# NTSB investigations, UT: 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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB SEA08LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA008.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20-C1 · Santaquin, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2007 · N465US · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors include rough/uneven vegetation-covered terrain at the location where the pilot executed his emergency forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA276.md): Werner Vari-Eze · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2007 · N547DB · 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 wind shear conditions encountered during the forced landing attempt.
- [NTSB SEA07FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA240.md): Flight Design Ctsw · St. George, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2007 · N775CT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during approach for an undetermined reason. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA188.md): Vance Renegade Spirit · Blanding, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2007 · N35JV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB LAX07LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA184.md): Brook Lancair IV-P · Parowan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2007 · N401PT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to engine inlet icing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of engine inlet anti-icing capability.
- [NTSB SEA06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA185.md): Cessna T210M · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N732PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.
- [NTSB SEA06LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA124.md): Hughes 369D · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2006 · N88SE · Substantial damage
  > A loss of rotor rpm for undetermined reasons, resulting in a hard landing on top of the commercial building over which the helicopter was working.
- [NTSB SEA06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA017.md): Cessna T210M · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N6029N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to use the before landing checklist. A factor which contributed to the accident was the improper position of the mixture control.
- [NTSB DEN05LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA127.md): Cessna 172N · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2005 · N9892J · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the soft dirt.
- [NTSB DEN05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA019.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2004 · N7852P · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors include the weather conditions conducive for carburetor icing, and a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA142.md): Robinson R22 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N777UH · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's premature flare, resulting in a hard landing, and his failure to align the helicopter with the direction of travel, resulting in a rollover.Contributing factors were the low rotor RPM and inadequate airspeed. The reason for the loss of engine…
- [NTSB DEN03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA085.md): Robinson R22 Beta · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2003 · N7176S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the student's failure to maintain aircraft control and the instructor's inadequate supervision. The instructor's delayed remedial action as a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN03LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA051.md): Panzl PAN · Vernal, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2003 · N11ZL · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and his lack of familiarity with the airplane, which subsequently resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. Contributing factors were unfavorable wind conditions and the downdraft weather condition.
- [NTSB FTW02LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA173.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2002 · N146P · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW02LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA102.md): Bell 206L-3 · Oakley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2002 · N30YB · 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 DEN02LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA013.md): Bell 206B · Bryce, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N911KH · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the low airspeed and altitude at which to perform an autorotation.
- [NTSB DEN01LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA128.md): Cessna 182P · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2001 · N21042 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was inadequate clearance of an obstacle during the forced landing by the pilot.
- [NTSB DEN99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA110.md): Cessna 182A · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1999 · N6165B · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for reasons undetermined. Factors were the existence of conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA184.md): Mooney M20C · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N9666M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA97LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA165.md): Young Turbo Cruiser · Milford, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1997 · N6626W · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Factors include the pilot's fuel consumption calculations based upon insufficient or erroneous information provided by the amateur-built airplane's builder and previous owner, and terrain conditions not suitable…
- [NTSB SEA97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA128.md): Cessna 177B · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1997 · N34680 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA96LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA152.md): Hanks Avid Flyer · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1996 · N3086G · Substantial damage
  > partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the tall grain crop that was encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA96LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA102.md): Cessna T188C · Hooper, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1996 · N9980J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the proximity of obstructions, which limited the pilot's ability to reach a suitable emergency landing area.
- [NTSB SEA95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA085.md): Bell 206L-1 · Richfield, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N206AH · Substantial damage
  > Ice ingestion. Factors to the accident were: aircraft protective coverings were unavailable, inadequate preflight inspection, and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA208.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1993 · N200X · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include a fence, an animal, and a ditch in the landing roll path.
- [NTSB SEA93LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA191.md): Piper PA-30 · Bryce Canyon, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N7148Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the forced landing were: high density altitude and rough terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA161.md): Bell B206BII · Lake Powell, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1993 · N502AH · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons. Factors include landing in water.
- [NTSB SEA92LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA217.md): Cessna 140 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1992 · N2553N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from inaccurate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot. A factor relating to the accident was the terrain condition (ditch) in the landing area.
