# NTSB investigations, 1990: 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 CHI91FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA053.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Gardner, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1990 · N84499 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC91LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA045.md): Cessna 150J · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N60026 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were: a downwind landing, and loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA035.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1990 · N1879W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper emergency procedures by not feathering the left engine after it lost power and/or was shut down, and his failure to keep the aircraft at or above the minimum control airspeed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor…
- [NTSB BFO91LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA018.md): Bell 47J2A · Matoaca, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1990 · N8514P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of four propeller retention and the pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing approach.
- [NTSB NYC91LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA029.md): Piper PA-32-301R · Alton, NH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1990 · N8473H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA027.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Lindstrom, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1990 · N653AA · Substantial damage
  > Left engine failure for an undetermined reason. A factor related to the accident was: unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX91LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N759ED · Destroyed
  > An engine failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN91DQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91DQA01.md): Young 2/3 Scale · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 10, 1990 · N51DY · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, improper planning/decision by the pilot, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB BFO91DID01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91DID01.md): Aeronca Champion 7BCM · Suffolk, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 8, 1990 · N7702B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression. The low compression was a result of exhaust valve leakage and inadequate maintenance and inspection. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in the airplane stalling.
- [NTSB NYC91LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA023.md): Cessna 182P · Elyria, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N7409Q · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB BFO91LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA009.md): Cessna 172N · Elkton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1990 · N902ZZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in a reduction in engine power. A factor was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA008.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Elkton, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1990 · N4321M · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and an inflight collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB BFO91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA007.md): Cessna 185 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1990 · N1555F · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO91LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA006.md): Cessna 150L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1990 · N18539 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision causing fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA91FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91FA014.md): Daniel S. Taylor Sonerai II LS · Prattville, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N148DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors were undetermined loss of engine power and lack of experience in type.
- [NTSB FTW91DRD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRD01.md): Monnett Soneria · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N184TJ · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power for unknown reasons. A factor was the proximity of the crowd and other airplanes in the race during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91DUM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUM02.md): Ayres S2RT-T34 · El Centro, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 17, 1990 · N4001M · Destroyed
  > Collision with a ground object after the pilot successfully made a night time emergency landing after experiencing an engine power interruption for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA008.md): Bell 47G4 · Merced, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N477JM · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB LAX91DUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91DUM01.md): Piper PA28-140 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 11, 1990 · N6147J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed. Contributing to the accident was an engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90DHM26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHM26.md): Palen Sopwith Dolphin · Reinbeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N47166 · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined engine failure during low altitude operations.
- [NTSB ATL90LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA185.md): Cessna 210 · White Plains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1990 · N6523X · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation to the engine for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL90FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA179.md): Cessna 421B · Jefferson, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1990 · N316MH · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to perform the correct emergency procedures, when confronted with a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB BFO90LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA075.md): Hughes 369E · Prestonburg, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1990 · N50075 · Destroyed
  > The lost of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG16.md): Eipper Quick Silver MX II · Tontitown, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 9, 1990 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's poor flare during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL90FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA163.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1990 · N82MA · Destroyed
  > The company/operator management's decision to operate the aircraft with a known deficiency without further maintenance, the pilot's improper planning/decision and the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff (while there was sufficient runway remaining). Factors…
- [NTSB NYC90LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA212.md): Piper J3 · Elliotville, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N202CJ · Destroyed
  > A power loss for unknown reasons over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ANC90FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90FA161.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Kaltag, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N59783 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude after becoming distracted with an engine problem. Factors related to the accident were: loss of power in the #2 engine for an unknown reason and the low overcast condition.
- [NTSB NYC90LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA205.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Reading, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N15590 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for unknown reasons and an off airport landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA167.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bulverde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1990 · N55234 · Destroyed
  > Mismanagement of the fuel supply resulting in fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the airplane, the dark night condition, and the trees.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG12.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Jacksonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1990 · N7318C · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to unknown causes. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90DEG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DEG02.md): Trice Pitts Special S-1S · Hamilton, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N40X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA09.md): Rockwell S2R · Mendota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N3657X · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Darkness was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA162.md): Vaden SA102 Cavalier · Tumwater, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1990 · N70JV · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during takeoff following an engine loss of power. The reason for the loss of power was not determined.
- [NTSB MIA90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA169.md): Cessna 177 · Greenville, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1990 · N29471 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ANC90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA138.md): Helio HE-3/H-295 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1990 · N6481V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in commands improper flare during a forced landing resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB FTW90LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA154.md): Cessna 421B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1990 · N469RJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper single engine emergency procedures.
- [NTSB SEA90FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA158.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Cougar, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N351RM · Destroyed
  > Loss of power due to contamination in the engine speed governor.
- [NTSB CHI90LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA218.md): Cessna 150 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1990 · N11284 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and inspection.
- [NTSB FTW90DRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DRD15.md): Cessna 188 · Archibald, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N70114 · Substantial damage
  > The power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the forced landing was performed.
- [NTSB FTW90LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA150.md): Cessna 152 · New Roades, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1990 · N64984 · Substantial damage
  > Unknown mechanical malfunction resulting in engine oil starvation. A contributing factor was rough terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW90LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA149.md): Cessna 150M · Alvord, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1990 · N704FS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine to develop full rated power for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB CHI90LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA209.md): Cessna 150 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N11948 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA162.md): Piper PA-30 · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N3R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during the initial climb following the reported loss of power from the left engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA124.md): Cessna 206G · Holy Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N7235N · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA157.md): Boeing B75N1 · Plant City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N4429N · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons resulting in the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX90DVG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVG12.md): E.J. Novotny Steen Skybolt · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1990 · N78EJ · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA121.md): Cessna 150M · Goose Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1990 · N66277 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The wet tundra was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA165.md): Grumman AA-1 · Highland, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1990 · N1404R · Substantial damage
  > Off airport landing in unsuitable terrain due to a power loss for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB NYC90LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA162.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Radnow Township, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N3EF · Destroyed
  > Wire strike during an off airport forced landing in unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors were a power loss, caused by an engine oil leak.
- [NTSB NYC90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA161.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Doylestown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N2089A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an inoperable carburetor heat control. Lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1990&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 year(c."eventDate") = 1990
  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&year=1990

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