# 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 45 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX86LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA199.md): Cessna 177RG · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1986 · N34020 · Destroyed > While enroute to san francisco, CA the engine began to overspeed & the prop gov control was not effective in arresting/controlling the overspeed condition. Shortly thereafter the engine oil pressure depleted to zero. The pilot elected to land in the ice house… - [NTSB FTW86LQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG15.md): Aviation ADV. Mustang Psid · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 29, 1986 · N51JR · Substantial damage > The experimental acft on a test flt suffered an engine failure during the final approach to land. The plt said that he did not believe he could make the arpt so he turned right to an open field to land downwind. Investigation after the accident revealed that… - [NTSB CHI86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA134.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt Clemens, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N2194U · Destroyed > After aprx 20 successful takeoffs & landings, the eng of the helicopter lost power at about 300 ft AGL, due to a #1 connecting rod failure. During an autorotation, the helicopter landed in trees & was destroyed. Although the pilot was instructing a new… - [NTSB NYC86FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM01.md): Vere Eze Long EZE · Dorrseyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1986 · N40FP · Substantial damage > The homebuilt acft collided with a ditch during a forced lndg short of the rwy after a power loss during a test flt. The plt had noted smoke in the cockpit and a loss of oil pressure. As he returned to the arpt the eng began to run rough and surge before… - [NTSB MKC86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA091.md): Rockwell S-2R · Salem, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1986 · N4949X · Substantial damage > The pilot states that the engine quit without warning as he was spraying a wheatfield. Pilot further states that he had very little time to pick a suitable landing area. He landed in hilly terrain and slid sideways into a crest, tearing out the right main… - [NTSB MIA86LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA123.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1986 · N9592P · Substantial damage > Purpose of the flight was to calibrate the spray equipment. The plt loaded the hopper with about 70 gallons of water and initiated a takeoff. At about 100 ft AGL on initial climb the cockpit filled with smoke and the eng failed. The acft struck a tree on… - [NTSB MIA86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA138.md): Bell UH-1B · North Port, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1986 · N4242T · Substantial damage > The flt experienced an eng failure at an alt of aprx 8 ft AGL shortly after takeoff and the helicopter sustained substantial damage when a hard landing was made. Post accident inspection of the eng revealed the pwr turbine wheel experienced a loss of two… - [NTSB ATL86LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA109.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1986 · N4087W · Substantial damage > After takeoff pilot noted loss of engine oil pressure. Engine siezed and pilot landed short of runway. A/c hit ILS antenna during landing roll, severed right wing. Engine oil cooler line burst due to aging. Line was fabricated in the 1st qtr 0F 1972. Oil… - [NTSB SEA86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA099.md): Morley Avid Flyer · Spokane, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N318M · Destroyed > While on a five-mile final, a total loss of power occurred. A loose right magneto contacting the flywheel magnet and shorting the electrical system was found. In an attempt to miss a river in the approach path to the runway, the pilot attempted a 180 degree… - [NTSB MKC86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA084.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Perry, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1986 · N8178N · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff the PIC noticed a loss of engine pwr and flames erupting from the engine cowling. The PIC executed a turn back to the arpt as thick black smoke filled the cockpit. The PIC opened the side vent window to maintain sight of the ground and… - [NTSB NYC86LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA100.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N2354 · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command lifted off the helipad vertically to an altitude of 30 feet at which time he experienced a power loss. He backed up the helicopter 20 feet and allowed it to yaw to the right as it descended to the helipad. He landed on the helipad hard… - [NTSB LAX86DVA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86DVA05.md): Grumman G164A · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N8932H · Destroyed > The plt stated he had just lifted off during takeoff when the eng quit. The acft then stalled, hitting a canal and shearing off the main landing gear. The plt stated that a broken fuel line is suspect due to the sudden stoppage and intense ground fire. The… - [NTSB MIA86LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA111.md): Cessna 150J · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1986 · N50845 · Substantial damage > The flt experienced a failure of the acft's eng while flying parallel to the beach and the acft was ditched in the atlantic ocean. Inspection of the acft after recovery revealed the foam air cleaner had been drawn into the carburetor air box and was blocking… - [NTSB FTW86FRD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRD11.md): Grumman G-164A · Crowley, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 31, 1986 · N4561 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into wires and a house during an attempted forced landing. The plt was preparing to do rice seeding when the eng began to backfire & lose power. The plt was trying to return to the ag strip when the eng quit and he was forced to land. Eng… - [NTSB CHI86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA114.