# 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 27 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB BFO93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA055.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Monticello, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N41422 · Substantial damage > A disconnection of the fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB BFO93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA054.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Babylon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1993 · N56153 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the intake valve failure. - [NTSB MIA93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA086.md): Cessna 180K · Madison, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N66388 · Substantial damage > Induction air control/system partial failure, induction air control/system leak, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX93LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA151.md): Cessna 182 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N466KT · Substantial damage > The improper welding of the inboard boss by an unknown person resulting in a fatigue failure on the inboard boss. A factor related to the accident was the vehicle that was struck during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA094.md): Cessna 172N · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N8071E · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation power loss due to carburetor restriction from a foreign object, the inadequate inspection and improper overhaul of the carburetor by other maintenance personnel - [NTSB DEN93LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA030.md): Cessna T210N · Walsh, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1993 · N5367A · Substantial damage > A complete power loss from mechanical failure. A factor was: a pond, which the aircraft entered during landing roll. - [NTSB SEA93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA070.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N12698 · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine oil pump impeller. - [NTSB MIA93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA077.md): Beech N35 · Fort Meade, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N1354Z · Substantial damage > The collision with a road sign during a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft. - [NTSB MIA93FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA073.md): Boeing 757-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1993 · N678DL · Substantial damage > The improper use of elevator flight control during the landing by the pilot in command. - [NTSB MIA93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA072.md): Cessna 182P · Raleigh, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · N1581M · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the no. 1 exhaust valve for undetermined reasons, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA071.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1993 · N55737 · Substantial damage > The rupture of the oil cooler line at the adel clamp for undetermined reasons, resulting in a loss of engine oil, and a subsequent engine seizure. - [NTSB LAX93LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA111.md): Cobb Intl Exec 90 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1993 · N89678 · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's inadequate quality control which resulted in the fatigue of the valve stem. The soft terrain contributed to this accident. - [NTSB LAX93LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA099.md): Cessna 172L · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1993 · N7965G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power related to inadequate and improper maintenance practices concerning the carburetor. - [NTSB SEA93LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA055.md): Boeing A75N1 · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1993 · N56924 · Substantial damage > Failure of the #7 cylinder rocker arm. Factors contributing to the accident were unsuitable terrain and dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW93IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93IA067.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC8-55 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N8041U · Minor damage > Failure of an engine turbine wheel for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI93IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA068.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1993 · N826MA · No damage > The manufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel transfer tube system, which loosened/disconnected during engine operation. - [NTSB CHI93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA064.md): Cessna T210K · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N732FB · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the exhaust valve. - [NTSB MIA93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA037.md): Bunn, Richard B. Swearingen SX300 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N336SX · Destroyed > The pilot in command's decision to operate the aircraft with known fuel leaks and his failure to monitor fuel quantity en route which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA018.md): Cessna 172E · Ramah, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N3196F · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to mechanical failure of the number one connecting rod. A factor was: a forced landing onto unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX93LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA071.md): Hughes 369D · Hilo, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N113RS · Substantial damage > The bearing failures due to the operator's use of improper maintenance inspection and overhaul procedures by installing an unserviceable compressor module in the helicopter engine. Factors in the accident were the unsuitable nature of the terrain for the… - [NTSB ATL93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA040.md): Shaw Velocity HXB · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N8101S · Substantial damage > The disengagement of the idler gear, which interrupted fuel pump operation, and resulted in the total loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain and the water. - [NTSB CHI93DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DET01.md): Carlson Sparrow II · Lafontaine, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N6648Y · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line which was caused by improper gasket sealing compound. - [NTSB MIA93LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA029.md): Highcraft Buccaneer II · Rockledge, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1992 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The total failure of the engine-driven fuel pump on takeoff initial climb. A factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA034.md): Bell 47G3-B2A · Montpelier, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1992 · N58131 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to leaking internal carburetor seals, resulting from improper repair of the carburetor by an acft repair station. - [NTSB LAX93LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA062.md): Hughes 369C · Kamuela, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1992 · N9230F · Substantial damage > The inadequate 100-hour inspection performed by company maintenance personnel. Factors contributing to this accident are the fuel control exceeding the manufacturers' service limits; the inoperative fuel filter; the overtemperature of the gas generator… - [NTSB ANC93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA016.md): Cessna 185 · Point Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1992 · N20752 · Substantial damage > The failure of the no. two cylinder connecting rod due to a slipped (spun) main crankshaft bearing which blocked off the oil hole to the connecting rod. