# 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 29 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA152.md): Siai-Marchetti SF260B · Decatur, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N22FD · Destroyed > The loss of engine power as the result of the failure of the engine oil pump. Factors were non compliance with a service bulletin, the lack of suitable terrain, and inadvertent stall. - [NTSB LAX92LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA230.md): Cessna 182 · Redding, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N8574T · Substantial damage > The internal failure of the airplane's throttle control cable. - [NTSB LAX92LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA224.md): Hughes 369D · Volcanoes Ntl P, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 1992 · N1100A · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 8 bearing. The bearing failure was caused by a lack of engine oil supply and inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB DEN92LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA054.md): Cessna T210H · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1992 · N57AB · Substantial damage > Power loss due to low fuel pump pressure and a chafed upper deck reference line. A factor was: the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to a partially extended main landing gear. - [NTSB MIA92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA126.md): Cessna T188C · Cross City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1992 · N4547J · Substantial damage > The inadequate inspection for contamination of the aircraft fuel system after modification resulting in failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to contamination. Contributing to the accident was the improper modification of the fuel system which resulted… - [NTSB LAX92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA216.md): Questair Venture · Ely, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 1992 · N3VD · Substantial damage > The inadequate installation of the engine oil temperature/pressure transducer by the pilot/owner that resulted in a fatigue failure of the transducer mounting fitting in the engine oil system. The soft landing surface and the mountainous terrain in which the… - [NTSB ANC92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA075.md): Aeronca Champion 7CCM · Willow, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1992 · N82568 · Destroyed > The complete failure of the connecting rod. Factors were the high vegetation and the pilot not maintaining a proper altitude to successfully complete a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA138.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N7354Z · Substantial damage > The power loss due to the failed exhaust stack resultant from inadequate maintenance inspection. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB CHI92DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX01.md): James D. Bierly VARI-EZ · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N64SJ · Substantial damage > A collapsed carburetor air intake duct. Factors related to the accident were soft, unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW92LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA132.md): Schweizer G-164D · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N8331K · Substantial damage > The engine failure at liftoff due to the failure of multiple turbine blades and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB SEA92LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA095.md): Ryan ST-3KR · Anacortes, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1992 · N4223P · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft counterweight cap screws and separation of the counterweight. A factor relating to the accident was the residential area and lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX92LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA208.md): Corbus/Winters BD-5B · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1992 · N811Q · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power during initial climb due to a fracture and failure of the engine starter ring gear. A contributing factor which was related to the mechanical failure was the airplane owner's inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB LAX92LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA203.md): Cessna 182K · Carefree, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1992 · N2646R · Substantial damage > Inadequate aircraft maintenance and the failure of the pilot to ensure that adequate engine oil was on board prior to departure. - [NTSB SEA92LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA091.md): Rockwell S2R · St. John, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N8803Q · Substantial damage > The separation of the number 1 cylinder and remedial action by the PIC not possible. A factor contributing to the accident was: rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB DEN92LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA047.md): Cessna 172RG · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1992 · N5282V · Substantial damage > Failure of the crankshaft left accessory gear which resulted in a complete power loss. A factor was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX92LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA189.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Vallejo, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N31557 · Substantial damage > Was the failure of the fuel servo diaphragm stem which resulted in a fuel interruption to the engine. High obstructions and utility pole in the forced landing area were factors contributing to the accident. - [NTSB SEA92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA082.md): Beech B36TC · Mona, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N7252X · Substantial damage > A fatigue failure to the crankshaft and a manufacturing material defect. - [NTSB SEA92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA076.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Magna, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N315DY · Substantial damage > The overheat of the engine combustion section, and the failure of the turbine blades. - [NTSB ATL92IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA078.md): Maule M-5-210 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N51590 · Minor damage > The failure of the engine cylinder as a result of cylinder overtemperature, which resulted from the improper procedure of use of the aircraft in a banner towing operation by the operator. - [NTSB FTW92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA122.md): Cessna A188B · Washita, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1992 · N70321 · Substantial damage > The failure of the main landing gear during the forced landing due to corrosion and fatigue. A factor was the power loss due to a fractured crankshaft. - [NTSB ATL92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA073.md): Cessna 210 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N7320E · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the engine counterweight retention rings which resulted in the separation of the retention pin, allowing the leading edge of the counterweight to strike the crankcase. Factors in the accident were the subseqent loss of power and… - [NTSB SEA92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA066.md): Avid Mark IV · Soldier Summit, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1992 · N582MK · Substantial damage > The fuel pump delivering too low fuel pressure. A factor contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain. - [NTSB FTW92LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA101.md): Weatherly 201B · Weatherford, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1992 · N1268W · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to a mechanical failure of the fuel selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA072.md): Cessna U206G · Lafayette, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1992 · N9679G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspections which resulted in oil starvation and eventual failure of the engine. A factor was the rough terrain where the airplane was force landed. - [NTSB FTW92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA094.md): Grumman G-164A · Garwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1992 · N5378 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to rocker arm failure. