# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 SEA08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA035.md): Schweizer 269C · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2007 · N61480 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadvertent application of the fuel shut off valve during flight. Contributing to the accident were the locations of the heater and fuel shutoff controls.
- [NTSB SEA08CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA016.md): Dye Rans S-12 Airaile · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2007 · N2161Y · 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 SEA07CA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA239.md): Cessna 210L · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N75032 · 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 LAX07TA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07TA208.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N92043 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Crescent Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2007 · N5547F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of a significant amount of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place in which to make an emergency landing, and densely forested, mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA056.md): Martin/Harris Harmon Rocket · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2007 · N141RH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons just as the aircraft was maneuvering to enter the downwind for landing. The absence of a suitable landing location was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA07LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA052.md): Cessna 172D · Beaver Marsh, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2007 · N2599U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA040.md): Tessier Avid Flyer · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N93TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to carburetor icing, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the ambient weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and fog.
- [NTSB SEA06FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA067.md): Kaman K-1200 · Dayville, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N263KA · Substantial damage
  > The improper overhaul of the reduction gear box assembly and improper installation of the N1 seal and nut assembly lockcup by maintenance personnel, which resulted in failure of the reduction gear box and a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor…
- [NTSB SEA06LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA057.md): Mooney M20C · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N6595U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the…
- [NTSB SEA06CA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA056.md): Cessna 150L · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N11568 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat in carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering. Soft terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA031.md): Cessna 208B · Portland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N753FE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight collision with objects.
- [NTSB SEA06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA005.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N23887 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors.
- [NTSB SEA05LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA099.md): Horvath Pitts S-1C · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N81PU · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power as a result of a carburetor float drop restriction during cruise flight. Tall grass in the landing area was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA05CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA093.md): Johnson Johnson Chris-Tena · Lebanon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 3, 2005 · N72JJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA05LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA087.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2005 · N2256H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. High vegetation was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA05FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA061.md): Navion Navion H · Hubbard, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2005 · N2512T · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power immediately after takeoff for undetermined reason.
- [NTSB SEA05LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA049.md): Mooney M20K · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2005 · N1147D · Substantial damage
  > A fractured piston pin that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. Factors include rough/uneven mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB SEA05LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA016.md): Hannah Avid Amphibian · Creswell, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2004 · N80AH · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident included the lack of a carburetor heat system and the probability of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA05FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA004.md): Maule MT-7-420 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2004 · N186SB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA181.md): Hughes 369D · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2004 · N505ST · Substantial damage
  > In-flight loss of engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA04CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04CA107.md): Steward Rocky 162F · Hood River, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N717CS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's miscalculation of fuel consumption and his inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB SEA04LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA051.md): Piper PA-18 · Sisters, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2004 · N2553S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include no suitable place for a forced landing, and trees in the area where the pilot found it necessary to attempt the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA046.md): Jerome Q-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2004 · N143GJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate evaluation of deteriorating weather conditions (increasing rain) and his failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on landing (long/hard touchdown). Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and rain.
- [NTSB SEA03LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA189.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Diamond, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2003 · N48020 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during hover.
- [NTSB SEA03LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA152.md): Rockwell S-2R · Hermiston, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N4250X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. Rocky terrain was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA115.md): Cessna 182C · Bandon, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N8762T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during descent for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA03LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA069.md): Cessna 175B · Bonanza, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N8159T · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the connecting rod cap. Annual maintenance inspections which were disregarded by the owner/pilot was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA03LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA011.md): Peterson Dragonfly · Mulino, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N2448 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation of the engine while in cruise flight due to the owner/builder's alteration of the fuel system from that shown in the aircrafts plans. Factors include very rough terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to make his forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA006.md): Rutledge Kitfox · Condon, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2002 · N885CR · Substantial damage
  > A loose clamp around the gascolator bowl. A related factor was the maintenance inspection not being performed.
- [NTSB SEA02LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA168.md): Nolley BD-5 · Corvallis, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N50TX · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation resulting in a loss of engine power during the aircraft's initial climb. A disconnected fuel line was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA151.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Creswell, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N32138 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper management of fuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA135.md): McDonnell Douglas 369D · Medford, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2002 · N58295 · Substantial damage
  > Power loss during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Factors include mountainous terrain and trees.
- [NTSB SEA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA107.md): Cessna 172E · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N5383T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined (non-mechanical) reason. Contributing factors were high grass and soft terrain which lead to the collapse of the nose gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB SEA02LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA082.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Gaston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 2002 · N43085 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from object(s) while executing a forced landing following a total loss of power for undetermined cause(s). Contributing factors where the pole impacted during the emergency landing and the pilot's diverted attention.
- [NTSB SEA02LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA072.md): Gallagher Taylor "Coot" · Creswell, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2002 · N41RG · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation followed by the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb shortly after takeoff. An improper engine modification was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA02LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA069.md): Woodley Zodiac 601HD · Beaver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 2002 · N9240W · Substantial damage
  > A partial failure of the electrical (ignition) system and a short to the master electrical switch during cruise flight resulting in a loss of engine power. A collision with an embankment during the landing roll was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA118.md): Hughes 369D · Canby, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N69PE · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation as a result of a collapsed fuel nozzle filter screen. Contamination that blocked the fuel nozzle screen and water contamination were factors.
- [NTSB SEA01LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA109.md): Luscombe 8F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N1389B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was tall grass in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA01LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA063.md): Piper PA-24 · Saint Helens, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2001 · N6337P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat while attempting to determine if there was ice accumulating in the carburetor throat. Factors include flight in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and a fence running across the field in which the forced…
- [NTSB SEA01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N9988L · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to ensure (supervision) the student had an adequate supply of fuel available, and the student's failure to refuel the aircraft sufficently resulting in a fuel starvation/exhaustion condition and total power loss. Contributing…
- [NTSB SEA00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA176.md): Cessna 150H · Ontario, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2000 · N22237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command/flight instructor's failure to adequately refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion, and his subsequent high flare in a forced landing attempt, resulting in a stall and touchdown/impact on the nose gear.
- [NTSB SEA00LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA166.md): Fairchild 24G · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2000 · N4714 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat after experiencing a partial power loss while flying under conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors include the presence of carburetor icing conditions and an expanse of water (Columbia…
- [NTSB SEA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA157.md): Hamer Lancair 235 · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2000 · N84LH · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a fracture and separation of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was a vehicle on the roadway.
- [NTSB SEA00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA150.md): Mooney M20E · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2000 · N1927Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA00LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA146.md): Jonas Falcon XP · Pendleton, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2000 · N90345 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was rough/uneven terrain in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB SEA00LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA143.md): Jim Weseman Challenger II · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control were factors.
- [NTSB SEA00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA140.md): Cessna 188 · Lone Pine, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2000 · N731GR · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include an irrigation system in the field where the forced landing took place, and the pilot's intentional initiation of a ground loop in order to miss the pipes of the irrigation system.
- [NTSB SEA00LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA084.md): Oveross Vans RV-8 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2000 · N998TT · Substantial damage
  > The rotation of the right fuel tank elbow fitting within the tank during previous maintenance. The improper alignment resulted in the fuel pick-up tube being mis-positioned and a subsequent starvation of fuel to the engine. Contributing factors were the…
- [NTSB SEA99LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA161.md): Wild Goose A1 · Keizer, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1999 · N3451 · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting resulted in a loss of engine power. An intentional wheels down landing was a factor.

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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" = 'OR' 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=OR

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