# 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 CHI92DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE04.md): Weatherly 201B · Chana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2935W · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA090.md): Cessna A188 · Burlington, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N8041V · Destroyed
  > Fractured connecting rod. A factor was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA263.md): Cessna 402B · Almont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N7882Q · Substantial damage
  > Excessive fuel system pump pressure and corresponding excessive fuel pressure and the pilot not maintaining the best single engine climb speed.
- [NTSB LAX92LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA368.md): Cessna 150M · Temecula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1992 · N211AF · Substantial damage
  > The shutdown of the engine due to the failure of the muffler and the resulting heat induced shorting of the magneto ground wires, and the inadequate maintenance inspection of the muffler and the engine exhaust system.
- [NTSB ANC92LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA142.md): Cessna 140 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1992 · N77073 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the separation of the right hand exhaust stack. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG14.md): Air Tractor AT-300 · Wilmont, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N4420S · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to a failed cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ05.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N48672 · Substantial damage
  > A cracked engine cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA154.md): Weatherly 620A · Cobb, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N4650W · Substantial damage
  > The corroded, and separated, magnetic chip detector plug which allowed the loss of all engine oil and the engine's subsequent seizure. Factors were the inadequate 100 hour inspection, and the high vegetation in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB CHI92LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Xenia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N757FW · Substantial damage
  > Improper engine overhaul and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB DEN92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA080.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Karval, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8635L · Destroyed
  > An engine failure due to improper maintenance installation. A factor was: lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA152.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Dovesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8620P · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power which resulted from an undetermined malfunction of the ignition system. A factor was fog.
- [NTSB LAX92LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA327.md): Rockwell 112TC · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N4581W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to excessive carbon deposits on the number one cylinder exhaust valve, and, the pilots attempted operation of the aircraft with known mechanical deficiencies.
- [NTSB FTW92FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA197.md): Boeing A75 · Cibolo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N62552 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft due fatigue and the resultant collapsing of the left wing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA119.md): Cessna 150F · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage
  > The loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA216.md): Cessna 150H · Bowlus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N22923 · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the number four cylinder's connecting rod cap.
- [NTSB CHI92FA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA215.md): Cessna P210N · Mineral Point, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N6503W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall and descent into terrain during a forced landing. Related factors are the manufacturer's undertorqued crankcase halves and inadequate surveillance, the pilot's delay in setting up the proper descent rate, and the altered aircraft…
- [NTSB ANC92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA113.md): Cessna 175 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1992 · N9304B · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine crankshaft due to an oil passage hole being blocked. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG10.md): Rockwell S2R-R3S · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N8441V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA143.md): Mooney M20F · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N6730N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel injector servo as a result of the sticking bushing between the diaphragms.
- [NTSB LAX92LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA312.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N3074F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the maintenance personnel to safety the engine oil drain plug and the poor engine overhaul. Factors relating to this accident are: oil starvation; the failure of the connecting rods; the incorrect connecting rod bolts; and the connecting rod…
- [NTSB LAX92LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA310.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sierraville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N85778 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft. The contaminated fuel system and the rough terrain were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM04.md): Hauser, William C. Cassutt · Winn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N881 · Substantial damage
  > The ditch the airplane encountered during the landing roll phase of a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA141.md): Rockwell S-2R · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N8541V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a crack in the number three cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB FTW92LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA181.md): Cessna 120 · Reserve, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1992 · N89970 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA303.md): Schweizer 269C · Simi Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1992 · N280CA · Substantial damage
  > The company's maintenace personnel improper adjustment of the aircraft's idle RPM and the failure of the instructor pilot to maintain adequate rotor RPM after the engine failed. The instructor pilot's lack of total experience in type of operation is a factor…
- [NTSB SEA92IA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92IA150.md): Beech 1900C · Cheyenne, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N109YV · No damage
  > Failure of the fuel control unit on the left engine.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ04.md): Callair A-9 · Beaver City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N9627Z · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate maintenance overhaul of the left magneto, and subsequent failure of the left magneto/ignition system which caused a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX92FA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA289.md): Cessna T210N · Superior, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N6483C · Destroyed
  > An inadequate major engine overhaul procedure, during which previous crankshaft damage was not detected. Contributing to the accident was a surface initiated fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG08.md): Grumman G-164A · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N48495 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a failed cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG07.md): Ayres S2R · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4979X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number one engine cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG03.md): Daniel M. Dent BD-5 B · Ft. Levenworth, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N583BD · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power following an electrical short to ground in the aircraft's 'ignition kill' electric circuit.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cotton Plant, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3650N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM03.md): Johansen Kitfox · Gowen, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N820FL · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the ignition system spark plugs and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N8922H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92DCD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCD07.md): Bernard W. Resnik ACRO-SPECIAL · Earlham, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 2, 1992 · N79WA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of total engine power when a failed flapper valve in the air box blocked the flow of air through the carburetor throat.