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL92LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA064.md): Kolb Mark III · Titus, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N101AB · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's failure to install the main fuel line properly which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA063.md): Beech A36 · Mt. Pleasant, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1992 · N174OD · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's failure to provide adequate torque information which resulted in the loss of torque on the cylinder hold down nuts and the complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB BFO92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA036.md): Christen Industries Pitts S2B · Schellsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1992 · N53385 · Destroyed > The total blockage of the oil breather line causing excessive pressure in the engine, resulting in oil leakage and subsequent engine failure. - [NTSB FTW92LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Valley Mills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1992 · N9828 · Substantial damage > Power loss due inadequate maintenance and the resultant multiple maintenance discrepancies. A factor was the wet terrain. - [NTSB ANC92FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FA044.md): Bell 214B-1 · Hobart Bay, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1992 · N314RM · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the compressor assembly impeller, and inadequate quality control by the manufacturer. A factor which contributed to the accident was the mountainous/hilly terrain. - [NTSB ATL92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA052.md): Mooney M20C · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N6748U · Substantial damage > The blocked fuel vent. - [NTSB LAX92LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Vernalis, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N5408 · Substantial damage > The operator's failure to properly comply with an airworthiness directive affecting the second-stage turbine wheel assembly. Contributing to this accident was the uncontained failure of the second-stage turbine wheel and the rough/uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA093.md): Cessna 182B · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N2387G · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance and adjustment of the carburetor by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N595SP · Substantial damage > The company maintenance personnel's inadequate 100-hour inspection and failure to replace the oil line. Contributing to the accident was the rupture of the oil line and the ditch that traversed the emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX92GA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92GA128.md): Cessna T210N · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N9YT · Destroyed > Poor maintenance repair and annual inspection by the company's maintenance personnel and the pilot-in-command's misjudging altitude. Contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command intentional stall, improper emergency procedure, selection of… - [NTSB DEN92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA037.md): Cessna 177RG · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N2550V · Substantial damage > A total loss of power due to a mechanical failure of the engine. Factors were: rough and uneven snow covered terrain. - [NTSB LAX92LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA122.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Ludlow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1992 · N9343C · Substantial damage > The failure of the repair station to adequately perform a top overhaul and comply with a service bulletin. Contributing to this accident was the failure of the connecting rod due to fatigue and unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA094.md): Cessna T210M · Washington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1992 · N732TR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue-fractured crankshaft. - [NTSB MIA92LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA088.md): Beech E-55 · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1992 · N3011W · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain the proper airspeed (vhc) before rotation which resulted in failure to maintain directional control following total loss of engine power from the right engine. Contributing to the accident was failure of the right engine, engine… - [NTSB DEN92FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA035.md): Swearingen SA-26AT · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1992 · N26JB · Destroyed > Malfunction of the right engine fuel control that caused the engine to flame out, and delamination of the left engine compressor shroud. Factors were: the pilot became disoriented, the mountainous terrain, the dark night, and the weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA069.md): Ralph Legate Stits Skycoup · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1992 · N92RL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the guy wire. A factor was the fuel starvation caused by failure of the carburetor float. - [NTSB DEN92FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA034.md): Bell 206L-3 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1992 · N99TV · Substantial damage > Failure of the number 2-1/2 bearing due to an obstruction of a bearing oil feed tube by foreign material. Factors related to the accident were: improper maintenance during engine overhaul, and weather/terrain/water conditions in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA076.md): Aero Mercantil Gavilan 358 EL-1 · Columbus, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N3500Z · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper engine assembly by the manufacturer. - [NTSB ATL92FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA042.md): Cessna T210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N732HG · Substantial damage > The failure of overhaul personnel to properly torque the engine case rear thru bolts. - [NTSB BFO92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA028.md): Piper PA-46 · Baltimore, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 1992 · N9103Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel line, for undetermined reasons, resulting in a fuel leak causing an engine fire and total power loss. - [NTSB CHI92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA074.md): Cessna 175 · Warren, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N8293T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power as a result of a connecting rod failure. Factors related to the accident were the power lines and trees in the path of the selected emergency landing site. - [NTSB CHI92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA071.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N255W · Substantial damage > The pilot's lack of familiarity with aircraft systems which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear by the alternate system. A factor was the loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA089.md): Cessna 172N · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N1571E · Substantial damage > The failure of the carburetor heat box attach straps which allowed the carburetor heat box to separate from the exhaust system heat muff and rendered the carburetor heat system inoperative. The engine then lost power due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA038.md): Beech J-35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N185Y · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's failure to provide adequate torque information which resulted in the loss of torque on the cylinder hold down nuts and the complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA058.md): Cessna 402B · Lantana, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N3767C · Destroyed > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed above single engine minimum control speed resulting in an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's failure to declare an emergency and… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=30 ## 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=29 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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