# NTSB investigations, KS: 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 DEN07LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA133.md): Walker Lancair IV · Sylvan Grove, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2007 · N7441W · Substantial damage > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation when an oil line to the turbocharger wastegate actuator came loose. Contributing factors in this accident were the unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN06CA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA081.md): Grumman G-164B · Dighton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2006 · N14RY · Substantial damage > The broken rocker arm boss causing the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve to stay closed and subsequently the engine failed. A factor contributing to the accident was the soft field the airplane set down in. - [NTSB CHI04LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA280.md): Cessna T210L · Kingman, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2004 · N2027S · Substantial damage > The lack of engine oil due to the mechanic's improper maintenance in not securing the loose "B" nut for the oil pressure line to the turbocharger leading to the loss of engine power while maneuvering. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain the pilot… - [NTSB CHI00LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA243.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Osborne, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N57616 · Destroyed > The unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the number four piston and cylinder, the soft terrain, and the main landing gear overload and subsequent collapse. - [NTSB CHI00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA173.md): Mcclish Funk B85C · Gardner, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2000 · N24120 · Substantial damage > an improper modification to the engine which allowed a bearing to be misaligned, thus restricted the flow of oil through the engine. A factor associated with the accident was the wet field in which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB CHI99LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA297.md): Weatherly 201B · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1999 · N197SK · Substantial damage > Engine failure due to an undertorqued carburetor fulcrum screw. Contributing factors were the muddy terrain and the low altitude of the aerial operation. - [NTSB CHI99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA183.md): Grumman American G-164B · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1999 · N6515K · Substantial damage > the fracture of the rocker arm bolt. Contributing factors were the pilot's low altitude and the crops. - [NTSB CHI97LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA260.md): Cessna 182 · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1997 · N9952T · Destroyed > the Airworthiness Directive and propeller overhaul not being complied with. Factors to the accident were the propeller blade retention failure and rough/uneven terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI97LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA105.md): Piper PA-24 · Elk Falls, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1997 · N8739P · Substantial damage > fracture of the fuel selector assembly which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA091.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Leavenworth, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1997 · N6359M · Substantial damage > fatigue failure and separation of the number 2 cylinder. A factor was the rough terrain. - [NTSB CHI96LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA282.md): Cessna 188-230 · Santanta, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1996 · N8086V · Substantial damage > a loss of power due to a broken number four cylinder exhaust valve push rod and a bent number four cylinder intake valve push rod. The wet, soft cornfield was a factor. - [NTSB CHI96LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA248.md): Cessna 182 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1996 · N5335B · Substantial damage > the worn carburetor, and inadequate inspection of the aircraft by other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI95LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA198.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Hoxie, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1995 · N23477 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to the loose nut on the adjustment screw and the jammed exhaust valve on the number three cylinder. A factor in the accident was the ditch. - [NTSB CHI95LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA137.md): Cessna P210N · Dodge City, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1995 · N4614K · Minor damage > fatigue and subsequent catastrophic failure of the connecting rod originating from the decarburized area on the shank of the rod. Factors were the low cloud weather condition and the ditch. - [NTSB CHI95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA111.md): Baker Long EZE · Salina, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1995 · N3223P · Substantial damage > failure of the engine driven fuel pump. Factors associated with the accident were fuel starvation, insufficient altitude and soft terrain. - [NTSB CHI94LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA315.md): Mooney M20F · Hanston, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N9310V · Destroyed > The failure of the number two connecting rod. Factors in the accident were the fouled windshield utility wires, the road sign, and the telephone pole. - [NTSB CHI94DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DCQ02.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader · Colby, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 11, 1994 · N4367F · Substantial damage > fuel starvation resulting from the fuel shutoff valve closing as a result of improper adjustment. - [NTSB CHI93DCQ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DCQ02.md): Cessna 188 · Buhler, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N4864Q · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a fractured accessory (camshaft) drive gear. - [NTSB CHI93LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA034.md): Cessna 152 · Kechi, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1992 · N67766 · Substantial damage > Maintenance not performed (gasket deteriorated), other maintenance personnel. - [NTSB CHI92DCG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCG03.md): Daniel M. Dent BD-5 B · Ft. Levenworth, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1992 · N583BD · Substantial damage > A complete loss of engine power following an electrical short to ground in the aircraft's 'ignition kill' electric circuit. - [NTSB CHI91DCQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DCQ08.md): Sebly Amateur Built ACRO-SPORT II · Columbus, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N391KS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident is soft terrain in the forced landing area. - [NTSB CHI91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA094.md): Cessna R172K · Herington, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1991 · N758ML · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to failure of a connecting rod bolt. A factor related to the accident was: the soft, unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MKC90LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA137.md): Cessna 180 · Goddard, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1990 · N1655C · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to a loose fuel strainer screen. A factor related to this accident was lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MKC90IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90IA070.md): Boeing 737-300 · Wichita, KS · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N17317 · Minor damage > Improper installation of level arm. - [NTSB MKC89LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA058.