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N3900P · Substantial damage > The eng quit during climb out shortly after takeoff. The plt switched tanks and tried a restart with no success. The acft then experienced a nose gear collapse and nosed over during a landing roll in a field. Investigation revealed the fuel line to the… - [NTSB CHI86FEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX06.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Henryville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1986 · N4804S · Destroyed > Shortly after leveling the acft off at 9000 ft MSL, the plt experienced an engine failure. During the subsequent forced landing the acft struck a tree and was further damaged during the forced landing roll. Metallurgical exam revealed the crankshaft failed… - [NTSB SEA86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA084.md): Bob White AJ1 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1986 · N363JW · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred due to a failure of the fuel pump while at cruise. A forced landing was made onto a soft, farmers field where the aircraft nosed over during the landing roll. - [NTSB LAX86LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA155.md): Bell 206B · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1986 · N49643 · Substantial damage > A Bell 206B collided with a berm after an eng failure while departing a helipad. The plt indicated he had just departed the helipad at night and at aprx 50 ft AGL the eng failed. The acft vertical fin hit the berm causing the tail boom to bend aft of the… - [NTSB NYC86LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA090.md): Beech S35 · Laconia, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N5629K · Substantial damage > During cruise flt, the acft eng failed & oil covered the windshield & side windows. Subsequently, the acft crash landed into wooded terrain while in a wings level attitude at low speed. Tests showed the eng crankshaft had failed from fatigue. The fatigue… - [NTSB NYC86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA088.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Springvale, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1986 · N4211T · Substantial damage > The Piper cherokee PA-28-140 lost power and made an off airport landing 15 minutes after takeoff. The pilot reported an oil line broke and he lost all engine oil. A mechanic reported that there was no indication in either the engine compartment or the bottom… - [NTSB LAX86FVG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVG02.md): Sikorsky S-55 · Afton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1986 · N8327 · Substantial damage > The acft was landed off the arpt in a forced landing after a pwr loss. The acft was damaged in the hard landing. Eng teardown showed the r/h magneto model S7LV-2 had stripped distributor drive gears. No other abnormalities noted. The TSO of the mag was… - [NTSB SEA86IA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86IA080.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Reno, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N4360V · No damage > At FL250 the engine ceased operating due to a failed fuel pump. A restart was successful at 10,000 feet m.s.l. with an uneventful landing. This fuel pump (a model g) had a total time of three hours. It was a replacement for a model c fuel pump which had… - [NTSB ATL86LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA099.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N7613J · Substantial damage > On takeoff the plt saw an oil leak around the prop hub. The acft was returned to the airport and the prop governor oil tube fitting was found to be cracked. The part was replaced and the flt was continued. The part was checked during a later refueling stop… - [NTSB LAX86LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA142.md): Hiller 12E · Poterville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1986 · N90475 · Substantial damage > A Hiller 12E helicopter landed hard after an eng failure. The acft was enroute to another field site at aprx 100 ft AGL and 40 KTS IAS. The eng quit abruptly and the rotor RPM decayed 100 RPM. The acft was about 2,000 pounds gwt at the time of the accident… - [NTSB ANC86FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86FA035.md): Cessna A185E · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1986 · N70010 · Substantial damage > Acft hit trees and power lines and crashed on city residential street following engine failure during takeoff climb. Engine driven fuel pump failed due to long term exposure to water in fuel. Over two quarts water was collected from aircraft tanks after… - [NTSB