# NTSB investigations, MA: 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 NYC05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA071.md): Brennan Flightstar · Middleboro, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2005 · N125KM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA014.md): Cessna 182G · Athol, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damage > The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection. - [NTSB NYC03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA204.md): LaBarge Titan Tornado I · Charlton, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage > A seizure of the forward piston during the initial climb. - [NTSB NYC01LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Southborough, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 2000 · N4381S · Substantial damage > A failed connecting rod assembly, with the initiating event undetermined. - [NTSB NYC99IA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99IA239.md): Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1999 · N666K · Minor damage > A fractured turbine wheel. - [NTSB NYC98LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA001.md): Cessna T210L · Gt. Barrington, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1997 · N29134 · Substantial damage > slippage of the number 2 main bearing for undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a broken crankshaft. - [NTSB NYC97FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97FA019.md): Cessna 172N · Andover, MA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1996 · N4926G · Substantial damage > failure of the dual magneto, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing at night. Darkness and trees in the emergency landing area were related factors. - [NTSB NYC96LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA141.md): Cessna 210 · Boston, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N131AC · Substantial damage > a fracture failure of the crankcase, which resulted in separation of the number five cylinder, loss of engine power, and a ditched landing. - [NTSB NYC96LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA117.md): Cessna 177B · Chatham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1996 · N19708 · Substantial damage > failure of the oil pump, which resulted in oil starvation and subsequent failure of the number two and four cylinder connecting rods. Also causal was inadequate maintenance by noncompliance with the airworthiness directive that required replacement of the oil… - [NTSB IAD96FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96FA055.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Wareham, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1996 · N57012 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to bearing insert being destroyed by excess heat. A factor in this accident is the pilot's experience level. - [NTSB NYC96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA028.md): Stinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N344C · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB BFO94LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA100.md): Robinson R-22 · Raynham, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1994 · N8029Z · Substantial damage > Failure of the number four cylinder piston rings. - [NTSB BFO92LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA119.md): Cessna 150F · Norfolk, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1992 · N1073P · Substantial damage > The loss of compression in the no. 4 cylinder due to a valve stuck in the open position, which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC91LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA185.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Templeton, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1991 · N54819 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation induced power loss on first the left engine due to a failed fuel fitting and then the right engine due to a worn fuel fitting. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC91FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA178.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Yarmouth, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N36272 · Destroyed > The failure of the number one cylinder fuel injector line due to fatigue cracking induced by corrosion and propagated by cyclic loading which resulted in a total loss of engine power. The corrosion was due to the manufacturer's process of brazing the metal… - [NTSB NYC90LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA208.md): Piper J5 CUB · Douglas, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1990 · N38428 · Substantial damage > A total engine failure when the #3 exhaust valve failed, causing internal damage to the engine. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot had to make a forced landing in unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC90FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA199.md): Piper PA-31T2 · Mattapan, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N85HB · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the left fuel control unit, and the adverse weather conditions. - [NTSB NYC90LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA122.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Becket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1990 · N39268 · Substantial damage > A power loss due to oil starvation, after maintenance personnel failed to comply with Lycoming directives during the engine overhaul. Factors related to the accident were: improper adjustment of the engine oil pressure by maintenance personnel and unsuitable… - [NTSB NYC90LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA074.md): Cessna 177B · Oxford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1990 · N34873 · Substantial damage > An off airport landing in unsuitable terrain following a power loss due to a delaminated ceet duct between the air intake screen and carburetor air box. - [NTSB NYC90LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA068.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Worcester, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1990 · N763DS · Substantial damage > A power loss due to an oil pump failure while operating over unsuitable terrain. A factor related to the accident was night conditions. - [NTSB NYC88LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA016.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Barre, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1987 · N333FG · Substantial damage > The aircraft was in the traffic pattern when it experienced a power loss. The plt made an off-airport landing in a wooded area. The pilot reported that he was in a slip prior to and at the time of the reported power loss. The FAA reported that the engine… - [NTSB NYC86FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA234.md): Cessna U206F · Holoyoke, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1986 · N8316Q · Substantial damage > While en route at 6000 ft, the acft lost power. The plt descended through a scattered layer of clouds and made a forced landing in a grass covered field 1 1/2 miles north of barnes municipal airport, shearing off the nose gear and coming to rest inverted.… - [NTSB NYC84FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA072.md): Cessna 152 · Barre, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1984 · N5536L · Destroyed > The acft was landed off the arpt tailing fire and smoke shortly after takeoff. It was a cold day and the CFI and student had trouble starting the acft even after pre-heat was used. Witnesses saw the acft after takeoff descending withsmoke and flames trailing… - [NTSB NYC83FNA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA04.md): Sikorsky H-19D · Halifax, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N37799 · Substantial damage > After arriving at the field to be sprayed, the plt initiated a descent to begin aerial application. At aprx 40 ft AGL & 50 KTS, the eng failed. The plt entered an autorotation, but could not avoid telephone wires. He was able to avoid hitting a dike, but in… - [NTSB NYC83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA112.md): Forney F-1 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1983 · N7528C · Substantial damage > The acft settled into trees during a forced landing on takeoff after a power loss at 800 feet AGL. The flight had started at stow, MA. And proceeded at Fitchburg after practicing stalls and turns for a pilot review. After landing at Fitchburg airport the… - [NTSB NYC83FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA02.md): Rogers Long EZ · Fall River, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 1983 · N245R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during flt, the eng lost power. He moved the carburetor heat control to apply carb heat & tried to start the eng, but was unable. He then tried to land on a road, but crashed in a wooded area before reaching the roadway. An investigation… - [NTSB NYC83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA100.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ashley Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N86948 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was about a half mile from the airport when the engine quit. He restarted it but it quit a 2nd time and would not restart. By this time the acft was down to about 200 ft. a right turn was made to land on an island. The acft landed… - [NTSB NYC82DA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA223.md): Beech B23 · West Yarmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N7674R · Substantial damage > About 30 min after takeoff, the engine lost power at about 1000 ft AGL when the pilot added power to climb. He was unable to restart the engine and elected to land along the shoreline. During the approach, the aircraft collided with power lines. Reportedly,… - [NTSB NYC82FNE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNE04.md): Bellanca 7KCAB · Agawam, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N57507 · Destroyed > While setting up to land on rwy 23, the plt throttled back the eng & it quit. The acft crashed into a wooded area approximately 1/4 mi from the end of the rwy. During the post-accident eng run, the eng would not maintain 700 RPM at idle (manufacturers… - [NTSB NYC82FNA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNA12.md): Piper PA-32R · Rochester, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N1104Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was en route, a power loss occurred and he was unable to restart the engine. He selected a clearing for a forced landing, but was unable to reach it. A crash landing, but was made in an area of trees and brush. An… ## 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" = 'MA' 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=MA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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