# NTSB investigations, GA: 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 NYC08FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA053.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2007 · N43274 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder attach studs, and the subsequent separation of the number 2 cylinder.
- [NTSB ANC07LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA011.md): Cessna T210N · Albany, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2006 · N5093A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft, resulting in an off-airport forced landing in a muddy field.
- [NTSB ATL07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA024.md): Piper PA-15 · Conyers, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2006 · N4540H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons resulting in oil starvation, failure of the No. 1 connecting rod resulting in the total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA101.md): Cessna 182M · Milledgeville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2006 · N71471 · Substantial damage
  > The improper fabrication of the oil pressure gauge line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine oil and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB ATL06LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA061.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Folkston, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N3096H · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the compressor turbine blades due to high temperature exposure.
- [NTSB ATL06LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA050.md): Cessna 210 · Jesup, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2006 · N6540X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of other maintenance personnel to comply with the engine…
- [NTSB ATL06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA028.md): Cessna 177-RG · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N53257 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod.
- [NTSB ATL04LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA157.md): Beech A45 · LaGrange, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2004 · N134BH · Substantial damage
  > The maintenance personnel under-torquing of the crankcase throughbolts during top overhaul, which resulted in crankcase fretting, and the subsequent fatigue failure of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main journal. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for…
- [NTSB ATL03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA122.md): Air Tractor AT401B · Girard, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N61227 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the internal supercharger blower seals.
- [NTSB ATL03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA106.md): Polstra Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Thomson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N721PT · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the No. 3 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in a forced landing to rough terrain and subsequent collision with small trees and a tree stump.
- [NTSB ATL03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA025.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Macon, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2002 · N47420 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB MIA02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA008.md): Cessna T206H · LakeLanier Isl., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2001 · N919LL · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [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 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 ATL00LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA063.md): Hughes 369A · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2000 · N330CM · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the turbine wheel assembly.
- [NTSB MIA00LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA157.md): Navion L-17B · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2000 · N4903E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to debris (aluminum) from an undetermined source found in the engine-driven fuel pump cavity resulting in the shearing of the hollow pump fuel shaft, and subsequent forced landing to none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA112.md): Beech 77 · Dawson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1999 · N38482 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation that resulted from a blocked fuel line check valve.
- [NTSB ATL99LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA023.md): Cessna 175 · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N565ML · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a gear train failure in the accessory gearbox for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ATL99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA017.md): Grumman-Schweizer G164B · Cuthbert, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1998 · N6656Q · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the accessory gear shaft which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A factors was the fuel system filter restriction.
- [NTSB MIA99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA019.md): Cessna 152 · Douglasville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N25037 · Destroyed
  > Failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve guide due to erosion, which resulted in separation of the exhaust valve head, loss of engine power, and collision with a power pole during a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA242.md): Cessna 177RG · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N2679V · Substantial damage
  > slippage of the No. 3 connecting rod bearing resulting in blockage of the oil port, oil starvation, and subsequent connecting rod failure. A factor was the fence.
- [NTSB MIA98LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA037.md): Cessna FR-172J · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1997 · N14493 · Destroyed
  > A catastrophic failure of the oil cooler core which led to overboard porting of lubricating oil and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB MIA97LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA093.md): Beech E35 · Nashville, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1997 · N3257C · Substantial damage
  > a stuck (jammed) fuel selector valve, due to corrosion from a fuel drain spring, which resulted in fuel starvation, loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with trees. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's inadequate…
- [NTSB MIA97LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA012.md): Air Tractor 400 · Sylvester, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1996 · N73080 · Substantial damage
  > Was the pilots intentional disregard for operating the engine contrary to the flight manuals for intentionally exceeding the maximum engine temperature, resulting in creep failure of one of the compressor turbine blades.
- [NTSB MIA96LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA122.md): Grumman G-164A · Edison, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1996 · N4238 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the mounting studs for the No. 4 cylinder, which resulted in separation of the cylinder and loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N180KH · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB ATL96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA005.md): Mooney M20K · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N3983H · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavoable weather and light conditions (low ceiling and fog at dusk), which hampered…
- [NTSB ATL95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA169.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plains, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N2362D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number four cylinder rocker arm housing and pin, which resulted in a closed exhaust valve and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA95FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA223.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N1543X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper action by turning off the right engine fuel selector valve after the left engine had failed, and her failure to maintain control of the airplane after losing power in both engines. Factors relating to the accident were: a worn rocker arm…
- [NTSB ATL95LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA107.md): Boeing D75N1 · Fayetteville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1995 · N53232 · Substantial damage
  > A malfunction of the carburetor needle valve which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA058.md): Cessna 150L · Jefferson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N1321Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of sticking valves. A factor was the continuous use of an improper fuel grade.
