# 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. Page 20 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA010.md): Cessna 172N · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N738DF · Substantial damage > failure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC96FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA003.md): Enstrom 280C · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N976BT · Destroyed > improper installation of the magneto by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the loss of ignition and the loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA007.md): Schlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N5052E · Substantial damage > seizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB FTW96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA007.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamburg, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1995 · N9873 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA001.md): Cheney Avid Flyer · Newton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N29GC · Substantial damage > The seizure of a piston during the takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB LAX95LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA345.md): Pro-built Kitfox IV Speedster · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N42RA · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper installation of the carburetors. - [NTSB ATL95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA176.md): Cessna 182R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9119C · Substantial damage > Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure. - [NTSB CHI95LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA334.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N89331 · Substantial damage > the rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines. - [NTSB ATL95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA171.md): Bell 47G · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N616X · Substantial damage > Failure of a #4 connecting rod bolt, which resulted in engine stoppage and a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA221.md): Bell UH-1L · Grace, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N70410 · Destroyed > the fatigue failure of the centrifugal impeller and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the lack of required compliance with the FAA Airworthiness Directive by the operator, the insufficiently defined… - [NTSB ATL95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA169.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plains, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N2362D · Substantial damage > Failure of the number four cylinder rocker arm housing and pin, which resulted in a closed exhaust valve and loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA95FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA223.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N1543X · Destroyed > the pilot's improper action by turning off the right engine fuel selector valve after the left engine had failed, and her failure to maintain control of the airplane after losing power in both engines. Factors relating to the accident were: a worn rocker arm… - [NTSB SEA95FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA213.md): Cessna P210N · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N3674P · Destroyed > improper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N3726T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA309.md): Josephson MC-15 Cricket · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N128HJ · Substantial damage > the failure of the left engine due to inadequate maintenance of the ignition system. - [NTSB MIA95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N50860 · Destroyed > The failure of the oil lubrication system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB BFO95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA089.md): Cessna R172K · Lisbon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N1439V · Substantial damage > Loss of oil, where an oil filter adapter had separated from the crankcase cover, due to stripped threads that were caused or allowed by inadequate maintenance or inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor… - [NTSB FTW95LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA360.md): Boeing A75N1 · Evadale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N68722 · Substantial damage > A failure that resulted in separation of the #5 cylinder and loss of engine oil. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA190.md): Mooney M20K · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N1154L · Substantial damage > an engine failure due to foreign object ingestion into the oil pump. A ruptured oil inlet screen contributed to the accident. - [NTSB CHI95LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA295.md): Kraetzner SKY-BUGGY · Princeton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N16626 · Destroyed > the loss of engine power due to the blocked float valve seat in the carburetor and the pilot's failure to have the proper maintenance inspection performed on the airplane. - [NTSB CHI95LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA290.md): Cessna 172P · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N55404 · Substantial damage > the failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX95LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA300.md): Gettig Pitts Special S1C · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N7RG · Substantial damage > The owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel injection system unit by misaligning the drive shaft that resulted in the fracture of the shaft. The road sign was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB SEA95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA186.md): Beech P-35 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N9531Y · Substantial damage > seizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95IA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA286.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N425AM · Minor damage > fatigue cracking and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number two engine helical drive (bull) gear, which resulted in an overtemperature condition, bursting of the combustion plenum, and a subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB ATL95FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA159.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-26 · Jonesborough, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1995 · N7080L · Substantial damage > a blocked fuel injector nozzle, which increased the engine fuel consumption; failure of the pilot to adequately monitor fuel consumption, which resulted in fuel exhaustion before the airplane reached the destination; and the passenger's interference with the… - [NTSB LAX95LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA296.md): Cessna 172P · Hesperia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1995 · N5462K · Substantial damage > The failure of the connecting rod due to the rod bolt backing off, and the pilot's misjudging the distance and altitude. - [NTSB SEA95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA183.md): Beech V35A · Chimacum, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8469N · Substantial damage > the improper top overhaul of the engine and subsequent release of the cylinder hold-down nuts/breakage of hold-down and through-bolts. Factors contributing to the accident were the fence posts and rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB NYC95IA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA192.md): Boeing 747-130 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N603FF · Minor damage > failure and separation of the #1 engine turbine shroud assembly, which resulted in an uncontained engine failure, a puncture of the #2 outboard reserve fuel tank plate, and a fuel leak. - [NTSB NYC95FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA188.md): Beech 58 · Mapleton, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N168CG · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently shut down the right engine and feathered the propeller after a loss of power in the left engine, and he failed to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and collision with the ground. A factor relating… - [NTSB FTW95LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA343.md): Park Wizard · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N5297E · Substantial damage > A seized engine following the total loss of engine coolant from a loose line due to an inadequate maintenance installation by the builder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA266.md): Grumman G164B · Bloomington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N6771Q · Substantial damage > the disintegration of the engine's super charger bearings. Factors associated with the accident were the total failure of the engine's super charger and the unsuitable terrain surrounding the airplane's departure path encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX95LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA283.md): PZL-Mielec PZL-M-18 · Sacaton, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N6657C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a decoupling of the accessory drive that runs the high pressure engine-driven fuel pump. - [NTSB NYC95LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA183.md): Beech C23 · Dublin, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N9310S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to improper major overhaul of the engine by the reuse of worn piston pins. The rough/ uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor. - [NTSB MIA95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA192.md): Schweizer G-164B · Quitman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N7502A · Substantial damage > Improper (low) outflow from the fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. - [NTSB ANC95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA119.md): Cessna 421C · Cordova, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1995 · N800DD · Destroyed > Mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and subsequent in-flight collision with water (or ditching at sea). - [NTSB FTW95LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA317.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N6636Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA242.md): Revolution Helicopter MINI-500 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N500ZZ · Substantial damage > the inadequate design of the helicopter skid shoes. Factors related to the accident were: false indications of rotor rpm and EGT which led to seizure of the piston. - [NTSB SEA95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA161.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Havre, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N3660U · Substantial damage > the loss of power due to a failure of the cylinder head exhaust valve rocker box. The tall crop encountered during the forced landing is a factor. - [NTSB NYC95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA173.md): Ryan ST3-KR · Kennett Square, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N47082 · Substantial damage > The failure of the no. 3 cylinder connecting rod. - [NTSB CHI95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA225.md): Cessna 206 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damage > engine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm. - [NTSB ATL95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9908W · Substantial damage > A cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA95LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA155.md): Cessna 172P · Vashon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N52139 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to connecting rod bolt overload failure. The rough, uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA297.md): Grumman G-164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9041Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a failed supercharger/blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA293.md): Grumman G-164A · Simmesport, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9949 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number 7 cylinder. A factor was the lack suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA138.md): Grumman G-164A · Burley, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N8946H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA211.md): First Strike Bobcat · Burlington, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1995 · N412LF · Destroyed > fatigue failure of a copper fuel line at the carburetor ferrule fitting, which resulted in fuel starvation. The proximity of trees was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA95LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA143.md): Aero Commander S2R · Odessa, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N3662X · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. - [NTSB ATL95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA123.md): Knosp Corbin JR. ACE-E · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N74RK · Substantial damage > Contamination of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.. - [NTSB NYC95LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA134.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Morehead, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1995 · N16WW · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that an inadequate oil supply was available fot the flight. - [NTSB MIA95LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA163.md): Beech A36 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N72016 · Substantial damage > failure of the No. 6 cylinder barrel due to corrosion fatigue, which resulted in a loss of power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=21 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=351&page=20 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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