# NTSB investigations, KY: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB NYC08LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA034.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Sacramento, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2007 · N41535 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA177.md): Beech BE-23 · Science Hill, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N2354J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC07LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA102.md): Cessna 182A · Russellville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N299AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, during the initial climb after an aborted landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA033.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N3887M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA231.md): Mooney M-18L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N397A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both magnetos which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB NYC06IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA036.md): Mooney M20F · Cadiz, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2005 · N52DB · Minor damage
  > Fuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA041.md): Cessna 172B · Princeton, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N8211X · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC05LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA036.md): Cessna 175B · Lawrenceburg, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2004 · N8141T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight planning decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA090.md): Cessna 152 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N4468V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a total loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC03LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA165.md): Beltram Glasair-TD · London, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2003 · N22VB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow published procedures, which resulted in fuel starvation during approach.
- [NTSB IAD03LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA042.md): Bell BHT-47-G3B2A · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2003 · N47SN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while maneuvering to land after a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA023.md): Cessna 172K · Prestonsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N7192G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a failure of connecting rod end bolts, due to an over temperature condition.
- [NTSB NYC02LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA140.md): Boeing Stearman A75N1 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2002 · N64567 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor in this accident was that the wing tank fuel drains were wire closed and could not be used.
- [NTSB NYC02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA049.md): Stiles Choctaw · Danville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N97CS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a connecting rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power during climb.
- [NTSB NYC02LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA043.md): Cessna 182 · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2001 · N660DD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather. A factor was the snow.
- [NTSB NYC01LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA022.md): Howard Weedhopper · Fordsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons and the pilot's low altitude flight.
- [NTSB NYC00LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA024.md): Cessna 177 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N29362 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons
- [NTSB NYC99FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA236.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Goshen, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N2381P · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with terrain. A factor in this accident was the down-sloping terrain.
- [NTSB NYC99LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA173.md): Cessna 172H · Falmouth, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1999 · N3213L · Substantial damage
  > A stuck intake-valve on the number one cylinder which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA195.md): Cessna 172D · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N2482U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane before his first solo flight, and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB IAD98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA002.md): Hughes 269A · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N269SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot refueled the helicopter with jet fuel instead of avgas, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC97LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA138.md): Hughes 269B · Paducah, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1997 · N9398F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to identify and correct the worn holes on the lower fuselage fairing and the failure of the flight instructor to maintain main rotor RPM during the autorotative landing. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's…
- [NTSB BFO96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA041.md): Cessna 172D · Rineyville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1996 · N2315U · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA094.md): Bradford Seahawk · Richmond, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1994 · N65TB · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the collision with an object during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA027.md): Cessna 425 · London, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1994 · N303MC · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC94FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA038.md): Beech B36TC · Lost Creek, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1993 · N36CK · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and inflight collision with the terrain. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA123.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Louisville, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N1698J · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss of undetermined origin while operating over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA179.md): Benson-Callaway B-80 · Paducah, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N852DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA091.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Clay City, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N2857D · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA061.md): Aerotek Pitts S-1S · Hopkinsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N4MG · Destroyed
  > The failure of the number 2 oil ring in the number 4 engine cylinder resulting in oil leakage, loss of oil pressure, and engine power loss.
- [NTSB BFO91DLQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DLQ01.md): Gordorn Price Ultimate 10-300 · Franklin, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N6521R · Substantial damage
  > Delay in switching fuel tanks which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO91LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA069.md): Cessna 177RG · Ashland, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1991 · N8071 · Substantial damage
  > Lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA047.md): Aerospace Tech. of Australia N22B · Richardsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N5590M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the no.2 main engine bearing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of sufficient power on the remaining engine to maintain level flight.
- [NTSB BFO91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N18539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB BFO90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA075.md): Hughes 369E · Prestonburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N50075 · Destroyed
  > The lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL88FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA174.md): Mooney M20F · Middlesboro, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 14, 1988 · N9654M · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses rprted the eng did not sound like it was providing full power drg takeoff & that abt 3/4 of the 3600' rwy was used for the takeoff roll. After lift-off, the acft climbed at a shallow angle to abt 250 to 300 ft AGL. It then entereda shallow left…
- [NTSB ATL88LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA071.md): Cessna 177 · Springfield, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1988 · N2906X · Substantial damage
  > One witness stated that the eng misfired during the takeoff roll, others stated that the acft was about 75 ft high when it lost power. There were several interruptions of power before it quit totally. The pilot attempted to return to the departure airfield.…
- [NTSB ATL87FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA010.md): Cessna 152 II · Pembroke, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1986 · N5083L · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed shortly after departing the owner/operator's private landing strip. Witnesses rprtd hearing a sudden decrease in eng power, then a short time later, they heard the eng 'fire' or restart momentarily, but decrease in power again. The acft…
- [NTSB ATL86LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA252.md): Cessna 177 · Harrodsburg, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N3150T · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported experiencing a loss of power at an alt of aprx 100 ft AGL shortly after takeoff. A forced landing was made into a small field during which the nose gear collapsed. Cause of the power loss was not determined.
- [NTSB ATL85FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA135.md): Bell 206L-1 · Prestonburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N773WW · Substantial damage
  > The pax deplaned & the plt took off on a short flt to a nearby arpt to refuel. After climbing for about 30 to 40 sec & accelerating to aprx 100 KTS, the plt started to adjust the pwr for lvl flt. At about that time, the eng lost pwr. The plt attempted to…
- [NTSB ATL84FLT12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FLT12.md): Fred Williams KR-2 · Russellville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1984 · N507FJ · Destroyed
  > The only witness the plts wife, said that the acft dropped out of the sky and burst into flames when it hit the ground. The plt was seriously injured and does not recall anything about the accident. The acft was a home built which was builtby the plt. The…
- [NTSB ATL84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA211.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Gilbertsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1984 · N90414 · Substantial damage
  > The acft was used for public rides at an amusement park. During the takeoff to ferry the acft back to an overnight parking space the engine quit at 100 ft AGL. The plt said he started the acft and hovered using fuel from the aft fuel tank. When the engine…
- [NTSB ATL84LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA202.md): Aeronca 7AC · Hogdenville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1984 · N82989 · No damage
  > According to the plt, during a low turn to final a power loss occurred. The acft landed short in a plowed field and nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions.
- [NTSB ATL84LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA060.md): Cessna 150K · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N6185G · Substantial damage
  > Earlier in the day, an annual inspection had been completed. There were no refueling facilities on the arpt, so the plt/mechanic drove to another location & purchased a can of gasoline (6 gals) which he added to the tanks. He then started the eng &…
- [NTSB ATL83LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA199.md): SIAI-Marchetti FN333 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1983 · N591W · Destroyed
  > The acft was being taxied in from landing when the engine quit. The pilot cranked the engine to restart, an explosion was heard and flames appeared in the cabin area. The pilot evacuated the acft as flames totally destroyed it. The engineis mounted above and…
- [NTSB ATL82DLQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DLQ08.md): Bell 206B · 2nm Sw Of Lynch, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1982 · N33TA · Destroyed
  > The pilot was on a flight to spray powerline right-of-ways with defoliant. During climb, near a 3500 foot ridgeline, the aircraft began to spin to the right. The pilot took corrective action but was not able to stop the spin. The pilot did not have sufficient…
- [NTSB ATL82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA211.md): Cessna 150 · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 25, 1982 · N63379 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on a local flight intending to make a touch and go landing. He reported that the engine operated normally at full power during takeoff, but when the power was reduced on downwind, the engine began to run rough, miss and would not hold a…

## 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" = 'KY' 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=KY

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