# NTSB investigations, AZ: 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 1 of 3 · 108 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX08CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA033.md): Senft/Anderson/salmon C-5 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 6, 2007 · N700H · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the number 3 articulating rod. - [NTSB LAX07LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA197.md): Evenson Roger J Vans RV-9A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2007 · N394RS · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted from the owner/builder's improper adjustment of the supercharger waste gate valve, that resulted in the failure of the waste gate servo motor. - [NTSB SEA07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA160.md): Cessna 182D · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2007 · N807X · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the intake manifold disconnection to the engine's cylinders on the left side. - [NTSB LAX07LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA058.md): Cessna 152 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N5295B · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder crankpin and connecting rod bearing. The underlying cause of the oil starvation to the number 3 cylinder components could not be ascertained. - [NTSB LAX07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA011.md): Morrisey 2150A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2006 · N5114V · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a crack in the oil cooler and subsequent loss of engine oil. - [NTSB LAX06LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA273.md): Eurocopter AS 350 B3 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2006 · N973AE · Substantial damage > Internal damage to the stop electro valve which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB LAX06CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA090.md): Quicksilver MX II Sprint · Bouse, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 14, 2006 · UNREG · Minor damage > Loss of engine power after takeoff due to engine overheating and piston seizure. - [NTSB LAX06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N7466P · Substantial damage > the separation of the mixture cable at the carburetor control arm, which resulted in a loss of power, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection. - [NTSB LAX05LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA244.md): Cessna 208B · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2005 · N717BT · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine, and the total loss of engine power. Also causal was the operator's failure to inspect the compressor turbine vane during fuel nozzle checks. - [NTSB LAX05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA159.md): Beech 23 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N2388Q · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the mixture control cable. The fatigue crack resulted from inadequate installation techniques by unknown maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX05LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA136.md): Cessna T210M · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2005 · N732SY · Substantial damage > a loss of power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB LAX05TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05TA018.md): Hughes OH-6A · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 25, 2004 · N6188L · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the PC line from the governor to fuel control, resulting from fretting damage induced by excessive vibration, which was due to the failure of maintenance personnel to install the proper bearings in the… - [NTSB LAX04LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA232.md): Beech S35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 2004 · N6127Q · Substantial damage > oil exhaustion due to a leak from the bottom oil drain line gasket and o-ring for the turbo charger. - [NTSB LAX04LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA229.md): Simmons BD-5 · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N501BD · Substantial damage > The overheating and failure of the number 4 connecting rod, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during descent. - [NTSB LAX04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA069.md): Allison KR-2 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N82KR · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor jet. A contributing factor was the owner/operators failure to have a condition inspection performed on the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX04FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA042.md): Cessna 177RG · Blk Canyon City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N431DL · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the single-drive dual magneto that resulted from inadequate lubrication of the breaker cam. Also causal was the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel during a recent inspection, which should have… - [NTSB LAX03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA216.md): Cessna 210D · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N3826Y · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak. - [NTSB LAX03LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA164.md): Cessna T207A · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N9317M · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a oil starvation induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine caused by the rotation of the number 2 cylinder main bearing. This narrative was modified on February 16, 2005. - [NTSB LAX03FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA108.md): Stinson 108-1 · Eloy, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2003 · N8344K · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power caused by the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB LAX03FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA005.md): Grumman AA-5A · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2002 · N9566U · Destroyed > failure of the lubricating system resulting in a total loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. - [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 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 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 LAX00LA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA350.md): Worgull Hornet · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 2000 · N707BD · Substantial damage > Separation of the forward spark plug due to wear damage to the cylinder head threads. A factor in the accident was traffic on the highway and the pilot having to maneuver to avoid the traffic. - [NTSB LAX00LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA258.md): Cessna 205 · Tacna, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2000 · N8154Z · Substantial damage > The piston and rings in cylinder No. 1 failed resulting in a total loss of engine power. The pilot made a forced landing on a road and the airplane's wing collided with a road sign. - [NTSB LAX00LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA244.md): Cessna 182K · Mayer, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N3094Q · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power resulting from the mechanic's failure to properly torque the connecting rod bolt nuts during engine overhaul. - [NTSB LAX00GA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA102.md): Cessna T210M · Elfrida, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 2000 · N761KC · Substantial damage > The company mechanic's failure to correctly install one or more of the crankshaft counterweight pin retaining plate snap rings, specifically ensuring that the snap rings were fully seated in their grooves. This led to the complete separation of the No. 2… - [NTSB LAX00LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA074.md): Beech F-33A · Mobile, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2000 · N1565A · Substantial damage > the manufacturer representative's improper reinstallation of the crankshaft counterweight snap rings which subsequently separated, allowing the crankshaft counterweight to contact the crankshaft resulting in a total power loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA034.md): Hawker Siddeley Hunter T MK 7 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1999 · N576NL · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure and separation the stage 3 compressor blades due to corrosion pitting of the blade retention lug bores. A factor in the accident was the failure of the various post military surplus operators of this engine to incorporate the… - [NTSB LAX00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA055.md): Bell 206B · Apache Junction, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1999 · N6624N · Substantial damage > Oil starvation and seizure of the engines Nos. 6 and 7 bearings due to a clogged oil jet, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX99LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA029.