# NTSB investigations: Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf

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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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB SEA96LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA073.md): Cessna 500 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1996 · N727TK · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine compressor impeller. Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer was a related factor.
- [NTSB CHI96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA121.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N5932U · Substantial damage
  > A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX96LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA164.md): Russman Avid Flyer · Searchlight, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N5439V · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure from oil exhaustion due to a leak in the oil line.
- [NTSB IAD96FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA055.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wareham, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N57012 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to bearing insert being destroyed by excess heat. A factor in this accident is the pilot's experience level.
- [NTSB LAX96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA141.md): Scheperle Mustang II MOD · Merced, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1996 · N8180T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a malfunctioning thermostat valve in the liquid cooling system.
- [NTSB LAX96LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA126.md): Worthington BD-5B · San Martin, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N69SW · Substantial damage
  > the pilot/builder's improper installation (overtorque) of the ignition switch on the instrument panel, which caused an internal switch failure and subsequent malfunction of the ignition system.
- [NTSB FTW96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA135.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1996 · N431BL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine master rod. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, due to the proximity of a power line and trees.
- [NTSB FTW96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N48435 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the carburetor as a result of an improper overhaul. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA047.md): Beech F35 · Mt. Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N3850B · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one piston. Related factors were the unsuitable terrain available for the forced landing, and the strong tailwind encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA046.md): Cessna P210N · Hazard, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1996 · N90AD · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA124.md): Schweizer G-164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1996 · N6674Q · Substantial damage
  > overheating and failure of the engine's master rod and master rod bearing due to oil starvation. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N758CQ · Substantial damage
  > Progressive failure of the engine, beginning with failure of the left magneto, which resulted in preignition or detonation, a burned hole in the #3 piston, subsequent oil exhaustion, and failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods.
- [NTSB ATL96TA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96TA047.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Windermere, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 13, 1996 · N8951N · Substantial damage
  > the use of improper connecting rod bolts, failure of the overhaul facility to record the correct overhaul date on the work orders for the stored connecting rod assemblies, and subsequent failure of the connecting rod bolts.
- [NTSB ATL96LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA046.md): North American P-51D · Palm City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1996 · N551MR · Destroyed
  > An improperly adjusted carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW96LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA116.md): Cessna 172K · Hedley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1996 · N7358G · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the connecting rod bolts. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA110.md): Stolp Starduster II · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N1457 · Destroyed
  > a faulty engine magneto, and decision by the pilot-in-command to operate the airplane with known deficiencies. A factor relating to the accident was: the airplane was overdue for an annual inspection.
- [NTSB MIA96LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA075.md): Piper PA-28R · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1996 · N55329 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder hold down studs and nut. A factor was the pilot'e evasive maneuver to avoid golphers on a golf course.
- [NTSB LAX96LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA104.md): Bell 206BIII · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1996 · N90194 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the nose case (No.1) bearing resulting in oil starvation.
- [NTSB LAX96FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA097.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Seal Beach, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1996 · N2476Y · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power from an improperly installed magneto that separated from the engine housing due to fatigue from vibration.
- [NTSB ATL96FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA037.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1996 · N114AV · Substantial damage
  > improper re-assembly of the engine induction air filter by maintenance personnel, during an annual inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff; failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff before lift-off; and failure of the pilot to…
- [NTSB CHI96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA113.md): Piper PA-32 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1996 · N3326Q · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection in that the Airworthiness Directive which applied to the fuel pump had not been complied with. A factor was the pilot was unable to reach land.
- [NTSB FTW96LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA094.md): Cessna A188B · Enid, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1996 · N4744Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing and to jettison the aircraft's load for a forced landing. A factor was the engine's failure due to a disconnected fuel line which was the result of improper maintenance.
- [NTSB MIA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA052.md): Mooney M20 · Eastover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N3750H · Substantial damage
  > inadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA081.md): Republic RC 3 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N6127K · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA049.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N800SJ · Substantial damage
  > oil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…
- [NTSB CHI96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA060.md): Cessna T210N · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N5083C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication.
- [NTSB CHI96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA054.md): Bitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · Destroyed
  > a stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Tamms, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.
- [NTSB FTW96IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA066.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N930VV · No damage
  > fatigue failure of a first stage, high pressure, turbine blade.
- [NTSB NYC96IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96IA036.md): Boeing 747-240 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · APBAK · Minor damage
  > failure of the number two engine fan mid shaft, due a fatigue fracture caused by a previous bearing failure, and failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect the cracks during subsequent inspections.
- [NTSB ATL96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N180KH · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA061.md): Cessna 182Q · Eads, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N735JN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).
- [NTSB ATL96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA016.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N53870 · Substantial damage
  > The leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.
- [NTSB NYC96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA028.md): Stinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N344C · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB FTW96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA050.md): Beech M35 · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N9886R · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…
- [NTSB ATL96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA014.md): Piper PA-22 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N5057Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.
- [NTSB ATL96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA013.md): Fleet ONE · Holly Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N638M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA012.md): Waco ASO · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N950E · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition system after takeoff, which resulted the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA017.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N70076 · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA018.md): Boeing E75N1 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N1535M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to worn serrated teeth on the valve timing gear and intermediate camshaft drive gear which prevented the valve train and generator from operating. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.
- [NTSB NYC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA019.md): Pezold Lancair IV-P · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N960JP · Destroyed
  > failure of the fuel pump driveshaft, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA025.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N7471J · Substantial damage
  > an overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA013.md): Boeing 747-121 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No. 4 engine fifth stage turbine hub due to a cyclic stress rupture for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N70535 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N6932W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number three exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N711EX · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of left engine power as a result of an in-flight separation of the #2 cylinder. The cylinder separated due to high stress fatigue cracking of the cylinder hold down studs and the #3 main bearing thru-studs. Factors in this accident were: improper…
- [NTSB ATL96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA005.md): Mooney M20K · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N3983H · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavoable weather and light conditions (low ceiling and fog at dusk), which hampered…
- [NTSB LAX96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA009.md): Hughes 369HS · Hana, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N9205F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA007.md): Roisum Team MINI-MAX · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1995 · N42BX · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel filter blockage. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturers design of the fuel filter and the builder/pilots decision to use an automotive type fuel filter.

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## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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