- [NTSB ATL95FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA036.md): Cessna 414 · Augusta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1995 · N13SE · Destroyed
  > The loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the failure of the right engine due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly torque the cylinder through bolts.
- [NTSB ATL94LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA154.md): Ayres S2R · Vienna, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N8914Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of a fractured cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL94LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA128.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Smithville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N3649B · Destroyed
  > The failure of # 2 cylinder head.
- [NTSB ATL94LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA053.md): Cessna T210R · Baxley, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1994 · N7793U · Substantial damage
  > Damage to the crankshaft internal oil tube by other maintenance persons during the engine overhaul that resulted in oil starvation.
- [NTSB ATL94FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA011.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Wrens, GA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1993 · N964ST · Destroyed
  > Was the fatique failure of the idler gear which resulted in the complete loss of engine power. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB ATL93LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA119.md): Waco ATO · Alma, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1993 · N13918 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the aircraft engine master rod bearing.
- [NTSB ATL93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA040.md): Shaw Velocity HXB · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1992 · N8101S · Substantial damage
  > The disengagement of the idler gear, which interrupted fuel pump operation, and resulted in the total loss of engine power. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain and the water.
- [NTSB ATL92LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA154.md): Weatherly 620A · Cobb, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1992 · N4650W · Substantial damage
  > The corroded, and separated, magnetic chip detector plug which allowed the loss of all engine oil and the engine's subsequent seizure. Factors were the inadequate 100 hour inspection, and the high vegetation in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB ATL92LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA141.md): Rockwell S-2R · Americus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N8541V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a crack in the number three cylinder. A factor was the soft terrain at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL92IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92IA078.md): Maule M-5-210 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N51590 · Minor damage
  > The failure of the engine cylinder as a result of cylinder overtemperature, which resulted from the improper procedure of use of the aircraft in a banner towing operation by the operator.
- [NTSB ATL91LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA162.md): Harold J. Eagen Pitts Special S-1C · Monroe, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N9HE · Destroyed
  > Contamination and water existing in the fuel system which resulted in engine stoppage and the pilot's continued flight with a known aircraft deficiency.
- [NTSB ATL91LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA113.md): Rockwell S-2R · Camilla, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N8549V · Substantial damage
  > Restricted exhaust valve movement, low cylinder compression, and fouling of the engine spark plugs, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were the improper servicing of the aircraft, and the use of an improper fuel grade.
- [NTSB ATL91LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA059.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Pavo, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N8770S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no. 2 exhaust valve and cylinder head, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the collision with a road sign during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL91IA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA024.md): Cessna S550 · Columbus, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1990 · N185SF · Minor damage
  > A fatigue failure of a spot weld on the gas generator case, which resulted in an engine explosion.
- [NTSB ATL91LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA007.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Savannah, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1990 · N5506P · Substantial damage
  > Total failure of a connecting rod cap bolt which resulted in a total loss of power.
- [NTSB ATL90IA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA154.md): Dassault DA20F · Chamblee, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1990 · N457F · Minor damage
  > The right fuel control unit malfunctioned and allowed the engine speed to decrease below idle speed (45%) which resulted in an engine fire. Factors in the incident were: the improper rigging of the fuel control unit during installation, and the flight crew's…
- [NTSB ATL89DKG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89DKG05.md): Grumman G-164A · Dawson, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1989 · N9755 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number three cylinder head.
- [NTSB ATL89FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA112.md): Bell 206B · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N5004F · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine spur adapter gearshaft in an area where there was a lack of lubrication (oil starvation) due to a partially blocked oil delivery tube. Contributing factors were: inattentive maintenance or servicing of the aircraft by unknown…
- [NTSB ATL89LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA056.md): Beech A36 · Athens, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1988 · N17696 · Substantial damage
  > While cruising at 6,000', the plt felt an intense vibration fm the eng. Power was reduced & a descent was begun toward a nearby arpt. Before reaching the arpt, the eng lost power & an emergency wheels-up landing was made in an open field. An exam of the eng…

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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" = 'GA' 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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