# NTSB investigations, FL: 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 MIA08LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA032.md): Mooney M20E · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2007 · N5875Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel filter.
- [NTSB MIA07LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA140.md): Cessna 208B · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2007 · N702PA · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fracture and separation of the compressor turbine blades for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC07LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA183.md): Piper Aerostar 601P · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2007 · N60801 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of power in one engine during approach, due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB MIA07LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA089.md): Hiller UH-12C · Plant City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2007 · N92993 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a magneto impulse coupling failure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA07LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA085.md): Smith Carter A Wheeler Exp 2000 · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N37CA · Substantial damage
  > Contamination of the fuel system which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA055.md): Cessna 150G · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2007 · N682RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's (CFI) continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (rough running engine). A factor in the accident was no suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA07LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA050.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Fountain, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N6641V · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a cracked engine exhaust muffler. Contributing to the accident were the inadequate inspection procedures of the muffler system and the routing of the "P" leads wiring for the magnetos.
- [NTSB MIA06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA121.md): Cessna T210 · Crestview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N5266Y · Substantial damage
  > Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB MIA06IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06IA110.md): Cessna 172S · St. Augustine, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 23, 2006 · N1130T · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to separation of the crankshaft as a result of lack of adequate oil lubrication to the #2 main bearing. The lack of oil lubrication was most likely the result of improper assembly (fitting) of the bearing shells to the crankshaft.
- [NTSB MIA06LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA067.md): Cirrus SR20 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2006 · N777YM · Substantial damage
  > Catastrophic engine failure due to a low oil level brought about by excessive blow-by and cylinder detonation. Contributing factors in this accident were the inadequate instructions contained in Service Bulletin M89-9 and the ditch.
- [NTSB MIA06LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA066.md): Loehle P5151 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 2006 · N151RG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in initiating landing flare during a forced landing following a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of correct venting of the carburetor float bowl.
- [NTSB MIA06LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA063.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Baker, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2006 · N321GS · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an oil line leak and oil exhaustion. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA06FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mims, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N666DE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper installation of the #2 cylinder by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the cylinder as a result of fatigue cracking of the cylinder to crankcase fasteners. A contributing factor was the lack of…
- [NTSB MIA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA164.md): North American T-28C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N176RD · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing.
- [NTSB MIA05TA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05TA124.md): Bell OH-58A · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N244RP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the compressor section of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was the operator's use of a confined area for takeoff during non-emergency or routine…
- [NTSB ATL05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA103.md): Rutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N7117 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.
- [NTSB ATL05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA101.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N646RM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the connecting rod cap separation for undetermined reasons. Related factors were trees and the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB MIA05FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA123.md): Douglas R4D-8 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N3906J · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection by company maintenance personnel/pilot and other maintenance personnel of the left engine resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing, and nose case partial separation, which prevented the left propeller from…
- [NTSB MIA05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA111.md): Hamilton Stoddard Glassair II S · Palm City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N401KY · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle cable being loose and detaching from the throttle arm during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA05FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA040.md): Convair Div. of Gen. Dynamics 340 · N. Miami Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2004 · N41626 · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the left engine by company maintenance personnel (failure to flush metal from the oil system and failure to properly preserve the engine for storage) resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing and contamination of the…
- [NTSB MIA04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA099.md): North American T-28C · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2004 · N28BZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to an engine master rod bearing failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA067.md): Cessna 206 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2004 · N5019U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons, and the failure of one of the connecting rod bolts due to tension overload resulting in the total loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a ditch during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA050.md): Mooney M20K · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2004 · N252WF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the airplane mechanic's improper maintenance/installation and failure to ensure that the B-nut on the inlet side of the fuel manifold was properly tightened, which resulted in a fuel leak, and fuel starvation.
- [NTSB MIA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA013.md): Mooney M20J · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL04TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA012.md): Cessna 210L · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N59063 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to crankshaft counterweight failure.
- [NTSB MIA03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N1528T · Destroyed
  > Failure of one blade in the engine compressor turbine disk due to fatigue which was caused by loss of gap between the blade platforms as a result of corrosion due to a foreign element (phosphate). This resulted in loss of engine power during takeoff and…
- [NTSB MIA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA160.md): Cessna T210M · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damage
  > Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…
- [NTSB MIA03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA139.md): Samual G. DaSilva Velocity · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N51576 · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the crankshaft by a FAA Certified Repair Station resulting in fatigue failure and subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain encountered by the pilot during the landing roll in a field.
- [NTSB MIA03LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA123.md): Zenith 601HDS · Immokalee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2003 · N601G · Substantial damage
  > Excessive rotor distributor shaft clearance that resulted in damage to the distributor rotor, a loss of ignition, the engine ceasing to operate. This resulted in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain and the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB MIA03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA090.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2003 · N4952J · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the crankshaft bolt losing torque, the gear disengaging, and the engine ceasing to operate as a result of inadequate maintenance installation.
- [NTSB MIA03LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA080.md): Ditommasso-Keminski Great Lakes 2T-1A · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 2003 · N1980A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight planning/decision to perform a second flight with known deficiencies in equipment, and his failure to maintain airspeed above the airplane's stall speed while maneuvering to reverse direction to land, after the engine…
- [NTSB MIA03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA048.md): Cessna 172F · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 2003 · N5602R · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure the oil filter because of over-pressurization, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL02FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA175.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2002 · N8828N · Substantial damage
  > A sheared mixture cable which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MIA00IA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00IA191.md): Dassault F2TH Falcon · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2000 · XATDU · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the rivets used to secure the inner casting forward static seal to the 1st-stage low-pressure turbine support/nozzle assembly. The failure of the rivets allowed the forward static seal to machine a groove into the 2nd-stage…
- [NTSB MIA00TA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00TA070.md): Bell UH-1H · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N853M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to turbine wheel fracture resulting from fatigue for undetermined reasons that resulted in an autorotation to unsuitable terrain and hard touchdown and rollover.
- [NTSB MIA99LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA213.md): William Jay Kinney Challenger II · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1999 · N14131 · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine to propeller drive belt for undetermined reasons, resulting in loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA109.md): Blackburn John D. Jr. Bushby M II · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1999 · N102JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to securely reconnect the distributor coil wire during routine maintenance. Factors were the unsuitable terrain and trees.
- [NTSB MIA99LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA196.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1999 · N56706 · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to a failed oil pump impeller which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent hard landing on a golf course.
- [NTSB MIA99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA081.md): Cessna 210G · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1999 · N5874F · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the crankshaft, caused by a fatigue crack that originated from the aft fillet radius of the No. 2 main journal, resulting in a forced landing in a field and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB MIA99LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA079.md): Wolf Seawind 3000 · Bradenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1999 · N76SW · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a burned piston for undetermined reasons resulting in a forced landing to unsuitable terrain and the subsequent crash landing onto a golf course.
- [NTSB MIA99LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA032.md): Cessna 152 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1998 · N48013 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA98LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA209.md): Cessna A-188B · Zolfo Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N21676 · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to catastrophic internal engine failure caused by migration of a counterweight retaining.

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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" = 'FL' 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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