# NTSB investigations, LA: 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 3 · 104 cases

## Latest cases

- [NTSB DFW07LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA138.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Oak Grove, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N92PK · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of power due to failure of the impeller drive gear train and displacement of the blower spring drive mechanism, which resulted in seizure of the propeller shaft/crankshaft. Also causal was the failure of the phenolic separator bracket of the…
- [NTSB DFW07LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA116.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Morgan City, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N437EM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA135.md): Boeing A75 · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N58072 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA083.md): Bell 206L-1 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2006 · N370RL · Destroyed
  > The improper installation of an engine fuel line fitting by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fitting and a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Factors associated with the accident are a tailwind, and the lack of a suitable site…
- [NTSB DFW06CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA015.md): Chamberlain Vans RV6 · Eunice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N296PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA183.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Pollock, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N33720 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a loose engine lubrication system component in the crankcase. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA145.md): Beech 95-B55 · Jeanerette, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2005 · N656RS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed to maintain control. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DFW05LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA116.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fenton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N63E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of blockage of the firewall fuel filter with an unknown contaminant. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA055.md): Beech 95-B55 · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N7912R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow check-list procedures and the required placard instructions, which resulted in the fuel selectors being selected to the improper fuel tanks for take-off, resulting in a loss of engine power to the left engine. Also causal was the…
- [NTSB DFW05IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA048.md): Beech A36 · Natchitoches, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N920GL · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to pre-ignition and detonation. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing and the unapproved installation of a turbocharger.
- [NTSB DFW05FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA038.md): Cessna T210N · Abita Springs, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2004 · N4873C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's improper in-flight emergency planning when he misjudged his available altitude and made a 360 degree turn away from the airport instead of proceeding directly to it, which resulted…
- [NTSB DFW05FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA028.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2004 · N4750L · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's in-flight mismanagement of the available fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the low ceilings and the prevailing dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW04LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA221.md): Beech C23 · Shreveport, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N9714Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Crowley, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N60713 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA125.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Oil City, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2004 · N24007 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall..
- [NTSB FTW04CA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA106.md): Cessna 172K · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N84623 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA091.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plain Dealing, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2004 · N4359S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA082.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2004 · N3092H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA063.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2003 · N111TK · Substantial damage
  > The disintegration of the piston, which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA216.md): Bell 206B-3 · Kisatchie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N197AA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA204.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Winnsboro, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N301AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA258.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Lacompte, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2002 · N8843S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, and low altitude maneuvering.
- [NTSB FTW02LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA216.md): Bell TH-13T · New Iberia, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2002 · N99628 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW02LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA194.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Basile, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2002 · N8917H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA191.md): Beech BE-V35B · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2002 · N1SU · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA152.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Hathaway, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2002 · N48533 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA010.md): Air Tractor 402 · Angie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2001 · N402RW · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA189.md): Donald A Chiasson FP-404 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N404DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA177.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Bunkie, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N542KG · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA152.md): Mottier RV-6 · Hammond, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N149 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following a loss of engine power. A factor was the loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA209.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Kaplan, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2000 · N8151K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA096.md): Siai-Marchetti S.205/22R · Rayville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2000 · N2832W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA186.md): Cessna A188B · Gheens, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1999 · N731AR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA115.md): Davis/Cleaver Renegade 2 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1999 · N2186B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA113.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Franklinton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1999 · N6673Q · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA031.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N23787 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA261.md): Gisclair Murphy Renegade SP · Galliano, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1998 · N96VG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA249.md): Grumman G-164A · Iowa, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N8629H · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). The obstructions (trees & dirt bank) were related factors.
- [NTSB FTW98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA232.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Eunice, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1998 · N8308K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA193.md): Lerille P & W 1937 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1998 · N546R · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA187.md): Bell 206B · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1998 · N59604 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA034.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Roanoke, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N149RA · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA285.md): Hiller UH12 · Franklin, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1996 · N14637 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM. A factor was the unsuitable terrain available for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA166.md): Cessna 182RG · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1996 · N2385C · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA246.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N7070U · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA159.md): Robinson S-12 Airaile · Sugartown, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1995 · N53CR · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA032.md): Bell 206L-3 · Ruston, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1994 · N206SF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper handling of the helicopter after an apparent loss of power during a practice autorotation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA109.md): Cessna 175 · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1994 · N6537E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Olla, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1994 · N8645D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a blocked fuel line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA153.md): Grumman G-164B · Arnaudville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1993 · N6639Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=LA&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" = 'LA' 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=LA

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.