# NTSB investigations, AR: 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 CHI08CA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA005.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 4, 2007 · N4157R · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot resulting in fuel starvation while maneuvering over a lake at too low altitude for a safe landing. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain encountered during…
- [NTSB DFW07LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA076.md): Ayres S2R-T41 · Turrell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2007 · N678JP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a separated fuel line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA029.md): Beech V35 · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2006 · N205DB · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of a broken oil pressure line. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW07FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07FA020.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Danville, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N15852 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the number 5 cylinder which resulted in oil starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power, and the pilot's inability to see the transmission line during the forced landing. Factors Contributing to the accident were the dark night and the…
- [NTSB DFW06LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA198.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Parkdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2006 · N444HF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a compressor turbine blade for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA154.md): McClung Christian Eagle I · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N181DM · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of a fractured crankshaft due to fatigue. A factor was the engine modifications to increase engine horsepower.
- [NTSB DFW06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA027.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters Arrow F OH-58A · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N331TA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine.
- [NTSB FTW04FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA057.md): Cessna 182RG · El Dorado, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2004 · N9318R · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of loss of engine oil due to the failure of the oil filter converter plate gasket and the noncompliance to an airworthiness directive. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the…
- [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 FTW01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA018.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Almyra, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2000 · N8710W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to the crankshaft idler gear's loose lower retaining screw, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the crankshaft idler gear's upper retaining screw.
- [NTSB FTW99LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA110.md): Cessna 172N · Turrell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N5171K · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power as the result of improper maintenance which led to the number one cylinder intake valve rocker assembly stud bolt backing out rendering the valve inoperative. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW99LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA052.md): Cessna 182 · Umpire, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1998 · N1933N · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure due to failures of the #5 piston, #5 connecting rod, and the camshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW98FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA239.md): Bell 206L-3 · Springdale, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N27AE · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly assemble the engine's accessory gearbox, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to partial blockage of the main oil passage by an o-ring. The blockage reduced oil flow to the turbine shafting, which…
- [NTSB FTW98FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA165.md): Velocity 173 RG Elite · N. Little Rock, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N173VE · Destroyed
  > Inadequate fusion between the valve stem and head due to inadequate quality control during construction of the exhaust valve for the number three cylinder. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing
- [NTSB FTW97FA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA304.md): Grumman G-164 · Wilmot, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N634U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured throttle cable because the cable housing prevents an inspection of the cable by maintenance personnel. Factors were the pilot's impairment due to a heart attack, the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing,…
- [NTSB FTW97LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA223.md): Air Tractor AT-400A · Black Oak, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N3161J · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to compressor turbine blade failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW97LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA170.md): Ayres S2R-G6 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N31575 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudging his altitude above the airport, resulting in not attaining the proper touchdown point. A factor was the separation of teeth from the aft gear of the spur gear assembly, which resulted in the interruption of fuel.
- [NTSB FTW97LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA141.md): Piper PA-17 · N Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N4802H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Griffithville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N4424S · Destroyed
  > loss of engine oil (leak) for an undetermined reason, which resulted in oil starvation and a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the emergency descent/landing phase, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent…
- [NTSB FTW96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA135.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1996 · N431BL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine master rod. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing, due to the proximity of a power line and trees.
- [NTSB FTW96LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA132.md): Grumman G-164A · Dewitt, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N48435 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the carburetor as a result of an improper overhaul. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA007.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamburg, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1995 · N9873 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA317.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1995 · N6636Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA297.md): Grumman G-164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N9041Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a failed supercharger/blower. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA213.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Caldwell, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1995 · N3655Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to a crack in the #4 cylinder. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and proper touchdown point not possible.
- [NTSB FTW95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA039.md): Hughes 269A · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1994 · N10415 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fatigued rod end bolt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA281.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A Dromader · Wheatley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N148RA · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA256.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1994 · N45297 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power as the engine seized due to a blower bearing failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA210.md): Hiller UH-12L4 · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1994 · N90453 · Destroyed
  > A total loss of power due to a leak in the main fuel line which occurred as a result of an electrical short which burned a hole in the fuel line. Factors were a failure by the pilot to perform recommended maintenance and the lack of suitable terrain for a…
- [NTSB FTW94LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA205.md): Grumman G-164B · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1994 · N112JM · Substantial damage
  > A supercharger impeller bearing failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA177.md): Grumman G-164B · Casscoe, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1994 · N48386 · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall and power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA164.md): Aero Commander S2R · Monticello, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N4080X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the number 2 cylinder cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DEN93LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA081.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Dermott, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1993 · N1009T · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to the total failure of the engine's master rod. Factors were an improper engine overhaul and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA215.md): Grumman G-164A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1993 · N9780 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to cylinder failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA190.md): Rockwell S-2R · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N4955X · Substantial damage
  > The engine power loss for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA171.md): Ayres SR2-T34 · Harrisburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N6051F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the reduction gear assembly due to fatigue. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW93LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA036.md): Cessna 210B · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N9637X · Substantial damage
  > The collapsed right main gear due to the gear locking mechanism not being engaged. A factor was the failed crankshaft.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG14.md): Air Tractor AT-300 · Wilmont, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1992 · N4420S · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to a failed cracked cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG10.md): Rockwell S2R-R3S · Minturn, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 24, 1992 · N8441V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power and the encounter with unsuitable terrain during the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG08.md): Grumman G-164A · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1992 · N48495 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a failed cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG07.md): Ayres S2R · Grady, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N4979X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the number one engine cylinder. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Cotton Plant, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N3650N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW92DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPG06.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 6, 1992 · N8922H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA138.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Des Arc, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1992 · N7354Z · Substantial damage
  > The power loss due to the failed exhaust stack resultant from inadequate maintenance inspection. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the landing and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA069.md): Ralph Legate Stits Skycoup · Conway, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1992 · N92RL · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper clearance with the guy wire. A factor was the fuel starvation caused by failure of the carburetor float.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG15.md): Grumman 164B · Brinkley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 19, 1991 · N8491K · Destroyed
  > A blocked fuel screen which resulted in a fuel starvation induced loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW91DPG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG09.md): Grumman G-164A · Goodwin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1991 · N542D · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to failure of the number five cylinder assembly. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA082.md): Cessna 210L · Marked Tree, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N29163 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine piston and connecting rod. A factor was the wet landing area.
- [NTSB FTW91FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA045.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Fort Chaffee, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1991 · N7488S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were the improper overhaul of the engines by other maintenance personnel resulting in oil loss, deteriorated engine performance, and unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW90DPG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG08.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Corning, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1990 · N4433S · Substantial damage
  > Blockage of the carburetor Air intake by a collapsed Air induction hose due to improper maintenance by an unknown party.

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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" = 'AR' 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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