# NTSB investigations, AL: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ATL06LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA093.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2006 · N6133T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during the approach to land due to an uncontained turbine failure, which resulted in an in-flight fire.
- [NTSB ATL06LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA049.md): Ercoupe E · Wetumpka, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2006 · N94840 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 exhaust, and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL05LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA051.md): Mooney 20P · Smith, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2005 · N321DT · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to properly torque the cylinder head during installation that resulted in the separation from the engine assembly and the subsequent loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL05LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA007.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2004 · N19TL · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to engine oil contamination, engine oil starvation, and multiple connecting rod bearing failures.
- [NTSB ATL04LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA066.md): Current Kitfox 313 · Selma, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2004 · N313MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate installation, and his failure to secure the main fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB ATL03LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA054.md): Piper PA-28R · Enterprise, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 2003 · N7635J · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation resulting from a crack in the propeller governor external oil line. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB ATL02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA159.md): Schweizer 300C · Haleyville, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N269FW · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to perform an adequate inspection of loose intake components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent emergency descent, forced landing, and collision with terrain in dark night conditions.
- [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 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 MIA00LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA196.md): Gulfstream American AA5A · Selma, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2000 · N26937 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine front crankshaft seal by maintenance personnel resulting in the seal separating, total loss of engine oil, failure of the engine due to oil starvation, and a collision with trees while making a forced landing on…
- [NTSB MIA00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA132.md): Hartline Glastar · Woodstock, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2000 · N897G · Substantial damage
  > a total engine failure for undetermined reason, resulting in a forced landing and subsequent impact with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA025.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Hartselle, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 1998 · N99924 · Substantial damage
  > Improper modification of the carburetor float by maintenance personnel resulting in the float sticking in the full needle valve open position and failure of the engine due to excessive fuel flow.
- [NTSB MIA98IA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98IA193.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Birmingham, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1998 · N701GS · Minor damage
  > The improper electronic control unit software logic that permitted the electronic control unit to lock on a failed hydromechanical resolver, which failed due to damage to a wire that was incurred during the manufacturing process, resulting in an uncommanded…
- [NTSB ATL98LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA070.md): Bellanca BL-17-30A · Brewton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1998 · N6645V · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance procedures used to overhaul the engine, which led to the crankshaft failure. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the fence.
- [NTSB ATL97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA053.md): Catchot Hauler · Centerville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1997 · N301A · Substantial damage
  > the engine manufacturer's failure to install ballast resistors in the ignition system, which resulted in an electrical short in the dual ignition system and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA97FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA031.md): Piper PA32-300D · Reform, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N8603N · Destroyed
  > a complete loss of engine power due to a total failure of both magnetos, and the failure of the pilot-in-command to insure that the airplane was airworthy. The dark night and unsuitable terrain were factors.
- [NTSB MIA96LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA161.md): Cessna 170A · Southside, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1996 · N9230A · Substantial damage
  > failure of an oil line between the engine and the oil cooler, which resulted in loss of oil, oil starvation, and subsequent seizure of the engine. Factors relating to the accident were: the effects of a tailwind during the forced landing, and failure of the…
- [NTSB ATL96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA016.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N53870 · Substantial damage
  > The leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.
- [NTSB ATL96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N70535 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA176.md): Cessna 182R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9119C · Substantial damage
  > Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure.
- [NTSB ATL94LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA180.md): Bell UH-1B · Ozark, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1994 · N41870 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engines' main bearings because of a lack of lubrication. A factor was the heavily wooded terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1994 · N11560 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power when the fractured piece of the rocker boss interrupted the normal operation of a movable component under the valve cover. A factor was the soft terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB ATL93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA134.md): Grumman G-164A · Ashford, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1993 · N8373 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the engine supercharger assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the trees at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL93LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Atmore, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1993 · N4824 · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the engine supercharger, which resulted in engine stoppage. A factor was the rough terrain at the forced landing site.
- [NTSB ATL93FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA120.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Clayton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1993 · N5473S · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the carburetor by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB ATL93LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA118.md): Cessna 188B · Centre, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1993 · N731DH · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the crankcase through bolts.
- [NTSB ATL93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA116.md): Grumman G164A · Brundidge, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N48584 · Substantial damage
  > The broken carburetor accelerator pump piston rivet which lodged under the needle valve, allowed the float chamber to flood with fuel, and the engine to quit. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL93LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA108.md): Cessna 421B · Attalla, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N699DT · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left engine turbocharger due to rotor shaft seizure, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA93LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA037.md): Bunn, Richard B. Swearingen SX300 · Montgomery, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1992 · N336SX · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's decision to operate the aircraft with known fuel leaks and his failure to monitor fuel quantity en route which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA143.md): Mooney M20F · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N6730N · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the fuel injector servo as a result of the sticking bushing between the diaphragms.
