# NTSB investigations, MI: 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. Page 1 of 2 · 63 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB CHI07LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA071.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Pellston, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N4258R · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the engine cylinder which resulted in a complete loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting condition, and trees. - [NTSB CHI04CA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA142.md): Kauffman Bede IV · Acme, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2004 · N115PK · Substantial damage > Engine oil starvation and inadequate maintenance by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI03LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA090.md): Piper PA-28-151 · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N43456 · Substantial damage > The inadequate fuel consumption calculations by the pilot and the fuel exhaustion. The inadequate traffic pattern distance from the runway, which precluded his reaching the runway. - [NTSB CHI02FA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA231.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2002 · N316PM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above stall speed resulting in a stall/spin. Additional causes were the pilot not maintaining best glide airspeed and optimal glidepath following the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the engine… - [NTSB CHI98LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA279.md): Piper PA-22 · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N875A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a broken number 4 cylinder connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to this accident was the road embankment. - [NTSB CHI97LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA273.md): Cessna 188B · South Haven, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1997 · N21639 · Substantial damage > failure of a connecting rod in the engine assembly, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: lack of a recommended engine overhaul, and the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA085.md): Cessna 172 · Marquette, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1997 · N171AS · Substantial damage > multiple oil leaks in the engine lubrication system. Factors were the disconnected wet vacuum pump line and the oil exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI96LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA213.md): Cessna 172 · Conway, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1996 · N3823S · Substantial damage > A crack in the intake manifold which led to oil exhaustion and subsequent piston failure. A factor was the soft field. - [NTSB CHI96LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA189.md): Luscombe 8A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1996 · N2887K · Substantial damage > foreign material, probably due to improper maintenance, which blocked the main fuel metering jet of the carburetor, and resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA163.md): Johnson Avid Flyer · Rockford, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N4274A · Substantial damage > engine overtemperature which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the excessive descent rate. - [NTSB CHI96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA054.md): Bitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · Destroyed > a stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. - [NTSB CHI95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA104.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N4385M · Substantial damage > the failure of the mechanic to close the drain valve after changing oil, resulting in complete loss of engine oil. A factor was the soft terrain, which resulted in the nose wheel digging in and the airplane nosing over. - [NTSB CHI95LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA075.md): Beech C45H · New Hudson, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N618K · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot's inadequate maintenance practices which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and the pilot's inadequate emergency procedure after the power loss occurred. Related factors are trees, diminished airspeed and abrupt touchdown. - [NTSB CHI94LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA328.md): Mooney M20E · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1994 · N6944U · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper (maintenance) modification and his initiating an operation with known deficiencies in equipment - [NTSB CHI94DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94DEM01.md): Grumman G-164A · Muskegon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1994 · N8939H · Substantial damage > The propeller not being able to be feathered by the pilot, inadequate altitude for a successful forced landing, and the failure of the combustion section. A factor associated with this accident was the stall/mush encountered by the pilot due to the… - [NTSB CHI93LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA207.md): Robert L. Kennedy Avid Flyer · White Pigeon, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1993 · N138RK · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's inability to attain proper touch down point. The improperly adjusted idle setting which resulted in the loss of engine power was also a cause. - [NTSB CHI93LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA123.md): Rockwell 100 · Topinabee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N4017X · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power due to failure of the oil line to the oil pressure gauge. A factor relating to the accident was no suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI93IA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA068.md): de Havilland DHC-8-102 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1993 · N826MA · No damage > The manufacturer's inadequate design of the fuel transfer tube system, which loosened/disconnected during engine operation. - [NTSB CHI92LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA274.md): Cessna 172P · St. Charles, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1992 · N5361K · Substantial damage > The jamming of the oil pressure pump caused by the failure of the oil pressure pump driven impeller. The lack of a suitable landing area was a factor. - [NTSB CHI92LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA263.md): Cessna 402B · Almont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N7882Q · Substantial damage > Excessive fuel system pump pressure and corresponding excessive fuel pressure and the pilot not maintaining the best single engine climb speed. - [NTSB CHI92DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM04.md): Hauser, William C. Cassutt · Winn, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1992 · N881 · Substantial damage > The ditch the airplane encountered during the landing roll phase of a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI92DEM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM03.md): Johansen Kitfox · Gowen, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N820FL · Substantial damage > A total failure of the ignition system spark plugs and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA074.md): Cessna 175 · Warren, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N8293T · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power as a result of a connecting rod failure. Factors related to the accident were the power lines and trees in the path of the selected emergency landing site. - [NTSB CHI91FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA208.md): Temco D-16A · Eau Claire, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N88T · Substantial damage > The improper replacement of the fuel selector lever which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel staration. - [NTSB CHI91FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91FA160.md): Cessna 210 · Belleville, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1991 · N9656T · Destroyed > Failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the failure of the pilot to activate the electric auxiliary fuel pump, poor inflight decision, and poor execution of emergency procedures. A factor relating to the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this… - [NTSB CHI90LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA249.md): Ryan PT-22A · Greenville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1990 · N5481L · Substantial damage > Separation of a loose cylinder assembly in flight, and unsuitable terrain encountered during the execution of a forced landing. - [NTSB CHI89DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEM05.md): Gatzemeyer 88 ACRO-SPORT II · Escanaba, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N55NG · Substantial damage > A loose fuel line between the carburetor and engine which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI89LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA094.