# NTSB investigations, MS: 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 DFW08LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA018.md): Cessna 150K · Flora, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N6157G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA187.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Cary, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2007 · N1027V · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a power turbine failure. Contributing to the accident were the lack of suitable terrain available to pilot for the forced landing and the low altitude.
- [NTSB DFW07LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA172.md): Cessna 172C · Pascagoula, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N1835Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA154.md): Wsk-Pzl Mielic M-18A · Tunica, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N4305T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA144.md): Frew Zodiac 601XL · Oxford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N20370 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA110.md): Mooney M20K · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2006 · N231GE · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.
- [NTSB MIA05LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA155.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N901NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA135.md): Robinson R-22B · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2005 · N2614D · Substantial damage
  > A loss engine power for undetermined reasons, that resulted in a forced landing, and damage to the helicopter during the landing.
- [NTSB MIA03LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA131.md): Beech Be-35-33 · Raymond, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2003 · N929TP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall.
- [NTSB ATL02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA169.md): Piper PA24-250 · Morton, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2002 · N5724P · Substantial damage
  > Contamination in the exhaust valve guide area which caused the binding of the exhaust valve in the open position.
- [NTSB MIA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA159.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hernando, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N120S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies ( contaminated fuel system) which resulted in fuel starvation, a forced landing to a cotton field, and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB ATL02LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA060.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Schlater, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2002 · N9185F · Substantial damage
  > an unknown person at an unknown time exceeded the engine temperature limitations that resulted in the failure of compressor turbine and the subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff.
- [NTSB ATL01LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA100.md): Rockwell S2R · Bentonia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2001 · N8438V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the loss of throttle cable continunity. The throttle cable linkage was worn beyond servicable limits. A factor was uneven terrain at the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB ATL01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA099.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Batesville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2001 · N91922 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL01LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA075.md): Bell 47 · Indianola, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2001 · N8478D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of flight controls during an autorotation that resulted inn the collapse of the skids and cross tube assembly. A factor was the loss of engine power due to the failure of # 1 connecting rod and the overload failure of the skids and…
- [NTSB ATL01LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA062.md): Cessna 172L · Picayune, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N18PF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inflight fuel planning /decision that resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. A factor was the failure of the fuel transfer pump.
- [NTSB MIA01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA099.md): Grumman G-164A · Poplarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2001 · N5076 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked number 2 cylinder which resulted in a forced landing, subsequent impact with the runway, departure from the runway down an embankment, soft terrain and nose over.
- [NTSB MIA00LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA272.md): Beech 95-55 · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N9713R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of power on both engines, during a simulated engine out approach, resulting in a forced landing and the subsequent on ground impact with a pole.
- [NTSB MIA00LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA113.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2000 · N6684J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while making a forced landing following loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in the aircraft impacting hard on the runway, bouncing into the air, and colliding with powerlines off the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA015.md): Cessna 172G · Itta Bena, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1999 · N1171F · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing that was short of the intended touchdown point, and the subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA257.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Anguilla, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1999 · N5092G · Substantial damage
  > The P3 air line disconnected at the P3 air filter housing, and a 'B' nut not being safetied by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL99LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA118.md): Beech G35 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1999 · N4473D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA205.md): Cessna R172K · Pontotoc, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N1092V · Substantial damage
  > a complete loss of engine power due to the failure of the oil pressure pump, resulting in oil starvation, a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA99LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA203.md): Air Tractor 301 · Drew, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N2368R · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of cylinder No. 4 boss, which was caused by fatigue cracking, resulting in a forced landing in marshy terrain and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB MIA99LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA162.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Jackson, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N78HR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to contamination and corrosion of the carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL99LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA085.md): Air Tractor AT-400 · Louisville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1999 · N36493 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028.md): Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ATL98LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA117.md): Air Tractor 401 · Holly Bluff, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N10103 · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor which resulted in improper fuel flow to the engine.
- [NTSB MIA98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA201.md): Rockwell S-2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1998 · N8488V · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction in the engine blower section, resulting in oil starvation, the seizure of the engine.
- [NTSB MIA98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA181.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Rich, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N1008Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with rough terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98TA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98TA011.md): Cessna 172P · Wiggins, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N945SM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and the aircraft nosing over during landing roll.
- [NTSB MIA97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA209.md): Grumman American AA-1B · New Albany, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N1493R · Substantial damage
  > a forced landing due to an undetermined complete loss of engine power, and subsequent impact with tress.
- [NTSB MIA97LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA203.md): Cessna A185F · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1997 · N5054R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper short field landing procedure and use of full flaps prior to being assured of reaching the proper touchdown point, resulting in an in-flight collision with an embankment, and subsequent nose over. Contributing to the accident was a total…
- [NTSB MIA96LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA225.md): Cessna A188B · Winona, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1996 · N53109 · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance of the airplane by the unqualified pilot/owner, by providing inadequate clearance between a flexible oil hose and a heat shield, which resulted in chafing of the hose, an oil leak, and subsequent oil starvation. A factor relating to the…
- [NTSB ATL96LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA091.md): Grumman American AA-1C · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1996 · N39018 · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power, due to an inadequate supply of fuel.
- [NTSB ATL96LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA078.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Batesville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1996 · N310MA · Substantial damage
  > an anomaly in the fuel system that allowed a pressure differential to occur between the center and outer portions of the main integral fuel tank, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation of both engines. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of…
- [NTSB ATL96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Jackson, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N166F · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA023.md): Cessna 150 · Saltillo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N61040 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to perform fuel comsumption calculations before and during the flight.
- [NTSB ATL96FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA006.md): Luscombe 8E · Picayune, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1995 · N71590 · Substantial damage
  > a worn left magneto distributor gear, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB MIA95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA193.md): Cessna 150L · Picayune, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N18679 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA94LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA172.md): Aero Commander S2R · Rolling Fork, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N8820Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined causes. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA168.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Walls, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1994 · N45332 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The sandy terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA027.md): Thompson Bushby Mustang II · Madison, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1993 · N38BT · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA179.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Rome, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N3655G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the pilot to use all available runway for takeoff.
- [NTSB MIA93FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA156.md): Mooney M20-J · Jackson, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N57287 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons during takeoff, the failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff, and his improper decision to turn back to the airport when there was suitable terrain ahead for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA129.md): Beech F33A · Oxford, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1993 · N3144H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA92LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA184.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Poplarville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1992 · N8190K · Substantial damage
  > A reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing and in flight collision with trees.
- [NTSB MIA91LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA188.md): Cessna A188B · Cleveland, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N9327R · Destroyed
  > Inadequate preflight resulting in water contamination causing loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA91LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA187.md): Beech 65 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N711SF · Destroyed
  > Loss of power from the right engine due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the propeller to feather was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA91LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA184.md): Cessna 120 · Pocahontas, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1991 · N77411 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and in-flight collision with a power line during an emergency descent for a forced landing.

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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" = 'MS' 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=MS

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