# NTSB investigations, OK: 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 DFW07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA194.md): Nicely Kitfox Model 5 · Guthrie, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 27, 2007 · N1158S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable landing terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA167.md): Rotorway 162F · Stratford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N888TD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a seized supercharger. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA162.md): Aerospatiale SA-315 · Stuart, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N5770F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel tube. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA129.md): Grumman G-164A · Sayre, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2007 · N4673 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power on takeoff-initial climb for an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA039.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Jay, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N39858 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA165.md): Cessna 210 · Lawton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 12, 2006 · N7303E · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA188.md): Cessna 310Q · Ada, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N1971W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue fracture in one of the crankshaft gear teeth for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the twin-engine airplane after the power loss, which resulted in an inadvertent…
- [NTSB DFW05LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA140.md): Debus/Mountain/Bowes Debus-Casst-Snoshoo · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2005 · N102MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power as result of the fracture of the number two piston to crankshaft connecting rod.
- [NTSB DFW05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA106.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Perry, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2005 · N228T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was collision with a piece of farm equipment.
- [NTSB DFW05LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA067.md): Cessna 172F · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2005 · N8203U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA027.md): Cessna P210N · Pawhuska, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N6300P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW04LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA171.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2004 · N6183M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2003 · N8090E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the inadequate inflight planning procedures for a cross country flight.
- [NTSB FTW04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA003.md): Stinson 108-1 · Pauls Valley, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · N845 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW03LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA230.md): Piper PA-12 · Wayne, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2003 · N3336M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW03LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA151.md): Cessna A188B · Kinta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N4931R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to supervise the refueling of the aircraft and failure to use his before takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB FTW03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA091.md): Gilbertson Zodiac CH601HDS · Grandfield, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N474BG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB FTW03FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03FA051.md): Piper PA-34-220T · McAlester, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N699WG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed during a single-engine go-around which resulted in his loss of control. Contributing factors to the accident included the loss of power from the left engine as a result of…
- [NTSB FTW02LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA257.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N90652 · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak at the left boost pump to bladder tank flange, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB FTW02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA223.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Altus, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N57597 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the fracture of a compressor turbine blade due to fatigue. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA160.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hinton, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N99044 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to a fuel cap leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA133.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 2002 · N6303W · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's failure to remove the engine cowling plugs during the preflight inspection. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA096.md): Mooney M20A · Norman, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2002 · N8390E · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA089.md): Bell 206L-3 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N227H · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW02LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA009.md): Cessna 182A · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2001 · N3862D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA199.md): John Greenlee X-Aircamper · Healdton, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N899JG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the approach to land. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB FTW01LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA175.md): Piper PA-28 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N525Z · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA120.md): Kirchner Pietenpol Aircamper · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N25157 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare during the forced landing, which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the engine overheating due a stuck oil cooler thermostat valve, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB FTW01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA078.md): Cessna 152 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2001 · N757GP · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributory factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA264.md): Beech H35 · Wagoner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N5448D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA255.md): Mooney M20 · Owasso, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2000 · N866B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA253.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Erick, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2000 · N8255K · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA248.md): Cessna 150F · Guthrie, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2000 · N8783S · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA163.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2000 · N7271W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA044.md): Beech F35 · Elk City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1999 · N3359C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA222.md): Piper PA30 · Holdenville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1999 · N7178Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff initial climb. Factors were the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW99LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA105.md): Bell 206L-1 · Shawnee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N255AL · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare during an autorotation by the pilot-in-command. A factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW99LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA097.md): Aero Commander S2R · Hobart, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N5647X · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA003.md): Beech M35 · Carter, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N9838R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation. Factors were; the pilot's self induced pressure to fly the aircraft when maintenance had not been completed, poor judgement by the pilot to commence and continue flight with known deficiencies in the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB FTW98LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA345.md): Fennell VP2 · Collinsville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1998 · N2099J · Destroyed
  > The loose throttle control cable resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot's decision to intentionally stall the airplane close to the ground during the forced landing to an open field.
- [NTSB FTW98LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA210.md): Cessna 152 · Stillwater, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N67326 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA154.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1998 · N9940L · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA112.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Lone Grove, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1998 · N43763 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors were the total loss of electrical power resulting from a separated alternator cable due to improper maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…
- [NTSB FTW97LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA277.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Blackwell, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1997 · N8784L · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors relating to the accident were: the high vegetation and ditch in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB FTW97LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA240.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1997 · N2308H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were his improper decision to continue the flight after he noted a loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb and the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW97LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA228.md): Rockwell S-2R · Pond Creek, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1997 · N4859X · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA062.md): Luscombe 8E · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA312.md): Cessna 182A · Skiatook, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1996 · N2182G · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA204.md): Cessna 172G · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1996 · N202EX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation with known deficiencies in the airplane and the pilot's and maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive resulting in the malfunctioning of a worn ignition switch. A factor was trees.
- [NTSB FTW96LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA137.md): Bell B206-BIII · Chandler, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N312RS · Destroyed
  > the reported loss of engine power during a go-around for undetermined reason(s).

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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" = 'OK' 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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