# NTSB investigations, ID: 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 SEA07LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA255.md): Cessna 182G · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2007 · N2420R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA209.md): Cessna TU206F · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2007 · N2089U · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors include a power transmission line between the point were the aircraft lost power and the runway that the pilot was attempting to reach.
- [NTSB SEA07CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA221.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Stanley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N6561B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to verify that the airplane was refueled, which resulted in a loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07TA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA203.md): Cessna TU206G · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N9374Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loss of engine oil pressure following the oil pump's drive shaft failure for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA173.md): Halsted Flightstar Pioneer · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N8003U · Substantial damage
  > The failure (fracture) of the crankshaft of the non-certificated two-cycle engine during cruise flight. Factors include a ditch running through the field in which the pilot executed his engine-out forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA037.md): Cavalier F51D Mustang · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N251RM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05CA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA140.md): Piper PA-22 · Kamaih, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2005 · N1735P · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper placement of the fuel selector, resulting in a loss of engine power, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA127.md): Cessna 182A · Star, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N2153G · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident were the transmission wires.
- [NTSB SEA05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA126.md): Rockwell S-2R · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N4865X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight and the loss of engine power. A vehicle was a factor in the on ground collision.
- [NTSB SEA05FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA097.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Lowell, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 2005 · N8805W · Destroyed
  > The number four exhaust valve sticking in the open position during cruise flight. Factors include the pilot's failure to have an Airframe and Powerplant mechanic look at the engine after it had run rough immediately after start-up prior to this and a number…
- [NTSB SEA04LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA146.md): Schweizer 269C · Homedale, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2004 · N62126 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA125.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wendell, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N7502Y · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cylinder head which resulted in a loss of engine power while maneuvering. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA023.md): Bell 47G · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2003 · N4759R · Substantial damage
  > In-flight loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA187.md): Mooney M20J · Oakley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N4232H · Substantial damage
  > Failure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.…
- [NTSB SEA02FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA119.md): Cessna 335 · Tensed, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N27069 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control was not maintained during an emergency landing. A loss of power for undetermined reasons was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA103.md): Stinson 108-1 · Heyburn, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N8849K · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line due to a gasket that had disintegrated and blocked the fuel line.
- [NTSB SEA02FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA083.md): Grumman G-44 · Boise, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N700BL · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line that resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and the pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures. A contamination of metal flakes on the fuel filter, and an inadequate annual inspection were factors.
- [NTSB SEA02LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA071.md): Brunger Osprey II · Orofino, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N56GB · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft's inadequate carburetor heat air box system, leading to an accumulation of ice in the carburetor throat during final approach to landing. Factors include carburetor icing conditions, the pilot's failure to correctly judge the height of the…
- [NTSB SEA01FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01FA175.md): Piper PA-30 · McCall, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N954S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of power on the left engine, resulting in loss of aircraft control. Factors included a loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to properly configure…
- [NTSB SEA00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA173.md): Cessna T210N · Council, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2000 · N6993N · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place.
- [NTSB SEA00LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA170.md): Hughes 369E · Coolin, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2000 · N570CA · Substantial damage
  > The turbine outlet temperature indicating system was out of calibration. Factors included improper maintenance calibration, which resulted in the over temperature of the turbine assembly.
- [NTSB SEA00LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA160.md): Air Tractor AT-802F · Salmon River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2000 · N6159F · Substantial damage
  > Compressor turbine blade failure due to high-cycle fatigue initiating in the surface of the fir-tree root. Factors include unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB SEA00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA087.md): Cessna 150G · Middleton, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2000 · N3054S · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI00FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA070.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Lewiston, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2000 · N152BK · Destroyed
  > the pilot failed to follow the flight manual procedures and did not engage the Continuous Ignition system resulting in both engines flaming out when the air induction system was blocked with ice. Additional factors to the accident included the hilly terrain,…
- [NTSB SEA00LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA004.md): Thomson Vans RV-6 · Emmett, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N541JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was the aircraft's low altitude at the time engine power was lost.
