# NTSB investigations, IL: 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 CHI07CA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA276.md): Golden Eagle Chief · Hindsboro, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2007 · N68N · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the number seven cylinder's separation during cruise and the crops encountered during the forced landing leading to the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ENG07IA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG07IA009.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N950MA · Minor damage
  > Complete loss of No. 2 engine power due to a partial rim failure of the 2nd stage turbine wheel, resulting in No. 2 engine shutdown and turbine debris exiting the side of the engine. The wheel failure mechanism could not be determined due to missing turbine…
- [NTSB CHI07IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07IA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sherman, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N6090P · No damage
  > The loose connecting rod bolt due to a loss of torque and subsequent failure of the connecting rod during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI05LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA019.md): Piper PA-24 · Buffalo Grove, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2004 · N6764P · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft during initial climb after takeoff resulting in a complete loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the trees and the highway.
- [NTSB CHI03LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA306.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N74467 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the engine driven fuel pump and fuel starvation. An additional cause was the pilot misjudging the proper glidepath and his improper in-flight decision during the precautionary landing to pull back the power and lower the flaps prior to…
- [NTSB CHI03LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA221.md): Navion L-17A · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N2968C · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm and the crops.
- [NTSB CHI02LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA254.md): Grumman C-1A · Roseville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2002 · N189G · Substantial damage
  > The failure and the resulting separation of the engine cylinder, which severed both electrical propeller control systems on the affected engine. A factor to the accident was the cornfield.
- [NTSB CHI02LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA246.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Roodhouse, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2002 · N6345W · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of a valve lifter.
- [NTSB CHI02FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA243.md): Corken/Guillet Christen Eagle II · Kaneville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N96CG · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure.
- [NTSB CHI02FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA177.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Steward, IL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2002 · N76SA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of several number three cylinder through bolts and case studs, which resulted in the separation of the number three engine cylinder. A factor contributing to the accident was the rough terrain.
- [NTSB CHI01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA255.md): Beech A36 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N136GR · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB CHI01LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA135.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Warsaw, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1008Q · Substantial damage
  > the rocker assembly failure during low level maneuvering. Factors were the soft and sandy terrain and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA037.md): Cessna T210N · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2000 · N9528Y · Substantial damage
  > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment…
- [NTSB CHI00LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA085.md): Cessna 210 · Macomb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2000 · N9552T · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shift in the number two main bearing left half, and the fractured crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven…
- [NTSB CHI99LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA122.md): Mooney M20J · Vienna, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1999 · N9969X · Destroyed
  > The worn ignition points/cam follower assembly, and uneven landing terrain.
- [NTSB CHI99IA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA096.md): Cessna T210R · Tinley Park, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1999 · N7687U · Minor damage
  > the improper installation of the pressure oil line 'B' nut by maintenance personnel. Contributing to the incident were the loose pressure oil line 'B' nut and separation of the propeller from the aircraft.
- [NTSB CHI98FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA028.md): Beech BE 58 · New Berlin, IL · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1997 · N472TL · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to separation of the left engine's number 2 connecting rod as a result of fatigue failure. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the…
- [NTSB CHI97LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA145.md): Ercoupe 415-G · Colusa, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1997 · N94415 · Substantial damage
  > improper installation of the rocker arm assembly by maintenance personnel which led to the failure of the rocker arm. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB CHI96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Tamms, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.
- [NTSB CHI95LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA334.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > the rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI95IA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95IA286.md): British Aerospace BAE Jetstream 3201 · Champaign, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N425AM · Minor damage
  > fatigue cracking and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number two engine helical drive (bull) gear, which resulted in an overtemperature condition, bursting of the combustion plenum, and a subsequent in-flight fire.
- [NTSB CHI95LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA097.md): Piper PA-32RT · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1995 · N1978J · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number four cylinder due to a loose cylinder hold down stud. A factor in the accident was the embankment.
- [NTSB CHI95LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA042.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Carlock, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1994 · N7556W · Substantial damage
  > The total failure of the connecting rod bolts.
- [NTSB CHI94LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA351.md): Piper PA-23-160 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1994 · N5272A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to use the manual hydraulic pump to lower the landing gear. Factors were the failure of the fuel selector handle, the subsequent fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to properly crossfeed and restart the left engine.
- [NTSB CHI94LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA314.md): Cessna 188B · Oakdale, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1994 · N731SV · Substantial damage
  > misalignment of the number one connecting rod during major overhaul. Factors were the subsequent scoring and fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI94LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA031.md): Beech B36TC · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1993 · N8006R · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel line fitting, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in an interuption of fuel to the engine.
- [NTSB CHI93LA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA364.md): Cessna 172P · Fieldon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1993 · N52502 · Substantial damage
  > Partial failure (deterioration) of the #1 piston pin plug, which resulted in contamination of the lubricating system and failure of the #3 connecting rod.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE02.md): Douglas B-26B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8036E · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the piston assembly in the number ten cylinder of the right engine. A factor associated with the accident was the inoperative propeller feathering system for the right engine.