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Gila Bend, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N991PK · Substantial damage > The crankshaft gear attach bolt loosening and backing out of its crankshaft bore, which led to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft gear dowel pin due to excessive working of the gear. The sequence of failures was the result of the engine overhaul shop's… - [NTSB LAX98LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA214.md): Cessna 172 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N7188A · Substantial damage > Oil system contamination with an unidentified metal substance that traveled through the oil system and blocked the number 4 main bearing and number 6 connecting rod bearing oil ports, resulting in oil starvation and failure of the engine. The source of the… - [NTSB LAX98LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA192.md): Arner Challenger II S · Pleasant Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N2NX · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a loose spark plug wire cap caused by a broken spark plug retainer spring. - [NTSB LAX98LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA254.md): Girgen Kitfox II · Peoria, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1998 · N62KF · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to a broken rotary valve for unknown reasons. Contributing factors to the accident was an inadequate inspection by the owner of a previously damaged engine during maintenance overhaul prior to installation in the airframe. - [NTSB LAX98LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA181.md): Piper J3C-65 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1998 · N7447H · Substantial damage > Failure of a weld in the engine's throttle control support assembly due to inadequate maintenance which was the ultimate responsibility of the owner-pilot. Contributing factors were the presence of rough terrain, the lack of a suitable forced landing site,… - [NTSB LAX98LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA129.md): Ayres S2RT-34RE · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1998 · N4010X · Substantial damage > The incorrect turbine blades installed on the engine, the fractured compressor turbine blades and separation of the blade, and the improper maintenance installation of the incorrect CT blades by the repair station. A factor in the accident was the inadequate… - [NTSB LAX97LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA266.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Buckeye, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1997 · N4667J · Substantial damage > The total oil exhaustion of the engine due to the inadequate maintenance installation of the oil cooler lines by the owner/mechanic. - [NTSB LAX97LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA247.md): Sikorsky S-58T · Page, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1997 · N47B · Substantial damage > an engine failure resulting from the fracture of two power turbine blades, which had been previously subjected to a hot or hung start. - [NTSB LAX97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA182.md): Ayres S2R-T-34 · Tonopah, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N4011G · Substantial damage > the failure of the power turbine due to an overtemperature condition created by an improperly adjusted fuel control. A factor in the accident was the tripped circuit breaker which prevented the wing lights from operating during the forced night landing. - [NTSB LAX97IA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA170.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Tucson, AZ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1997 · N470AA · Minor damage > an undetermined failure in the #1 (left) engine turbine assembly, which resulted in a fracture of the first stage nozzle guide vane (NGV) and subsequent damage to the turbine blades. - [NTSB LAX97LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA137.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Continental, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N2226T · Substantial damage > loss of engine power as a result of detonation in the number 2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA116.md): Beech J35 · Morristown, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N39W · Destroyed > failure of the crankshaft due to improper inspection/overhaul procedures. - [NTSB LAX97LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA058.md): Cessna T210N · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1996 · N4788C · Destroyed > detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing on rough/uneven desert terrain. - [NTSB LAX97LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA037.md): Cessna 152 · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1996 · N714VX · Destroyed > a foreign object in the oil system, which resulted in failure of the oil pump, oil starvation, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing. Rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA031.md): Rainey Rans S-12 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N95HS · Destroyed > a broken wire in the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin and uncontrolled collision with the terrain. - [NTSB LAX97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA028.md): Leibert BD-5B · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1996 · N169DS · Substantial damage > loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb, due to an undetermined cooling system malfunction. A related factor was: soft terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX96LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA311.md): Atkinson Varieze · Glendale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1996 · N3LV · Substantial damage > The fracture and separation of the mixture control cable housing from the carburetor mounting bracket, which resulted in fuel starvation due to an overlean condition, and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while stretching the glide to the… - [NTSB LAX96LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA280.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N999FA · Destroyed > an uncontained failure of the second stage turbine wheel due to fatigue. Factors were: obstructions in the forced landing area and the inability of the airplane to climb after the turbine wheel failure. - [NTSB LAX96FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA155.md): Cessna 182RG · Beaver Dam, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1996 · N600CT · Destroyed > an engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from the pilot's improper aircraft preflight. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of the operator to ascertain that proper maintenance was performed after the airplane's high oil consumption rate… - [NTSB LAX96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage > failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=AZ&occurrence=351&page=2 ## 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" = 'AZ' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=351&state=AZ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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