# 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 21 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA119.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N16345 · Substantial damage > The disconnected carburetor mixture control linkage that resulted in a loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA95FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA154.md): Beech 58 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N4403Q · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the landing gear was retracted following loss of power in one engine resulting in the aircraft being unable to climb and clear trees in the aircraft's flight path. - [NTSB FTW95LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA257.md): Rocky Mountain Buccaneer 11 B2B · Longmont, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N4093F · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed, resulting in an inadvertent stall while attempting to make a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in airplane make/model, improper maintenance of the airplane, and operation of the… - [NTSB CHI95LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA196.md): Piper PA-32R · Columbia, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N39620 · Substantial damage > A loose (or missing) nut and clip for the bottom magneto stud, due to inadequate maintenance, and fatigue failure of the magneto housing flange, which restulted in an oil leak, engine compartment fire, and a forced landing. A factor relating to the accident… - [NTSB FTW95LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA256.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Hearne, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1995 · N4537L · Destroyed > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number two cylinder. Factors were the unsuitable terrain available for the forced landing and the pilot's restricted vision due to oil on the windshield. - [NTSB CHI95LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA187.md): Bell 47J2A · Elkhorn, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1995 · N470RA · Substantial damage > loss of power as a result of an intake valve failure due to improper maintenance performed during the major engine overhaul, and pilot misjudgment of the flare during autorotation. - [NTSB FTW95LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA241.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Denver City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1995 · N15111 · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to a fracture of the #3 cylinder resulting in the total failure of the cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA207.md): Cessna T210N · Fall River Mill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N5436Y · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the No. 2 lower connecting rod bolt as a result of improper torque during the last engine overhaul. - [NTSB CHI95LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA198.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N23477 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the loose nut on the adjustment screw and the jammed exhaust valve on the number three cylinder. A factor in the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB FTW95LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA392.md): Grumman G-164B · Springlake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N211JM · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the uncontained failure of the third stage turbine wheel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA237.md): Stokes Smith DSA-1 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N33BS · Substantial damage > Owner/builder's inadequate maintenance resulting in a loss of engine power due to corroded magneto coils. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA107.md): Boeing D75N1 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N53232 · Substantial damage > A malfunction of the carburetor needle valve which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine. - [NTSB LAX95LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA202.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Mission Viejo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1995 · N5540K · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the failure of company maintenance personnel to correctly connect the throttle arm and throttle linkage during engine installation. - [NTSB NYC95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N16354 · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB LAX95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA195.md): Grumman G-164B · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N6774K · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a separation of the number 6 cylinder, and the nose over during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ANC95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA058.md): Cessna 206 · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1995 · N19BR · Substantial damage > A failure of the #2 main engine bearing and subsequent fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB NYC95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA115.md): Pitcher W-8 · Mineral, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N13PE · Destroyed > an electrical system problem that resulted in a blown (failed) fuze and an inoperative electric fuel pump, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an… - [NTSB FTW95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA213.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Caldwell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N3655Z · Substantial damage > The loss of power due to a crack in the #4 cylinder. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and proper touchdown point not possible. - [NTSB NYC95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA110.md): Highcraft Buccaneer II · Millstone Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · UNREG · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the number one cylinder pistion and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB FTW95LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA203.md): Cessna 150H · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · N22086 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB BFO95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9672W · Substantial damage > The failure of valve springs in the number two engine cylinder which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB ANC95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA053.md): Cessna 170B · Chickaloon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1995 · N4366B · Substantial damage > The fracture of the crankshaft resulting in separation of the propeller and propeller flange in-flight. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA180.md): Davenport LONG-EZ · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1995 · N41BF · Destroyed > fuel starvation due to a modification of the fuel system that rendered it incapable of maintaining adequate fuel pressure. The builder/pilot's lack of understanding of the fuel system was a factor in this accident. - [NTSB ATL95LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA094.