# NTSB investigations, 1998: 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 FTW99LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA064.md): Cessna 152 · Bowie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N46285 · Substantial damage
  > The hard landing due to the flight instructor's delayed remedial action to take control of the airplane when the engine lost power. Factors were the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB FTW99LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Peaster, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1998 · N25778 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA060.md): Cessna 177 · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1998 · N3293T · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision and his inadequate management of the fuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW99GA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99GA061.md): Hughes OH-6A · Laredo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N6638R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the power turbine governor. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA057.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1998 · N8436C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to recognize the onset of carburetor icing and take corrective action prior to engine failure and the pilot's failure to maintain visual outlook while making a forced landing resulting in the aircraft colliding with trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA053.md): Cessna 402B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1998 · N8203Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The reason for the reported engine surging is undetermined.
- [NTSB NYC99LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA040.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Fairfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N82096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Contributing factor were trees.
- [NTSB ANC99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA018.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1998 · N4185P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CHI99FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA052.md): Cessna 152 · Sherrill, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1998 · N5314B · Destroyed
  > the pilot continued flying with a known discrepancy and he failed to maintain airspeed and lost control of the airplane while attempting a forced landing. Factors included the tailwind and the undetermined loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA035.md): Hughes 269A · Hanceville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N271JB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a dark night and terrain condition.
- [NTSB FTW99LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA051.md): Beech BE-35 · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 1998 · N213Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL99LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Shelbyville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1998 · N5144B · Substantial damage
  > Water contamination of the fuel supply, resulting from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA99FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99FA018.md): Hughes 369D · Taholah, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1998 · N1096L · Substantial damage
  > Turbine wheel failure as the result of a low-cycle fatigue crack that initiated in a beyond-limits grinding gouge. Factors include improper maintenance by unknown parties and tree stumps that prohibited a successful emergency landing.
- [NTSB FTW99TA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99TA046.md): Bell OH-58A · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 7, 1998 · N900PD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the dark night light condition.
- [NTSB ATL99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA029.md): Cessna 150B · Adjuntas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N5957T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the restricted movement of the intake and exhaust valves on number 3 cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL99LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA028.md): Sid Champion Jurca MJ-5 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1998 · N9772N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [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 ATL99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA027.md): Cessna 150 · Columbia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1998 · N18022 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the #2 exhaust valve that resulted in the total loss of engine power. A factor is the lack of suitable emergency landing terrain.
- [NTSB MIA99LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA041.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Fort Gains, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1998 · N6630Q · Substantial damage
  > a power loss due to internal damage to the second- and third- stage turbine rotor blades, due to thermal heat, rendering the engine incapable of producing full power, resulting in a forced landing, and subsequent impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB IAD99FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99FA023.md): Armbruster MINI-500 · Midland, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1998 · N500GH · Destroyed
  > the improper repair of the engine following a previous engine seizure which resulted in the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX99FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA038.md): Cessna T210L · Oakland, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1998 · N9222T · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA035.md): Mooney M20F · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N3500X · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor was the failure of the owner/pilot to properly maintain the airplane.
- [NTSB IAD99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA019.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Melfa, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N1685H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA031.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Bunkie, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N23787 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA027.md): Mooney M20J · San Angelo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1998 · N201QK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the magneto failure resulting from oil contamination when the bearing plate retainer screw fractured due to improper manufacturing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night…
- [NTSB IAD99LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA018.md): Cessna 172 · Essex, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1998 · N5806A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB ATL99LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA014.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1998 · N8770S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB ANC99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA011.md): Piper PA-12 · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1998 · N5129Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor associated with the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA017.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Scott, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1998 · N9956U · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the crankshaft gear due to the maintenance personnel not installing the gear lockplate at the last engine overhaul, resulting in the loosening of the gear retaining bolt, and the subsequent fracture of the gear alignment dowel. A factor…
- [NTSB FTW99LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA008.md): Cessna 152 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1998 · N757XC · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA011.md): Wilson Teenie TWO · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1998 · N5576 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA003.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N2535A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which failed to detect an open fuel strainer valve, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA003.md): Beech M35 · Carter, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N9838R · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation. Factors were; the pilot's self induced pressure to fly the aircraft when maintenance had not been completed, poor judgement by the pilot to commence and continue flight with known deficiencies in the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB SEA98LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA190.md): Cessna 150L · Bonners Ferry, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N19427 · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by an outsourcing facility which resulted in a lack of identification of scoring of the interior of the #3 cylinder rocker shaft bosses. The scoring resulted in a fatigue fracture and subsequent permanent closure of both intake and…
- [NTSB SEA98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA193.md): Cessna T-50 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N6HS · Substantial damage
  > A quick drain was open due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB CHI98LA362](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA362.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Iowa City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N7353J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [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 CHI98LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA363.md): Piper PA-24 · Lamar, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N5029P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot improperly positioned the fuel selector to the closed position causing fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW98LA410](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA410.md): Grumman G-164A · Mart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1998 · N983X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL98LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA131.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N8027D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factor were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice..
- [NTSB ATL98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA129.md): Convair 240 · Loiza, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1998 · N91237 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power in the No. 2 engine for undetermined reasons, and the inability of the pilot to establish a climb and/or maintain altitude. A factor was the incompletely feathered No. 2 propeller..
- [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 NYC98LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA195.md): Cessna 172D · Louisville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1998 · N2482U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to perform a preflight inspection of the airplane before his first solo flight, and inadequate supervision by the certified flight instructor, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI98FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA353.md): Barklage Revolution Mini 500 · Cahokia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1998 · N611AB · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to cold seizure of the power-takeoff cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the power lines.
- [NTSB SEA98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA181.md): Kelly Kolb Mark III · Cashmere, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N62691 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by the partial blockage of the fuel pump chambers as a result of the misalignment of the fuel pump front cover by the pilot/builder. Factors include trees in the area in which the pilot attempted the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA335.md): Cessna 172 · Harrisburg, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1998 · N733XG · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL98LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA124.md): Cessna 150E · Bradenton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1998 · N6080T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW98LA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA396.md): Dempsey Skybolt TD8 · Dundee, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1998 · N350TD · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing due to the pilot's improper landing flare. Factor were the fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA244.md): Aero Commander S2R · Malone, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1998 · N3652X · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a chaffed ignition wires, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ANC98LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA143.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Homer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N4072A · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1998&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") = 1998
  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=1998

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