# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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 CHI07CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA267.md): Snow S-2C · Hazelton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N16535 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI07CA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA248.md): Beech B60 · Bismark, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N529R · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel grade due to the improper fueling of the airplane by the fixed base operator, which led to the loss of engine power of both engines. A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ENG07IA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07IA030.md): Learjet 36 · Bismarck, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2007 · N136DH · Minor damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff due to the right engine sustaining a fractured fan blade after the ingestion of a mallard duck. Some liberated fan blade fragments were uncontained, penetrating the nacelle.
- [NTSB CHI06CA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA216.md): Piper PA-25 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 5, 2006 · N7587Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel calculations and the low airspeed which resulted in the pilot stalling the airplane. A factor was the car on the road which prevented the pilot from landing on the road.
- [NTSB CHI05LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA176.md): Schweizer G-164B · Buxton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N6631Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power on takeoff due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the ditch that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI00LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA245.md): Cessna 152 · Arthur, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N7385W · Substantial damage
  > the water contamination found in the fuel and the pilot misjudging his altitude during the emergency procedure. A factor was the terrain condition of the corn crop.
- [NTSB CHI00LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA109.md): Piper PA-11 · Sherwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2000 · N5548B · Substantial damage
  > carburetor ice and the pilot's improper decisions when to use carburetor heat and to perform a soft field landing. Factors relating to this accident were the improper use of carburetor heat, the soft field landing attempt, and the snow covered field.
- [NTSB CHI00LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA028.md): Shaffer Evans Volksplane · Stanley, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1999 · N78VS · Substantial damage
  > refueling not performed by the non-rated pilot and the lack of total experience of the non-rated pilot. Factors to the accident were fuel exhaustion, the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the non-rated pilot, and the rough/uneven terrain condition.
- [NTSB CHI98LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA348.md): Cessna A185F · Bottineau, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1998 · N1005F · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's excessive use of brake pressure which resulted in the aircraft nosing over..
- [NTSB CHI98LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA301.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1998 · N8693H · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA292.md): Bell M74L · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N1001N · Substantial damage
  > The worn rotor clutch shoes, and subsequent loss of main rotor rpm.
- [NTSB CHI98LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA271.md): Vollmers Sonerai II L · Lincoln, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N317WM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a corroded ignition wire. Related factors were the tailwind, and ditch.
- [NTSB CHI98LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA236.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Langdon, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · N7301Y · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A factor was rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dawson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N55259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.
- [NTSB CHI97LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA157.md): Cessna A188B · La Moure, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N8293G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to jettison the load. Factors involved were the exceeded weight and balance limits, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation.
- [NTSB CHI97LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA101.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Carson, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1997 · N85257 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to ice in the fuel line. A factor was inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB CHI96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA343.md): Beech BE-35 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N1368Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel management was not performed and starvation of the fuel system. A factor involved was inadequate in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB CHI95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA250.md): Grumman G-164 · Park River, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N949X · Substantial damage
  > the loss of power due to the primary lead in the left magneto being grounded against the case, and the improper clearance of the breaker point gaps. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA124.md): Beech 65-B80 · Great Bend, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1995 · N7057J · Destroyed
  > the pilot/mechanic's inadequate maintenance (inspection) of aircraft and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC). Factors were icing conditions, deteriorated induction air ducting, and failure of a piston assembly.
- [NTSB DEN90LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA146.md): Grumman G-164A · Edgeley, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N6887Q · Substantial damage
  > A momentary power interruption during initial climb for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB DEN83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA016.md): Cessna 172 · Beulah, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N739FZ · Substantial damage
  > Pilot said he experienced power loss during takeoff, used carburetor heat but it seemed to get worse. He landed in a soft field to right of runway. Wing hit a fence and aircraft flipped inverted. Engine kept running until crash. No malfunctions found.
- [NTSB DEN82DA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA144.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Leonard, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N4461Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the engine lost power as he pulled up from the final spray run. The aircraft wing contacted a tree and a forced landing was made in a barley field. Post flight exam showed no reason for the power loss.

## 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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=ND&status=final

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