# NTSB investigations, 2005: 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 LAX06FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA075.md): Beech V35A · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N7944R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…
- [NTSB ATL06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA027.md): Piper PA32-300 · Maiden, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N2887M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 5 main bearing due to overheating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA041.md): Boeing A75N1 (PT17) · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2005 · N67195 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB SEA06LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA031.md): Cessna 208B · Portland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N753FE · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during the initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight collision with objects.
- [NTSB LAX06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA067.md): Forrest Haynes Lancair 320 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 2005 · N320WH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA035.md): Robinson R44 · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N44EK · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA041.md): Cessna 195 · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2005 · N22L · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching. Factors contributing to the survivability of the accident were the low ceilings and rough water.
- [NTSB DFW06LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA040.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Columbus, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2005 · N78SV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA055.md): Beech A23 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 2005 · N3590R · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and, the failure of the pilot to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering following the loss of power, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB MIA06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA028.md): Mestas Felix R Velocity LWFG-E · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2005 · N535BM · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA026.md): Cessna 152 · Key Largo, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2005 · N49815 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons that resulted in the airplane being ditched into the ocean. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of an airplane with known deficiencies due to it having sat in flooded waters.
- [NTSB DCA06IA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA06IA007.md): Raytheon Corporate Jets Beechjet 400 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2005 · N691TA · Minor damage
  > The dual-engine flameout due to high-altitude ice crystals that had accreted onto the JT15D-5 engines' compressor vanes and were ingested into the engine when the pilots retarded the power levers, resulting in compressor surges and rapid reduction in fuel…
- [NTSB NYC06LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA039.md): Rogers Lancair 360 · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N360JR · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06IA036.md): Mooney M20F · Cadiz, KY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2005 · N52DB · Minor damage
  > Fuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB SEA06CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA017.md): Cessna T210M · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N6029N · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to use the before landing checklist. A factor which contributed to the accident was the improper position of the mixture control.
- [NTSB MIA06LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA019.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Heathrow, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N7453J · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing in a residential area.
- [NTSB DEN06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA014.md): Cessna 172L · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 2005 · N2870Q · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the dark night and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [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 CHI06FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA030.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Bloomington, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2005 · N4319P · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft control not possible by the pilot during a visual approach to the runway due to the physical impairment of the pilot.
- [NTSB DFW06CA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA022.md): Piper PA38 · Decatur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N2593P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI06CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA029.md): Hughes 269A · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N1020Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA023.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N83785 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees.
- [NTSB CHI06CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA024.md): Colson/Goodbread Rans S-12 · Flushing, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2005 · N62078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power on initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the tree the airplane impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA014.md): Aeronca 7AC · Yelm, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2005 · N85534 · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the excessive descent rate during the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA015.md): Chamberlain Vans RV6 · Eunice, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N296PC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A contributing factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA011.md): Bell B206 L-3 · Marble Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 22, 2005 · N941SL · Substantial damage
  > A hard landing as result of a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA010.md): Cessna 208 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2005 · N978FE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A contributing factor was the inadequate inspection of the engine driven fuel pump.
- [NTSB DFW06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA007.md): Cessna 140 · Big Flat, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2005 · N72901 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA005.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Newberg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N23887 · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed while on approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall. Wind gusts, trees and an undetermined loss of engine power were factors.
- [NTSB ATL06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA007.md): North American AT-6D · Mocksville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2005 · N494S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and an in-flight collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB SEA06CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA013.md): North Wing Apache ST Trike · Medical Lake, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN06LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA007.md): Piper PA-22-150 · New Century, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N8875D · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of carbuetor heat and his improper inflight planning/decision. Contributing factors were the inadequate supervision of the student by the flight instructor, conditions conducive to carburetor ice, dark…
- [NTSB ATL06CA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA004.md): Beech F33A · Millington, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 12, 2005 · N273PS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and misjudged distance to the forced landing area resulting in a stall and collision…
- [NTSB DEN06LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA003.md): Aeronca 7AC · Berthoud, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N84580 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper in-flight decision making which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors are the transmission wires and the metal pole.
- [NTSB SEA06CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA008.md): Williams Challenger II · Spokane, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2005 · N8069J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of all engine power while on downwind for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA001.md): Beech D-95A · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2005 · N5606S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot mistakenly shut down the operating engine when the passenger interfered with the rudder pedals as he attempted to identify the inoperative engine.
- [NTSB ATL05CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA165.md): Cessna C172F · Sparta, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N8513U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX05CA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA320.md): Aeronca 7AC · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2005 · N1938E · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA317.md): Cessna A185F · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2005 · N8548Q · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA05CA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05CA197.md): Cessna 180H · Yelm, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2005 · N1037V · Substantial damage
  > The mixture control linkage separation as a result of a missing retaining nut and washer on the mixture cable attach bolt. Inadequate maintenance inspection and fences were factors.
- [NTSB LAX05CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA310.md): Clark Vans RV8 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N559JC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the master electrical power switch, which removed power to the electronic ignition.
- [NTSB LAX05LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA303.md): North American Navion A · Chowchilla, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N91597 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA139.md): Hart None · Broadalbin, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW05FA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA241.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2005 · N69146 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision to maneuver back to the departure airport following a loss of engine power on initial climb. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DEN05LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA148.md): Brown Hi-MAX 1700R · Fort Morgan, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2005 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing. Contributing factors were the resultant and inadvertent stall, the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA05LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA158.md): Cessna 172C · Saint Cloud, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2005 · N1814Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the airspeed while maneuvering following loss of engine power resulting in a stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees and the ground.
- [NTSB MIA05LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA157.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ponte Vedra, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N9954U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the airplane being ditched in a marsh.
- [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 MIA05LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA155.md): Cessna 172M · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2005 · N901NS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and continued operation with the fuel selector set to the left tank position, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05CA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA263.md): Keith Avid Amphibian · Buchanan, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 10, 2005 · N54BX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A factor was the power lines.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2005&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") = 2005
  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=2005

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