# NTSB investigations, WI: 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 2 · 82 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA249.md): Cessna C-177 · Webster, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N2292Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's misjudged flare during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA112.md): PZL Warzawa-CNPSL PZL-104 Wilga 35A · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N231E · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to attempt flight following the initial loss of engine power and successful forced landing to a cornfield. An additional cause was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the furrowed cornfield… - [NTSB CHI07LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA091.md): Haddan Sonerai IIL · Fort Atkinson, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2007 · N5200C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A low altitude and an inadvertent stall were factors. - [NTSB CHI06CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA253.md): Hedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N4FD · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI06CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA142.md): Stys T-Bird Sport · West Bend, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2006 · N391T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB CHI06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA031.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2005 · N2241P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's fuel mismanagement. Factors to the accident included the pilot's impairment due to alcohol, the FAA's inadequate oversight when it issued the pilot a second class medical certificate,… - [NTSB CHI05CA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA266.md): Ryan Navion G · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N2401T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB CHI05LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA129.md): Cessna 210B · Friendship, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N9623X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition. - [NTSB CHI04FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04FA290.md): Beech B95A · Burlington, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2004 · N1703Y · Destroyed > The improper maintenance of the fuel servo resulting in a loose adjustment nut and subsequent failure of the fuel injection servo which led to a complete loss of power on the right engine. Other causes were the pilot's failure to obtain or maintain minimum… - [NTSB CHI04LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA256.md): Claxton S-12 · Oconomowoc, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2004 · UNREG · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the pistons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. The previous damage to the pistons due to earlier seizure occurrences was a factor. - [NTSB CHI04LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA167.md): Beech 200 · Green Bay, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2004 · N432FA · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power after takeoff for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI04CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA138.md): Merkel Acro Sport II · Beloit, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N796DM · Substantial damage > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's continued flight with an inoperable fuel quantity indicator and the wires which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI04CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA118.md): Piper PA-12 · Hartford, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2004 · N2368M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA281.md): Cessna 150J · Fennimore, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N61134 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power in cruise flight due to carburetor icing. A factor was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during his forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA256.md): Nicoson Antares MA-33 · Palmyra, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N246AN · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot misjudging the descent rate during the forced landing, which resulted in the airplane landing short of the desired landing area. A factor to the accident was the fence. - [NTSB CHI03LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA125.md): Piper J3C-65 · Wilmot, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2003 · N70971 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. A factor was the fence. - [NTSB CHI03LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA016.md): LaFerriere Vans RV-4 · Lake Geneva, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N994RV · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the ditch adjacent to the roadway. - [NTSB CHI03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA012.md): Mork Kitfox III · Evansville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N192MB · Substantial damage > The loss of power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor is the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI02LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA268.md): Rebholz Rans S-10 · Cottage Grove, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2002 · N92PD · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to turn back to the airport following the loss of engine power during initial climb, the pilot not maintaining airspeed and aircraft control, which resulted in the stall at a low altitude. An additional cause was the seizure of the engine… - [NTSB CHI02CA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02CA267.md): Tomash Avid Flyer · Camp Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2002 · N369AF · Substantial damage > The total failure of the engine ignition system, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The low altitude was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI02LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA222.md): White New Standard D-25 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2002 · N176H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors to the accident include the weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and the transmission wire. - [NTSB CHI02LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA195.md): Meyers OTW-145 · Waupun, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2002 · N34321 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the fuel pump failure. Contributing to the accident was the wheat field. - [NTSB CHI02LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA138.md): Cessna 150G · Kenosha, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2002 · N8657J · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB CHI02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA133.md): Rockwell S-2R · Bancroft, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N4224X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system from an unknown source and the blocked fuel filter. The rough terrain was a factor. - [NTSB CHI02LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA118.md): Cessna 120 · Racine, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2002 · N6RP · Substantial damage > The inadequate weather evaluation and delayed application of carburetor heat by the pilot, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions and the low altitude were factors. - [NTSB CHI02LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA091.md): Aviat Pitts S-2B · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2002 · N29RG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the telephone pole. - [NTSB CHI02LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA081.md): Cessna 172F · Lynxville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2002 · N5527R · Substantial damage > The pilots delayed use of carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions, and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The carburetor icing conditions, the powerline, the brush, and the nose gear collapse were contributing factors. - [NTSB CHI01LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA271.