- [NTSB LAX92LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA273.md): Cessna U206E · Mayer, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N9455G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine due to the slippage of the number 2 main bearing and the resultant oil starvation failure of the number 2 connecting rod. The number 2 main bearing slippage was caused by the failure of the pilot/owner to overhaul the engine in a…
- [NTSB BFO92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA083.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Greenville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8141H · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel injector fuel line resulting in engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB MIA92LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA144.md): Dofka, Martin F. KR-2 · Homestead, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1992 · N9667N · Destroyed
  > Inadvertent stall by the pilot while attempting to return to the airport following loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the loss of power due to a sticking exhaust valve, and failure of the pilot to assure all ignition leads were connected…
- [NTSB NYC92IA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92IA129.md): Boeing 767-231ER · Jamica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1992 · N602TW · Minor damage
  > The failure of the fifth stage low pressure turbine vanes due to fatigue.
- [NTSB SEA92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA138.md): Navion H · Gillette, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1992 · N2550T · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to the collapse of the induction air ducting, inadequate maintenance, and improper approval of the modification.
- [NTSB CHI92FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA188.md): Beech 24R · Oak Creek, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N2195W · Destroyed
  > A result of inadequate aircraft maintenance inspection on behalf of the company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92DCG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG04.md): Dennis L. Fetters Mini 500 · Missouri City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N500ZZ · Substantial damage
  > An improper connecting rod assembly resulting in mechanical binding between the rod and the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB LAX92LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA258.md): Cessna T210N · Georgetown, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1992 · N9933N · Substantial damage
  > The under torque of the crankcase through bolts during overhaul causing; 1) the number 2 main bearing to spin, 2) the resultant blockage of the internal oil passage, and 3) the oil starvation induced failure of the number 2 connecting rod and cap. A factor in…
- [NTSB NYC92DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM02.md): Peres 5151 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N5151M · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the #2 piston which resulted in the lost of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA095.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N23CF · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to total oil loss. Contributing to the accident were the separation of the oil filter adapter from the oil pump due to improper maintenance procedures and non adherence to recommended directives by company maintenance personnel, and the…
- [NTSB FTW92LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA164.md): Cessna 320D · Aztec, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1992 · N3307Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right propeller to feather and inoperative gear retraction system. Factors were the high density altitude and the power loss due to connecting rod failure.
- [NTSB LAX92LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA244.md): Cessna 172 · Blythe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1992 · N8014L · Substantial damage
  > The improper engine overhaul performed by the mechanic. Factors relating to this accident were the intake and exhaust valve leaks and the soft terrain.
- [NTSB NYC92LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA107.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Denton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1992 · N4552X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to detect the automobile gasoline in the tanks prior to departure, and intentional refueling with improper fuel by the pilot's brother which resulted in a lose of engine power due to detonation and loss of oil pressure.
- [NTSB SEA92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA121.md): Mooney M20E · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5887Q · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the fuel injector servo system. Factors contributing to the accident were: fuel injection system corroded and animals in the landing area.
- [NTSB LAX92LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA237.md): Bell 222 · Mariposa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5007L · Destroyed
  > The pilot decision to takeoff and fly with a known deficiency in one of the helicopter's engines.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=29

## 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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