# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 DFW08LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA046.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2007 · N49962 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DFW08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA025.md): Beech J35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N7208B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints.
- [NTSB DFW08LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA035.md): Ayres S2-R · Lenora, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N32984 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to separation of the "P3" line from the engine's fuel control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA013.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2007 · N9733P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector before takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the non suitable terrain for the forced landing and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW08FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA004.md): Cessna 150L · Castroville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N11467 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the instructor pilot's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB DFW07LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA203.md): Air Tractor AT 602 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2007 · N8522P · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the outer ply of the BeCu bellows. This hole appeared to be the result of pitting corrosion, but the corroding agent was not determined.
- [NTSB DFW07LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA191.md): Beech B35 · Borger, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N118TT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power while on approach due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident were a corroded carburetor fuel needle valve, inlet fuel screen and no suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA173.md): Bell 206B · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2007 · N4YJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of one or more of the compressor blades for the 5th stage compressor for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute a successful autorotation.
- [NTSB DFW07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA161.md): Rodgers Zodiac 601XL · Levelland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2007 · N4589 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA150.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Colorado City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N2254S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an oil leak. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA121.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N255ER · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine fuel supply line and the separation of the number one cylinder exhaust pipe resulting in an engine fire.
- [NTSB DFW07LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA118.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2007 · N28730 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the weather conditions that were conducive to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB DFW07LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA103.md): Livpt Lancair IV-P · McAllen, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 2007 · N119TC · Destroyed
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA093.md): Dwayne Smith RV-6 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2007 · N725ES · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07TA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07TA089.md): Piper PA-18 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 2007 · N744 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the throttle lever/linkage. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA088.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N854WT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA086.md): Brantly Helicopter B2 · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N5931X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA066.md): Bell ARH-70 Exp. · Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N445HR · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to blockage in a fuel system check valve which was the result of the improper assembly of fuel boost pump by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DFW07CA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA070.md): Cessna 172B · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2007 · N2629U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the landing approach due to the pilot's failure to follow the appropriate procedures to preclude carburetor ice in known carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB DFW07CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA064.md): Beech F35 · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 4, 2007 · N6XH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA061.md): Hughes 269A · Fulshear, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2007 · N8503A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA060.md): Tanker DR-107 One Design · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2007 · N385DT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during a go-around, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA044.md): Cessna 150M · Eastland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N9364U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA017.md): Mooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N2591W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA016.md): Beech F33 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N1096W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB DFW07LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA010.md): Taylor Zodiac 601 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N143DT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N2426N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA212.md): Vans RV4 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N7LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA208.md): Morton Mustang II · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N696DM · 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 DFW06LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA199.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N82078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA188.md): Cessna P210N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2006 · N732TZ · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB DFW06LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA183.md): Grumman AA-1 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N93010 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA176.md): Cessna 210A · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N9419X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA141.md): Robinson R44 · Payne Springs, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N42KJ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA126.md): Piper J3C-65 · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N98829 · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA125.md): Bellanca 17-A30 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 13, 2006 · N93733 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA122.md): Beech C23 · Bishop, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2006 · N5021M · Substantial damage
  > The delayed landing flare by the pilot which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA121.md): Air Tractor AT-802A · Jasper, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2006 · N8504T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable landing for the pilot to execute the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA101.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N142SF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA071.md): Hodge Express · Tyler, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2006 · N410MP · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB DFW06LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Columbus, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N78SV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA022.md): Piper PA38 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N2593P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA011.md): Bell B206 L-3 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N941SL · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing as result of a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA010.md): Cessna 208 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N978FE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection of the engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB DFW05FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA241.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N69146 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05MA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05MA230.md): Sikorsky S76 · Gulf of Mexico, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N90421 · Destroyed
  > The pilots' delayed response to the No. 1 engine fire warning and the loss of power to both engines, which occurred for undetermined reasons. The pilots' delayed response was most likely due to stress and fatigue. Contributing to the delay of the initiation…
- [NTSB DFW05CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA210.md): McCain RV-8 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2005 · N2071D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of fuel pressure and subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA209.md): Rockwell S-2R · Lyford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N7794V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA201.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Sinton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2005 · N15BA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff and the subsequent loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the attempted operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment and the lack of suitable terrain for the…

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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" = 'TX' 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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