# 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 43 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MKC87LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA058.md): Cessna 175 · Tipton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N7135M · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that, fifteen minutes into the flight, while at cruise the engine oil pressure began dropping as the oil temperature rose. While attempting to reach sedalia, Missouri to perform a precautionary landing, oil began covering the aircraft's… - [NTSB FTW87LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA074.md): Cessna 182P · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1987 · N4473M · Destroyed > Engine failure occurred on climb. The aircraft was destroyed during the forced landing. Teardown revealed that the no. 1 cylinder rocker arm shaft retainer ear had broken. The two lock bolts had backed out because they had not been safety wired. The no. 2… - [NTSB MKC87LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA054.md): Cessna 172 · Malden, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1987 · N20362 · Substantial damage > The acft was being used on training flt when the eng failed. During the forced landing in a muddy field, the acft flipped forward to an inverted position. Post accident inspection revealed the eng failed due to a connecting rod bolt failure on the number two… - [NTSB SEA87LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA061.md): Consolidated Aeronautics Lake LA-4-200 · Haines, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1987 · N200LK · Destroyed > While at cruise a total loss of engine oil pressure occurred with the engine seizing shortly afterwards. The aircraft was force landed into trees in a remote area. The aircraft came to rest inverted. Due to the position of the aircraft, examination of the… - [NTSB LAX87FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA128.md): British Aerospace BA146-200A · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1987 · N356PS · Substantial damage > Failure of company maintenance personnel to adequately examine the engine lubrication system when contamination was detected. - [NTSB NYC87LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1987 · N25498 · Substantial damage > The Cessna 152 took off and after becoming airborne, experienced a total loss of power. The student pilot who had made the takeoff turned control of the aircraft over to the flight instructor, who made an emergency landing in a drag strip parking lot which… - [NTSB ATL87FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA071.md): Hughes 269A · Buford, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1987 · N3782B · Destroyed > The helicopter was observed to slow down over the parking lot then continued out over the lake. A puff of smoke was observed around the rear of the engine area and the helicopter fishtailed as it almost came to a stop then dropped into the water nose first.… - [NTSB SEA87LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA056.md): Cessna 150 · Mountain Home, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1987 · N50724 · Substantial damage > Acft lost pwr on init climb from takeoff, necessitating a forced landing in an open field. Acft nosed over inverted after touchdown in soft terrain. Investigation revealed #3 cylinder rocker arm bosses had broken. Inspection showed, during previous repair,… - [NTSB FTW87DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DPJ02.md): Air Tractor AT-302 · Colony, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 11, 1987 · N8864S · Substantial damage > During a downwind swath run the number one compressor bearing failed in the ltp 101-600-1A engine which resulted in the engine failing completely. During an attempt to turn into the wind for an emergency landing the left wing tip struck the ground and the… - [NTSB NYC87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Marienville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · CGCGP · Substantial damage > The Cessna 172 experienced a total loss of power while cruising at 4000 ft on an IFR flight plan. The pilot made a landing on a road and clipped a road sign after touchdown, the aircraft swerved into a ditch and received susbtantial damage. The two occupants… - [NTSB MKC87LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA047.md): Cessna 182C · Rolla, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · N9017T · Substantial damage > The engine started running rough enroute and pilot was able to get it running smoothly but he continued to his destination. Airplane was too high on approach so pilot went around. On downwind, engine started running rough again and pilot was unable to correct… - [NTSB LAX87DVD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DVD01.md): Bell 47G4A · Stockton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 2, 1987 · N28938 · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff, the engine experienced a power loss while transporting agricultural equipment. A fractographic examination of the failed fuel disconnect fitting by anamet laboratories, concluded that approximately 70% of the retaining ring on the fuel… - [NTSB FTW87LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA055.md): Cessna 175 · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1987 · N175RF · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he had added oil to the engine prior to his departure on a sight seeing flight, but on scene investigation revealed that the engine froze from oil starvation. No evidence of leakage was found. The aircraft had been owner-maintained for… - [NTSB CHI87LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA068.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1987 · N4688D · Substantial damage > At aprx 2500 MSL, the eng stopped and attempts to restart it were not successful. The instructor took control of the acft and attempted to land on the highway, but the acft struck powerlines and a telephone pole before nosing over and coming to rest. The eng… - [NTSB LAX87LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA098.md): Grumman AA-1B · Tracy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1987 · N1408R · Substantial damage > Just after takeoff while climbing through 200 ft AGL the engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing in a gravel pit where the aircraft collided with a bank. Examination of the engine revealed that the #1 cylinder and piston had moderate to severe scuffing… - [NTSB ATL87LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA066.md): Cessna 337D · Savannah, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1987 · N10MM · Destroyed > The pilot was flying a donated aircraft in support of a program to document the activities of wright whales off the coast of the carolina's and Georgia. The plt had been with the owner on a previous flt, when problems developed while switching to/and/or from… - [NTSB LAX87LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA082.md): Mooney M20C · Spring Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1987 · N6864U · Substantial damage > A Mooney M20C collided with an automobile during landing roll after landing on a road. The plt indicated that while cruising at 3,500 ft MSL he noticed the eng oil pressure fall to zero. The constant speed propellor simultaneously went to low pitch, followed… - [NTSB MKC87LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA039.md): Cessna 120 · Salem, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1987 · N72516 · Substantial damage > The airplane was being ferried when the engine failed. The only available field had cattle, hills and trees. On landing roll the pilot had to brake hard to avoid trees. The airplane nosed over to the inverted position. Inspection revealed total engine failure… - [NTSB LAX87FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA072.md): North American T-28C · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1987 · N9022Y · Destroyed > The plts were practicing lndgs, and were on the 3rd flt after the eng had been overhauled. After takeoff from a tough-&-go, the instructor noticed that the oil temp was high. Soon thereafter, the eng began to run rough, then it seized. Unable to get back to… - [NTSB CHI87DEP04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEP04.md): Mooney M20F · Greenwood, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 30, 1986 · N9627M · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost engine power during a descent due to a loose throttle linkage and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. On landing roll the aircraft struck a reflector post with the right wing. - [NTSB LAX87FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA065.md): Rockwell 112TC · Gardena, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1986 · N112DM · Substantial damage > The pilot elected to return and land at his home airport when the aircraft's landing gear failed to retract after a night takeoff. After reentering the traffic pattern the pilot changed his fuel selector to the left tank for landing. As the aircraft turned… - [NTSB MIA87FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA041.md): Cessna 320 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N1FD · Destroyed > While executing an ILS approach with aircraft radios that were not operating properly and using a hand held transceiver, the right engine failed due to a broken fuel pressure sensor wire, and the pilot lost control of the aircraft in IMC conditions and… - [NTSB LAX87DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87DUJ01.md): Robinson R-22 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N9006W · Destroyed > After 50 minutes of cruise flight, the pilot observed a decrease in oil pressure to zero and the illumination of the low oil pressure light. The pilot landed the helicopter and had an airframe and powerplant mechanic inspect the aircraft. There were no… - [NTSB MKC87LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA026.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Harrison, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1986 · N4031R · Substantial damage > The routine business flt had progressed normally until approaching bentonville, Arkansas. The PIC rptd his eng ran rough for a very brief period and quit. Emerg procedures were conducted but a restart was impossible. Only 1.5 hrs of flt had transpired since… - [NTSB SEA87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA016.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N8419P · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated… - [NTSB ATL87FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA009.md): Bell 206B III · Nashville, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1986 · N2204Z · Substantial damage > The plt was in a descent toward a building in a downtown area which he wanted aerial photographs of. At about 1700 ft AGL he reported the helicopter jerked hard and yawed to the left. He initiated an autorotation and during the descent to the selected landing… - [NTSB NYC87FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87FA022.md): Gulfstream American 112 · Beekman, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1986 · N1207J · Destroyed > The acft departed dutchess county airport, poughkeepsie, NY, and had an engine failure due to inadequate lubrication. The oil filter was found disconnected from the engine. At duthess county airport parking area, fresh oil was found on the grass parking area… - [NTSB NYC87DNC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC02.md): Cessna 172M · Van Buren, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 13, 1986 · N5255R · Substantial damage > While climbing from 1000 ft. the pilot of a C-172 expericed an engine failure at 1500 ft and made an emergency landing striking small trees and brush. Subsequent inspection of the engine revealed that the crankshaft dowel pin was sheared and the crankshaft… - [NTSB LAX87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA015.md): Cessna 182A · King City, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1986 · N4823D · Substantial damage > While cruising near King City, CA, the aircraft lost power and an attempt to restart the engine was unsuccessful. The aircraft was then landed in a field, but it collided with a tree during the landing roll. An examination of the aircraft revealed that the… - [NTSB NYC87DNC01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87DNC01.md): Enstrom F-28A · Belmont, NH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 11, 1986 · N238Q · Substantial damage > The helicopter was in cruise flt when an engine failure occurred. The plt entered an autorotation and made a hard landing which collapsed the left front strut. The nose lowered as the tail cone rose and the main rotor made contact with the tail rotor. The… - [NTSB CHI87LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA003.md): Cessna 150L · East Jordan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N1420Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated… - [NTSB MIA87LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA005.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1986 · N5056S · Substantial damage > The plt stated the acft lost power and he was unable to make it to the arpt. The acft crashed in a field about 3/4 of a mile from the Lakeland arpt. Post crash examination of the eng revealed a complete failure of both magnetos, resulting in the loss of power… - [NTSB CHI86FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA233.md): Beech E18S · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1986 · N101VE · Destroyed > The acft had departed on rnwy 13. He was then directed to climb to 6000 ft. thirty seconds later he advised he had eng trouble and was returning to the arpt. Shortly thereafter he advised he could not maintain alt. The acft, one mile se of the arpt, struck… - [NTSB MIA86LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA255.