- [NTSB CHI93DEE01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DEE01.md): Mark Streitz Skybolt · Joliet, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N94MS · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the number two connecting rod bolt.
- [NTSB CHI93LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA064.md): Cessna T210K · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1993 · N732FB · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the exhaust valve.
- [NTSB DCA92MA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA92MA048.md): Beech C-45H · Hinckley, IL · Accident · 12 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1992 · N3657G · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection by the operator which resulted in an engine power loss during the critical takeoff phase of flight. In addition, the pilot did not, or was unable to, attain a full-feather position on the left engine propeller, which…
- [NTSB CHI92DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEE04.md): Weatherly 201B · Chana, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1992 · N2935W · Substantial damage
  > Fracture of a connecting rod resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA227.md): Cessna 152 · Xenia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N757FW · Substantial damage
  > Improper engine overhaul and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEV01.md): Quickie Quickie 1 · Carmi, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N1V · Substantial damage
  > An engine bearing seizure and a premature forced landing flare.
- [NTSB CHI91LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA230.md): Cessna 172 · Metropolis, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N2339U · Substantial damage
  > Miscellaneous equipment not removed (foam rubber) and inadequate preflight by the pilot.
- [NTSB CHI91MA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91MA220.md): Aerospace ATR-42-300 · Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1991 · N425TE · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate aircraft equipment component (failed bolt), and insufficient inspection standards pertaining to the failed bolt. A factor related to the accident is inaccurate maintenance record keeping relating to oil consumption.
- [NTSB CHI91LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA121.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1991 · N2366W · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's not understanding the identifying marks on the replacement part. A factor in the accident was that the mechanic was provided with an improper part.
- [NTSB CHI90DEE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90DEE08.md): Ronald D. Cothern Quickie · Plainfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1990 · N701RC · Substantial damage
  > Separation of an ignition lead, resulting in loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB CHI90LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA101.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Monee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1990 · N4490X · Substantial damage
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation resulting from improper maintenance and directive compliance associated with the failed part.
- [NTSB CHI90IA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90IA084.md): Short Brothers SD3-60 · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N361MQ · Minor damage
  > Fatigue failure of a first stage power turbine blade.
- [NTSB CHI90LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA039.md): Beech V35B · Momence, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1809W · Substantial damage
  > Gradual total failure of the powerplant due to oil exhaustion during a night cross country operation, and the subsequent gear-up forced landing on a frozen field.
- [NTSB CHI89LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA065.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Monee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1989 · N55191 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft after metal fragments were found in the oil, and worn cam lobes/followers/piston pin plugs, which resulted in oil contamination, restriction (blockage) in the oil system, oil starvation, and subsequent engine…
- [NTSB CHI89FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA062.md): Hughes 269C · De Kalb, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1989 · N8642F · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the number four connecting rod which resulted in an engine failure. Factors in the accident were the broken ring in the number one piston and a deteriorated center main bearing.
- [NTSB CHI89DEV03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV03.md): Ryan Navion · Lane, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 14, 1988 · N91411 · Substantial damage
  > Airplane landed in a plowed field after losing power during initial climb. The flight purpose was to accomplish a biennial flight review. The landing gear failed after digging into the soft dirt of the plowed field. During the investigation the acft owner…
- [NTSB CHI89DEV01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEV01.md): Cessna 152 · Vandalia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1988 · N93085 · Substantial damage
  > The eng began running rough aprx 5 min after the plt took off from an en route arpt drg a night, x-country training flt. He reversed course back toward the departure arpt with the eng providing partial power. While maneuvering to land on rwy 18, the eng…
- [NTSB CHI89FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA005.md): Piper PA-28 · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N4608R · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation and the pilot's misjudged emergency landing, during which the aircraft collided with trees and a swimming pool, before coming to rest on the ground and a chain link fence.
- [NTSB CHI88FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA214.md): Hughes 269B · Hampton, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1988 · N9499F · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI88DEE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE04.md): Cessna 205 · Moline, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 7, 1988 · N647MA · Destroyed
  > During initial climb on a pleasure flight the airplane experienced a loss of fuel pressure and then total engine failure. The airplane nosed over during the subsequent off airport landing. Post accident examination of the engine driven fuel pump revealed…
- [NTSB CHI88DEE03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEE03.md): Piper PA-22-150 · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1988 · N2758P · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd that just after leveling off, the eng started to sputter. He initiated emergency procedures, but was unable to restore power. During an emergency landing at dusk, the acft hit a ditch & nosed over. An investigation revealed the #3 exhaust valve…
- [NTSB CHI88LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA068.md): Cessna T210N · Kankakee, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1988 · N4917K · Substantial damage

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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" = 'IL' 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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