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Dayton, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1995 · N4300Y · Destroyed > Installation of an improper crankshaft oil seal which eventually separated from its seat resulting in excessive oil loss, and the pilot's improper inflight planning in that he did not allow sufficient time to lower the landing gear. - [NTSB MIA95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA127.md): Piper PA-32-260 · N. Miami Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1995 · N3482W · Substantial damage > Inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel for failure to identify a hardened oil hose from the oil pump to the oil cooler inlet inside a protective fire sleeve. Additionally, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing contributed to… - [NTSB NYC95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA099.md): Eurocopter AS350D · Sea Bright, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1995 · N900PH · Substantial damage > Failure of the position 19 engine bearing, which resulted in shifting of the accessory gear drive, disengagement of the fuel pump, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX95LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA178.md): Godkey Kitfox IV · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1995 · N4357Q · Substantial damage > the failure of the ignition system due to a deffective diode. - [NTSB LAX95LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA175.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Parker, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N41981 · Substantial damage > the failure and separation of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve. Darkness was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB CHI95LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA139.md): Mooney M20J · Kirksville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1995 · N4145H · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to failure of the engine's hydraulic tappet body heads. Related factors in the accident were the restricted visual lookout, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA185.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer G-164B · Morse, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1995 · N6746K · Destroyed > Power loss due to a cracked intake valve pipe assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA137.md): Cessna P210N · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4614K · Minor damage > fatigue and subsequent catastrophic failure of the connecting rod originating from the decarburized area on the shank of the rod. Factors were the low cloud weather condition and the ditch. - [NTSB SEA95LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA084.md): Baxter-Wilson CW CHAMP-3 · Forks, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1995 · N4232L · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA95FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA114.md): North American AT-6D · Sebastian, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N319DR · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW95LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA179.md): Piper PA-25-235 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N9740P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of a fuel line connector leak. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA174.md): Cessna T210L · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1995 · N1664X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to exhaust valve separation resulting from inadequate maintenance. A factor was the dark night and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA95LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA108.md): Cessna 172M · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1995 · N19901 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during a forced landing to a runway. This resulted in the airplane rolling off the departure end of the runway, and subsequent on ground collision with a fence and a telephone booth. Contributing to the… - [NTSB MIA95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA104.md): Haseloh, D. W. RAF 2000 GTX SE · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · CGNAW · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to vibration failure of a 14-gauge electrical wire which is connected to the negative terminal of the ignition coil. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate design of the ignition system by design personnel, and… - [NTSB CHI95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA117.md): Lewis KR-2 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N49TF · Substantial damage > the owner/builder's improper maintenance (installation). Factors were the carburetor reversed and the mixture control cable not secured. - [NTSB BFO95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA043.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Jeannette, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N6539J · Destroyed > the failure of the magneto pinion gear failure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climbout over usuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA153.md): Mooney M20J · Tijeras, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1995 · N4478H · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to foreign material partially blocking the fuel screen, and the pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA150.md): Aeronca 7AC · El Cajon, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1995 · N1937E · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the fuel system gascolator glass bowl resulting in a premature fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain is a factor in this accident. - [NTSB CHI95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA111.md): Baker Long EZE · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1995 · N3223P · Substantial damage > failure of the engine driven fuel pump. Factors associated with the accident were fuel starvation, insufficient altitude and soft terrain. - [NTSB LAX95FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA145.md): Luscombe 8E · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1995 · N2232K · Destroyed > The pilot's poor preflight inspection, the mechanic's poor annual inspection, and the leaking fuel caps which allowed water to contaminate the fuel. - [NTSB CHI95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damage > the failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB NYC95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA075.md): Cumberland-Pitts Special S1C · New Windsor, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1995 · N4T · Substantial damage > the failure of the fuel pump diagram which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA061.md): Cessna 177B · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1995 · N35138 · Destroyed > The mechanic's failure to follow approved engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the separation of the oil return line, and the complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA141.md): Burken Ultimate · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1995 · N122MB · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to a fuel leak resulting from a loose fuel line fitting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA127.md): Boeing B75N1 · Gaviota, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1995 · N450SR · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance and service of the aircraft's carburetor heat system, and the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather conditions. The lack of a suitable area for the emergency landing was a factor. - [NTSB LAX95LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA126.md): Schweizer G-164A · Robbins, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N5450 · Substantial damage > A failure of the engine master rod. A factor in the accident was the soft, wet condition of the field available for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX95LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA125.md): Mooney M20J · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1995 · N11385 · Substantial damage > the failure of the engine overhaul shop to install the correct gasket stack on the propeller governor pad as required by the engine manufacturer. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=22 ## 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=21 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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