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N56522 · Substantial damage > While established in curise flight the engine failed and all attempts to start it were to no avail. The pilot executed a forced landing to a soft field and the aircraft nosed over. Examination of the engine revealed that the #1 engine exhaust valve had failed… - [NTSB CHI86LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA236.md): Hughes 269B · Baldwin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1986 · N9427F · Substantial damage > After picking up his passenger at williams pipeline, minneapolis, Minnesota, the plt flew eastward along interstate 90 enroute to a pipeline near wausau, Wisconsin. While flying at approximatelly 400 feet, the plt and passenger stated that the engine started… - [NTSB MKC86LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA193.md): Cessna T210M · Old Monroe, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1986 · N6163N · Substantial damage > The PIC had initiated his descent ot his destination arpt when he rptd experiencing eng pblms. The rough running eng finally quit and the PIC made a forced lndg to an open fld. The subsequent lndg encountered a ditch and the nose gear collapsed. Exam of the… - [NTSB MIA86IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA250.md): Bell 206L-3 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1986 · N111GF · No damage > The helicopter ditched in the Ocean after sustaining a flameout. After the helicopter was towed ashore on its floats the fuel system was found to contain at least 4 gals of fuel. Info contained in helicopter manual revealed all fuel was usable except about 1… - [NTSB SEA86LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA249.md): Cessna P-210 · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1986 · N6185W · Substantial damage > While in cruise at 14,000 feet MSL, a catastrophic engine failure with a flash fire at the turbocharger occurred. A turn to reverse direction for a forced landing was initiated while making a rapid descent. An undershoot to the runway occurred with the… - [NTSB ATL86LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1986 · N9513P · Substantial damage > During a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left… - [NTSB NYC86FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA234.md): Cessna U206F · Holoyoke, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1986 · N8316Q · Substantial damage > While en route at 6000 ft, the acft lost power. The plt descended through a scattered layer of clouds and made a forced landing in a grass covered field 1 1/2 miles north of barnes municipal airport, shearing off the nose gear and coming to rest inverted.… - [NTSB FTW86FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA156.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N6198L · Destroyed > The ends of the outer string and the inner reinforcing wire of the engine air intake duct were not properly positioned under the duct clamp during installation. As a result, they unwound during engine operation and moved out of their normal position on and in… - [NTSB ATL86LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA230.md): Rockwell S-2R · Shellman, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1986 · N5042X · Substantial damage > Just after liftoff, the plt noted smoke and attributed it to an overhauled prop which had just been installed. He then heard a loud squeal from the eng and noted a loss of power. A forced landing was made in a rough corn field, where the acft was damaged. An… - [NTSB MKC86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wilson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N3442W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before the flight the spark plugs were cleaned and inspected and the engine was serviced with eleven quarts of oil. Three hours into the flight instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with rain was encountered and shortly thereafter… - [NTSB LAX86LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA331.md): Cessna P210N · Salton City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N5135A · Substantial damage > A total loss of power was experienced during a descent from 17,500' MSL to 10,000' MSL. Attempts to restart the engine failed and the acft was landed gear-up in a rocky field. Post accident inspection disclosed a track of internal electrical arcing in the… - [NTSB MIA86LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA242.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1986 · N6460W · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt the acft's eng failed and the acft was ditched in a river. Post crash eng exam revealed the no. 1 and no. 2 connecting rods separated from the crankshaft when both bolts failed on the no. 1 rod and 1 bolt failed on the no. 2 rod.… - [NTSB MIA86FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA239.md): Piper J3C-65 · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1986 · N23266 · Substantial damage > Flight experienced loss of engine power while climbing through 200 feet shortly after takeoff. While attempting to return to the runway the aircraft collided with trees and the ground coming to rest adjacent to the runway. Examination of aircraft records… - [NTSB MKC86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA177.md): Grumman G-164 · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1986 · N634U · Substantial damage > The ag acft was being used to spray nudrin on soybeans when the engine lost power. The plt made a forced landing in a rice field and the acft flipped forward to the inverted position. Investigation revealed the two-piece cam reduction gear came apart. An AD… - [NTSB LAX86FA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA326.md): Cessna 182N · Wilmington, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1986 · N92252 · Destroyed > During a local night instructional flt the plts reported that the eng began to run very rough and eventually quit when power was reduced slightly to begin the descent for the destination arpt. The acft struck power lines, two small buildings and a brick wall… - [NTSB MKC86FCD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FCD03.md): Roger Warnell KR-1 · Waterloo, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N49RW · Destroyed > The pilot reported that he had carburetor problems. The engine quit and the pilot made a forced landing about one mile from airport. This was the pilots first flight in this aircraft. - [NTSB MIA86LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA238.md): Champion 7KCAB · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1986 · N1638G · Substantial damage > The plt stated that while he was towing a banner the engine lost fuel pressure and the RPM began to deteriorate. He dropped his banner and tried to make it back to the airport but couldn't and landed short of runway 29 in the water. Post crash examination of… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=44 ## 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=43 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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