# NTSB investigations, IN: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI08CA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA034.md): Gluff, Alan Zenair 200 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2007 · N601AG · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a lubricating system leak for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine seizure, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing factors were the plowed field and the nose gear failure… - [NTSB CHI07LA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA287.md): Mooney M20K · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N231BQ · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of one of the number two cylinder connecting rod bolts. - [NTSB CHI07CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA262.md): Beech BE-77 · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N1837Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. - [NTSB CHI06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA021.md): Enstrom F-28A · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N266Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and… - [NTSB CHI05LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA226.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culver, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N4512Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,… - [NTSB CHI04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA005.md): Waco CTO · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N9577H · Destroyed > The loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA095.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Knox, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2003 · N45297 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of the master rod bearing. Contributing factors were the tree line at the edge of the field, and the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI00LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA226.md): Halsmer Crazy 8 · Lafayette, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2000 · N9034L · Destroyed > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the engine failure due to an overtemperature, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI99LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA319.md): Van Grouw White Lightning · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1999 · N25WL · Substantial damage > improper installation of the oil quick drain plug which resulted in oil exhaustion to the engine. A factor was the corn crop encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI98LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA242.md): Brunnemer HMB-2 · Greenwood, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N9129F · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a fractured ignition coil. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA060.md): Cessna T210N · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N5083C · Substantial damage > the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication. - [NTSB CHI94LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA256.md): Piper PA-28-200 · Fort Wayne, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N32736 · Destroyed > the loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one cylinder. - [NTSB CHI93LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA289.md): Champion 402 · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N9981Y · Substantial damage > Failure of the exhaust stack assembly. - [NTSB CHI93DET01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DET01.md): Carlson Sparrow II · Lafontaine, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 21, 1992 · N6648Y · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to a blocked fuel line which was caused by improper gasket sealing compound. - [NTSB CHI92DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEX01.md): James D. Bierly VARI-EZ · Jeffersonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1992 · N64SJ · Substantial damage > A collapsed carburetor air intake duct. Factors related to the accident were soft, unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI92LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA093.md): Cessna 182B · Auburn, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N2387G · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance and adjustment of the carburetor by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA094.md): Cessna T210M · Washington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1992 · N732TR · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue-fractured crankshaft. - [NTSB CHI92LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA010.md): Mooney M20K · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1991 · N3947H · Substantial damage > The overload failure of the #2 cylinder connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions and the pilot's inability to reach a suitable landing area. - [NTSB CHI91DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEX04.md): Wilbur D. Batman Challenger II · Lebanon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N503DB · Substantial damage > Failure to maintain stall airspeed while executing a forced landing. A factor related to the accident is failure of the engine starter clutch. - [NTSB CHI91LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA173.md): Gulfstream American AA1A · Evansville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N5675L · Substantial damage > The failure by maintenance personnel to identify the proper replacement cylinder. - [NTSB CHI91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA129.md): Cessna 172G · Griffith, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1991 · N1375F · Substantial damage > Contaminated fuel in the carburetor, and inadequate inspection/maintenance of the airplane by the pilot in command. - [NTSB CHI89DET06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DET06.md): Dilley P51R · Hamilton, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1989 · N91KD · Substantial damage > The failure of the #3 connecting rod. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI89DEX04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEX04.md): North American SNJ-5 · Sellersburg, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1989 · N3665F · Substantial damage > The ingestion of a foreign object and subsequent supercharger impeller failure. - [NTSB CHI89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA063.md): Beech 95-B-55 · Crothersville, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N27WF · Substantial damage > A failure of the engine due to a crankshaft counterweight failure. The pilot performed emergency procedures and executed a forced landing in an open field, where the aircraft encountered a large muddy area, bogged down and nosed over. - [NTSB CHI88LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA234.md): Fairchild PT-19 · Converse, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1988 · N46876 · Substantial damage > During initial climbout after takeoff, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power. After an unsuccessful attempt to restart the engine, the pilot executed a forced landing in a corn field. Post accident exam revealed a broken universal joint in the fuel… - [NTSB CHI88LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA220.