# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 NYC08LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA027.md): Vans RV-7A · West Point, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N723EP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA005.md): Pelt Mad Max II Special · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N26VT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA244.md): Beech F33A · Franklin, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2007 · N52359 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC07LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA136.md): Beech K35 · Cross Junction, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N615T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA185.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Blacksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2006 · N43945 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC06LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA090.md): Piper PA-30 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N7812Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a single-engine go-around. A factor was the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA113.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Chatham, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2005 · N3818P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel selector valve was properly engaged, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA084.md): Ercoupe 415C · Saluda, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N2406H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an unsecured mixture control cable, which was not properly secured by maintenance personnel during a recent annual inspection. Also causal was the airplane owner's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.
- [NTSB IAD05LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA063.md): Aeronca 65-TAC · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N36973 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent impact with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD05LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA045.md): Cessna 152 · Port Royal, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2005 · N64986 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC03LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA187.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Midland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2003 · N7615Z · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to unknown circumstances.
- [NTSB IAD03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA054.md): Roger Mann Ragwing RW8-PT2S · Hanover, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the wheat in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB NYC03LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA017.md): Boeing Stearman A75 · Glade Spring, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2002 · N62897 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision to fly at an altitude that did not allow for successful completion of a forced landing, after the engine lost power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC02LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA148.md): Bird CK · Harrisonburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2002 · N99754 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to perform a 180-degree turn with insufficient altitude remaining after experiencing a total loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate alignment of the fuel selector placard markings, resulting in an…
- [NTSB NYC02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA131.md): Diamond Aircraft Industries DA 20C-1 · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N960CT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA028.md): Wilburn Jodel F-12 · Clarksville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2002 · N722Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed after a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Also causal, was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA021.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2001 · N5207Z · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot ensure the proper position of the fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors were the improper placement of the fuel selector valve tank index, and the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to change tanks in…
- [NTSB NYC02LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA014.md): Nicolosi Challenger II · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2001 · N843C · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB IAD02LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA003.md): Cessna 172M · White Stone, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2001 · N80562 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA001.md): Clark T Bird II · Elberon, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N673KD · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC01LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA205.md): Rans S-7 · Sydnorsville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2001 · N56RP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine over-temperature condition, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB NYC00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA176.md): Schwarz Avid Amphibian · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2000 · N61HS · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the propeller reduction gear assembly for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of thrust.
- [NTSB NYC00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA157.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260TP · Norfolk, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N43GP · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation of the engine, caused by the failure of the fuel transfer pump.
- [NTSB NYC00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA132.md): Piper PA-22 · Moneta, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2000 · N6841B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD00LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA014.md): Prudhomme Velocity RG 173 · Richmond, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1999 · N242JP · Substantial damage
  > the improper installation of the oil supply line to the propeller governor which resulted in a loss of lubrication, overtemperature, and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC99LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Rockville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1999 · N49014 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision.
- [NTSB NYC99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA164.md): Piper PA-18-150 · New Castle, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N4494Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff with the fuel tank selector in an improper position (OFF), resulting in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB IAD99LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA044.md): Mayers SEA REY · Ashland, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1999 · N100RZ · Destroyed
  > was a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA049.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lynchburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1999 · N72EZ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD99LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA026.md): Piper PA-30 · Fairfield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1999 · N3TH · Destroyed
  > The owner's failure to comply with the Airworthiness Directive and the subsequent fuel system filter blockage by ice leading to fuel starvation and power loss of the right engine. Additionally, the pilot's improper selection of the left auxiliary fuel tank…
- [NTSB IAD99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA023.md): Armbruster MINI-500 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N500GH · Destroyed
  > the improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N1685H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA075.md): Hoffmann Fisher FP 404 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N6188X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA073.md): Saab-Scania F-35 Draken · Oceana, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1998 · N156XD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the pilot's unfamiliarity with the fuel system.
- [NTSB NYC98LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA118.md): Morrison Rans S-12 · Gum Spring, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N91337 · Substantial damage
  > A loose/partially disconnected engine intake fuel line which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's delayed (late) flare prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB NYC98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA096.md): Beech C-50 · Ford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N377B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power simultaneously on both engines as reported by the pilot, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC98LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA068.md): Zwart KIT FOX Vixen · Weyers Cave, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1998 · N955F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the propeller drive train after the pilot/builder installed an improper drive belt.
- [NTSB IAD98FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA015.md): Socata TB-20 Trinidad · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N3041J · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB IAD97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA097.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1997 · N9883L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which fail to provide an adequate fuel supply
- [NTSB IAD97LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA017.md): Vanatta KR-2 · Blackstone, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1996 · N85JV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control (stall) and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB IAD96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA081.md): Cessna 205A · Sommerville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N5261G · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during banner towing operations.
- [NTSB IAD96LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA053.md): Cessna 172 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N108RV · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness and the pilot's improper emergency procedures were related factors.
- [NTSB BFO96LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96LA006.md): Madsen/Rans Rans S12 Airaile · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N43364 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC95MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95MA220.md): Beech 65 · West Point, VA · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N945PA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation, his failure to ensure proper weight and balance of the airplane, and his failure to obtain/maintain minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control after loss of power in one engine. A factor…
- [NTSB BFO95LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA087.md): Piper PA-22-150 · South Boston, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1995 · N3965P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA072.md): Kolb Twinstar · Abingdon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1995 · N7165L · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. Factors found to be involved in this accident were the condition inspection was overdue and the inadequate training received by the student pilot owner/builder.
- [NTSB NYC95FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA123.md): Beech 95-A55 · Wise, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N9672Y · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, after the right engine lost power, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with the ground.
- [NTSB BFO94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gloucester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1994 · N857DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to perform adequate pre-flight inspections and planning for the flight, and his failure to refuel the airplane. This led to fuel exhaustion of the engine and a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO94LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA004.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Manassas, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1993 · N8223T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of total engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain to enable the completion of a power-off forced landing.

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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" = 'VA' 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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