- [NTSB SEA92LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA168.md): Boeing A75N1 · Brigham City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N55625 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot in command's inability to execute corrective action during the noseover. A factor contributing to the accident was the berm.
- [NTSB SEA92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA120.md): Beech V35B · Panguitch, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N9035V · Substantial damage
  > Shorting of the grounding wire (p lead) to the magnetos followed by overloading of the nose wheel strut. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA91LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA048.md): Maule M-5-235C · Draper, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1991 · N392X · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA047.md): Cessna 150M · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1991 · N63644 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA091.md): Cessna 172XP · Hurricane, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1990 · N1530V · Substantial damage
  > The engine oil leak induced connecting rod failure and subsequent total power loss.
- [NTSB DEN90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > An engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN87LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA141.md): Cessna T210H · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1987 · N692RF · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd dscndg from 10,500 feet MSL for an apch to rwy 34 right at the Salt Lake City arpt. He stated he had selected landing flaps & had moved the mixture to rich & the prop to high RPM. At 8,500 MSL, 'the engine quit.' Subsequently, the plt made a…
- [NTSB DEN87LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA135.md): Cessna 152 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1987 · N48590 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt & CFI were practicing slow flt & stalls. Carb heat was applied before the start of each stall series. During the recovery from the last stall the student plt applied only partial pwr. The CFI applied full pwr & the eng began to run rough. The…
- [NTSB DEN85LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA018.md): Beech C-45H · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1984 · N9561Z · Substantial damage
  > While in cruise flt, plt noted gradual left eng oil press drop from normal 70 PSI to 20 PSI. Plt shut down left eng, feathered prop and diverted to alternate airport. En route to alternate plt attempted to restart left eng to avoid single-engine landing. Plt…
- [NTSB DEN84LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA226.md): Cessna 172 · W Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1984 · N4044F · Substantial damage
  > The acft was a Cessna 172 that had been converted to a 'Texas taildragger' in accordance with an approved STC. The purpose of the flt was for the plt to obtain a biennial flt review. He stated that immediately after takeoff, the eng began to progressively…
- [NTSB DEN84LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA140.md): Beech F35 · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1984 · N3366C · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the eng lost power at about 100 ft AGL. The plt decided to land the acft back on the rwy to avoid rough terrain beyond the end. The acft was landed with the gear up. During an investigation, fuel was found in the main tanks & the right…
- [NTSB DEN84FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA012.md): Cessna T210G · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6906R · Substantial damage
  > During flt at 11,000 ft, the plt noted that the fuel flow gage was 'wiggling' & the eng 'didn't sound real healthy.' He increased the mixture slightly & turned the aux fuel pump to 'low boost.' The fuel flow then stabilized 'pretty good.' The plt said that a…
- [NTSB DEN83FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA217.md): Bell 206L-1 · Price, UT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N3900Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off with an 800 lb sling load & used 100% torque to expedite clearing power lines. When clear of the lines, he started a climbing turn & reduced the torque to about 80%. At aprx 300 ft AGL & 50 to 60 KTS, the eng began surging which caused the…
- [NTSB DEN83FA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA193.md): Cessna 421A · West Jordan, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1983 · N2239Q · Destroyed
  > Investigation revealed that the plt aborted two takeoff attempts due to a 'roughness' in one eng. Not able to duplicate the roughness during subsequent ground checks, the plt departed. At an alt of 300 AGL the left eng began to surge and the right eng,…
- [NTSB DEN83LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA197.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Vernal, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1983 · N29649 · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff initial climb, as the gear was retracted, the turbo charger overboost light flashed once & the eng coughed & quit. The plt stated all gages were normal until the eng quit. The acft was still over the rwy, & the plt maintained 75 KTS with 1…
- [NTSB DEN82FTM14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM14.md): Osprey II · Ogden, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1982 · N50733 · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported that during takeoff, he experienced a 400 RPM drop in the engine speed. He began a right turn to land on runway 04, but reportedly, the engine then stopped. The pilot intended to land on the hull with the gear retracted; however, the plane…
- [NTSB DEN82FTM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM13.md): Aerospatiale 315B · Coalville, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N8237 · Substantial damage
  > During a seismic exploration flight the eng quit. No eng malfunction was found.

## 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" = 'UT' 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=UT

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