# NTSB investigations, MD: 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 IAD05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA103.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Denton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2005 · N4797L · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD04LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA007.md): Piper PA-25-180 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2004 · N242JG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors included a low ambient temperature and a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA172.md): Mooney M20B · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N33EM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank. - [NTSB IAD02LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA080.md): Cessna 172K · Patuxent River, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2002 · N1177M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA019.md): Norton/Cloeren Titan Tornado II · New Windsor, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2001 · N996T · Destroyed > Loss of power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC01LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA188.md): Cessna 172P · Odenton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2001 · N52266 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC01LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA177.md): Raum Rans S-12 · Waldorf, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2001 · N40R · Substantial damage > Fuel contamination. A factor related to the accident was the builder’s decision to not install fuel tank drains. - [NTSB NYC00LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA233.md): Grooms Titan Tornado · Libertytown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2000 · N61246 · Substantial damage > An engine seizure due to improper reconditioning of piston/cylinder after a previous seizure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain, to which, the forced landing was made. - [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions. - [NTSB IAD97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA102.md): Lardas Renegade Spirit · Boonsboro, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N416RS · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of his homebuilt airplane during a low level maneuver after a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the pilot's alcohol impairment. - [NTSB IAD97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA024.md): Cessna 182P · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB IAD96LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA123.md): Cessna 172 RG · Union Bridge, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N6169R · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB IAD96LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA092.md): Beech V35B · Westminster, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1996 · N369JR · Substantial damage > The fracture of the engine crankshaft which had a subsurface origin and progressed in fatigue until overload and separation occurred. - [NTSB IAD96LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA065.md): Cessna 150H · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1996 · N6508S · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA014.md): Mooney M20E · Shady Side, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N5744Q · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel line. - [NTSB BFO95LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA044.md): Cessna 152 · Finksburg, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N93874 · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB BFO94LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA107.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N7825P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA097.md): Bell 47G3 Soloy · Friendsville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1994 · N121CD · Destroyed > The partial failure of the turbine engine for undetermined reasons, during an agriculture maneuver at low altitude, over terrain unsuitable for an autorotation. - [NTSB BFO94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA082.md): Cessna A150L · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N5964J · Destroyed > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the presence of carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB BFO94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1994 · N4465T · Substantial damage > The loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Centreville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1993 · N16493 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA006.md): Cessna T210F · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1993 · N6773R · Substantial damage > The mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. - [NTSB BFO93FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA153.md): Mooney M20J · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N7666P · Substantial damage > Corrosion in the fuel control unit, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Related factors were: inadequate maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB NYC93GA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93GA025.md): Schweizer 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 19, 1992 · N6132E · Substantial damage > A power loss of undetermined origin. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions, the lack of a suitable landing area, and the inability of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM while maneuvering to avoid obstacles. - [NTSB BFO92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA142.md): Cessna 172N · Havre De Grace, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N7396E · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat control resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident include the existence of weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the rough terrain on which the aircraft was… - [NTSB NYC92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA149.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1992 · N6384C · Substantial damage > A power loss due to fuel starvation from a faulty rubber seal in the mechanical fuel pump while operating over unsuitable terrain. An additional cause was the use of inadequate standards for the production of the rubber seal. - [NTSB NYC92FIG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FIG01.md): Tierra II · Williamsport, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N531PJ · Destroyed > The pilot's alcoholic impairment of efficiency and judgement resulting in a loss of control of the airplane during a forced landing following a power loss for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB BFO91FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA053.md): Beech B65 · California, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1991 · N655KJ · Destroyed > The loss of power in one engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA040.md): Cessna 195 · California, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1991 · N1504D · Destroyed > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO91LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA037.