# NTSB investigations, NV: 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 LAX07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA244.md): Beech 36 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2007 · N9ET · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA07LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA126.md): Cessna 150G · Pahrump, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2007 · N3121J · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight and an inadequate 100-hour maintenance inspection by other maintenance… - [NTSB SEA07CA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA096.md): Cessna 172L · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 7, 2007 · N1079M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the sign. - [NTSB LAX07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA048.md): Cessna 414A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N414AY · Substantial damage > A loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting. - [NTSB LAX06FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA197.md): Beech H35 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2006 · N5455D · Destroyed > Loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA187.md): Hunter Comp Air 6 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N6008N · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture. The underlying reasons for the overly rich mixture were not determined. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which led to a… - [NTSB LAX05LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA021.md): Cessna 210A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N6675X · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA268.md): Beech C35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N607D · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA159.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N68567 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX03LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA121.md): Beech V35A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N95DC · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of his fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity onboard prior to departure. - [NTSB LAX02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 2002 · N48908 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to an undetermined malfunction of the carburetor. - [NTSB LAX02TA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02TA105.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N742 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations that lead to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA033.md): Beech B95 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2001 · N2012C · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the check pilot's failure to completely configure the airplane for a single engine go-around in a timely way. - [NTSB LAX01LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA247.md): Beech J35 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N3014C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX01LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA158.md): Cessna 170B · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2001 · N2567C · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX01LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA126.md): Cessna 182E · Boulder City, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2001 · N9277X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during landing descent for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX01LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA034.md): Cessna 185F · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2000 · N185CY · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation precipitated by the pilot's continued use of the fuel selector valve that was not seating in the detents properly. - [NTSB LAX00GA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA158.md): Grumman US-2C · Reno, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Apr 17, 2000 · N7046U · Destroyed > the flying pilot's failure to maintain directional control following a loss of engine power. Also causal was the failure of the flight crew to follow the published checklist and use the rudder assist system, and the decision not to abort the takeoff. - [NTSB LAX00LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA105.md): Ayres · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N4011Y · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA222.md): Piper J3C-65 · Elko, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1999 · N26842 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to reject the takeoff after noting that the engine would not produce takeoff power. - [NTSB LAX98LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA232.md): Beech A36TC · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1998 · N999AJ · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB LAX95LA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA333.md): Beech 23 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N2382J · Destroyed > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The soft and rough nature of the terrain available for the forced landing was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB FTW94LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA162.md): Rockwell 112A · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N1349J · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA096.md): Bell 206B3 · Lamoille, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1994 · N27736 · Destroyed > The ingestion of foreign material (snow) in the engine, which resulted in a flameout (loss of engine power). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions (snow falling & high density altitude), the lack of snow covers to protect the… - [NTSB LAX94LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA051.md): de Havilland DHC-1B-2 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1993 · N42597 · Destroyed > Were the fuel injection line contamination resulting in fuel starvation; the pilot's inadequate 100-hour inspection; the pilot's improper decision to return to the airport at a low altitude; and his failure to maintain the proper airspeed which resulted in a… - [NTSB LAX91LA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA330.md): Beech V-35 · Minden, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1991 · N2037W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly adjust the mixture setting prior to landing to ensure the continued operation of the engine. - [NTSB LAX91LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA275.md): Cessna C-152 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1991 · N4607P · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was on board the aircraft prior to departure. - [NTSB SEA89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA171.md): Yakovlev YAK 11 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N134JK · Substantial damage > The right main landing gear did not fully extend for an undetermined reason. Factors that contributed to the accident were: an engine power loss for unknown reasons and the rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA89FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA050.md): Mooney M20K · Incline Village, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1989 · N94276 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper use of the fuel system when troubleshooting surging fuel pressure. A contributing factor was snow conditions which impaired the pilot's ability to make a proper forced landing. - [NTSB SEA88LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA104.md): Cessna 210 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1988 · N70SA · Substantial damage > During an instructional flight and an ILS approach, a total loss of engine power occurred at about 1200 feet AGL. A forced landing was made onto rough terrain. During landing roll the nose gear separated from the aircraft. The private pilot receiving… - [NTSB SEA88LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA055.md): Cessna 207A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1988 · N6380H · Substantial damage > During a maintenance flight, while on final approach, the engine ceased operating. Adequate fuel was available in the right fuel tank. The left fuel tank contained 4.5 gallons of which 3.5 gallons are unusable. The plt said he was slipping the acft on the… - [NTSB SEA88LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Palamino Valley, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1988 · N48890 · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing 's' turns over a roadway when engine power loss occurred. Forced landing attempt on the road resulted in a high flare and hard landing, shearing the nose gear. The acft flipped inverted. Engine inspection and test run revealed… - [NTSB SEA87LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA188.md): Mercer OWL Racer 65-2 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1987 · N5JG · Destroyed > Drg a practice flt in a formula one racer bfr the Reno air races, the eng lost pwr after 4 laps when the acft was at an alt of about 40' AGL. The plt maneuvered to lnd on a rwy in winds that were variable & gusty. A witness rprtd the plt made an abrupt left… - [NTSB SEA87LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA073.md): Cessna TU206-F · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1987 · N71068 · Substantial damage > While on base leg a loss of power occurred. The student pilot selected right fuel tank and applied the fuel boost pump. A restart was not successful. The instructor pilot then took the controls of the aircraft. He selected a road to land on because there was… - [NTSB SEA87LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA021.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Beatty, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1986 · N4797V · Substantial damage > While in cruise at 11,500 ft MSL, fuel pressure and engine pwr were lost. Plt tried variations of fuel tank selections and boost pump with no success. During forced landing attempt at remote airstrip, plt misjudged approach, stalled acft about 100 yds short… - [NTSB SEA85LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA167.md): Cessna 182 · Denio, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N2611G · Substantial damage > A loss of pwr occurred while cruising above mountainous terrain. During forced landing the nose gear collapsed and the acft nosed over. The eng had just been rebuilt less than 37 hrs prior to the accident. The plt stated that a week prior to the accident the… - [NTSB SEA85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA157.md): Meyers 2000 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1985 · N200AW · Substantial damage > A loss of pwr occurred just as the acft was entering the traffic pattern. The acft was landed 650 ft short of the rwy. The reason for the pwr loss could not be determined by an a & p mechanic. The plt did not plan the apch accurately enough to touchdown on… - [NTSB SEA85LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA193.md): Eagle DW-1 · Orovada, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1985 · N8804F · Substantial damage > After completing his last spray run, the plt began a turn. During the turn, the eng lost power, then restarted & lost power again. Attempts to restart the eng were to no avail. Since the acft was still at a very low alt (aprx 50 ft), an emerg landing was… - [NTSB LAX84FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA029.md): Mooney M20F · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6912 · Substantial damage > At 5,500 ft altitude the eng began slowly losing power. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt made a gear up landing in rough terrain. Examination of the eng revealed no discrepaniies. - [NTSB LAX82FXQ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FXQ05.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 14, 1982 · N2105M · Destroyed > The pilot stated that the engine quit producing power and the plane crashed in mountainous terrain. A teardown of the engine revealed no preimpact failure. The initial impact occurred with a tree at an elevation of about 7000 ft MSL. A piece of the right wing… ## 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" = 'NV' 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=NV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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