# NTSB investigations, 1996: 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 · 178 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MIA97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA045.md): Issoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N25RJ · Substantial damage > failure of the engine to restart for undetermined reason(s), after gliding (sailing) for about 3 hours, resulting in a forced landing in a swamp. - [NTSB NYC97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA033.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damage > ice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain. - [NTSB IAD97LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA034.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB FTW97LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA065.md): Cessna A188 · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1996 · N9860V · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA97FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA040.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1996 · N872SD · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures and feather the malfunctioning engine, which led to a forced landing and subsequent collision with a chimney (residence) and the terrain. His lack of recent experience in make/model of aircraft was a related… - [NTSB FTW97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA062.md): Luscombe 8E · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA025.md): Beech BE-24R · Doraville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N6988R · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA023.md): Pereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1996 · N32913 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX97LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA078.md): Cessna TU206G · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N756UP · Substantial damage > The loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent landing attempt. - [NTSB ATL97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA022.md): Cessna 421C · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1996 · N5195C · Substantial damage > improper installation of the new starter adapter by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB IAD97LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damage > The pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB IAD97LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA027.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA038.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL97FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA021.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Fitzgerald, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N123SS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB IAD97FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA024.md): Cessna 182P · Fort Washington, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB FTW97FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA049.md): Beech A36TC · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1996 · N48PD · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB FTW97IA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97IA045.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1996 · N3507A · Minor damage > The failure of the low pressure turbine shaft. A factor was the coke build up on the low pressure turbine shaft. - [NTSB MIA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA026.md): Cessna 150 · Gulf Shores, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1996 · N2428J · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX97LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA040.md): Moody RV-6 · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1996 · N12033 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB MIA97LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA023.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Brunswick, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N86DR · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power as a result of piston failure, oil starvation, and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA022.md): Beech V35B · Columbiana, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1996 · N6026T · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to select a tank with fuel for a restart, which resulted in a failure to restart the engine, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with terrain. High… - [NTSB SEA97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA026.md): Cessna 182G · Hardin, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he… - [NTSB LAX97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA038.md): Cessna 210L · Elk Grove, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N30115 · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor. - [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 FTW97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA035.md): Stinson 108-3 · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA015.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1996 · N81435 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA016.md): Cessna 188B · Ocilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N731BQ · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight. - [NTSB ATL97LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA011.md): Grumman G-164B · Abbeyville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1996 · N6756K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA97LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA022.md): Collier Q200 · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1996 · N200CQ · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance adjustment by the owner/pilot/mechanic, by not using safety wire to secure the throttle arm clamping screw, which resulted in a loose clamping screw and rotation of the throttle arm with respect to the butterfly valve shaft. The lack of… - [NTSB NYC97FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA011.md): Yakovlev YAK-18T · Berlin, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N9418 · Destroyed > an inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil seepage) in the #5 cylinder, which resulted in a bent connecting rod, subsequent failure of the #5 piston, and loss of engine power. Also… - [NTSB MIA97FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA014.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N74306 · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into… - [NTSB LAX97LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA026.md): Grumman AA1C · San Diego, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N9519U · Destroyed > loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB ATL97LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA010.md): Lindberg Kitfox IV · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1996 · N11LG · Destroyed > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB FTW97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA028.md): Cessna A185E · Giddings, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damage > the worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB FTW97LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA020.md): Cessna 320A · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1996 · N430N · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the fuel control servo, causing an excessive flow/output of fuel to, and flooding of, the right engine. - [NTSB SEA97LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA015.md): Bell 206B-3 · Casper, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1996 · N2762G · Substantial damage > loss of power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot was operating outside height/velocity curve parameters, when the loss of power occurred. - [NTSB ATL97LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA005.md): Mooney M-20F · Griffin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1996 · N6434Q · Substantial damage > Fuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough terrain at the emergency landing site. - [NTSB LAX97LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA004.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ely, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition. - [NTSB SEA97FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97FA003.md): Enstrom F-28C · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N574H · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX97LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA008.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1996 · N1365R · Destroyed > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB NYC96LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA188.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Chillicothe, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1996 · N618BB · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures after loss of power in the left engine. Factors relating to the accident were: fatigue failure of the left torque sensor and gear assembly, which resulted in the loss of engine power, failure… - [NTSB CHI96LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA343.md): Beech BE-35 · Minot, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1996 · N1368Z · Substantial damage > fuel management was not performed and starvation of the fuel system. A factor involved was inadequate in-flight planning/decision. - [NTSB NYC96LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA186.md): Mooney M20K · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N3375X · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an emergency/wheels-up landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA395.md): Bell 407 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N1114S · Substantial damage > The loss of power due to the pilot's failure to comply with established procedures. Factors were a short in the FADEC wiring harness due to a manufacturing defect, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA392.md): Beech H35 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N5428D · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a plugged fuel tank vent which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI96FA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA342.md): Grumman F9F-2 · Kalamazoo, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · NX72WP · Substantial damage > The overrun of the runway as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance because of an unreliable airspeed indication; reason for the unreliable airspeed indication was undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's perception of a… - [NTSB FTW96LA391](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA391.md): Tubb AIR Commander 532 · Magnolia, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1996 · N7136C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the loss of coolant, as a result of a leak in the radiator. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA96LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA212.md): Grazier Quickie 2 · Superior, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1996 · N73QQ · Substantial damage > loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain. - [NTSB MIA96FA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA229.md): Aero Commander 680E · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1996 · N262X · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed, while returning to the airport for a precautionary landing, following a reported loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain.… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1996&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") = 1996 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=1996 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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