# NTSB investigations, NH: 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 NYC05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA130.md): Raytheon A36 · Nashua, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N838DM · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC05FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA042.md): Embraer EMB-110P1 · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2005 · N49BA · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a single-engine missed approach with the airplane in a slow airspeed, full flap configuration, which resulted in a minimum control speed (Vmc) roll. Contributing factors included an inoperative engine for undetermined… - [NTSB NYC04LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA160.md): Piper PA-12 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2004 · N2489M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA175.md): Yakovlev 52 · Moultonboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N48GA · Substantial damage > A clogged fuel vent line due to a mud dauber nest, and rough terrain, including a large hole, in the forced landing field. - [NTSB NYC01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA139.md): Cessna 172M · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2001 · N6863H · Substantial damage > The CFI's improper decision to abort the takeoff and his improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB IAD98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA053.md): Cessna 310Q · Nashua, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N7795Q · Destroyed > The pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation. - [NTSB IAD97LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA075.md): Cessna 180J · Lebanon, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1997 · N4992V · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB BFO94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA146.md): Advanced Acft Waco 10 GXE · Rochester, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · NC5852 · Destroyed > the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Related factors were unsuitable terrain (trees) and the inadvertent stall. - [NTSB BFO94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA081.md): Cessna 150K · Hollis, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1994 · N5907G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect contaminated fuel which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC94LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA043.md): Beech A-36-TC · Hillsboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3736F · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC91LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA070.md): Cessna 172M · Nashua, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N13341 · Substantial damage > Fuel system contamination by other personnel which resulted in an inflight engine failure and a subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA029.md): Piper PA-32-301R · Alton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N8473H · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB NYC89LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA181.md): Cessna 185D · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N1526F · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Factors related to the accident were: the obstructions (trees & boats) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB NYC88LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA179.md): Waco UPF-7 · Plymouth, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N32126 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost power during takeoff as the acft was climbing thru about 200 to 250 ft AGL. Unable to restore power, he turned to land in a corn field, but was unable to reach it. He then selected a smaller field, but during the landing,… - [NTSB NYC87LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA263.md): Cessna 182 · Kingston, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1987 · N7388S · Destroyed > During flight, the pilot noticed the engine RPM was high. He was unable to control the RPM with the prop control. He reduced the throttle setting, but soon thereafter, the engine began running rough with a severe vibration. The pilot selected a field for an… - [NTSB NYC86DNC06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86DNC06.md): Hansen Hawk 304 · Wolfeboro, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1986 · N13CH · Substantial damage > The experimental aircraft equipped with a buick V-8 aluminum block engine experienced power loss on approach for landing. The pilot decided that the distance and terrain was too great for a glide to the airport, and an emergency water landing in a nearby lake… - [NTSB NYC84LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA246.md): Beech C24R · Newmarket, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1984 · N1857G · Substantial damage > Plt reported loss of power in flight and executed a forced landing in a wooded area. Reason for the power loss was not determined. - [NTSB NYC84FA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA228.md): Beech B55 · N. Haverhill, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1984 · N8101R · Destroyed > A friend who observed the plt preflighting the acft saw him drain fuel from the sumps to check for water. However, he did not see the plt check the fuel level in the tanks. The plt taxied to the rwy, performed an eng run-up & took off. Shortly after lift-off,… - [NTSB NYC84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA045.md): Maule M-5 · Somersworth, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1983 · N62042 · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine quit during a descent. The plt had been cruising at 2500 ft. upon descending to 800 ft in the skyhaven area the plt applied power but the engine did not respond. An airstart attemptwas unsuccessful and… - [NTSB NYC83LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA240.md): Beech 58P · Lebanon, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N64200 · Destroyed > According to the plt there was a sudden power fluctuation at(rotation speed). The plt then aborted the takeoff but couldnot stop the acft before departing the rwy. - [NTSB NYC82DA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA222.md): Champion 7GCBC · Enfield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N5185X · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a partial power loss after takeoff and in trying for better landing terrain collided with power lines, a camp and a car. - [NTSB NYC82DA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA186.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Barnstead, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N3627Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he lost power during takeoff and landed in trees off the end of the runway. - [NTSB NYC82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA140.md): Cessna U206 · Nelson, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N2147F · Destroyed > The pilot of the float equipped aircraft stated that during takeoff, there was a loss of power and lift. He tried to turn and land; however, the plane crashed into the lake and was destroyed. The pilot and passengers evacuated without injury. - [NTSB NYC82DA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA047.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 9, 1982 · N9256C · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 40 to 50 ft AGL. The aircraft was landed back on the runway with about 400 ft remaining. It hit a snowbank at the end of the runway at about 40 to 50 knots. The plane bounced and came to rest after traveling… - [NTSB NYC82DA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA024.md): Cessna 152 · Enfield, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 19, 1982 · N68292 · Substantial damage > While the student pilot was on a solo cross-country flight, the engine lost power and then ran intermittently. The power loss occurred while the plane was over a snow covered lake at 6500 ft MSL. The pilot elected to land on the lake. After touchdown, the… ## 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" = 'NH' 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=NH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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