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2001 · N9106V · Substantial damage > the rich fuel mixture and the unsuitable landing area encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the high output of the fuel pump and the low altitude. - [NTSB CHI01LA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA267.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Racine, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N5481T · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the number 3 cylinder thru-studs fatigue fractures, and the thru-stud's low hardness as a result improper heat treatment of the thru-studs, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced… - [NTSB CHI01LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA264.md): Beech 23 · West Bend, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N2367J · Substantial damage > The pilot not following the aircraft fuel management procedures. Factors were the fuel starvation, the low altitude, the manufacturers service instruction not complied with, and the tree. - [NTSB CHI01LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA265.md): Cessna 172M · Milton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2001 · N13715 · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the high vegetation and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI01LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA216.md): Stemme S10-VT · Antigo, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2001 · N502SC · Destroyed > The cause of the loss of engine power and in-flight fire was undetermined. - [NTSB CHI01LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2001 · N22026 · Substantial damage > Aircraft control not maintained by the pilot during the landing roll. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the end of the runway being snow-covered, and the snowbank. - [NTSB CHI01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA038.md): Cessna T210L · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2000 · N29233 · Substantial damage > The cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas. - [NTSB CHI00LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA209.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ashland, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2000 · N24GK · Substantial damage > the blocked lubricating system and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA167.md): Rans Employee Flying Club Rans S-12 XL · Prairie Du Sac, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2000 · N43886 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of an obstructed fuel nozzle. - [NTSB CHI00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA034.md): Taylorcraft F-21 · Houlton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1999 · N2005J · Substantial damage > the mechanic failed to torque the rod cap bolt during the major engine overhaul. Factors relating to the accident included the rough field and the collapsed landing gear. - [NTSB CHI99LA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA320.md): Cessna 172D · South Wayne, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1999 · N2972U · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper selection of an emergency field and failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The cause of the loss of engine power was not determined. - [NTSB CHI99LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA270.md): Beech C23 · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N24670 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI99LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA246.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N6316P · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper approach to landing. Factors included the carburetor icing, the delayed use of carburetor heat, the unsuitable terrain for landing, and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA255.md): Buss Avid Flyer Mark IV · New London, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1999 · N392SB · Substantial damage > the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors to the accident were the powerplant seizing and the misjudged flare by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA109.md): Piper J5A · Wausau, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1999 · N40888 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. A factor to the accident was the aircraft owner not performing necessary maintenance to the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA069.md): Cessna 150C · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N1956Z · Substantial damage > inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot and the ice in the fuel system. A factor associated with the accident was the ravine which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA048.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1998 · N395AC · Substantial damage > Carburetor ice, the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation resulting in his flight into poor weather conditions, and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors contributing to this accident were the carburetor icing conditions, the… - [NTSB CHI98LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA367.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Schofield, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N900JH · Substantial damage > The inadvertent deactivation of the fuel selector and the emergency procedure not followed by the pilot-in-command. The tree was a contributing factor. - [NTSB CHI98LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA360.md): Cessna P210N · Amery, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1998 · N5245A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft from frictional heating for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI98FA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA286.md): Monocoupe 70 · New Holstein, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1998 · NC6740 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CHI98LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA256.md): Cessna 177 · Cassville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1998 · N3461T · Destroyed > an undetermined event which resulted in engine failure on landing roll out during attempted restart fuel ignited and an undetermined event in the airplane's fuel system which resulted in a fire. - [NTSB CHI98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA227.md): Commonwealth 185 · Oregon, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1998 · N92997 · Substantial damage > the improper adjustment of the carburetor by an unqualified person. Factors to the accident were the annual inspection not being complied with and the lack of recent experience of the pilot. - [NTSB CHI97LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA282.md): Cessna 172M · Portage, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1997 · N9026H · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to this accident were: the guard rail, the highway, and the ditch. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=WI&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" = 'WI' 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=WI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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