# 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 8 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA243.md): Corken/Guillet Christen Eagle II · Kaneville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N96CG · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure. - [NTSB CHI02FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA231.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N316PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining best glide airspeed and optimal glidepath following the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the engine… - [NTSB NYC02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA139.md): Micket Avid Aerobat · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N11BV · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a seized cylinder, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency to the engine. - [NTSB MIA02FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA131.md): American General AA-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2002 · N6024L · Minor damage > The owner/operator's failure to perform an overhaul or comply with a service bulletin 240 which would have probably precluded the continued installation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve and its subsequent failure. - [NTSB SEA02LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA123.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Weiser, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2002 · N8440K · Substantial damage > The fracture of the number 3 cylinder exhaust pushrod resulting in the exhaust valve's inability to open during the exhaust cycle and the subsequent engine stoppage. Contributing factors were the ditch and elevated roadway which the aircraft crossed during… - [NTSB MIA02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA121.md): Kenneth Parmerter Loehle 5151 Mustang · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his inflight loss of control while maneuvering to land following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the builder/owner's improper engine installation that resulted in engine overheating and ceasing… - [NTSB CHI02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA179.md): Waltz RV-8 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N877TC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI02FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA177.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Steward, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N76SA · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain. - [NTSB LAX02GA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02GA209.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Ontario, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 2002 · N40NT · Destroyed > The mechanic's improper maintenance procedures (FOD prevention) during a 100-hour inspection, which resulted in foreign object damage (FOD) to the compressor section and catastrophic engine failure. Factors were the presence of vehicles and power lines… - [NTSB LAX02LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA204.md): Beech V35A · Cottonwood, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N8327N · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the #1 lower connecting rod bolt due to fatigue. - [NTSB DEN02LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA055.md): Cessna 175 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N7338M · Destroyed > total mechanical loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Contributing factors were the lack of an annual inspection and the (forced landing in) salt water. - [NTSB LAX02LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA197.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Brownsville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2002 · N3329B · Destroyed > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a turn to reverse course back to the runway, resulting in a stall and collision with terrain. - [NTSB MIA02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N697MA · Substantial damage > inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB MIA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA107.md): Cessna P206 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N2594X · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod bolt because of fatigue, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent ditching. - [NTSB MIA02FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02FA100.md): Bell 206L-1 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N80PH · Substantial damage > The excessive rate of descent by the pilot-in-command during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing, following a total loss of engine power caused by failure of the No. 4 bearing. - [NTSB ATL02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA103.md): Mooney M20J · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N4560H · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to oil system starvation. A factor was the transmission wire encountered during emergency descent. - [NTSB ANC02LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA041.md): Cessna 180 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 2002 · N9024M · Substantial damage > A total engine failure during cruise flight due to the disentegration of the number five cylinder piston. A contributing factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX02FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA163.md): Cessna T210M · Groveland, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N761LX · Destroyed > a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue… - [NTSB LAX02FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA144.md): Cessna 177B · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2002 · N177DP · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power during cruise flight resulting from oil exhaustion. The oil exhaustion resulted from deterioration and total failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket, which had not been replaced due to maintenance personnel's failure to… - [NTSB LAX02LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA143.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164C · Olivehurst, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2002 · N6702K · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the failure of an engine accessory component. A contributing factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB SEA02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA073.md): Hiller UH-12E · Goshen, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N3004T · Substantial damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to identify and replace/repair the degraded exhaust stack. Contributing factors were the mis-rigged carburetor heat control and the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate rotor RPM. Additional contributing factors… - [NTSB FTW02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Grapeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N9530M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen. - [NTSB FTW02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA106.md): Beech D35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions. - [NTSB NYC02LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA077.md): Piper J4A · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N27838 · Substantial damage > The maintenance technician's failure to properly adjust the carburetor float. Factors were the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA107.