# NTSB investigations, IN: 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 1 of 2 · 69 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA198.md): Ayres S2R-T15 · Marion, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2007 · N3088K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during an aerial application. A contributing factor was the creek bed. - [NTSB CHI07FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA084.md): Beech 58 · Munster, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N332HA · Substantial damage > The fuel starvation for an undetermined reason which led to the loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which led to his loss of control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the flight… - [NTSB CHI06FA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA184.md): Cessna 172F · Brookville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N8829U · Substantial damage > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise flight due to restricted fuel flow and the inadequate preflight the pilot performed. An additional cause was the trees. - [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 CHI05LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA094.md): Tschida Glastar · Kendallville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N5DK · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the fuel flow restriction at the internal engine fuel filter due the presence of the silicone sealant material. Contributing factors were the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing short of the… - [NTSB CHI05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA045.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · South Bend, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N922RG · Substantial damage > Failure of the fuel control unit (FCU) bellows which resulted in a significant loss of engine power and the pilot's encounter with unsuitable terrain during the subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's inadvertent exceedence of the… - [NTSB CHI04LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA245.md): Fall Cub · Rockville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2004 · N25MF · Substantial damage > The fuel starvation encountered due to the builder's inadequate fuel system design and the subsequent loss of engine power during a maneuver for the landing approach. Factors were the tree and corn. - [NTSB CHI04CA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA229.md): Bell 47G2 · Muncie, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N96MB · Destroyed > The engine failure for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's inability to properly level-off for landing due to the low rotor speed, which resulted in the hard landing. The low altitude where the engine failure occurred was a factor. - [NTSB CHI04LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA202.md): Piper PA-24 · Rockville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2004 · N5769P · Substantial damage > The restriction of airflow in the carburetor due to a foreign substance blockage of the venturi. A contributing factor was the trees. - [NTSB CHI03FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA291.md): Beech B36TC · Uniondale, IN · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2003 · N8018J · Destroyed > The pilot's inaccurate preflight planning which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the low ceiling, dark night conditions, and the utility pole which the airplane contacted during… - [NTSB CHI03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA187.md): Piper PA-24 · Winamac, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2003 · N6315P · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of the crankshaft gear due to the omission of the retaining bolt and subsequent shear failure of the anti-rotation pin. The unsuitable terrain encountered, and the rough field were factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA101.md): Beech K35 · Richmond, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2003 · N614Q · Substantial damage > The pilot misjudged the fuel supply during the aircraft preflight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor associated with the accident was the wires. - [NTSB CHI02LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA190.md): Cessna 150F · Ft. Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2002 · N8798S · Substantial damage > The corroded throttle cable resulting in a loss of engine power. Factors were the inadequate annual inspection, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing, the ditch, and the fence. - [NTSB CHI02LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA137.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Angola, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8442A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA106.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fulton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2002 · N9060W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to excessive clearance of the connecting rod bearing resulting in engine seizure. A related factor was the muddy field. - [NTSB CHI02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA035.md): Beech 76 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N3846Z · Substantial damage > the directional control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was the stuck open intake valve on the left engine. - [NTSB CHI01LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA328.md): Cessna 150H · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N6609S · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice, and the bean crop. - [NTSB CHI01LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA275.md): Schuetz Miniplane DSA-1 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N11991 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the pilot maneuvering at a low airspeed, the encountered stall/spin, and the recovery from the spin at a low altitude, which resulted in altitude/clearance not being… - [NTSB CHI01LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA260.md): Hauck Moffra P-13 · Linden, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2001 · N6408W · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain condition encountered during the landing. - [NTSB CHI01FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA204.md): Piper PA-28-180 · West Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2001 · N8955J · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's alcohol impaired decision making. Additional factors were the trees and night. - [NTSB CHI01LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA170.md): Cessna 150L · Munster, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2001 · N6557G · Substantial damage > Engine failure during takeoff due to water contaminating the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and the low altitude. Factors relating to this accident were the attempted emergency landing after takeoff and the fence. - [NTSB CHI01LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA160.md): Cessna 140 · La Porte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N89320 · Substantial damage > the inadequate planned approach by the pilot. Contributing factors were the fuel starvation and tailwind. - [NTSB CHI01TA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01TA063.md): Piper PA-23 · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N200WH · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors included the loss of power for undetermined reasons and the rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI01LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA049.md): Cessna 210C · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2000 · N9791X · Substantial damage > The reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined. A factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA003.md): Cessna 182 · Noblesville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2000 · N8907X · Substantial damage > Carburetor icing and the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning by his delayed use of carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI00FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA165.