# NTSB investigations, MT: 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 SEA07TA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07TA174.md): Cessna 185C · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N391M · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing. Factors include rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation where the pilot made an emergency forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA135.md): Hughes 369D · Columbus, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2007 · N765HV · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of a turbine blade due to a localized over-temperature of the turbine section as result of a non-uniform fuel distribution by the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was the close proximity of a power line support structure which…
- [NTSB SEA07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA114.md): Britten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Hamilton, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N634MA · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA102.md): North American Aviation Div. T-28C · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 17, 2007 · N464SB · Destroyed
  > The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, and rough/uneven condition of the terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA014.md): Bell 407 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N407KH · Substantial damage
  > On-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA114.md): Beech A36 · Ennis, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N24BF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to an excessively lean fuel-to-air mixture ratio as a result of excessive mating surface wear between the mixture control arm and metering shaft. A factor was the improper installation of the new engine, which…
- [NTSB SEA05LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA176.md): Alon A-2A · Helena, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.
- [NTSB SEA05LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA066.md): Abbott Glasair Legend · Cascade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2005 · C-GUTT · Substantial damage
  > The accumulation of wet snow on the engine inlet assembly protection screen during a rapid increase in outside air temperature, while on an instrument approach for landing. Factors include falling snow, a sudden and significant increase in outside air…
- [NTSB SEA04LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA094.md): Beech P-35 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N7DR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff as a result of an unsecured fuel sender unit which resulted in a false fuel quantity indication.
- [NTSB SEA04LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA084.md): Piper J4/E · Bigfork, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2004 · N37982 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.
- [NTSB SEA04FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA003.md): Cessna 177B · Chinook, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2003 · N30921 · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include…
- [NTSB SEA03LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA087.md): Cessna 210N · Lewistown, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2003 · N4804P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The condition of the runway overrun was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA065.md): Piper PA-38 · Trident, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2003 · N9705T · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA007.md): Riddell IV-P · Bozeman, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2002 · N41RJ · Destroyed
  > The loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration.
- [NTSB SEA02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA138.md): Cessna T188C · Choteau, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2002 · N2802J · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB SEA02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA091.md): Sikorsky CH-19E · Plains, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N94475 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02TA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02TA022.md): Hughes 369D · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 3, 2002 · N8393F · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA02LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA019.md): Cessna 310 · Sidney, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 2001 · N5043J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…
- [NTSB SEA00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA190.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2000 · N4686R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA00FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA031.md): Mooney M20-M · Missoula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N270BB · Destroyed
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA005.md): Beech S35 · Melstone, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1999 · N8811M · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA99LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA078.md): Cessna 182K · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N2656R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA193.md): Cessna T-50 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N6HS · Substantial damage
  > A quick drain was open due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB SEA98LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA150.md): Piper PA-18 · Columbus, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N1252C · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA006.md): Bell 47-G3B · Winston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA026.md): Cessna 182G · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he…
- [NTSB SEA96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA212.md): Grazier Quickie 2 · Superior, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1996 · N73QQ · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.
- [NTSB SEA96LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA203.md): Forney F-1 · Bozeman, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1996 · N7551C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to adequately service the engine with oil before flight, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and a subsequent forced landing. The high vegetation and embankment at the forced landing site were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA96LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA176.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1996 · N9853 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: a ditch in the field where the forced landing was executed.
- [NTSB SEA95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA134.md): Cessna 210B · Lewiston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N4GY · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA119.md): Grumman G-164B · Helena, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1995 · N6669Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA94LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA059.md): Cessna T210N · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N5520A · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA93LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA156.md): Stark Rand KR-2 · Townsend, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N2AL · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the improperly modified magneto and loss of control in flight by the PIC while maneuvering to return to the airport.
- [NTSB SEA93LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA083.md): Cessna 150 · Laurel, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1993 · N6581T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power, undetermined.
- [NTSB SEA93LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA047.md): Aero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA134.md): Cessna A185F · Ronan, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N4690C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.
- [NTSB SEA92LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA103.md): E.E. Shilling Q-2 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1992 · N21QQ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN90LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA153.md): Cessna 182 · Miles City, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1990 · N5665B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent for landing, resulting in a loss of power.
- [NTSB DEN90LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1990 · N5628U · Substantial damage
  > An unexplained loss of engine power. A factor was the rough unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB DEN90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA082.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Whitewater, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1990 · N7134K · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the subsequent induction icing related partial power loss. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB DEN89FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA178.md): Beech E35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N3317C · Substantial damage
  > Contaminated fuel system that starved the engine of fuel.
- [NTSB DEN88DTI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DTI01.md): Judge Q2 · Cut Bank, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 12, 1988 · N31DJ · Substantial damage
  > The acdt occurred on the arpt when the plt decided to abort the flt shortly after takeoff. The plt said that after takeoff the acft did not seem to accelerate properly so he decided to land. The takeoff had been made on a 5300 ft long rwy which has a 600 ft…
- [NTSB DEN86LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA228.md): E. E. Schilling Q-2 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1986 · N21QQ · Substantial damage
  > Plt stated after accident that he had a minor eng problem prior to departure from big timber. He stated that the problem was corrected and the flight commenced to Billings. While on final approach to rwy 04 at Billings the plt experienced a partial loss of…
- [NTSB DEN85LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA050.md): Piper PA-18 · Poplar, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1984 · N3180Z · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt he was flying the acft 'low and slow' to look for deer when the accident occurred. He stated that he pulled the power back to glide down and observe wildlife and when he reapplied power there was severe hesitation and the eng did not pick…
- [NTSB DEN84LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA287.md): Cessna 140 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1984 · N2628N · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that during the takeoff ground roll on the grass airstrip the engine did not seem to produce full power when 2/3 the way down the rwy. Plt applied brakes to abort the takeoff before the tailwheel was on the ground. The acft nosed over.
- [NTSB DEN83LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA181.md): Cessna 182 · Forsyth, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1983 · N5479B · Substantial damage
  > The flt originated at cambridge, id with a planned refueling stop at billings, MT. The plt stated the acft was 'topped off' at cambridge before takeoff. En route, southerly winds were encountered which drifted the acft north, so a refueling stop was made at…
- [NTSB DEN83LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA102.md): Cessna 180 · Ft. Smith, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1983 · N9171T · Substantial damage
  > After taking off from ft Smith, the plt leveled at 500 ft AGL & followed a river to look at some property aprx 5 mi away. While en route, the engine began to sputter & run irregularily. He performed a successful precautionary landing in a field where he made…
- [NTSB DEN83FTA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTA02.md): Cessna 177 · Hardin, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N2824X · Destroyed
  > The aircraft had been fully serviced with fuel (48 gal usable supply) and had been flown 1.8 hrs prior to this flight. Reportedly, the pilot had relied on his fuel log and fuel gauges, and did not visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight. While…
- [NTSB DEN82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA065.md): Piper PA-18-180 · Savage, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1982 · N55WP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that after takeoff, he remained at about 100 ft AGL and proceeded toward Savage, MT. He said he intended to fly over his partner's farm near Savage. Nearly 20 minutes after takeoff, a loss of engine RPM was noted as the pilot approached his…

## 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" = 'MT' 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=MT

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