# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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 SEA07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA040.md): Tessier Avid Flyer · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2006 · N93TT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during maneuvering flight due to carburetor icing, and inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the ambient weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and fog.
- [NTSB DFW07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA044.md): Cessna 150M · Eastland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N9364U · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and an overrun. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's misjudged distance/speed while landing.
- [NTSB SEA07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA038.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Blaine, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N7124D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the unsuitable rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB SEA07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA037.md): Cavalier F51D Mustang · Rexburg, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N251RM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA044.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Cheyboygan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 20, 2006 · N5811D · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the soft terrain encountered during the lanidng.
- [NTSB MIA07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA028.md): Cessna 150K · Cape Coral, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N6069G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's in-flight encounter with carburetor ice and inadequate remedial action which resulted in the engine ceasing to operate and a forced landing and damage to the airplane during the landing.
- [NTSB DFW07FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA039.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Jay, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N39858 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's improper decision to extend the landing gear for the water landing. Contributing factors were the prevailing night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA028.md): Scharnhorst RV-4 · Hoschton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2006 · N360WS · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the manufacturer to safety wire the purge valve stop screw during maintenance resulting in a total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to fuel starvation. This resulted in a forced landing, on-ground collision with a berm/terrace, and…
- [NTSB CHI07LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA038.md): Beech B36TC · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2006 · N30799 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the exhaust valve as a result of maintenance not performed by the aircraft owner, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA027.md): Piper J-2 · Williamson, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 13, 2006 · N16651 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in fuel exhaustion a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC07FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA043.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2006 · N8349C · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA035.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2006 · N6487J · Substantial damage
  > loss of power due to carburetor icing. Contributing factors were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, unsuitable terrain available on which to make a forced landing and the tree.
- [NTSB DFW07CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA035.md): Piper J3C-65 · Humnoke, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2006 · N7054H · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX07FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA049.md): Beech B36TC · Buena Park, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2006 · N3144D · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to pilot's inadequate fuel system management.
- [NTSB LAX07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA048.md): Cessna 414A · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N414AY · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting.
- [NTSB ATL07LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA021.md): Tennyson Howard Baslee DR-1 · Macon, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2006 · N8092L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper design change which resulted in a blocked carburetor inlet and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC07LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA033.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Bardstown, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2006 · N3887M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA014.md): Cessna 150J · DeFuniak Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N50977 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC07FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA006.md): Cessna 180E · Cordova, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N4141J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB SEA07FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA014.md): Bell 407 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N407KH · Substantial damage
  > On-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI07LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA018.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Chester, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2006 · N460TM · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger shroud which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. A factor was the muddy field.
- [NTSB DFW07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA017.md): Mooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N2591W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW07LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA016.md): Beech F33 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2006 · N1096W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB SEA07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA009.md): Helio H-295 · Lake Isabel, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N6471V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a precautionary landing following a partial loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent hard landing. A contributing factor was the partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB DFW07LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA010.md): Taylor Zodiac 601 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N143DT · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA009.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N2426N · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA012.md): Cessna A188B · New Bern, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2006 · N9176R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the engine, which resulted in a forced landing and in-flight collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX07LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA015.md): Williams Bowers Fly Baby-1A · Oakdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2006 · N6054Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during conditions that were conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA007.md): Steinbaum Kitfox IV · Proctorville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2006 · N5103R · Substantial damage
  > The blocked fuel filter which resulted in the loss of engine power. The residential area where the power loss occurred, the trees, the sloped landing site, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA07FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA006.md): Robinson R44 · Sumner, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2006 · N769RT · Substantial damage
  > The complete loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while on final approach, and the pilot's loss of control of the helicopter after the power loss. Factors include a lake below the final approach to the private landing pad.
- [NTSB SEA07LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA005.md): Hatcher Fisher Celebrity · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N635GH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX07LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA003.md): Ulfeldt Kitfox IV-1200 · Gridley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2006 · N134U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while attempting a return to runway maneuver that led to a stall spin. The reason for the power loss was not ascertained.
- [NTSB DEN07FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA002.md): Beech 36 · Centennial, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N7855R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the light pole and parked vehicles impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA001.md): Grumman G-164 · Somerville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N493Y · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL06LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA133.md): Robinson R44 · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2006 · N140JM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA231.md): Mooney M-18L · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N397A · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both magnetos which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DFW06CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA212.md): Vans RV4 · Springtown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N7LC · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA06LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA185.md): Cessna T210M · Delta, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 2006 · N732PC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.
- [NTSB DEN06LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA126.md): Beech 77 · Live Oak, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2006 · N3818M · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and an inadvertent stall while maneuvering.
- [NTSB DEN06CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA125.md): Thomas Velocity · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2006 · N31756 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The cause of the fuel starvation was not determined. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA208.md): Morton Mustang II · Conroe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N696DM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA286.md): Ageton MXL Sport II · Marana, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2006 · N503RX · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA136.md): Noakes B J Corby CJ-1 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N79860 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC06LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA130.md): McNabb Bushmaster · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2006 · N5090F · Substantial damage
  > An electrical short that disabled the electronic ignition system of the airplane's engine during the final approach phase for landing, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with high vegetation. A factor contributing to the accident was the failure…
- [NTSB CHI06CA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA253.md): Hedeman Tailwind W8 · Platteville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2006 · N4FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight which resulted in a blocked fuel vent that led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX06FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA283.md): Cessna 337G · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2006 · N1893M · Destroyed
  > A loss of power in the rear engine for undermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to promptly and correctly configure the airplane for single engine flight, and to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall mush.
- [NTSB LAX06LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA280.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Paramount, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2006 · N111VA · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the landing.
- [NTSB CHI06LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA243.md): Frick Questair Q20 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2006 · N2QV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to ensure an adequate fuel supply, which resulted in the exhaustion of the fuel supply and the subsequent loss of engine power. The trees that the airplane struck during the forced landing were a factor.
- [NTSB NYC06LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA204.md): Butterhof Ginny B · Shiloh, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N349E · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to overheating, for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW06LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA199.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N82078 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=2006&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") = 2006
  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=2006

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