- [NTSB SEA99LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA125.md): Rockwell S-2R · American Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N3649X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and overload of the (right) main landing gear. A contributing factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA99LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA089.md): Weatherly 620B · Tetonia, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1999 · N2033N · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the right magneto drive gear shaft. Factors include the absence of any suitable terrain on which to perform an emergency landing, and the rough/uneven condition of the terrain on which the pilot was forced to land.
- [NTSB SEA99LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA075.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jerome, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1999 · N6024M · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion. Carburetor contamination and rough terrain were factors.
- [NTSB SEA99LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA043.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1999 · N9578W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA031.md): Hiller UH-12E · Tensed, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1999 · N67264 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the absence of cautionary markings on the fuel gauge, and high trees at the accident site.
- [NTSB SEA98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA190.md): Cessna 150L · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N19427 · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and…
- [NTSB SEA98LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA172.md): Beech V35B · Sagle, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1998 · N35MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA120.md): Beech D35 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N3469B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive pressure in the fuel control unit. A foreign material/substance found on the fuel system screens was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackfoot, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1998 · N8553L · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA024.md): Bell 206L · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N206LT · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident included a dirt berm/ridge in the field where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA185.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Marsing, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N2836E · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA132.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Hazleton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1996 · N9970P · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude; the pilot's delay in dumping the entire chemical load, when he first perceived a power loss; and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency…
- [NTSB SEA95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA104.md): Beech 77 · New Meadows, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N3850J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA005.md): Larsen Avid Heavy Hauler · Nampa, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1994 · N21LJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA94LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA197.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N6824P · Substantial damage
  > A cracked cylinder.
- [NTSB SEA93LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Ashton, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1992 · N4020D · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA142.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Paul, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N5386 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and aircraft control not possible by the pilot in command. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA189.md): Beech V35A · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N8081R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA90LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA097.md): Rockwell S2R · Cottonwood, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1990 · N5620X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The berm, which the airplane struck during landing, was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA87MA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87MA192.md): Fairchild SA227-AC · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N2689E · Destroyed
  > Chk plt was conducting capt proficiency chk on another company plt (PIC) under dark ngt condtns. Subsequent to full stop ldg on rwy 25, takeoff chklst was recited. PIC commenced t/o on rwy 07. Chk plt simulated VI eng cut after liftoff. PIC was unable to…
- [NTSB SEA87LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA146.md): Davis Starship Alpha · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N5531N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power occurred shortly after takeoff at about 100 feet AGL. Due to obstacles in the pilot's flight path landing had to be made in a river where the aircraft was substantially damaged. The reason for the power loss could not be determined.
- [NTSB SEA87LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1987 · N21922 · Destroyed
  > During descent from cruise for landing the engine momentarily ran rough and then quit. The pilot attempted to land onto a road but struck a telephone pole in flight. The aircraft then descended onto the ground nose first. No reason for the engine failure…
- [NTSB SEA87LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA023.md): Cessna 172M · Corral, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1986 · N12870 · Substantial damage
  > The plt was scouting for elk in rugged rising terrain. The eng began losing power, so he applied carburetor heat. However, the RPM dropped further & the acft crashed on wooded terrain. No mechanical difficulties were found. County authorities stated that…
- [NTSB SEA87LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA029.md): Cessna 182Q · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1986 · N94529 · Substantial damage
  > On short final the engine began running rough. The pilot elected at that time to place the carburetor heat in the on position. The engine then ceased operating. The pilot landed the aircraft short of the runway and struck a chain link fence during the landing…
- [NTSB SEA86LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA196.md): Cessna 210 · Stibnite, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1986 · N7459E · Destroyed
  > The pilot executed a steep, reduced power descent into the destination airstrip. He then reported that when he attempted to reduce the rate of descent with a power application, the engine did not respond. There was no evidence of any mechanical malfunction…

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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" = 'ID' 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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