ATL86IA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA098.md): Cessna 404 · Mc Rae, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1986 · N408EX · No damage > During cruise flight pilot heard loud bang from right engine and right propeller feathered. Aircraft was diverted and landed with no further damage and no injuries to the pilot. Subsequent teardown of engine revealed fractured connecting rod. Examination of… - [NTSB FTW86FRG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG17.md): Cessna T210 · Ozona, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N6479Y · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in an off-arpt lndg after the eng quit. The plt said there was plenty of fuel on board the acft which was being ferried to its owner after an eng change. The plt was unable to restart the eng which had vibrated so that the plt thought he… - [NTSB ATL86LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA089.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Hanceville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1986 · N74HB · Substantial damage > While enroute to birmingham the pilot experienced a complete power failure when no. 2 cylinder separated from the engine assembly. The pilot attempted to make an emergency landing on interstate 65 near Hanceville, AL, and the aircraftcollided with an… - [NTSB ANC86IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86IA033.md): Cessna 207 · Barrow, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N9943M · Minor damage > Engine failed and seized in flight. A forced landing and the snow covered tundra followed with no injuries & minor damage to the airplane. Engine teardown and exam revealed #3 cylinder wrist pin broken. - [NTSB LAX86FVD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD06.md): Callair A-9B · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 8, 1986 · N7688V · Destroyed > Pilot was returning to Lodi airport after aerial application when the engine lost oil pressure. The engine seized, and a forced landing was made in a vineyard. - [NTSB ATL86FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA084.md): Bell B-214-B-1 · Bullard, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1986 · N114RM · Substantial damage > A helicopter involved in a logging operation was in process of lifting a log when crew reported a 'loud explosion' and a loss of power was experienced. An autorotative landing was accomplished and a small engine fire was extinguished. The 1st stage turbine… - [NTSB ATL86LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA083.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hickory, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N9153K · Destroyed > During cruise flt, plt felt eng vib and diverted to nearest aprt. During the descent the plt heard an explosion, saw the eng cowl pop up and oil covered the windscreen. Established in a glide the acft collided with trees then the ground. Exam of the eng… - [NTSB CHI86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA091.md): Cessna 210M · While Lake Twp., MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1986 · N761VX · Substantial damage > The acft was four miles from the arpt on an ILS apch when an eng failure was experienced. The acft was damaged during the forced landing on a frozen lake. Post accident eng teardown revealed the eng failure originated from movement of the #2 main bearing.… - [NTSB LAX86LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA128.md): Ryan ST3KR · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1986 · N51122 · Substantial damage > The owner of the acft reported that he had just purchased the aircraft and was being checked out at the time of the accident. Shortly after departing cma and upon reaching 1200 ft MSL, the engine lost power. Unable to maintain altitude the check pilot assumed… - [NTSB FTW86FPA17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA17.md): Cessna 421 · Alvord, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1986 · N8155Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with tree tops and sheared the landing gear during a forced landing off arpt. The left eng had been feathered due to loss of oil from a ruptured oil hose between the oil pump & filter. The rt eng was not developing full power because of an… - [NTSB DEN86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA077.md): Cessna P210N · Dulce, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1986 · N5196W · Substantial damage > The plt with his 4 passengers, departed durango airport on an IFR flt plan en route to wichita, Kansas. The acft had a complete loss of pwr while climbing to attitude. The subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain resulted in substantial damage to the… - [NTSB CHI86LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA084.md): Cessna 207 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1986 · N18SA · Substantial damage > After preheating the eng the plt took off and during climb the cabin filled with smoke and the eng stopped. A forced landing was made on a city street during which the left wing contacted a sign pole. Post accident teardown of the eng disclosed that an oil… - [NTSB ATL86LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA071.