# NTSB investigations, ME: 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 DFW08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA019.md): Cessna U206G · Lebanon, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2007 · N8777Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the crankshaft resulting in the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC06LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA157.md): Worcester Everett Renegade II · Orneville, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2006 · N536N · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC06LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA070.md): Champion 7FC · Dover-Foxcroft, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N7694E · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect ice in the fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, and an in-flight collision with trees. - [NTSB NYC05FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA138.md): Cessna 172C · Winthrop, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N1680Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a subsequent forced landing and impact with terrain. - [NTSB NYC04LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA210.md): Cessna 172B · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · N7422X · Substantial damage > The failure of the oil filter adapter seal, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure, and subsequent catastrophic engine failure, and forced landing. - [NTSB NYC02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA003.md): Piper PA-12 · Ashland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N2528M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB NYC01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA149.md): Cessna 150 · Lincoln, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N1525Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC00MA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00MA201.md): Grumman G-159 · Linneus, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2000 · CGNAK · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. Factors in this accident were clouds, and a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, while in cruise flight above the airplane's single engine… - [NTSB IAD99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA031.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Sanford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1999 · N4524Y · Substantial damage > The pilot mismanaged his fuel supply which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA078.md): Mastopietro Rans S12 · Phillips, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1998 · N6191V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a separated oil line. A related factor was the unsuitable field. - [NTSB NYC96LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA059.md): Cessna 180D · Islesboro, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1996 · N6423X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC95FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA210.md): Cessna 172M · Portland, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N6564H · Destroyed > an engine malfunction for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a forced landing which resulted in an accelerated stall. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB NYC95LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA006.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N2450V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC94LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA072.md): Randolph Flagg Boredom Fighter · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1994 · N1932F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO93LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA166.md): Wilson KIT FOX Model 4 · Bowdoinham, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N193CW · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB BFO93LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Caribou, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N7507P · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC93LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA146.md): Cessna 172N · Leeds, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1993 · N739EP · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO93LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA052.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Gloucester, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N25881 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during takeoff due to undetermined reasons, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC91LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA139.md): Beech BE-23-B24R · Caribou, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1991 · N6968R · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. Factors related to the accident were the decision by the pilot to takeoff with known mechanical deficiencies; the… - [NTSB NYC91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA110.md): Cessna 182F · Carrabassett Vy, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N312OU · Substantial damage > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot which resulted in a power loss due to carburetor ice over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA096.md): Cessna 172N · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N2899E · Substantial damage > The engine lost power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB NYC90LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA212.md): Piper J3 · Elliotville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N202CJ · Destroyed > A power loss for unknown reasons over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC89LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA163.md): Piper PA-11 · Walpole, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1989 · N5014H · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the powerline which the airplane contacted. - [NTSB NYC88LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA146.md): Cessna 152 · Turner, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1988 · N46413 · Substantial damage > The pilot said he preflighted the aircraft before departure. The pilot stated that he flew in the local area taking photos, then had started back towards the airport when the engine began to sputter. The pilot called bangor air rescue, checked instruments and… - [NTSB NYC88LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA053.md): Piper PA-28RT · Houlton, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1987 · CGRQU · Destroyed > During a personal transportation flight to quebec city in Canada and while cruising at about 6500 feet, the aircraft experienced an oil pressure light illumination, 43 nautical miles nnw of Houlton VOR on a 306 degree heading. The engine then started to run… - [NTSB NYC86LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA226.md): Grumman AA-5A · So. Berwick, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1986 · N26784 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a loss of eng power while leveling off at 2,500 ft MSL shortly after takeoff. Remedial action was attempted, however, power was not regained. The plt initiated a 180 deg turn back toward the arpt but altitude was insufficient to reach the… - [NTSB ATL86FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA235.md): Piper PA-18 · Wilton, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N4641H · Destroyed > Witnesses saw the acft go into a nose down attitude prior to crashing into a wooded area near the arpt. Rprtdly, the prop was turning, but no sound was heard from the eng. Subsequently, the acft impacted the gnd in a nose low, inverted attitude. No preimpact… - [NTSB NYC86LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA149.md): Cessna U206 · Presque Isle, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N8384Q · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost power about 10 min after he took off while flying at low altitude. He landed in a field that was surrounded by trees. Drg the landing, the rgt float, rgt wing & rgt side of the empennage were damaged. No reason was found for… - [NTSB NYC86LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hampden, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1986 · N6264W · Substantial damage > After taking off, the plt initiated a climb & leveled off at 2500'. As he reduced power to cruise, the eng stopped running. All attempts to restart the eng were unsuccessful. Subsequently, the acft was damaged when the plt landed on rocky pasture land. Fuel… - [NTSB NYC86FNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FNC02.md): Piper PA-11 · Brewer, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1986 · N5082H · Substantial damage > The plt had been using auto gas in this acft, however, he experienced water contamination problems and discontinued its use. He then found himself at an arpt needing fuel. The arpt only had auto gas available so the plt refueled the acft with auto gas. While… - [NTSB NYC86LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Bangor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1985 · N69127 · Substantial damage > The acft experienced and eng pwr loss on the return leg of a x-country solo instructional flt. Carb heat was applied and Bangor apch control was notified of the eng problem. The plts attempts to restart the eng failed and a landing was made in a fld where the… - [NTSB NYC85LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA067.md): Beech A23A · Waterville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N2234L · Substantial damage > The owner of the acft was a student plt with only 10.7 hrs total time, of which, 8.1 hrs were dual instruction. He was on a flt with a private plt occupying the right front seat, who reportedly was aboard as a passenger. The owner/student stated that the eng… - [NTSB NYC85LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA010.md): Bellanca 7EC · Machias, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1984 · N4308C · Substantial damage > About 30 min into the flt the plt noticed a higher than normal engine oil temp. Shortly thereafter the engine lost pwr. During the forced landing in a river bed the acft collided with large boulders. - [NTSB NYC84FNC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FNC07.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Brunswick, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N3474W · Substantial damage > The acft eng failed without warning at an alt of 2500 ft MSL. During the forced landing at nas Brunswick, the plt executed normal emergency procedures but was not successful in air-starting the acft. He stated that after having the 'abandoned field made' he… - [NTSB NYC83FNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC01.md): Quickie Q-2 · Norridgewock, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1983 · N298P · Substantial damage > The new home-built acft had no previous flt time. After making preparations, the plt taxied to rwy 33 for high speed taxi runs with runway lift-offs. On the first high speed run, he lifted off to about 20 ft AGL, then landed back on the rwy. He reported that… - [NTSB NYC83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA061.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Alton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1983 · N95176 · Destroyed > The pax stated that the fuselage & right wing tanks contained automotive fuel. The eng was warmed up an estimated 30 minprior to takeoff. The acft was observed to lift off about 1/2 way down the 1600 ft strip. At about 30-40 ft the acft began a right banking… - [NTSB NYC82FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA208.md): Erco 415C · Carthage, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1982 · N3728H · Destroyed > The aircraft was observed flying at low altitude during which the engine sounds ceased. The aircraft stalled and descended vertically to the ground. - [NTSB NYC82DA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA112.md): Cessna 172P · Greenville, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N52178 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, there was a partial loss of engine power after the float plane had climbed about 200 to 300 ft. carburetor heat was applied, but there was no immediate effect. The pilot reported that after the plane started to settle,… ## 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" = 'ME' 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=ME --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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