# NTSB investigations, AZ: 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA07LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA252.md): Kearney Pulsar XP · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2007 · N137GK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA180.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Winslow, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA286.md): Ageton MXL Sport II · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N503RX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX06FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA283.md): Cessna 337G · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.
- [NTSB LAX06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA185.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries HK 36 TTC · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N637TT · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 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 LAX05LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA168.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N30YC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's fuel system mismanagement that led to a fuel starvation induced loss of power in the left engine. Also causal was the pilot's improper use of the emergency landing gear extension system.
- [NTSB LAX05LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA155.md): Bell 206L-1 · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2005 · N3895D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA149.md): Schlitter Randy J Rans S6ES Coyote II · Tombstone, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2005 · N32050 · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the flying pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed that resulted in a stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain.
- [NTSB LAX04LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA109.md): Piper PA 22-160 · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2004 · N8718D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management by his failure to switch the fuel tank selector position, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX04LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA049.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N971PA · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of directional control. The reason for the partial power loss in the left engine was not determined.
- [NTSB LAX03LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA302.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2003 · N4167B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) selection of the wrong runway (downwind) for the approach and landing. The failure of the left engine to respond to throttle application for undetermined reasons during the go-around was also causal. The high density altitude was…
- [NTSB LAX03CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03CA261.md): Cessna 150C · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2003 · N7909Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power due to an inadequate fuel supply.
- [NTSB LAX03LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA217.md): Rans S-10 Sakota/A · Paulden, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2003 · N222EJ · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA113.md): Piper PA24 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2003 · N842PS · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent touchdown and hard landing. Factors associated with the accident are a momentary loss of engine power, and the inadvertent touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA087.md): Cessna 182A · The Gap, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2003 · N5029D · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX03LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Queen Creek, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2002 · N4332W · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA254.md): Waco YPF-7 · Dewey, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N29904 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a flooded carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX02LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA250.md): Boeing B75N1 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N17678 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA223.md): Steen SE-1 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N2018S · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA198.md): Cessna 182Q · Deer Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N33PA · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the takeoff initial climb, and, the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering to return to the runway, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX02FA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA191.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Rio Rico, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N4302P · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain an adequate single engine minimum control airspeed and aircraft control. Also causal was the decision of all three of the pilots to continue…
- [NTSB LAX02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA151.md): Cessna T210N · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2002 · N888GB · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA132.md): Cox Aeros Ltd Skyranger · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA295.md): Cessna 172 · Skull Valley, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2001 · N5792A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA216.md): Schweizer 269C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N891CP · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for unexplained reasons. Also causal was the CFI's operation of the helicopter in a region of the height/velocity curve where a successful autorotation could not be accomplished. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB LAX01LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA104.md): Schneider, Edmund, Pty. Starduster SA300 · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2001 · N1173 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to dissiminate/coordinate the total distance required to successfully operate the airplane.
- [NTSB LAX01LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA089.md): Arthur Dragonfly · Marana, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2001 · N29KK · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB LAX01LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA040.md): Cessna 150E · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2000 · N4031U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an improper maintenance adjustment to the float valve retractor clip of the carburetor. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and high vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA022.md): Beech 35B33 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2000 · N8587M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power, and his failure to engage the fuel boost pump in accordance with the owner's manual. A factor was rough terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB LAX00FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA342.md): Sikorsky/Orlando S-55 · Hoover Dam, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2000 · N17754 · Substantial damage
  > **This report was modified on 2/23/2016. Please refer to the public docket for this accident for more information.** The failure of Papillon maintenance personnel to recognize the significance of the increasing metal in the oil analysis test results and the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA336.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2000 · N381AS · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a straight ahead landing during the takeoff initial climb.
- [NTSB LAX00LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA197.md): Beech H35 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N5477D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel selector to a tank with fuel resulting in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with the ground during the final landing approach.
- [NTSB LAX00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA143.md): Muxlow Pitts S-1C · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2000 · N27DM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain on which the airplane landed.
- [NTSB LAX00LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA139.md): Scovil KR-2 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2000 · N73BP · Substantial damage
  > The fuel control metering unit becoming disengaged and the inadvertent use of the fuel supply during flight.
- [NTSB LAX99LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA094.md): Beech F33 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1999 · N8253C · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA038.md): Adams Sonerai II · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1997 · N27KF · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough nature of the landing site terrain.
- [NTSB LAX97LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA304.md): Walton Velocity STD/FG · Chino Valley, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1997 · N7VX · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA238.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N70EC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper placement of the unmarked fuel selector valve to off which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience in this model aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA040.md): Moody RV-6 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N12033 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA153.md): Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N45043 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both the engine driven and hand wobble fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB LAX96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA017.md): Cessna 152 · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N5321P · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA319.md): Cessna 421C · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N6234G · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowed the aircraft weight and balance…
- [NTSB LAX95LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA235.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Payson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N2820Z · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DCA95MA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA95MA019.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tusayan, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1995 · N27245 · Destroyed
  > a loss of power on one engine for an undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's improper decision to return to the departure airport for landing which neccessitated maneuvering over increasingly higher terrain. Factors in the accident were: the high gusting…
- [NTSB LAX94LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA284.md): Mooney M-20J · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1994 · N5668M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX94LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA267.md): Aeronca 11AC · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1994 · N5512N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB FTW94LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA173.md): Cessna 172N · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1994 · N1422E · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB LAX94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA180.md): Curry FLY-BABY · Bisbee, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1994 · N183RC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due a blockage in the fuel tank outlet which caused fuel starvation.

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AZ' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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