# NTSB investigations, PA: 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 NYC07LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA171.md): Midget Mustang M-1 · Covode, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2007 · N1085 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA153.md): Zenair CH701 · Huntington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N7654Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA086.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Clay Township, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2006 · N346DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB IAD05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA123.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2005 · N40504 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the climb for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC05FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05FA105.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Fairview, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N235G · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff and subsequent collision with a residence.
- [NTSB IAD05LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA083.md): Titan Tornado · Bath, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot/owner's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Factors in the accident were the stripped spark plug threads, and an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot/owner.
- [NTSB NYC05LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA081.md): Zeidman RV-6A · Kennett Square, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2005 · N42RZ · Substantial damage
  > A fuel pump malfunction, as reported by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC03FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA161.md): Cessna T210L · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N700PR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA075.md): Beech B-60 · Bradford, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N215CQ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to maneuver for a landing in a configuration that exceeded the capability of the airplane to maintain altitude, after he lost power on one engine for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB NYC03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA056.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Blue Bell, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2003 · N711AV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA152.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Marietta, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2002 · N81310 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to operate an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies, his improper decision to return to the airport with inadequate altitude remaining, and his failure to maintain airspeed. A factor related to the accident was the…
- [NTSB IAD02LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA063.md): Murawski Pulsar · Bentleyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N5123B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the MAG cylinder rod bearing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor in the damage to the airplane was the terrain condition of the forced landing field.
- [NTSB IAD02LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA062.md): Castle Glasair II-SRG · Mill Hall, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N676EC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft due to a lack of lubrication.
- [NTSB NYC02LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA033.md): Cessna 182 · Brookville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2001 · N24KA · Substantial damage
  > Fouling of the engine intake and exhaust valves with bromine and lead deposits.
- [NTSB NYC01LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA015.md): Moore Starduster SA-300 · Erwinna, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N3168 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC00FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA136.md): Bell UH-1H · Frenchville, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 2000 · N52AG · Substantial damage
  > Foreign object damage to the compressor and turbine sections of the engine, which resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB NYC00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA050.md): Mooney M20-C · Reading, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N6715U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA055.md): Hughes 369D · Herminie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1999 · N5070J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N82096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.
- [NTSB NYC99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA003.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N2535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA154.md): Johnson Revolution MINI-500 · Shermans Dale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N805JJ · Substantial damage
  > The builder/pilot's carburetor modification that did not allow for rapid fuel demand, which resulted in a loss of engine power of final approach.
- [NTSB NYC98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA059.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N6962Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off runway landing, after the left engine was reported to have lost power.
- [NTSB IAD97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA107.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-A1 · Slatington, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N278PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/ preparation which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA114.md): Luscombe 8F · New Town, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1997 · N1894B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent fuel supply, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC97FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA043.md): Cessna 150L · Collegeville, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1997 · N10809 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall and collision with the ground. A contributing factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB NYC96LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA171.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Coatsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1996 · N3868W · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of suitable landing areas.
- [NTSB NYC95LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA194.md): Great Lakes 2T1-A2 · Fombell, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N49CR · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB BFO95LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Factoryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1995 · N4876F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent hard landing by the student pilot.
- [NTSB BFO95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA042.md): Cessna 150 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1995 · N3546V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA019.md): Beech A36 · Montrose, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N36YE · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO95LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA017.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Blooming Grove, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1994 · N4430P · Substantial damage
  > The malfunction of the carburetor heat control which resulted in loss of engine power. The carburetor icing weather condition was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC94FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA160.md): Cessna 320C · Waynesboro, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1994 · N85WM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO94LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA095.md): Cessna 172 · York, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N5522R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC94LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA039.md): Piper PA-46 · Wilkes-Barre, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1993 · N92GP · Destroyed
  > was the loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons and the subsequent engine failure, resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA099.md): Bellanca 17-31 · Leesport, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N73SM · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA094.md): Steven Kurtis Rand S 12 · E Stroudsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1993 · N6784J · Substantial damage
  > A forced landing in trees as a result of a complete loss of engine power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Dowingtown, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1993 · N6340K · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA062.md): Piper PA-28-151 · New Cumberland, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1993 · N32307 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in the river.
- [NTSB NYC92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA122.md): Victor E. Nigro KR-2 · Lebanon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1992 · N21144 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent to the ground. Factor related to the accident were the pilot's lack of expereince in the type of airplane and the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC91LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA213.md): Cessna 150C · Kemblesville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N16AC · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilots' inadequate supervision, the student pilots' overshoot of the simulated landing area, and the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91DGT03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT03.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Hughesville, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1991 · N2619B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's selection of the forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Meadville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N739EC · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat control by the pilot, which resulted in the total loss of engine power and the subsequent emergency forced landing in rough terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the lack of experience of the student pilot.
- [NTSB NYC90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N15590 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA162.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N3EF · Destroyed
  > Wire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.
- [NTSB NYC90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA161.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N2089A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA080.md): Cessna CE-172P · Hollidaysburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N62274 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot factor in that he failed to ensure there was sufficient fuel on board to complete the flight. This resulted in an engine failure & subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC90FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA077.md): Cessna 177 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1990 · N29578 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB NYC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA202.md): Cessna 150H · Northeast, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N50294 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to an over-rich engine for undetermined reasons. The combination of an over-rich running engine and the pilot's pumping of the throttle during the recovery attempt caused the engine to flood.
- [NTSB NYC89LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA179.md): Schweizer 269C · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N75044 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: water in the emergency landing area.

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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" = 'PA' 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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