# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 CHI08CA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA057.md): Lerohl RV-8 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2007 · N5093F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA264.md): Cessna 182 · Jasper, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N52998 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. The false indication of the fuel remaining in the fuel tanks and the corn crop were factors.
- [NTSB CHI07LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA193.md): Hughes 369D · Comfrey, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2007 · N500NC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loose pressure line during aerial application maneuvers which resulted in a hard forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA105.md): Pavliga Hatz CB-1 · Buffalo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N899P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the carburetor fuel flow valve becoming stuck in the closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI06CA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA222.md): Rockwell S2R · Park Rapids, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N7982V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the inadequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in a stall/mush. A factor was the low altitude at which the airplane was being operated.
- [NTSB CHI06LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA211.md): Piper J3C-65 · New Market, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2006 · N7012H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and camshaft gear teeth during cruise flight and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA147.md): Allied Ag Cat Productions G-164A · Gonvick, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2006 · N600T · Substantial damage
  > The aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot. A contributing factor is the reported loss of takeoff performance.
- [NTSB CHI05LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA234.md): Grumman G-164 · Georgetown, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N553Y · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering and the low altitude of the operation. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot, and trees.
- [NTSB CHI05FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA162.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N4386G · Destroyed
  > An observed loss of engine power due to the bound/jammed turbocharger wastegate during takeoff, the pilot not maintaining airplane control, and the stall he inadvertently encountered. A factor was the maintenance personnel not replacing the turbocharger…
- [NTSB CHI05LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA037.md): Cessna 172H · Belle Plaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2004 · N2663L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during descent, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA082.md): Alon A2 Ercoupe · Hawley, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N825DC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI04LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA060.md): Piper PA-46-500TP · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2004 · N1968W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA305.md): Cessna T210N · Pine River, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5360U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the…
- [NTSB CHI03LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA213.md): Allenberg Swick BC 12-D · Winsted, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2003 · N7895A · Destroyed
  > The inadequate aircraft preflight by both pilots of the closed main fuel valve which led to fuel starvation of the engine. Additional causes were the lack of recent experience in the accident airplane and the inadvertent stall by both pilots after a loss of…
- [NTSB CHI03LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA192.md): Debay Dragonfly Mark II · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N25JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's intentional operation of the airplane with a known deficiency with regard to an improper carburetor calibration that led to the loss of engine power. The improperly calibrated carburetor and the trees were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA106.md): Aero Commander S2R · Benson, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N5519X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA087.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Mankato, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2003 · N553RA · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and not verifying the airplane had been refueled.
- [NTSB CHI03LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA023.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Longville, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2002 · N36315 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain/landing area encountered by the pilot during a forced landing. The low altitude at the time of power loss was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA021.md): Beech D35 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.
- [NTSB CHI03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA007.md): Madewell EAA-Biplane-P · Forest Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N21WL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the swampy terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA276.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2002 · N9432J · Substantial damage
  > The fouled spark plugs and the terrain condition encountered during the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CHI02LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA271.md): Cessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI02LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA261.md): Mooney M20C · Warroad, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2002 · N9274V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline.
- [NTSB CHI02LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA163.md): Bell 47G-2A-1 · Jordan, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2002 · N8542D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel which led to a misalignment of the gearbox casing.
- [NTSB CHI02LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA100.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hastings, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2002 · N9184F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of the fatigue fracture of the number 6 piston. Additional factors were the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot, and the inadequate piston design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB CHI02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA065.md): Piper PA-18 · Clear Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2002 · N7113K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. Factors were the low altitude and the fences.
- [NTSB CHI02LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA037.md): Vermeys T-Bird II · Sherburn, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3KV · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.
- [NTSB CHI02LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA027.md): Beech V35 · Mounds View, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N4890J · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation caused by the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank fuel selector while in the traffic pattern, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot not complying with the…
- [NTSB CHI01LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA318.md): Cirrus Design SR-20 · St. Bonifacius, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2001 · N747TW · Substantial damage
  > Improper servicing of the airplane by other maintenance personnel, inadequate inspection of the airplane by the other maintenance personnel prior to the airplane's flight, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors relating to…
- [NTSB CHI01LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA259.md): Bell 47G-2 · Blooming Prairi, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N440TG · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during a the cruise portion of a CFR part 137 observation, and the pilot not following the height/velocity charts data.
- [NTSB CHI01LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA237.md): Veith Kolb Sling Shot · Goodview, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2001 · N56CV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a blocked, unsecured, fuel vent line. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall at a low…
- [NTSB CHI01LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA215.md): Schweizer 269C · Walker, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N61434 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff. Factors were the vehicles, the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered, and the low altitude of the helicopter at the time of the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI01LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA198.md): Piper PA-12 · Stillwater, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2001 · N78495 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the power line and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA139.md): Beech 95-C55 · St Cloud, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N633K · Destroyed
  > the pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the loss of right engine power during initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason, the pilot not complying with flight manual emergency procedures, and the trees.
- [NTSB CHI01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA018.md): Beech 95-C55 · New Ulm, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2000 · N2016F · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure for undetermined reasons, the pilot not attaining proper runway alignment, and the misjudged flare by the pilot. A factor was the runway light.
- [NTSB CHI00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA105.md): Weinzierl Titan Tornado II · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N196KW · Substantial damage
  > the obstructed fuel system filter, the inadequate silicone material the builder used, and the rough and uneven terrain. A factor was that suitable landing terrain was not available.
- [NTSB CHI00LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA103.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Pine City, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2000 · N54454 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number four cylinder's exhaust valve spring and exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident were, the barbwire fence and the clump of high vegetation encountered by the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI99LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA317.md): Ayres S-2R · Brooten, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1999 · N8417V · Substantial damage
  > the compressor impeller failure and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI99LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA254.md): Beech G18S · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N621KE · Substantial damage
  > the premature gear retraction and proper runway alignment not maintained during takeoff by the pilot. An additional cause was the proper descent rate not maintained by the pilot. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions
- [NTSB CHI99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA171.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1999 · N64292 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors associated with the accident were the low altitude of the helicopter, which precluded an emergency autorotation, and the crop field.
- [NTSB CHI98FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA300.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Rosemount, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1998 · N9396D · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB CHI98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA240.md): Cessna T188C · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1998 · N9957J · Substantial damage
  > the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel. Factors were the throttle control not safetied, the crops, and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot
- [NTSB CHI98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA187.md): Cessna 421 · Little Falls, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1998 · N541N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued operation with a known deficiency in equipment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA170.md): Kreatz Genesis · Maple Lake, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1998 · N68474 · Destroyed
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. A factor was the failed reduction drive belts.
- [NTSB CHI98LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA162.md): Cessna A188B · Crookston, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N4962Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane. Factors included the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion when the pilot failed to refuel the airplane. Another factor was fatigue.
- [NTSB CHI98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA150.md): Cessna A185F · Isanti, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1998 · N7140H · Substantial damage
  > the soft terrain condition. A factor was the failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA037.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3359W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.
- [NTSB CHI97LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA210.md): Cessna A188B · Aitkin, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1997 · N9746G · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the wet/soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI97LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA204.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Donnelly, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1997 · N6633K · Substantial damage
  > undetermined event resulting in the broken connecting rod and cylinder.
- [NTSB CHI96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA198.md): Piper J-3 · Princeton, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N35505 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.

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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" = 'MN' 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=MN

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