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N5335Z · Substantial damage > The lost of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA038.md): Cessna 152 · California, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1991 · N757PH · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and on ground collision with terrain. - [NTSB BFO91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N4321M · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and an inflight collision with the terrain. - [NTSB BFO91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA007.md): Cessna 185 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N1555F · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO90LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA038.md): Cessna 150G · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1990 · N8689J · Substantial damage > Pilot factor in that he improperly used the engine controls. - [NTSB BFO89LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA054.md): Hughes 269C · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1989 · N1113Z · Substantial damage > The pilot landed on unsuitable soft terrain which caused the landing skid to sink into the ground. This resulted in a landing skid overload failure and nose over of the helicopter. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB BFO89FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA009.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Towson, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1988 · N63762 · Destroyed > About 6 min after takeoff, after leveling at 3500 ft, the plt rprtd he was having a probelm that he was unable to figure out. A few minutes later, he repeated the same problem & elected to divert to a nearby arpt. Witnesses rprtd the acft reversed course svrl… - [NTSB BFO88FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88FA054.md): Cessna 177RG · Clinton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1988 · N2070Q · Substantial damage > Eng pwr loss occurred when the instrument student advanced the throttle to do a go-around when the acft was too high to lnd on rwy 5 following a simulated instrmt apch. The instr took control of the acft and about half-way down the rwy, at about 300 ft AGL,… - [NTSB BFO88LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA042.md): Cessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N4022V · Substantial damage > The acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was… - [NTSB BFO87LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1987 · N5515U · Substantial damage > During takeoff with the aircraft over the end of the runway, power loss occurred. The pilot landed straight ahead in a field and nosed over. Examination of the aircraft did not disclose any mechanical malfunctions/failures. The engine was started and operated… - [NTSB BFO87FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA027.md): Rockwell 112 · Edgewood, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N112BB · Destroyed > On the day of the accident and before the accident flight, the inlet fuel hose to the fuel flow divider was replaced. The hose assembly was fabricated by maint personnel. An inspection flight afterwards revealed engine roughness during fuel mixture leaning.… - [NTSB BFO87FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87FA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Mount Airy, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1987 · N2459F · Destroyed > The instructor pilot simulated an engine out emergency by retarding the throttle. The student, who had not soloed, became engrossed in handling the emergency. The instructor kept his hand on the throttle throughout the practice maneuver. When he applied full… - [NTSB BFO86FIG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FIG02.md): Aero Commander 560A · Easton, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1986 · N2756B · Substantial damage > The acft overran the end of the rwy and struck an embankment during an aborted takeoff. The plt reported that shortly after takeoff, the acft settled back on the rwy. He reduced the engine power to idle, raised the flaps and attempted to stop the acft to no… - [NTSB NYC84FIG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FIG04.md): Jett Shoestring · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 10, 1984 · N53J · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the acft experienced an engine power loss during the initial climb after takeoff. The acft was observed to descend near vertically to ground impact. Teardown of the engine revealed discrepancies in the carburetor assembly. The plt had… - [NTSB NYC84LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA277.md): Grumman G-164 · Fairmont, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1984 · N527Y · Substantial damage > N527Y departed sallisburg, MD, on a flt to spray mesquitoes. The pilot had dispenced aprx half the load of chemicals when he experienced an engine failure. He executed an emergency landing in swampy terrain and the aircraft nosed over. - [NTSB NYC84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA126.md): Cessna 172H · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1984 · N2477L · Substantial damage > The plt initiated a 5 mi straight-in approach. When the acft was within 2 mi of the arpt, the plt reduced power, appliedcarb heat & slowed the acft. When it appeared he was going to land short, he added power, but the eng would not respond. The acft was… - [NTSB ATL83FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA232.md): Stinson 108-2 · Laytonsville, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N9673K · Substantial damage > The acft lost power at about 200 ft AGL during takeoff. The pilot had just aborted a takeoff because the power went to idle with throttle open. After a run-up of 30 seconds he decided to try again. The power loss occurred at about 200 ft AGL and the pilot… - [NTSB DCA83AA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA025.md): Piper PA-23 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · May 7, 1983 · N1236P · Destroyed > The owner/plt was on a flt, accompanied by two nephews, ages 19 & 8 yrs old. An associate of the owner/plt reported that the 19 yr old nephew, who occupied the right front seat, was a single eng plt, but had no multi-eng instruction. However, no FAA records… - [NTSB ATL82FIG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FIG11.md): Cessna 177B · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 28, 1982 · N11562 · Destroyed > After takeoff, the engine lost power and the aircraft crashed in a cornfield. The pilot turned left to avoid a congestedarea and made ground contact with the left wing first. The aircraft was demolished by impact and fire. The pilot says hehad a quarter of 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" = 'MD' 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=MD --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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