# NTSB investigations, SC: 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 NYC07LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA157.md): Mooney M20E · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2007 · N7837V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination within the fuel injector servo, which was not detected during a recent inadequate annual inspection.
- [NTSB DEN06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA125.md): Thomas Velocity · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N31756 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The cause of the fuel starvation was not determined. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Bishopville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2006 · N66058 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach to land, which resulted in an off-airport emergency landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA053.md): Piper PA28-180F · Easley, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N2133T · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL05CA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA147.md): Cessna 172G · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N5863R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons which resulted in a collision with objects.
- [NTSB ATL05CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA122.md): Aeronca C3 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 4, 2005 · N14532 · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel failure to secure the intake valve adjustment jam nut which resulted in excessive valve clearance, and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA110.md): Casten Rans S-10 · Perry, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N327AN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot mismanagement. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA018.md): Bellanca Citabria 7ECA · Summerville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2004 · N57388 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA009.md): North American Harvard II T-6 · Leesville, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2004 · N92871 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination which blocked the flow of fuel which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL04CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA151.md): Cessna 182A · Walterboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N3955D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA123.md): Cessna 310 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2004 · N361Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA061.md): Mooney 20F · Campobello, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2996L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and a collision with trees and the ground during an uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB ATL04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA039.md): Piper PA-28R · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2003 · N5041T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, and his inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA025.md): Cessna U206F · Edgefield, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2003 · N3007R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the fuel filler cap was secured resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL03LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA057.md): Cessna 172 · Camden, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2003 · N3287L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion, subsequent loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA049.md): Mooney M20K · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N231NT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA019.md): John H. Heiring Express · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2002 · N297JH · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and in-flight collision with water.
- [NTSB MIA02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA064.md): Cessna 172 · Marion, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2002 · N1915V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to undetermined reasons, resulting in a landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA01FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA192.md): Beech BE-35-F35 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N5058S · Destroyed
  > the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was…
- [NTSB MIA01LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA145.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2001 · N6667Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was an unidentified pilot's failure to yield the…
- [NTSB MIA00LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA032.md): Beech 90 · St. George, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1999 · N866A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure adequate fuel to safely complete the flight resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine failure, and his inadequate compensation for the wind that resulted a forced landing short of the…
- [NTSB ATL98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA131.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N8027D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice..
- [NTSB ATL98LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA116.md): Piper PA-12 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1998 · N78583 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning of fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. A factor was the pilot continued flight operation with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB MIA98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA227.md): Mooney M-20F · Rockhill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N6411Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA98FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA187.md): Mooney M-20E · Pickens, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1998 · N2709W · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with objects (trees) during the emergency landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment associated with the use of an antihistamine and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA97LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA225.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3517J · Substantial damage
  > The improper rebuild/remanufacture of the fuel line (obstructed at both ends) that runs between the carburetor and sediment bowl by an unknown person. This resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing to non-suitable terrain, and…
- [NTSB ATL96LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA107.md): Grumman G-164 · Scotia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1996 · N5370 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA076.md): Hiller UH12-E · Huger, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1996 · N14MQ · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel vent line that resulted in engine stoppage. A factor was tall trees that intervened the helicopter's flight path.
- [NTSB MIA96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA067.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · West Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N50KW · Destroyed
  > a total loss of power on one engine for undetermined reasons, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) resulting in an in-flight loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the wind gusts encountered while on final approach to land.
- [NTSB ATL96LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA020.md): Aerospatiale SA 315 · Manning, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1995 · N27387 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL95LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA118.md): Piper J3 · York, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N41105 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL95LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA116.md): Smith Monnett Moni · Cheraw, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N3257W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for unknown reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, which resulted in impact with the ground while the airplane was in a stalled condition.
- [NTSB ATL95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA056.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7498R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the position washer in the fuel selector valve, which resulted in the fuel starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Johns Island, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1994 · N3724D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked fuel line to the gascolator.
- [NTSB ATL94LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA155.md): Cessna 210A · Varnville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1994 · N6601X · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination in the fuel that resulted from inadequate maintenance inspection of the airplane. A factor was the rough terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB ATL94LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA113.md): Beech E18S · Laurens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1994 · N70CB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on one engine followed by failure of the propeller to feather or be feathered.
- [NTSB ATL94LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA060.md): Piper PA-28-180 · St. Matthews, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1994 · N43571 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the electric transmission wire located at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL93LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA152.md): Cessna 172 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1993 · N2437E · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine exhaust valve which resulted in the loss of engine power. The soft terrain in the landing area was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA145.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Hilton Head Is, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1993 · N104CB · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA077.md): Myers Avid Aircraft Flyer · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1993 · N31187 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed above the stall speed, during the forced landing. A factor was the undetermined engine malfunction.
- [NTSB ATL92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA180.md): Cessna 320 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N5754X · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.
- [NTSB ATL92FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA031.md): Beech 58TC · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1991 · N6588S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed after a reported engine power loss, resulting in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was the loss of power on the left engine. The reason for the left engine power loss could not be determined.
- [NTSB ATL90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA028.md): Mooney M20E · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1253X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB ATL88LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA235.md): Cessna 150G · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1988 · N3105J · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the engine began to run rough & lose pwr while he was circling some property he owned. He subsequently attempted to land at a nearby ultralight airstrip. He stated that he didn't remember anything after that. The airstrip owner reported…
- [NTSB ATL87LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA138.md): Cessna 172-N · Walhalla, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1987 · N739QF · Destroyed
  > During a local sightseeing flight the plt trimmed the aircraft to a slow flight configuration, and circled a lake in the mountains of south carolina at an alt of approx 1,000 ft AGL. The aircraft was near max gross weight and the ground temp was 82 deg f. the…
- [NTSB ATL86LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA254.md): Piper PA-25 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N9101D · Destroyed
  > The acft was about 1/2 hrs into a planned 2.0 hr banner tow flt. On the last pass along the Beach, at about 500 ft AGL, the eng popped and lost pwr. The plt turned the acft out to sea and landed in the ocean. The plt swam to shore and the acft sank.
- [NTSB ATL86FMG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FMG09.md): Gray Drifter XP · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 9, 1986 · N4817N · Destroyed
  > The homebuilt acft crashed shortly after takeoff. Witnesses reported hearing a loss of power during initial climb. The acft then entered an abrupt right turn and descended to ground impact. Post accident bench test of the engine failed to disclose any…
- [NTSB ATL85LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA231.md): Cessna 152 · Hilton Head Is., SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1985 · N67998 · Destroyed
  > The commercial/cfi plt and a passenger were flying just off shore at about 700 ft when the engine quit. He could not clear trees along the shore and the beach was unusable due to fallen trees. The plt landed in the ocean and both occupants swam to shore. The…
- [NTSB ATL85LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA176.md): Cessna 172 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N5221F · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a descent to 2100 ft, intermediate level offs were made at 5000, 4000, & 3000 ft. he stated that at 2200 ft, carb heat was removed & power was applied for the level off. However, when the throttle was advanced, the eng began…
- [NTSB ATL83FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA150.md): Cessna 172 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1983 · N8253U · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt's son, who was a passenger, the plt had made a final approach lineup on the wrong set of lights. Realizing the mistake, the plt initiated a go-around at aprx 200 ft AGL. However, the eng lost power. During an emergency landing at night,…

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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" = 'SC' 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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