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Westfield, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N1195E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper in-flight decison to maneuver back to the departure airport following the loss of engine power on initial climb, the pilot's loss of aircraft control and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. Contributing factors to… - [NTSB CHI00LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA079.md): Beech BE-35V · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2000 · N6FN · Destroyed > the improper major overhaul of the engine by company maintenance personnel. The tree was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA002.md): Enstrom EN-28 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1999 · N602H · Substantial damage > The pilot's attempted operation of the helicopter with known deficiencies, and his improper autorotation to landing. Factors were one fouled spark plug and another partially failed spark plug in the same cylinder, and the construction area. - [NTSB CHI99LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA357.md): Piper PA-31 · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1999 · CGHOL · Substantial damage > the FBO employee improperly refueled the airplane with Jet A fuel instead of 100LL and the inadequate preflight by the pilot-in-command in that he failed to drain the fuel tanks during the preflight. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude at… - [NTSB CHI99LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA336.md): Cessna 172M · Daleville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1999 · N172DJ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI99IA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA350.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3101 · South Bend, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1999 · N460CE · No damage > the right engine accessory section's splined gear spur gear failure during cruise flight. - [NTSB CHI99LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA286.md): Cessna 152 · Evansville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1999 · N4611P · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the flight instructor's improper in-flight decision. A factor was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA131.md): Cessna 177 · Greencastle, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1999 · N3270T · Substantial damage > the pilot operating with known deficiencies in equipment and the fuel cap that disengaged. Factors were the wet grass, and muddy terrain conditions. - [NTSB CHI98LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA278.md): Stinson 108-1 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N483C · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to a fractured number 5 and number 6 cylinder connecting rods for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA068.md): Beech C35 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N782D · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA272.md): Kellums Sonerai 1 · Scottsburg, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N76457 · Destroyed > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed greater than the stalling speed for the airplane. A factor relating to this accident was the student pilot's lack of total experience. - [NTSB CHI97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA114.md): Olsen Acro Sport II · Monon, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1997 · N52260 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Low altitude flight is a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA178.md): Dickinson Fisher Classic · Mooresville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N6292B · Substantial damage > the pilot failed to maintain adequate altitude and clearance from the trees, and had made an improper in-flight decision when he got to far from a suitable landing area. The reason for the loss of power failure was undetermined. - [NTSB CHI95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA333.md): Fairchild FA-24 · Blountsville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1995 · N22036 · Destroyed > partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's improper in-flight planing/decision. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's misuse of flaps, and his encounter with high obstruction during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA006.md): Johnson A-4 · Laporte, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1994 · N1730H · Destroyed > the pilot's inadvertant stall of the airplane while conducting a forced landing. A factor was the engine failure which occurred for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA004.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Cloverdale, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N99600 · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power due to a blocked orifice in the fuel pump. A related factor is the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI94DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DET02.md): Simcox Sport Trainer · Laporte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1994 · N6881M · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation with a known power deficiency. The loss of engine power was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA073.md): Cessna 177RG · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1992 · N8013G · Substantial damage > Engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [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 CHI89LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA024.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N6292 · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that immediately after rotation & drg the initial climb, the rgt eng began to backfire & run rough. When the eng contd to run rough in spite of attempts to smooth it out, the plt elected to abort the takeoff. At that time, the acft was at about… - [NTSB CHI88DET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET02.md): Beech A35 · Wheeler, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N8568A · Substantial damage > The acft was being operated iaw a ferry permit to obtain an annual inspn. The prev annual inspn was on 3/13/85. Drg flt abt 1.3 hrs after takeoff, the eng lost pwr. The plt noted the fuel pres was zero. He said he turned on the aux fuel pump & insured the… - [NTSB CHI88LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA054.md): Mooney M20A · La Porte, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1988 · N6072X · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a complete power failure and while the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing ran through a fence and between two trees substantially damaging the aircraft. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Post acc invest revealed a… - [NTSB CHI88DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DET01.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N3003M · Substantial damage > Pilot on night cross country flight with clear, very cold weather, experienced total loss of engine power while cruising at 7500 feet MSL. Approach control gave position of closest field, but pilot elected to continue to destination which was five miles… - [NTSB CHI87DEX08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX08.md): Champion 7KCAB · Sheridan, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N6343N · Substantial damage > On initial climbout at approximately 400' AGL the aircraft experienced a total power failure. The pilot attempted to maneuver the aircraft to return to the airport, however, the aircraft was forced to land in a farm field 1/4 mile short of the airport. The… - [NTSB CHI87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA028.md): Beech 23 · Laporte, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N2335Q · Substantial damage > The plt stated that at the initial full throttle position the acft developed 2450 RPM. According to the plt, at approximately 200 feet of altitude he noticed a loss of rpm's to 2050 and he immediately rechecked the throttle and mixture controls, the magneto… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=IN&occurrence=350&page=2 ## 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" = 'IN' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&state=IN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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