# NTSB investigations, NY: 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 ANC08LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08LA010.md): Piper 601P · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N717SB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC07LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA207.md): Grumman G-164A · Goshen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N6578 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL07LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA112.md): Falcon Safety Craft Falcon XP · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N223FS · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA130.md): Cessna 150L · Cooperstown, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2007 · N19052 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA094.md): Romeo Lancair Legacy RG · Fulton, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2007 · N45FR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA164.md): Baker, Timithy Falco F8L · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N4TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB NYC06LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA050.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Yonkers, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2006 · N2759M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a ditching.
- [NTSB IAD05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA139.md): Hart None · Broadalbin, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA133.md): Palen Nieuport 11 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2005 · N9163A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA129.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Penn Yan, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N48395 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fractured pushrod.
- [NTSB IAD05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA070.md): Snyder Sky Scout · Round Lake, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N314ES · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft field.
- [NTSB NYC05FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA048.md): Beech V35B · Norwich, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2005 · N35JL · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA120.md): Cessna 170B · Shirley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2004 · N1754D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA041.md): Russell Cozy MK III · Holbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2003 · N238CZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA066.md): Cessna T210N · Hampton Bays, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N155RR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA020.md): Cessna 210L · Rochester, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2002 · N2444S · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequately view suitable forced landing areas.
- [NTSB NYC02LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA130.md): Wheeler Volksplane VP-2 · Collins, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N21267 · Substantial damage
  > The separation of an ignition lead to the distributor cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were trees and power lines.
- [NTSB IAD02LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA049.md): Cessna 210 · Westhampton Bch, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N7482E · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA078.md): Cessna 150M · Salisbury Ctr, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N3006V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed decision to ask for help which led to a power loss due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA048.md): Cessna 208B · Plattsburgh, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N974FE · Substantial damage
  > The incorrect installation of the propeller reversing lever and carbon block assembly, which resulted in a loss of propeller thrust.
- [NTSB NYC00LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Pawling, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N474HH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA029.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Canandaigua, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1999 · N93688 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a loss of power due to fuel contamination. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's non-compliance of an airworthiness directive, failure to perform an annual inspection, and improper modifications of…
- [NTSB NYC99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Duanesburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N89097 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice, and a loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the instructor pilot's failure to initiate the simulated engine failure from a point where a successful forced…
- [NTSB NYC98LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA159.md): Grumman American AA-1A · Point Of Woods, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · N9415L · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an incorrect venturi and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA140.md): Fithian Falcon XP · Mahopac, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1998 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct flight over terrain unsuitable for the completion of a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA125.md): Beech BE 65-80 · Malone, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N215AB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane after a loss of power from one engine. Factors include fuel filter blockage, inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's lack of experience in multi-engine…
- [NTSB NYC98FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA107.md): Ercoupe ERCO-415C · New Lisbon, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N3230H · Destroyed
  > Detonation within the No. 2 cylinder resulting in melting and breaching of the piston, and the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing factors were the uphill terrain encountered during the landing and the visual perception…
- [NTSB NYC98LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA108.md): Cessna 175B · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 1998 · N7SB · Destroyed
  > The engine's inability to provide full power, and the pilot's failure to use performance data. Factors in the accident were conditions conductive for carburetor icing at reduced power, and the unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC98LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA078.md): Cessna 150 · Lockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1998 · N704GP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudgment of altitude and distance during a forced landing in the traffic pattern. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB IAD98LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA028.md): Beech 55B · Buffalo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1998 · N1072W · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA027.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC96LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA186.md): Mooney M20K · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N3375X · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an emergency/wheels-up landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA088.md): Cessna 152 · Farmingdale, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N67562 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA205.md): Cessna 172M · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N9293H · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power and the eruption of a fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA191.md): Beech 23 · Spafford, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N4798J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing over unsuitable terrain and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA167.md): Douglas DC-3 · Independence, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1995 · N54NA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's shutdown of the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC95LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA140.md): Nicolas Beasely NB-8 · Bayport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1995 · N583Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA073.md): Kemp ACRO-SPORT II · Honeoye Falls, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N27727 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his misjudging of the touchdown during the forced landing. Related factors are the pilot's improper maintenance, and fuel contamination.
- [NTSB BFO95LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA052.md): Curtiss-Wright P-40E · Phelps, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1995 · N940AK · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA008.md): Beech A36 · Amityville, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1994 · N601AV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the inspector's improper inflight decision to simulate an emergency beyong the gliding distance to a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB BFO94LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA048.md): Jenks Skybolt · Brockport, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N14DJ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reason (s). A factor in this accident was the snow covered, rough/uneven terrain which caused the airplane to nose over during landing roll.
- [NTSB BFO94LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA011.md): Schweizer 269C · Elmira, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1993 · N41S · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power at a critical point on a practice autorotation, and failure of the pilot to attain a flare for the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse wind and downdraft.
- [NTSB NYC93LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA170.md): Cessna 177B · Skaneateles, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N20128 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine oil filter, and the subsequent loss of oil and engine power, resulting in forced landing and collsion with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA077.md): Fawcett Titan Tornado · East Moriches, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA022.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poestenkill, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1993 · N7804W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO93LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA008.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Red Hook, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1992 · N31634 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent deactivation of the electric fuel boost pump. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the engine driven fuel pump during takeoff.
- [NTSB BFO92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA085.md): Schweizer 269D · Watkins Glen, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N330TT · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of improper rigging of the fuel control unit.
- [NTSB NYC92LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA057.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · New York, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N9147J · Substantial damage
  > A power loss of undetermined origin over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB BFO92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA027.md): Cessna 150M · West Hempstead, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N7673U · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC91IA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91IA133.md): Boeing 747SP · Churchville, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1991 · N148UA · Minor damage
  > A failure of the sixth rotating airseal which led to an uncontained engine failure.

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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" = 'NY' 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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