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Ferriday, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 2002 · N8498K · Substantial damage > the failure of the number three cylinder exhaust rocker arm, resulting in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA087.md): Cessna 182H · West Plains, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2002 · N64AE · Substantial damage > The engine failure due to the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft which resulted from the installation of improper pistons during an STC'd engine conversion by other maintenance personnel. Additional factors included the unsuitable terrain encountered by the… - [NTSB LAX02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA097.md): Grumman American AA1B · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2002 · N1628R · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture setting in the carburetor. The overly rich operation of the carburetor was due to the overhaul shop's failure to obtain the proper clearance between the float and chamber walls, which allowed the… - [NTSB ATL02LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA052.md): Cessna 152 · Hudson, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N6420M · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 3 connecting rod preceded by aft displacement of the center main bearing due to excessive wear. This resulted in a forced landing to none suitable terrain and subsequent on-ground collision with a… - [NTSB DEN02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA028.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ferron, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 2002 · N47465 · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the ingestion of foreign object(s) into the meshing of the gears, causing a malfunction of the magneto idler gear and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the signs of imminent failure during a mandatory oil filter… - [NTSB LAX02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA065.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2002 · N328EJ · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the separation of the mixture control cable from the mixture control arm of the carburetor. The mixture cable separation was due to maintenance personnel's failure to secure the mixture control cable away from the nose landing… - [NTSB FTW02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA064.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Isle 74 · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2002 · N349AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged landing flare. A contributing factor was the fatigue fracture of the PC air line due to the improper installation by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA022.md): Cessna 310H · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N10MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the total loss of left engine power due to the alternate air valve becoming disconnected and embedded in the fuel injector servo. - [NTSB LAX02FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA056.md): Cessna 172N · San Clemente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N738BC · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to a loss of magneto to engine timing resulting from stress corrosion crack induced fracture, and separation of the magneto impulse coupling spring. - [NTSB FTW02FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA054.md): Cessna T210-M · Monticello, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N317RG · Destroyed > The separation of the #2 connecting rod and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. A factor was the in-flight collision with a vehicle while maneuvering to a emergency landing area. - [NTSB LAX02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA035.md): Classic Waco YMF · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N31BN · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture. - [NTSB MIA02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA022.md): Robert N. Gilmore Rans S-10 · Oneonta, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N96AU · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin from which it crashed. Factors in the accident was improper repair of the front cylinder intake manifold seal by the pilot… - [NTSB MIA02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA018.md): Beech P35 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9754Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons that resulted in the engine seizing, a forced landing on a dirt road, and an impact with a vehicle on the dirt road during the landing rollout. - [NTSB NYC02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA028.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cattaraugus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2001 · N3057R · Substantial damage > A separation of the cylinder from the engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the hidden ground obstruction (hole) which the airplane struck during the landing roll. - [NTSB FTW02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA030.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Anton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N2316X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a cracked cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA009.md): Cessna 175C · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N8347T · Substantial damage > The separation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve guide from the cylinder head, leading to the failure of the exhaust valve stem and the catastrophic failure of the engine while in cruise flight. Factors include the necessity of attempting a forced… - [NTSB CHI02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA005.md): Cessna 182N · Graham, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N92913 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA008.md): Cessna T206H · LakeLanier Isl., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2001 · N919LL · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA002.md): Beech C-45H · Hudson, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N8393H · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to properly identify the inoperative engine prior to feathering the wrong propeller, and his lack of familiarity with the required corrective procedures. A factor was the initial engine failure. - [NTSB LAX01FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA306.md): Bell 206B · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N206KS · Destroyed > The failure of the mechanic to secure the No. 8 bearing thrust nut during maintenance work, which resulted in the total failure of the first stage turbine wheel shaft. Also causal was his misjudgment of his height during the flare resulting in a hard landing.… - [NTSB FTW01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA210.md): Cessna T188C · Aiken, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N4629J · Substantial damage > the application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was… - [NTSB IAD01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off. - [NTSB FTW01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA208.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2001 · N192SP · Destroyed > the mechanic's failure to perform an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine oil through a partially failed oil filter converter plate gasket, and subsequent engine failure during takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the lack of… - [NTSB ATL01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA110.md): Cessna 172R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2001 · N158RA · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the engine vacuum pump by maintenance personnel which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none-suitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA226.md): Murray JN4-D · Morrisdale, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N176TP · Substantial damage > Failure of the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the 10-foot corn in the forced landing field. - [NTSB NYC01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA220.md): Andre Mini Max 1500R · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N962JA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the engine manufacturer's descent procedure, which resulted in a lean mixture condition and subsequent engine seizure. 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