aprx 10 to 15 minutes after takeoff the eng began to sputter and eventually quit. The nose wheel… - [NTSB NYC86LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA051.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Bristol, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1985 · N61260 · Substantial damage > The acft was on a return flight back to teterboro when an eng failure occurred for unknown reasons. The plt requested vectors to the nearest arpt which was robertson but he was not able to reach it. A forced landing resulted in an open fld during which the… - [NTSB NYC86LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA047.md): Cessna 172 · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N3530S · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged when it collided with trees during a forced landing following a loss of pwr during a takeoff climb. The plt reported that the pwr loss resulted from carb ice. - [NTSB MIA86LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA037.md): Beech 60 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1985 · N7080D · Destroyed > The plt stated that he experienced a loss of power in both engines, made an emerg landing in a cow pasture, & struck a cow on landing rollout. Due to the extent of post crash fire no determination could be made as to the nature of the malfunction of the… - [NTSB BFO86LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA007.md): Robinson R-22 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1985 · N8499B · Substantial damage > A simulated straight in autorotation to runway 34L was entered from final approach by lowering the collective, and a pwrrecovery was planned at the bottom of the autorotation. At about 150 feet AGL, the throttle was rolled in to match the engine and rotor… - [NTSB MIA86LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA031.md): Enstrom F-28F · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N86229 · Destroyed > The plt stated he felt the eng RPM decrease, so he opened up the throttle and lowered the collective. When these actionsdid not produce the desired RPM he tried to land in a plowed fld, the skids dug in the soft dirt and caused the helicopter to roll over.… - [NTSB DEN86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N473FL · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff, requiring the plt to make a forced landing. During the investigation, it was determined that the plt had flown into, and later attempted to depart from Albuquerque, NM, with the mixture full rich.… - [NTSB LAX86LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA043.md): Hughes 369D · Kunia, Oahu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1985 · N58395 · Substantial damage > While cruising the plt detected a loss of engine power & elected to make a precautionary landing. During landing flare engine power was lost & the acft touched down hard & with excessive ground speed. Exam of the acft's fuel control valve governor failed to… - [NTSB FTW86LPJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LPJ03.md): Cessna 182 · Goldsby, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1985 · N6001B · Destroyed > The plt stated the purpose of the flt was to drop parachute jumpers. The jumpers deplaned at 8500 ft MSL and the plt reduced pwr for a descent and landing at the arpt of departure. He stated he did not apply carb heat during the entire descent and he entered… - [NTSB SEA86LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA023.md): Brisbin Pientenpol Aircamper · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1985 · N31131 · Destroyed > A total loss of power occurred for unknown reasons shortly after takeoff. A 75 foot tree was struck with the aircraft striking the ground nose first and then coming to rest inverted. The engine was tested and ran normally with no abnormalities with the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=350&page=78 ## 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=77 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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