# NTSB investigations, NE: 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 CHI06FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA215.md): Manarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA029.md): Hughes 269A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB CHI05LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA088.md): Air Tractor AT-602 · Imperial, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N5015K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. The soft ground was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA001.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2004 · N173DC · Destroyed
  > The loss of right engine power undetermined reasons. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power at a low altitude and below the single engine best rate of climb airspeed (Vyse), and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced…
- [NTSB CHI04LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA184.md): Grumman G-164B · York, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N48675 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at the time of power loss and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA322](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA322.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N6624M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the engine accessory gear drive. A factor was the concrete marker.
- [NTSB CHI03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA226.md): Cessna 177 · Murdock, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2003 · N2336Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2003 · N6663E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI02LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA285.md): Hughes 369D · O'Neill, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2002 · N500EK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to turbine blade separation as a result of hot corrosion damage to the turbine blades. Contributing to the accident was the pilot misjudging the flare at the completion of the autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The dark night…
- [NTSB CHI02CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA253.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Ohiawa, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N8851V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to verify the aircraft refueling and he did not follow emergency procedures for engine restart. Factors to the accident included fuel starvation and the fence post.
- [NTSB CHI02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA242.md): Rare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N98TW · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field.
- [NTSB CHI02LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA132.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hordville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N48485 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a fractured rocker arm shaf. Contributing to the accident was the soft, furrowed field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA263.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Callaway, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2001 · N4478Y · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the muddy field and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA242.md): Ag-Cat G-164B · Wallace, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N80083 · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, the pilot initiating the flight with an inadequate fuel supply, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the low altitude and the soft field.
- [NTSB CHI01LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA219.md): Cessna 172C · Grand Island, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2001 · N1860Y · Substantial damage
  > The procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor icing, the student pilot's lack of…
- [NTSB CHI01LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA203.md): Bellanca 14-13-3 · Pierce, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2001 · N29C · Substantial damage
  > The improper management of the fuel system by the pilot. Factors were the fuel starvation, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the berm, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA184.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.
- [NTSB CHI00LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA046.md): Cessna 150B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1999 · N7339X · Substantial damage
  > The pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.
- [NTSB CHI00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA012.md): Cessna A188B · Sprague, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1999 · N731PU · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.
- [NTSB CHI99LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA333.md): Cessna 172K · Pickrell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N84385 · Substantial damage
  > the loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA128.md): Cessna T-188C · Dalton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damage
  > the improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.
- [NTSB CHI98LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA312.md): Hiller UH-12E · Shelton, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1998 · N88782 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mismanaged the fuel which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA247.md): Piper PA-22 · Nehawka, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1998 · N3770A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper fuel management and his improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were fuel starvation and crops.
- [NTSB CHI98LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA245.md): Cessna 188B · Atlanta, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N9247R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA190.md): Rotorway Exec 90 · Lexington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1998 · N132RS · Substantial damage
  > An improper autorotation by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to this accident were the accumulation of ice in the carburetor resulting in a total loss of engine power, and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI98LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA180.md): Beech F35 · Orleans, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1998 · N1AG · Destroyed
  > the pilot selected a field with unsuitable terrain and stalled the airplane. Additional factors were the tower in the field, and engine failure due to the improper torque applied to camshaft bolts by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA012.md): Hiller UH-12E · Liberty, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N4027L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI97LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA209.md): Piper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1997 · N7050Z · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds.
- [NTSB CHI96FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA135.md): Piper J-3 · Raymond, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB CHI95LA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA304.md): Kevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N494KN · Substantial damage
  > the reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.
- [NTSB CHI95LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA267.md): Piper PA-28 · Fremont, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · CGQGZ · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.
- [NTSB CHI95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA080.md): Schweizer G-164B · Brule, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1995 · N3633Q · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94FA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA263.md): Piper PA-25 · Decatur, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB CHI94LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA240.md): Cessna A188B · Wymore, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1994 · N9140G · Destroyed
  > failure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.
- [NTSB CHI93LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA328.md): Champion 7GCAA · Wilber, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N11027 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB CHI92LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA229.md): Cessna 177 · Greenwood, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N30108 · Substantial damage
  > The private pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB CHI92LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA225.md): Aeronca 7AC · Whitman, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1992 · N84228 · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.
- [NTSB CHI91DCJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCJ05.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 269A · Harvard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N48298 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during aerial application maneuvers. A related factor was the pilot's inattention.
- [NTSB CHI91LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA068.md): Cessna 182A · Chadron, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1991 · N6082B · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC88FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA164.md): Piper J3 · York, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1988 · N3J · Substantial damage
  > Visual outlook not maintained by pilot in command.
- [NTSB MKC87LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Gretna, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1986 · N5175M · Substantial damage
  > The instructor stated that this training flight would emphasize power reduction manuevers, to include: slow flight, power-off stalls, and flight at minimum controllable airspeed. Thirty minutes into the flight, and during the application of power for…
- [NTSB MKC86LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA108.md): Grumman G-164A · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1986 · N6630 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that as he was finishing his run spraying pine trees and was pulling up when the engine lost power. The right wings struck trees and the aircraft nosed over during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MKC86LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA107.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ashby, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1986 · N7255D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that he and a passenger were sightseeing when he increased the mixture to full rich, applied carb heat and reduced power for a glide across a valley. When he advanced the throttle to level off the engine did not respond. During the forced…
- [NTSB MKC86FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA101.md): Aero Commander 680FL · Grand Island, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1986 · N1198Z · Destroyed
  > The twin eng acft crashed and burned 4 miles north of the arpt while on an instrument apch. The plt had transmitted that he had an engine problem. The #5 cylinder was found detached from the left engine but the left propeller was not feathered. An engine…
- [NTSB MKC84LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA232.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Farnam, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1984 · N9816P · Substantial damage
  > While the plt was returning to the arpt from an aerial application mission, the eng lost power & he elected to land on a road. During the landing, the acft struck a bridge & was substantially damaged. Investigation did not reveal cause of power loss.
- [NTSB MKC84LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA120.md): Cessna 182 · Panama, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1984 · N893IT · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the eng lost power & decelerated to idle RPM. The plt attempted to restore power while making a 180 deg turn back to the arpt. During the landing, the acft struck the ground, nose 1st, collapsing the gear. The acft came to rest after…
- [NTSB MKC84LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1983 · N43302 · Substantial damage
  > While descending toward the planned destination, the eng began running rough & the plt attempted to improve the eng's performance by using carburetor heat. He made a localizer-only apch, but was unable to see the rwy at the min descent alt. A missed apch was…
- [NTSB MKC84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA015.md): Cessna T337E · Kimball, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N1272M · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with the ground in a pancake stall mush during a forced landing half a mile from the arpt. The rear engine had stopped in flt and the plt decided on a precautionary landing after restarting the engine. During the final approach to land the…
- [NTSB MKC83LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA174.md): Cessna 152 · Sidney, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N67585 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on a solo x-country flt. As he approached Sidney, NE, he was unable to contact anyone on the radio & continued to the arpt at cruise alt. He descended while circling the arpt. Before reaching traffic pattern alt, he applied power, but the…
- [NTSB MKC83LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA131.md): Boeing A75N1 · Benkelman, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1983 · N54582 · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated he was flying at a low altitude along a river when the eng failed.

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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" = 'NE' 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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