# NTSB investigations, NM: 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 DEN08LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA015.md): Ryan Navion · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2007 · N5104K · Substantial damage > A leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA079.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2006 · N7353C · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane. - [NTSB DEN06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA058.md): Eldredge NXT · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2006 · N42XT · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the partial failure of the crankcase nose seal for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's diminished visibility during the forced landing due to oil on the windscreen, resulting in a runway excursion and… - [NTSB DEN05FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05FA045.md): Piper PA-31P · Gallup, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 2004 · N573B · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed which resulted in the loss of control, and impact with wires, a tree and terrain. - [NTSB DEN04TA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04TA036.md): Ayres S2T-T65 · Magdalena, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 8, 2004 · N3100E · Destroyed > loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA248.md): Cessna 150F · Deming, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N8351G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB DEN02LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA061.md): Cessna 180 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N2443C · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the proper tank resulting in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's failure to use the checklist and the lack of suitable terrain for… - [NTSB FTW02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA142.md): Piper Aerostar 602P · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2002 · N61RG · Substantial damage > The pilot's delayed extension of the main landing gear prior to the landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW02LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA128.md): Cessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2002 · N6288R · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff. - [NTSB DEN01LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA129.md): Cessna 172N · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N181SP · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline while descending for an emergency landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DEN00GA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00GA089.md): Cessna T337C · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 15, 2000 · N2522S · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power on both engines for unknown reasons and the terrain induced turbulence. - [NTSB DEN00LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA001.md): Gray Rotorway Exec · Gallup, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1999 · N716JB · Substantial damage > The pilot inadvertently allowing main rotor rpm to decay while avoiding obstacles during an emergency autorotation following a loss of power for reasons undetermined. Factors were houses and powerlines. - [NTSB DEN99FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA081.md): Piper PA-23E-250 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1999 · N54263 · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall. A factor was the loss of power of one engine in the twin-engine airplane. - [NTSB FTW98LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA349.md): Cessna 210M · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1998 · N732RD · Substantial damage > A power loss for reasons undetermined. A factor was unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA281.md): Rockwell Commander 112 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N1188J · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation for a cross country flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors were, unsuitable terrain, lack of total aviation experience, and lack of total experience in make/model of… - [NTSB FTW97TA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97TA154.md): Bell TH-13T · Capitan, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 7, 1997 · N74HL · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW97LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA102.md): Cessna 210-5 · Hobbs, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1997 · N1866Z · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's continued flight after a fuel consumption anomaly was encountered. - [NTSB FTW97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA049.md): Beech A36TC · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N48PD · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB FTW96LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA346.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1996 · N8992Q · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA317.md): Rockwell 112TC · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1996 · N1874J · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA226.md): Navion NA1 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N2530T · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA224.md): Cessna 310C · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1996 · N1813H · Substantial damage > loss of total engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s). The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a related factor. The worn and leaking fuel system components and inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel were possible… - [NTSB FTW96LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA169.md): Beech E35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1996 · N3295C · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB FTW96LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1995 · N8130V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N89V · Destroyed > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA109.md): Rockwell 112B · Coyote, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N1403J · Destroyed > Water contamination of the fuel from an unknown source. A factor related to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW94LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA199.md): Cessna T210N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1994 · N199CH · Substantial damage > A power loss due to engine driven fuel pump failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA037.md): Colgate, Henry A. FS21000 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N616R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the low altitude and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW92LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA190.md): Cessna 177B · Clovis, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1992 · N35274 · Destroyed > Engine failure due to improper oil filter installation and subsequent improper aircraft control by the PIC which resulted in a stall. A factor was maintenance inspection not performed after the oil filter installation. - [NTSB DEN91DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DQA01.md): Young 2/3 Scale · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N51DY · Destroyed > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB DEN90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA121.md): Hughes 369HS · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N436DS · Substantial damage > A loss of power for an unknown cause. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB DEN89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA213.md): Cessna 188B · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N9342R · Substantial damage > Undetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB DEN87LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA210.md): Cessna T210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1987 · N4743Y · Substantial damage > The private plt was returning from a business flight. The plt reported that the engine quit during the approach to landing. An emergency landing was made in an open field. The right wing hit a sign and skidded to rest across a paved road and into another open… - [NTSB DEN87LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA191.md): Piper PA-25 · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N6419Z · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing aerial application maneuvers without chemicals onboard. During a turn, the plt reported that the engine lost power. The plt leveled the wings and lowered the nose to gain airspeed. The plt selected a landing site and after touchdown,… - [NTSB DEN86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA030.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1985 · N473FL · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost pwr shortly after takeoff, requiring the plt to make a forced landing. During the investigation, it was determined that the plt had flown into, and later attempted to depart from Albuquerque, NM, with the mixture full rich.… - [NTSB DEN85LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA130.md): Taylorcraft Unknown · Mora, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1985 · CGHJQ · Substantial damage > Acft was refueled at las vegas, NM. Plt stated after accident that the eng gradually lost power while in cruise flt. Plt attempted to return to las vegas but could not maintain alt. Acft was damaged during landing on rough terrain. There are no current acft… - [NTSB DEN85LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA058.md): Cessna 210B · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1985 · N101PQ · Substantial damage > Plt stated that during the flt the rt fuel tank was used until empty at which time the left tank was selected. Aprx 20 minutes after switching tanks and 2 hrs 35 minutes after departure, the engine backfired and subsequently quit. A forced landing was made… - [NTSB FTW84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3957P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing. - [NTSB FTW83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA078.md): Bell 206L-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2070Z · Substantial damage > After transporting a patient & 2 crewmembers, the plt took off from a medical center helipad to obtain fuel at a nearby arpt. Shortly after departing, a partial loss of power was encountered. The plt started to land on a road, but saw a car & turned to avoid… - [NTSB FTW84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Truth Or Cons, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N7400E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while the acft was cruising at 10,500 ft MSL, the eng lost power & he was unable to restart it. During an emergency landing, the nose gear hit a rock & collapsed. The acft was checked, but the eng could not be started, when 1st… - [NTSB FTW83LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA421.md): Hughes 500D · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1983 · N277SP · Substantial damage > The plt landed at Portales, NM with about 7 gal of jet fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Since jet fuel was not available, he added 15 gal of 100 low lead avgas, which was an approved alternate fuel. Shortly after taking off, the eng flamed out & the plt was… - [NTSB FTW83LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA399.md): Cessna 172D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1983 · N2665U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng lost power & he had to make a forced landing on desert terrain. The acft touched down short of the rwy near the coronado arpt & the plt received head injuries. The reason for the power loss was not determined. However, the temp &… - [NTSB FTW83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA200.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N8728P · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after a power loss in cruise flt. The plt said the engine began to run rough & then lost power completely. His attempts to restart were unsuccessful and he made a forced landing on a dirt road. Theroad had 3 ft high… - [NTSB FTW83FQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA01.md): Cassutt 111M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N19L · Substantial damage > The pilot tookoff to deleiver the aircraft to a new owner. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned as if to return to the airport and suddenly nosed down and dove at a 30 to 45 degree angle. Before leveling off, it mushed into the ground hard enough to… - [NTSB FTW82DA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA344.md): Cessna 401A · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 23, 1982 · N9867F · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being flown to check it after some minor maintenance had been performed. During the takeoff roll at about 84 KTS, the pilot noted a drop in the fuel flow to the right engine, followed by a loss of power on the right side. He aborted the… - [NTSB FTW82FQA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA25.md): Beech P35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N1555Z · Substantial damage > After takeoff engine reportedly lost power. The pilot flew it between trees but one wing was separated in the collision with a tree during the forced landing. No reason for the power loss was found. ## 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" = 'NM' 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=NM --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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