# 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 9 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA095.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N2116G · Substantial damage > The improper replacement of an accessory drive component with an unapproved part by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the component and loss of engine power. The airplane subsequently collided with power lines and trees during an… - [NTSB LAX01LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA288.md): Ryan ST3KR · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N48742 · Substantial damage > The improper fabrication/reassembly and inspection of the engine throttle control linkage during aircraft restoration by the operator, and the failure of the operator's inspection personnel to detect the error during subsequent annual inspections. - [NTSB ANC01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA118.md): Thomson Avid Flyer · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N47065 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to a broken spark plug. - [NTSB DEN01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA149.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N3015L · Substantial damage > 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 failure of a connecting rod during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the… - [NTSB MIA01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA218.md): Cessna 182R · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N2405E · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent. - [NTSB CHI01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA286.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Petersburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N4598 · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine cylinder, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the low altitude and the muddy field. - [NTSB NYC01IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA211.md): Cessna 210L · Bluefield, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N732JT · Minor damage > Improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an unserviceable piston assembly, and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure. Factors in this accident were the improper inspection by the piston supplier and the softening of the piston. - [NTSB SEA01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA154.md): Republic RC-3 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N6755K · Substantial damage > An internal ground in the right magneto followed by an internal ground evidenced by arcing in the left ignition coil unit, which led to failure of both the right magneto and the left coil ignition system respectively during cruise. Contributing factors were a… - [NTSB SEA01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA149.md): Grumman G-164B · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6774Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the impeller assembly as a consequence of impeller rub and binding within the impeller collector case for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA178.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Grand Coteau, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N10140 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted from a fractured #4 cylinder head at the exhaust valve rocker arm boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA255.md): Beech A36 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N136GR · Substantial damage > the inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor. - [NTSB ANC01FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA095.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N5312T · Substantial damage > The fatigue induced fracture of a connecting rod wrist pin, resulting in a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC01LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N55205 · Substantial damage > Separation of the number two connecting rod for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB LAX01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA254.md): Watkins Velocity · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N222RW · Substantial damage > The separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site. - [NTSB DEN01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA127.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6276W · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI01FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA220.md): Mooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N2HW · Destroyed > The fractured camshaft gear and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors relating to this accident were metal fatigue in the camshaft gear teeth, the inadvertent stall, the low airspeed, and the trees. - [NTSB ATL01IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01IA083.md): Boeing B-727-100 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N189FE · Minor damage > The failure of the #3 engine starter turbine. - [NTSB LAX01LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA243.md): Bell 206B · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N474SF · Substantial damage > The failure of the accessory gearbox 2 1/2 bearing in fatigue resulting in the complete loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the autorotational flare maneuver is also causal. The… - [NTSB CHI01IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA211.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Whiteman AFB, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N9413T · Minor damage > The separation of a fan blade due to fatigue failure which led to case separation and loss of engine power in the left engine. - [NTSB NYC01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA164.md): Stinson 108-3 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N6647M · Substantial damage > A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment. - [NTSB LAX01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N737SH · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper magneto timing. - [NTSB FTW01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA156.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Sabinal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N4888X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the #9 cylinder, which result in the failure of the connecting rod during the aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA121.md): Kaman HH-43B · Mullan, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N556D · Substantial damage > The development of multiple fatigue cracks which ultimately resulted in the fracture of the 1st stage gas producer turbine rotor sealing disc. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly and unsuitable terrain conditions. - [NTSB MIA01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA168.md): Cessna 210L · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N2117S · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both… - [NTSB FTW01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA143.md): Commander 114-B · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N114BW · Substantial damage > the failure of the #6 cylinder's connecting rod, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC01FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA141.md): Cessna P210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N450M · Destroyed > An improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure. - [NTSB LAX01FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA200.md): Hughes 369D · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N1109V · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power while in cruise flight resulting from the failure and liberation of several turbine blades due to hot corrosion effects which weakened the blades. The hot corrosion damage was the result of multiple turbine over temperature events which… - [NTSB DEN01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA107.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · Destroyed > the pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line. - [NTSB MIA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA150.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N6067A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to compressor turbine blade separation. - [NTSB FTW01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA131.md): Cessna 172N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N5447J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA103.md): Hall Lancair 4P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N707SH · Substantial damage > unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factor was a fatigue fracture of the starter adapter drive shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation. - [NTSB LAX01FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA186.md): Beech M35 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N9820R · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to correctly install the oil filter, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Also causal was his attempt to modify the design of the oil filter element adapter by breaking the bond between the base and the… - [NTSB ANC01IA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01IA058.md): Cessna 207 · Quinhagak, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 18, 2001 · N917AC · Minor damage > An in-flight fracture of the engine crankshaft during descent, precipitated by restricted oil flow through an internal engine oil passage/port. - [NTSB LAX01LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA179.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Paulden, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 2001 · N22467 · Substantial damage > Catastropic engine failure due to oil depletetion caused by an oil filter gasket failure. - [NTSB NYC01FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA122.md): Cessna U206E · New Market, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N948CG · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller. - [NTSB CHI01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA135.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Warsaw, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1008Q · Substantial damage > the rocker assembly failure during low level maneuvering. Factors were the soft and sandy terrain and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA111.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · The Woodlands, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N16CG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a loss of right engine power, which resulted in impact with terrain in an uncontrolled descent. A contributing factor was the loss of right engine power as a result of the fatigue failure of the… - [NTSB LAX01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA154.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N75343 · Substantial damage > The fracture and separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. A factor in the accident was the soft field where the forced landing occurred. - [NTSB IAD01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · King George, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N40066 · Substantial damage > The failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC01LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA050.md): Stinson 108-3 · Glennallen, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N6912M · Destroyed > A total failure of the engine and subsequent rupture of the crankcase during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA127.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Alexander City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2001 · N181DM · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to an internal disconnection in the fuel injector control assembly as a result of a failure of the maintenance facility to follow proper installation procedures, resulting in a forced landing and collision… - [NTSB FTW01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA085.md): Cessna 172RG · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2001 · N4823V · Substantial damage > the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA123.md): Cessna 172RG · Stanford, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2001 · N6307R · Substantial damage > Failure of company maintenance personnel to properly install and safety wire the oil filter, which subsequently lead to a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX01TA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01TA119.md): Eurocopter France AS350-B2 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 2001 · N996PD · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture of the engine accessory drive gear while maneuvering, which resulted in a loss of engine power and collision with a residential transmission line during the ensuing forced landing. A factor associated with the accident was the residential… - [NTSB LAX01FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA113.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Essex, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2001 · N1965H · Destroyed > Rupture of the fuel injection flow divider diaphragm due to improper manufacture of the raw material stock from which the diaphragm was fabricated. The diaphragm tear resulted in complete engine power loss, which required the pilot to descend into an… - [NTSB LAX01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA107.md): Christian Rans S-12 · Ramona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2001 · N12FC · Substantial damage > The in-flight failure of the engine crankshaft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA072.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damage > the in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA068.md): Piper PA32-R-301T · Haslet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2001 · N8355L · Substantial damage > the improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB LAX01LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA088.md): Fish RV6 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2001 · N1198N · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fracture and separation of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB FTW01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2001 · N5295Q · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle lever lock nut. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. 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