# NTSB investigations, WA: 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. Page 1 of 4 · 190 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX07LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA245.md): Burnham Avid Flyer · Sequim, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N5MN · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a dual ignition system failure. - [NTSB SEA07CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA226.md): Eagle Eagle DW-1 · Waterville, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2007 · N8802E · Destroyed > The loss of engine power during takeoff for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the high vegetation in the field where the airplane came to rest. - [NTSB SEA07LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA063.md): Cessna 180 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2007 · N9115C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, and the trees. - [NTSB SEA07LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA059.md): Barnhart RV-6 · Auburn, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2007 · N601DB · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the obstruction of the engine's air inlet by a fabricated neoprene seal, and inadequate maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA07LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA041.md): Hughes 369D · Lyman, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2007 · N1088G · Substantial damage > The pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions, which resulted in a loss of engine power during hover due to snow and ice ingestion. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's delayed remedial actions, and snow and icing conditions. - [NTSB SEA07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA038.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N7124D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA009.md): Helio H-295 · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N6471V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent hard landing. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine… - [NTSB SEA07FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA006.md): Robinson R44 · Sumner, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N769RT · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while on final approach, and the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter after the power loss. Factors include a lake below the final approach to the private landing pad. - [NTSB SEA07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA005.md): Hatcher Fisher Celebrity · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N635GH · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA06FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA139.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Easton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2006 · N40ST · Destroyed > The loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to an attempted forced landing. Factors include unfavorable winds at the site of the forced landing, and trees off the approach end of the grass runway the pilot was… - [NTSB SEA06CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA091.md): Murphy Renegade · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 4, 2006 · CICJF · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while in cruise flight for undetermined reasons. Trees were a factor. - [NTSB SEA06FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06FA054.md): Beech 58P · Bow, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2006 · N469MD · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the climb to cruise. Contributing factors included a loss of engine power to the right engine folowing a turbocharger failure, instrument meteorological and dark night conditions. - [NTSB SEA06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA049.md): Cessna 172N · Snohomish, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N492SF · Substantial damage > Carburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA06LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N444QA · Substantial damage > Encounter with carburetor icing conditions while maneuvering for the downwind which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. The aircraft nosing over during the landing roll in soft sand was a factor. - [NTSB SEA06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA014.md): Aeronca 7AC · Yelm, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N85534 · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing. - [NTSB SEA06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA013.md): North Wing Apache ST Trike · Medical Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA008.md): Williams Challenger II · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N8069J · Substantial damage > The loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA05CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA197.md): Cessna 180H · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N1037V · Substantial damage > The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors. - [NTSB SEA05LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA192.md): North American AT-6D · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2005 · N3617F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to switch to the fullest fuel tank prior to departure which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during the initial takeoff climb. Subsequently, the aircraft landed hard damaging the landing gear… - [NTSB SEA05LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA177.md): Tichacek N-3 Pup · Mead, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N7702X · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA05LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA161.md): Cessna A185F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2005 · N4867C · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA143.md): Beech A36 · Sequim, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N3119T · Substantial damage > The temporary loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the takeoff initial climb. - [NTSB SEA05FA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA136.md): Beech E-55 · Lopez, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2005 · N686T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a dual loss of engine power during normal descent due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the incorrect installation of the left and right wing fuel sight gage/float assemblies by unknown… - [NTSB SEA05LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA118.md): Rash Vans RV-6A · Palouse, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N330CJ · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rising terrain was a factor. - [NTSB SEA05LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA110.md): Beech A-36 · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2005 · N9017V · Substantial damage > The malfunction of the fuel injection control system, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on base leg for a full-stop landing. Factors include soft terrain in the area where the pilot found it necessary to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA107.md): Cessna 150L · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N1770Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing. - [NTSB SEA05LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA089.md): Aeronca 0-58B · Kennewick, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2005 · N8023R · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA05LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA068.md): Cessna T337E · Orcas Island, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2005 · N1711M · Substantial damage > The loss of power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing and impact with water. - [NTSB SEA04LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA179.md): Hardin Lancair 320 · Chewelah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2004 · N320MC · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of a fuel leak from an undetermined location resulting in a loss of engine power during approach for landing and subsequent forced landing. Soft terrain was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA161.