# NTSB investigations, MI: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CHI08LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA016.md): Mooney M20E · Muskegon, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N1261X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.
- [NTSB CHI07LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA266.md): Cessna 172M · Marine City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N13586 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors contributing to the accident were the insufficient runway remaining and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI07CA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA255.md): Buttles SNS-7 · Lapeer, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N5HB · Destroyed
  > The fuel starvation for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The trees were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07CA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA169.md): Cessna 150H · Bellaire, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 15, 2007 · N23117 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the deer fence.
- [NTSB CHI07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA126.md): Luscombe 8A · Fruitport, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2007 · N1120B · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failed to use carburetor heat during takeoff in icing conditions. A factor was the power line pole.
- [NTSB CHI07LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA070.md): Reisinger Sonerai II L · Alma, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2007 · N59RR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA044.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.
- [NTSB CHI06LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA243.md): Frick Questair Q20 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2QV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the subsequent loss of engine power. The trees that the airplane struck during the forced landing were a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA230.md): Dix Acro Sport II · Coldwater, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N208BY · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the resulting forced landing which resulted in the inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. The rising terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI06CA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA195.md): Grumman G-164A · Lakeview, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N5068 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated when the loss of engine power occurred.
- [NTSB CHI06CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA102.md): Martin Rans S-7 Courier · Ray, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 29, 2006 · N22220 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power and fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA098.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Holly, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N7810N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the guard rail and the ditch which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA091.md): Balkema Stol Aircraft · Scotts, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N46365 · Destroyed
  > The in-flight loss of engine power on downwind for undetermined reasons and the post-impact ground fire that burned the airplane while it was standing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA072.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Jackson, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2006 · N3946W · Destroyed
  > the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.
- [NTSB CHI06CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA024.md): Colson/Goodbread Rans S-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N62078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA263.md): Keith Avid Amphibian · Buchanan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N54BX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A factor was the power lines.
- [NTSB CHI05CA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA236.md): Yamokoski Glastar · Marcellus, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 21, 2005 · N4970Y · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the tall corn he encountered.
- [NTSB CHI05CA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA193.md): Piper PA-22 · Plainwell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2005 · N2654A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on downwind due to carburetor icing, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA190.md): Mooney M20M · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N355RZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…
- [NTSB CHI05LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA140.md): Cessna 310C · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2005 · N311V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons and the flightcrew's failure to maintain aircraft control following the loss of power.
- [NTSB CHI05FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA049.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Ironwood, MI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2004 · N5398M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of an engine cylinder resulting in a loss of power on the left engine. Additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control airspeed (Vmc), the resulting loss of aircraft control, and an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing…
- [NTSB CHI05FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Detroit, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N63887 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to feather the propeller and to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power which resulted from undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the power lines and the house that the airplane…
- [NTSB CHI04LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA292.md): Cessna 150M · Durand, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N45673 · Substantial damage
  > The elongated exhaust valve leading to the in-flight loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor was the transmission wire the airplane impacted during its emergency landing after takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI04CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA210.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N77782 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power at a low altitude due to a fuel flow restriction caused by vapor lock. Factors to the accident included the high atmospheric temperature and the road sign that the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2003 · N65455 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the tree line and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI04LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA028.md): Cessna 175 · Mears, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2003 · N9275B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat during descent. A factor was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI04LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA021.md): Schweizer 269C · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N191GC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Weather conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice and a roadway were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI04LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA023.md): Cessna A185E · Cedarville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2003 · N3399L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the rough terrain on which the airplane was landed.
- [NTSB CHI03LA298](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA298.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Harrisville, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N9574U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. A factor to the accident was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI03LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Sparta, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N8563L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the inadvertent stall/spin encountered. The inadequate fuel supply, airspeed not being maintained, low altitude, and terrain were factors to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI03FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA218.md): Robinson R22-Beta · Flint, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N131MH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inadequate decision to land on an unsuitable area.
- [NTSB CHI03LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA184.md): Bell 47G-5A · Sandusky, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N8413D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the ignition switch leading to an engine power loss in cruise flight and the subsequent high flare during autorotation. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare and the unsuitable terrain…
- [NTSB CHI03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA183.md): Enstrom 280C · West Branch, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2003 · N5695D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered.
- [NTSB CHI03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA002.md): Tanner Kitfox · Coldwater, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2002 · N633KF · Substantial damage
  > The low altitude at which an undetermined loss of engine power occurred following takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA238.md): Schweizer G-164B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2002 · N8444K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the turbine section of the engine, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The low altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI02LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA220.md): Cessna R172K · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N1086V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the wet runway.
- [NTSB CHI02LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA188.md): Cessna 310R · Jackson, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2002 · N5061J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system, including his failure to reposition the fuel selectors to the main fuel tanks prior to landing, as directed in the pilot operating handbook. Additional causes to the accident were the pilot not maintaining…
- [NTSB CHI02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA139.md): Wattier Tornado · Grant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N5143C · Substantial damage
  > The disregarded replacement of the airplane's fuel lines, the operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies, and the turn back to the departure airport by the owner/pilot. The inadequate condition inspection by the mechanic, the cracked fuel line, the…
- [NTSB CHI02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA060.md): Cessna 414A · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2002 · N6560C · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather.
- [NTSB CHI02FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA001.md): Enstrom F-28A · Attica, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2001 · N137E · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, the pilot not performing an autorotation, the pilot not maintaining rotor RPM during his emergency descent, and the pilot not maintaining control of the helicopter. A factor was…
- [NTSB CHI01LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA295.md): Champion 7GCAA · Romeo, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N9047L · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power is undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI01LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA293.md): Hughes 269B · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N9390F · Substantial damage
  > the checklist not compiled with by the operator and not verified by the operator’s pilot and the operator's flight instructor. An additional cause was the improper autorotation by the pilot in command. The out of calibration engine idle speed was a…
- [NTSB CHI01FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA290.md): Navion L-17B · Newaygo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2001 · N1017B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently positioning the fuel selector in an intermediate position, resulting in a loss of engine power. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify the fuel selector position during the engine restart attempt. Factors to the accident…
- [NTSB CHI01LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA285.md): Waters Avid Bandit · Northville, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N62PT · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel calculations. A factor was the concrete building.
- [NTSB CHI01LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA225.md): Cessna U206G · Freemont, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2001 · N756DM · Substantial damage
  > The broken throttle cable during cruise flight and the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed during the forced landing attempt and the short, corn stubble field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA197.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Mecosta, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2001 · N8007N · Destroyed
  > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot and fuel starvation. Additional causes were the aircraft control not maintained, and the inadvertent stall by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA192.md): Melenyk Genesis · Howell, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2001 · N370E · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight planning/decision by the pilot. Contributing factors were the undetermined loss of engine power, the quartering tailwind and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA189.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 2001 · N86960 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing attempt. Factors relating to this accident were fuel starvation caused by foreign material blocking the fuel tank lines which led to the engine failure, annual inspection…
- [NTSB CHI01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA150.md): Perth Amboy Bird CK · Casco Twp., MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N726N · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to carburetor ice. Factors associated with the accident were the carburetor icing conditions which existed and the tree which was contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA140.md): Beech 58 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2001 · N23AM · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining directional control during the reported loss of number one engine power during initial climb and the pilot not following the airplane emergency procedure's corrective action for engine failure after lift-off, and the inadvertent…

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## 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" = 'MI' 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
```

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