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gary, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1988 · N5140S · Destroyed > Failure of the powerplant due to an oil leak and subsequent forced landing into unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI88DEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX06.md): Piper J3 · Bedford, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1988 · N42684 · Substantial damage > Aircraft was in cruise flight at 1000 feet AGL when the pilot heard a backfire from the engine followed by immediate and total loss of power. Forced landing was made in rugged, rocky terrain. Landing gear sheared off on rollout. Investigation revealed failure… - [NTSB CHI88DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEX01.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Salem, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 5, 1988 · N6487P · Destroyed > N6478P crashed during a forced landing near the Salem, IN, airport. The aircraft had experienced an engine failure due to failure of the number 5 connecting rod cap bolt. The aircraft struck a tree during the approach and crashed 100 yards north of the runway. - [NTSB CHI87DEX07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX07.md): Boeing E75 · Mccordsville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1987 · N550LR · Destroyed > During initial climb the engine sustained a total power failure and the pilot attempted to return to the airport. The aircraft impacted in a soybean field approximately 200 feet short of the runway in a 20 degree nose down attitude. Investigation revealed the… - [NTSB CHI87LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA147.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N7306W · Destroyed > The plt rprtd that shortly after lift-off, the eng bgn 'hitting & missing.' He made a shallow left turn to avoid a house & land in a corn field. However, the acft stalled & the left wing struck the ground. An exam of the eng revealed that a screw (which held… - [NTSB CHI87DET05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET05.md): Bannwart Maxair XP-503 · Michigan City, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1987 · N171RB · Substantial damage > While in cruise flight the carburetor of this amateur built aircraft became detached and the engine failed. An emergency land was attempted, however obstacles prevented a landing at primary landing site and an alternate was selected. The aircraft was unable… - [NTSB CHI87LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA068.md): Cessna 172N · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1987 · N4688D · Substantial damage > At aprx 2500 MSL, the eng stopped and attempts to restart it were not successful. The instructor took control of the acft and attempted to land on the highway, but the acft struck powerlines and a telephone pole before nosing over and coming to rest. The eng… - [NTSB CHI86FEX08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX08.md): Conner KR-2 · Hagerstown, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N4702Y · Substantial damage > Drg takeoff, the eng sputtered & quit at about 350' AGL. The plt rprtd that he turned on the electrical fuel pump, but did not get the eng started. Subsequently, the acft hit a tree & crashed inverted on the ground. An investigation revealed the push rod for… - [NTSB CHI86FEX06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FEX06.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Henryville, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1986 · N4804S · Destroyed > Shortly after leveling the acft off at 9000 ft MSL, the plt experienced an engine failure. During the subsequent forced landing the acft struck a tree and was further damaged during the forced landing roll. Metallurgical exam revealed the crankshaft failed… - [NTSB CHI85FEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FEX03.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Orleans, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1985 · N7750N · Substantial damage > During flt, the plt noted that the eng RPM dropped from 2500 to 2000. He could not restore the RPM. He then heard a loud noise from the eng compartment & the eng seized. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during an emerg landing in a corn field. A teardown of… - [NTSB CHI85FET02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FET02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Nappanee, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N15074 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing in a field following a loss of pwr on initial climb from a touch & go landing. Post accident inspection revealed the throttle lever could rotate on the throttle shaft despite the attaching bolts being tight and… - [NTSB CHI84LA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA326.md): Bede Bede 4 · Evansvile, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N469JH · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a total power loss & the plt made a forced landing on a hwy median. The landing gear collapsed & the acft slid to a stop. Post accident inspection revealed that a large portion of the foam air filter had broken off & became lodged in the… - [NTSB CHI84LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA186.md): Hughes 500D · Rensselaer, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1984 · N8352F · Substantial damage > Hard forced landing made after loss of pwr at cruise alt of 500 ft AGL. Main rotor blades contacted tail boom. Examination disclosed fuel pump gears showed signs of corrosion. Gear teeth and end faces were severly etched and pitted. Bronze particles were… - [NTSB CHI84LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA083.md): Cessna 150M · Pittsboro, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1984 · N6340B · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing on a rough, snow covered field after the engine failed. Post accident investigation showed thet the exhaust valve on #1 cylinder punctured the cylinder. - [NTSB CHI83LA448](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA448.md): Hughes 369D · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N5127X · Substantial damage > While the helicopter was cruising at about 500 ft AGL, the eng lost power. The plt turned into the wind & made an autorotative landing in a corn field. During the landing, the tail boom was severed by the main rotor blades. An exam revealed that the housing… - [NTSB CHI83LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA413.md): Kuster KR-2 · New Lisbon, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N39JK · Substantial damage > The acft made a forced landing in a cornfield after a loss of power during flt. The acft had been flying about 30 minutes. Post accident examination of the engine revealed a fuel leak around the mixture control linkage shaft. The fuelexhaustion was atttibuted… - [NTSB CHI82DA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA170.md): Playmate SA11A · Pendleton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N4652 · Substantial damage > The pilot was cruising at 2000 feet with one passenger when the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a soft soybean field and the aircraft nosed over during deceleration. The aircraft revealed the exhaust system baffles were collapsed. "Blow by" was… - [NTSB CHI82IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA082.md): Swearingen SA-266TC · South Bend, IN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1982 · N323BA · Minor damage > The captain reported that at lift-off above VI speed, he heard a loud pop that sounded like a tire had failed. A "bright yellowish" illumination was then seen in front of the right engine. There was insufficient runway to abort, so the takeoff was continued.… ## 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" = 'IN' 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=IN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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