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Goodland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1989 · N47431 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MKC87LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA162.md): Maxfield Pitts S-1S · Meade, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1987 · N900K · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, while depg to the se, the eng seized. All of the surrounding terrain consisted of plowed fields, so the plt tried to glide back to the arpt; however, he had insufficient speed & alt to get aligned with the rwy. Drg the lndg, the acft… - [NTSB MKC87LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA100.md): Cessna 188 · Ottawa, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1987 · N9858V · Substantial damage > The acft was returning from an aerial application flt when the fuel line to the fuel filter disconnected. During the forced landing, the acft ran into a fence. The eng had been installed 100 flt hrs prior to the accident. - [NTSB MKC87LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA082.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Kipp, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1987 · N8599L · Substantial damage > The engine crankshaft broke into two pieces during an ag flight and during the forced landing in a wet, soft field, the airplane nosed forward to the inverted position. - [NTSB MKC87LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA072.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Dodge City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1987 · N48564 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft was operating normally when he established himself on final approach for rwy 32. Winds were from the northeast at 25 KTS, the pilot further stated, so he abandoned the approach and was in the process of circling the field… - [NTSB MKC86LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA175.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Wilson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N3442W · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before the flight the spark plugs were cleaned and inspected and the engine was serviced with eleven quarts of oil. Three hours into the flight instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with rain was encountered and shortly thereafter… - [NTSB MKC86LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA150.md): Stainbrook Avid Flyer · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1986 · N146AF · Substantial damage > The PIC had been practicing touch and go landings at a private air strip. At 50 feet AGL the PIC stated the engine quit and he descended into the ground off the rwy. Post accident inspection of the eng revealed that the propeller reduction gearing had broken… - [NTSB MKC86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA021.md): Mooney M20K · Spring Hill, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1985 · N231KB · Substantial damage > The pilot of this aircraft was returning from a business flight when the engine failed. During the forced landing, the aircraft rolled through a fence and then impacted a pole with one wing. The pilot stated that one connecting rod came through the side of… - [NTSB MKC85FCQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FCQ04.md): Ryan Navion · Blue Rapids, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1985 · N4482K · Substantial damage > The acft eng lost power after a 30 minute flt and a forced landing resulted in an off.-arpt acc. Witnesses at the acc site did not find any fuel in the tanks or evidence of spillage of fuel. An inspection of the eng did not reveal any discrepancies. A… - [NTSB MKC83FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA225.md): Beech 60 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N7277R · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, the left eng began to progressively lose power & was shut down. The aircrew notified Beech tower of the problem & reported they would like to return & land. The acft was observed on final apch to rwy 18 with the gear extended & the left… - [NTSB MKC83LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Grenola, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1983 · N8624L · Substantial damage > While spraying liquid fertilizer, the plt noticed that the fuel indication was dropping rapidly. He stated that he tried to return to the departure point, but was unable. When the engine lost power, he jettisoned the remainder of his load & landed in a… - [NTSB MKC83IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83IA078.md): Aero Commander 680W · Kansas City, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N200DT · Minor damage > The number 2 engine failed in cruise flight. Durng descent the landing gear failed to extend. The pilot landed intentional gear up in the sod area adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB MKC83LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA079.md): Rotec Rally 3 · Ultsses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1983 · N110RE · Substantial damage > This amateur-built aircraft was being flown at 200 feet AGL on a pleasure flight when the engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing in a soft field and the aircraft nosed over. The engine quit because the fuel cap was not vented. The capwas supplied with… - [NTSB MKC82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA087.md): Piper PA-31P · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N40NC · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the left engine began running rough at about 300 ft AGL after takeoff and the roughness was accompanied by a slight left yaw. The pilot said the left engine was producing some power so he elected not to feather the propeller. The… ## 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" = 'KS' 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=KS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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