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1986 · N3773F · Substantial damage > While on crosswind following takeoff the engine lost total power after climbing to 500 feet AGL. The pilot initiated a turn toward a field and collided with trees on the approach end of the field. Post-crash examination of the aircraft revealed that the… - [NTSB ATL86LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA069.md): Hughes 269B · Council, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1986 · N9374F · Destroyed > During a control burning operation, the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt entered an autorotation and collided with trees. The eng examination disclosed that the #4 connecting rod had failed. The failure was determined to have resulted from… - [NTSB SEA86LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA045.md): Bellanca 1413-2 · Vancouver, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N74461 · Destroyed > A total loss of power occurred due to a previously burnt flex hose which blocked air from coming into the induction system. The aircraft was unable to reach the runway and struck trees before it came to rest on the roof top of a residence. - [NTSB LAX86FVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FVD04.md): Vangrunsven RV-3A · Fortuna, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 25, 1986 · N661S · Destroyed > The acft stalled in a turn during a forced landing after the engine lost power. Post acc investigation revealed an inoperative fuel selector valve. Witnesses said that the acft did not sound like it was developing full pwr during take off roll. Shortly after… - [NTSB FTW86LRA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LRA06.md): Aerospatiale AS-350D · Freeport, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1986 · N3599X · Substantial damage > While on a maintenance test flt the helicopter experienced an eng failure. An autorotation was entered and a hard landing occurred which resulted in a roll over. The flt originated at oyster creek heliport and returned twice for maintenance adjustments and… - [NTSB LAX86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA091.md): Bell 206B-3 · Waimea, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1986 · N3179X · Substantial damage > While on a local flt, the plt descended to aprx 500 ft AGL and flew the helicopter along a coastal area. He reported the helicopter suddenly lost power and he initiated an autorotative landing to the beach where the helicopter 'had a hard landing.' An exam… - [NTSB CHI86LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA062.md): Navion A · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1986 · N4000G · Substantial damage > Ten minutes after takeoff the plt heard a loud bang followed by a loss of eng pwr. The right main gear separated during the forced landing in a rough field. Examination disclosed the piston had separated from the wrist pin causing the #5 cylinder to separate… - [NTSB MIA86IA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86IA052.md): Cessna 402C · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1986 · N2404U · Minor damage > The plt stated that while making touch & go landing, after his third takeoff, the rt eng lost power & the acft began to drift right, he pulled the power off & landed gear up in the grass on the right side of rwy 08. Post crash examination of the right eng… - [NTSB MIA86MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86MA048.md): Boeing 727-232 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N519DA · Minor damage > After gear retraction drg takeoff, at aprx 150' AGL, the aircrew heard a loud noise & noted the #2 eng had failed. They secured the eng, dumped fuel & landed without further incident. An exam of the #2 eng revealed the combustion chamber outer case, pn… - [NTSB LAX86LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA076.md): Mooney M20F · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1985 · N234GA · Substantial damage > During cruise at 10,500 ft MSL on a night x-country flt, the plt said the eng ran rough with moderate vibration levels. Plt declared an emergency with abq ARTCC, who vectored the acft to an unlighted airstrip. The plt said he had difficultyin seeing the rwy… - [NTSB LAX86LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA075.md): Piper PA-34T-22OT · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1985 · XBDRL · Substantial damage > During a trans border VFR x-country flt, the plt noticed 'oil spirting from the left engine' with smoke, & he shut it down. An emergency was declared by the Tucson ATCT, who cleared the acft to land straight in on rwy 29L. Tower personnel observed the acft… - [NTSB LAX86LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA068.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Canoga Park, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1985 · N6740P · Substantial damage > While the plt was cruisin in his own acft, an eng oil leak developed, oil pressure decreased & eng power was lost, the plt attempted to make an emergency ldg on a city street, on approach the acft collided with power lines & a fence, & the acft came to rest… - [NTSB FTW86FRG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FRG05.md): Adams William C Quickie Q1 · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 15, 1985 · N220WA · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced lndg after a power loss at 200 ft AGL during takeoff. The acft crashed on the arpt in a run-up area adjacent to the rwy. The only discrepancy noted during post acc exam was a very weak spark produced by the battery coil… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=46 ## 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=45 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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