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Irby, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2004 · N4195J · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for unknown reasons. Trees and rough/uneven terrain were factors. - [NTSB SEA04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA157.md): Headrick Vans RV9A · Westport, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2004 · N3086J · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Carburetor icing conditions and trees were a factor. - [NTSB SEA04FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA150.md): Stinson 108 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2004 · N97599 · Substantial damage > The total loss of power for undetermined reasons while maneuvering. - [NTSB SEA04LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA137.md): Root RV-4 · Buckley, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2004 · N901ER · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff. The pilot's failure to select the proper fuel tank before takeoff and to maintain airspeed during the… - [NTSB SEA04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA128.md): Hughes 269C · Arlington, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2004 · N56PH · Substantial damage > A significant power loss for undetermined reasons while in cruise flight, leading to a full autorotational landing. Factors include no suitable terrain in the area, and soft swampy terrain at the point where the pilot found it necessary to perform the forced… - [NTSB SEA04LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA078.md): Robinson R-22 Mariner · Chehalis, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 2004 · N6291T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA062.md): Davenport RV-8F · College Place, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2004 · N284DM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed during the forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to attempt a turn at low altitude. - [NTSB SEA04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA042.md): Cessna 150J · Longview, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2004 · N5559G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion while maneuvering, as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight decision/planning, leading to his failure to refuel the airplane prior to running out of fuel. A ditch was a factor. - [NTSB SEA04LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA033.md): Cessna 172RG · Enumclaw, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2004 · N64ML · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the failure of the heads of six of the eight cam followers. Factors include the pilot's decision to keep the gear retracted during the forced landing, and the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA04LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA025.md): Hughes 369D · Moclips, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N8343F · Substantial damage > A sudden loss of engine power during hover for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA03LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA186.md): Schmidt Zodiac 601 XL · Sumner, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2003 · N819GS · Destroyed > Loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors include the in-flight collision with trees during the uncontrolled descent. - [NTSB SEA03LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA163.md): Schulze Lancair 360 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2003 · N360W · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb. Collision with a vehicle during landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA154.md): Bollinger RV-6A · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2003 · N272JT · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation following the separation of a purge valve assembly as a result of the builders failure to re-safety the face retaining/stop screw on the fuel vapor purge valve after the safety wire on the subject screw was removed in order to change the… - [NTSB SEA03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA164.md): Beech A35 · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N8598A · Substantial damage > A partially blocked fuel injector which led to an over temperature condition in the cylinders resulting in a loss of engine power during cruise flight. Sandy terrain conditions for the landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA03FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA124.md): Beech A36TC · East Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2003 · N279WP · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from the right wing tank reaching an unusable fuel level. Also causal was an unapproved alteration of the aircraft’s fuel system. Contributing to the accident were the incorrect installation of an… - [NTSB SEA03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA107.md): Pippert Zenith Air CH 701 · Rochester, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2003 · N2748 · Substantial damage > Loose jet in the carburetor while on climb out resulting in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA03LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA058.md): Hughes 369D · Taholah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2003 · N5225C · Substantial damage > The entanglement of the fuel quantity sender float in the start pump wiring within the fuel tank as a result of the wiring not being properly secured. This rendered the fuel gauge inaccurate and the low fuel warning light inoperative which led to fuel… - [NTSB SEA03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA054.md): Cessna T210L · Gig Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2003 · N701TM · Substantial damage > A total loss of power for undetermined reasons during base turn. - [NTSB SEA03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA052.md): Robinson R-22B · Mabton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2003 · N2629Z · Substantial damage > A partial loss of power, for undetermined reasons, during a shallow approach, that ultimately lead to a situation where the pilot found it necessary to attempt a forced landing while the helicopter was moving slightly sideways. Factors include rough/uneven… - [NTSB SEA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA025.md): Mooney M20F · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N6442Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor. - [NTSB SEA03FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA015.md): Caron Seawind · Bryant, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2002 · N313FC · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the flying pilot to maintain flying speed resulting in an inadvertent stall, loss of control and subsequent collision with terrain. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WA&occurrence=350&page=2 ## 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" = 'WA' 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=WA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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