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA054.md): Piper PA-24 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1992 · N6115P · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor preflight inspection and his failure to maintain flying speed during the forced landing. Conributing to this accident was the inadvertent stall, the preceding sand/dust storm, the engine assembly low compression due to sand in the intake and… - [NTSB LAX93LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA051.md): Cessna 421C · Santa Maria, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1992 · N52AK · Destroyed > 1) The internal failure of the left engine, left magneto due to inadequate maintenance and non compliance with the manufacturers service bulletins and recommendations, and 2) the failure of the pilot to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing… - [NTSB BFO93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA009.md): Ryan Navion · Dublin, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N4488K · Substantial damage > Improper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX93FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA042.md): Cessna TU-206F · Clearlake, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N51198 · Destroyed > The exhaust valve failing due to a complete fracture which resulted in the total lose of engine power. Factors in this accident were: 1) the terrain not being suitable for a forced landing, and 2) low ambient light which hampered the pilot's ability to see… - [NTSB CHI93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Kechi, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N67766 · Substantial damage > Maintenance not performed (gasket deteriorated), other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB FTW93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA036.md): Cessna 210B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N9637X · Substantial damage > The collapsed right main gear due to the gear locking mechanism not being engaged. A factor was the failed crankshaft. - [NTSB ATL93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA022.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9128D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power which resulted from fuel starvation when the carburetor float valve stuck in the closed position. A factor was the soft field. - [NTSB FTW93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA027.md): Grumman G-164 · Liverpool, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1992 · N637U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal. - [NTSB MIA93LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N38800 · Substantial damage > An engine failure over unsuitable terrain. The cause of the engine failure was fuel contamination by ferrous metal particles that prevented the fuel servo from operating properly. The origin of the contamination is unknown. - [NTSB LAX93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA016.md): Cessna 182A · Globe, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1992 · N6157B · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel failing to comply with airworthiness directives pertaining to the airplane's fuel bladders resulting in fuel capacity being decreased causing fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N8274C · Substantial damage > Separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA216.md): Cessna 182L · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N42324 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power from failure of the no 5 piston, and the soft terrain at the forced ldg site, resulting in collapse of the nose landing gear. - [NTSB LAX92IA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92IA397.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 10-10 · San Francisco, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1992 · N1845U · Minor damage > A fractured compressor assembly. - [NTSB BFO92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA152.md): Mooney M20K · Weston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1992 · N99693 · Destroyed > Total loss of engine power due to the inadequate torque of the no. 1 cylinder attach bolts and studs, fatique failure of the bolts/studs, and separation of the no. 1 cylinder. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and hilly terrain, which were… - [NTSB ATL92LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA182.md): Piper PA-22 · Jasper, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1992 · N8005C · Substantial damage > The fractured valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power, while flying over terrain that was not suitable for a forced landing. A factor was the densely wooded, mountainous terrain. - [NTSB CHI92DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG06.md): Cessna 188B · Cogswell, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure. - [NTSB SEA92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA198.md): Slade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N7057Y · Substantial damage > The engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI92DCA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCA04.md): Tinsman RV6 · Foristell, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N42JT · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the fuel injection system. Factors related to the accident are the pilot's insufficient altitude to reach the runway from the downwind leg, and the presence of transmission wires in the off airport landing site. - [NTSB CHI92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA274.md): Cessna 172P · St. Charles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N5361K · Substantial damage > The jamming of the oil pressure pump caused by the failure of the oil pressure pump driven impeller. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Alice, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N8823S · Substantial damage > Complete loss of engine power as a result of the partial failure of four pistons. - [NTSB LAX92LA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA377.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Baker, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1992 · N20926 · Destroyed > The unknown pilots improper use of the throttles which resulted in the overboosting of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the maintenance personnel improper maintenance in adjusting the turbocharger wastegate and the oil leaking from the engine… - [NTSB DCA92MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA048.md): Beech C-45H · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N3657G · Destroyed > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which… - [NTSB SEA92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA196.md): Piper PA-12 · Cokeville, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1992 · N78599 · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft. Factors include non suitable terrain for a forced landing and an improper propeller. - [NTSB FTW92LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA220.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Sallisaw, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N32677 · Substantial damage > Total loss of power from a seized oil pump and resulting oil starvation to the engine. Factors were the noncompliance with an engine service bulletin and the dark night condition. 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