- [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 ATL92LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA018.md): Globe GC-1D · Brewton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1991 · N78006 · Substantial damage
  > A blockage of the fuel vent system which prevented the pilot from topping off the fuel system. A factor in this accident was the inadequate design by the manufacturer of the fuel vent system.
- [NTSB ATL92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA010.md): Beech A36 · Selma, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1991 · N3735Y · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft counterweight blade, which resulted from excessive wear of the counterweight pin bushings, due to corrosion from an unknown source.
- [NTSB ATL91LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA097.md): Beech 23 · Dothan, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1991 · N3549R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the cylinder head because of previous overheated operations. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inaccurate approach which resulted in the loss of directional control and subsequent swerve into the fence.
- [NTSB ATL90LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA172.md): Cessna 172RG · Ozark, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1990 · N6411V · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate engine overhaul procedures which allowed the installation of the engine plug without safety wire to hold it in place, and which resulted in oil starvation of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA042.md): Bell TH-1 · Creola, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1989 · N106SR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a #21 bearing failure. The bearing failed as a result of inadequate maintenance. A factor in the accident was the pilot operating the helicopter within the avoid operating envelope.
- [NTSB ATL90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA035.md): Waco HRE · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1989 · N31654 · Substantial damage
  > An engine failure due to separation of the magneto as a result of a broken mounting stud. The mounting stud most likely failed due to vibrations induced by an inadequately balanced crankshaft.
- [NTSB ATL90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA019.md): Cessna 177RG · Albertville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1989 · N34080 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect the magneto during a recent annual inspection.
- [NTSB ATL89DKJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKJ05.md): Hadley Teenie TWO · Guntersville, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1989 · N8203 · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Factors related to the accident were: lack of a suitable landing area, high obstructions, and a dirt bank.
- [NTSB ATL89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA034.md): Cessna 210B · Uriah, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1988 · N5021P · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 6500 ft, the eng lost power & the prop stopped windmilling. The plt elected to land on a highway. Drg the landing, the right wing hit overhanging tree limbs which yawed the acft off the right side of the road & down an embankment. The eng…
- [NTSB ATL89LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA022.md): Cessna 152 · Hazel Green, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1988 · N555DU · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor and the pre-solo student crashed after takeoff about 1/2 mile from the Hazel Green airport. The acft had been operated about one hour since the original takeoff from huntsville, Alabama. The instructor pilot reported that about 12…
- [NTSB ATL88IA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA146.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101/102 · Dothan, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1988 · N804MX · Minor damage
  > During cruise flight at 12,000 ft, the flight crew of the DHC-8 observed a low oil pressure warning light. About five seconds later, the right engine fire warning light illuminated. Fire was confirmed and the extinguisher discharged. The fire was extinguished…
- [NTSB ATL87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA121.md): Bell UH-1B · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1987 · N88987 · Destroyed
  > During a logging operation, the helicopter experienced a complete engine failure shortly after attempting a pickup. The pilot entered an autorotative glide. The helicopter impacted the water and sank. The wreckage examination disclosed that the compressor…
- [NTSB ATL86LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA199.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Orange Beach, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1986 · N11703 · Substantial damage
  > During a banner towing flight along a Beach, the aircraft lost power and the pilot attempted a landing on the Beach of a small island. During landing roll the aircraft rolled into the water and flipped inverted. The operator of the aircraft reported that the…
- [NTSB ATL86LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA158.md): Cessna T188 · Tyler, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1986 · N4927J · Substantial damage
  > During a takeoff from a field strip the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt made a forced landing in a pecan orchard which resulted in airframe damage. Powerplant exam disclosed that the eng drive fuel pump had failed.
- [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 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 ATL86LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA030.md): Beech A23-19 · Gurley, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N5986S · Substantial damage
  > About 5 min into third flt of the day, the plt reported a loss of power. During the forced ldg roll out in a pasture field acft struck a ditch causing substantial dmg. Exam of engine revealed failed exh. Value. Eng had been operated 2341 hrs without overhaul.
- [NTSB ATL85LKG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LKG09.md): Grumman G-164 · Opp, AL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1985 · N598Y · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a pull-up and turnaround at the end of a swath run, the eng gave off smoke and lost pwr. The plt dumped the chemical load and performed a forced landing in a fld which contained 6 to 8 ft tall vegetation. The acft travelled aprx…
- [NTSB ATL84LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA214.md): Mooney M-20F · Red Bay, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N3207F · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed gear up short of the rwy in an attempt to return to the rwy after a power loss at low alt. During takeoff the arpt manager said the engine sound change was consistent with power loss from fuel starvation. FAA did a post accident engine test…

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## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AL' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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
```

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