# NTSB investigations, 1997: 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 CHI98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA067.md): Beech 35-B33 · Troy, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N512WM · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Factors associated with the accident were: the lack of a suitable forced landing site, and the embankment (dirt bank), which the airplane contacted.
- [NTSB NYC98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA049.md): Bihn Mini 500 · Gettysburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1997 · N727EB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by the main rotor striking the tailboom, which resulted in the separation of a main rotor blade.
- [NTSB NYC98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA059.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Perkasie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N6962Y · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off runway landing, after the left engine was reported to have lost power.
- [NTSB NYC98LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA044.md): Consolidated-Vultee BT-13A · Oxford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1997 · N67868 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA068.md): Beech C35 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N782D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA98LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA024.md): Bell 206L · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N206LT · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident included a dirt berm/ridge in the field where the pilot executed the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA069.md): Cessna 172N · Mckinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1997 · N1371E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight/planning decision which resulted in continued flight until fuel exhaustion. Related factors were incorrect fuel gauge readings and trees.
- [NTSB NYC98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA042.md): Cessna 182P · Chatham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1997 · N20710 · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). The tail wind component and an encounter with a ditch were related factors.
- [NTSB SEA98LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA022.md): Cessna 150J · Silverdale, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N51369 · Substantial damage
  > Ice accumulation in the carburetor throat. Factors include conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing, an inoperative starter due to a separated pull-to-start knob, and soft terrain at the location of the forced landing.
- [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 FTW98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA066.md): Cessna 207 · Fruita, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1997 · N91002 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA062.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dawson, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N55259 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions and a fence.
- [NTSB SEA98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA021.md): Enstrom F-28F · John Day, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N171HH · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA065.md): Artic S-1B2 · Worland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N71AT · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A related factor was the rough and uneven terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB ATL98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA020.md): Cessna 172B · Henderson, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1997 · N172MT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA049.md): Cessna T210N · Union City, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1997 · N1396U · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the fuel flow transducer, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB NYC98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA032.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Middlefield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1997 · N1816J · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA061.md): Cessna 172N · Watkins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1997 · N738LC · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undertermined reason(s).
- [NTSB ATL98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA014.md): Cessna 182A · Waycross, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1997 · N48310 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA053.md): Cessna 177RG · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1997 · N88WC · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power resulting from the loss of oil and resultant seizure of a cylinder due to inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.
- [NTSB LAX98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA038.md): Adams Sonerai II · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1997 · N27KF · Destroyed
  > The complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough nature of the landing site terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA030.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1997 · N6062K · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA029.md): Cessna 172P · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N97074 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA047.md): Reid Capella XS · Leander, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1997 · N89FW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Eugene, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1997 · N5190B · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel which subsequently led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA027.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N1655H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA037.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1997 · N3359W · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due a deteriorated grommet in an Adel clamp, and a loose mixture control cable.
- [NTSB MIA98LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA014.md): Aerofab Lake LA-250 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1997 · N85HG · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent encounter with rough water.
- [NTSB FTW98LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA034.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Roanoke, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N149RA · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for an undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA021.md): Revolution MINI-500 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1997 · N7234Y · Destroyed
  > loss of engine power and low rotor rpm for undeterminted reasons. The factory representative's recommendation to reduce the main rotor low pitch stop (from -1.8 degree to -0.5 degree) may have been a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA98LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA006.md): Bell 47-G3B · Winston, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA002.md): Beech 95-B55 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1997 · N315K · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper emergency procedures and subsequent loss of aircraft control, while attempting to maneuver for a precautionary landing. A factor relating to the accident was: partial loss of power in one or both engines for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB MIA98TA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98TA011.md): Cessna 172P · Wiggins, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N945SM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and the aircraft nosing over during landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD98FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA005.md): Bell 206B · Sago, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1997 · N911RH · Destroyed
  > The improper overhaul of the turbine governor by the manufacturer, which resulted in the loss of power.
- [NTSB MIA98LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA008.md): Piper PA-18A-150 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N7198D · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing (ditching) at sea.
- [NTSB CHI98LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA012.md): Hiller UH-12E · Liberty, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1997 · N4027L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA007.md): Beech G18S · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N9312Y · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in diminished carburetor heat effectiveness due to missing alternate air doors. Contributing were conducive carburetor icing weather conditions, low ceilings during the emergency descent, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB FTW98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA005.md): Cessna 175A · Bentonville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N7091E · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA004.md): Piper J3C-65 · Trenton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1997 · N30236 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff, when he observed an indication of less than full engine power on the tachometer from the beginning of the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: the inadequate preflight planning and preparation by the…
- [NTSB LAX98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA001.md): Bell 47G-2 · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N2483B · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD98LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA002.md): Hughes 269A · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1997 · N269SS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot refueled the helicopter with jet fuel instead of avgas, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI97LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA301.md): Universal D-16 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1997 · N110N · Substantial damage
  > the emergency landing gear extension system being impeded by flap extension. Factors contributing to this accident are the instructor pilot's intentional feathering of the airplane's left propeller, the instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the…
- [NTSB MIA97TA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97TA246.md): Hughes 269A · Tarpon Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 17, 1997 · N6786M · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA326.md): Lampert M500 · San Carlos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N800GL · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper use of the flight controls following the loss of power. The pilot's lack of training/certification in rotorcraft operations was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB FTW97LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA344.md): Stinson 108-3 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N800C · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to partially blocked fuel vents. Factors were: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane; the pilot's improper decision to continue operation of the airplane with known deficiencies; and the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB MIA97LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA241.md): Cessna 182B · Paris, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N2794G · Substantial damage
  > Temporary loss of engine power for undetermined reasons res ulting in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA359.md): Shutt Marquart MA-5 · Pecos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1997 · N82ND · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind during a forced landing following a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for an undetermined reason. Factors were the gusty winds and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB IAD97FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97FA117.md): Cessna 182E · Smithfield, RI · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N3286Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI97LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA286.md): Piper PA-22 · Shields, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1997 · N9228D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power from undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX97LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA319.md): Mooney M20E · Gulf Of Ca (Pacific Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1997 · N9217V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1997&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") = 1997
  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=1997

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