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Houghton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1989 · N8267Z · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from lack of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: obstructions (road sign & guard rail) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI89DEC02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC02.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Brighton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jan 21, 1989 · N3536M · Destroyed > Installation of an improper oil drain valve by other maintenance personnel and their failure to follow the applicable airworthiness directive (AD 81-11-02/R1), resulting in subsequent interference between the landing gear and oil drain valve. This caused the… - [NTSB CHI88DEM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM07.md): Silliman Hatz CB-1 · Battlecreek, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 16, 1988 · N24DS · Substantial damage > While attempting to execute a forced landing due to an engine failure, the pilot misjudged his emergency procedure and collided with trees then the gnd during the descent to the fairway he had selected for landing. The engine failure was due to fuel… - [NTSB CHI88DEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM06.md): Koopsen Miller Sport II · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 1988 · N5574A · Substantial damage > Just prior to turning on final approach to land, the pilot experienced a complete loss of power. He continued the approach but decelerated more rapidly than he anticipated and was unable to clear a stand of trees on the approach path. Examination revealed a… - [NTSB CHI88DEM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM04.md): Anderson Pitts S-1S · Mt. Pleasant, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 10, 1988 · N528MS · Substantial damage > The pilot was performing some inverted maneuvers when the engine quit. The pilot stated he attempted to restart the engine but was unable to. He then executed an emergency landing in a farm field. During the landing roll the pilot was unable to maintain… - [NTSB CHI88DEM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEM02.md): Galloway XTC · Lowell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N3969C · Substantial damage > The pilot of the homebuilt aircraft was attempting to perform some 'pattern flights' when, after turning on to the base leg of the traffic pattern, the engine seized. The pilot attempted to 'dead stick' the aircraft to the runway, but altitude and airspeed… - [NTSB CHI88FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA041.md): Fairchild SA226T · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1988 · N800AW · Destroyed > Acft was scheduled for an instructional flt. During the wx briefing, the CFI told the fss specialist that the flt would include eng-out practice. Witness statements indicate that the acft rolled sharply to the rt and nosed down after attaining about 100 ft of… - [NTSB CHI88FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88FA010.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 600 · Oshtemo Townshp, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1987 · N554AC · Destroyed > The aircraft was at cruise altitude (9,000 feet) for approximately 20 minutes when the pilot reported the loss of right engine power. Chicago ARTCC reported the closest airport was kalamazoo, 28 miles west. The aircraft began to descend and at 0330:53 chicago… - [NTSB CHI87DEC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC05.md): Willi/Bensen B-8M · Fraser, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 25, 1987 · N2469 · Substantial damage > Deterioration of the internal surface of the fuel tank which led to blockage of the fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation of the engine. - [NTSB CHI87DEM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEM10.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Marne, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 20, 1987 · N8972Y · Substantial damage > At the end of a swath run while about one-third of the way through the procedure turn around, the engine suddenly lost power. The pilot extended his glide to clear powerlines and when he flared to land he did not have enough airspeed to stop the descent. The… - [NTSB CHI87DET08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DET08.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N7681J · Destroyed > While the aircraft was climbing to altitude the pilot tried to decrease power to cruise climb but had to reduce power more to control the propeller RPM. The pilot decreased the power once again and shortly after the engine stopped. The pilot then attempted to… - [NTSB CHI87LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA097.md): Piper PA-28R · Holland, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1987 · N5140S · Substantial damage > During a local flight the aircraft's engine lost oil pressure. The engine continued to run for about two minutes and then totally seized. The pilot made a hard landing on 58th street in Holland (the only available landing area he could see in the dark night… - [NTSB CHI87LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA003.md): Cessna 150L · East Jordan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1986 · N1420Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that after extending 10 degrees of flaps and applying carburetor heat on final apch, he reduced throttle. Upon throttle reduction, the engine quit. Inspection of the engine revealed a broken mixture control cable housing. The engine operated… - [NTSB CHI86LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA134.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Mt Clemens, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1986 · N2194U · Destroyed > After aprx 20 successful takeoffs & landings, the eng of the helicopter lost power at about 300 ft AGL, due to a #1 connecting rod failure. During an autorotation, the helicopter landed in trees & was destroyed. Although the pilot was instructing a new… - [NTSB CHI86LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA114.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · N3900P · Substantial damage > The eng quit during climb out shortly after takeoff. The plt switched tanks and tried a restart with no success. The acft then experienced a nose gear collapse and nosed over during a landing roll in a field. Investigation revealed the fuel line to the… - [NTSB CHI86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA091.md): Cessna 210M · While Lake Twp., MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1986 · N761VX · Substantial damage > The acft was four miles from the arpt on an ILS apch when an eng failure was experienced. The acft was damaged during the forced landing on a frozen lake. Post accident eng teardown revealed the eng failure originated from movement of the #2 main bearing.… - [NTSB CHI86FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA038.md): Cessna T210M · Highland, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1985 · N1982M · Substantial damage > Fifteen minutes after takeoff an eng failure occurred. The plt force landed the acft in a fld but the roughness of the landing surface resulted in the nose and right main gear collapsed. Examination disclosed the exhaust vavle had failed in the #4 cylinder.… - [NTSB CHI85LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA345.md): Cessna 140 · Almont, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1985 · N76465 · Destroyed > After takeoff and about 300 ft AGL the plt said his eng stopped briefly restarted then stopped. He landed in a cow pasture and to avoid hitting the cows landed hard on the left gear and engine. The acft then nosed over inverted. - [NTSB CHI85IA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85IA339.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 · Detroit, MI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1985 · N111AA · Minor damage > On August 7,1985 at 2000 EDT, a Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-10 N111AA registered to American airlines, inc., had a piece of the engine exit the engine case and cowling. On climb to cruise at Detroit airport, Detroit, Michigan, while on a passenger flight. Visual… - [NTSB CHI85LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA305.md): Kauffman BD4 · Acme, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1985 · N115PK · Substantial damage > The plt was on the second flt of newly certificated acft and had been airborne aprx 10 minutes when a total loss of pwr was experienced. Unable to return to the arpt the plt landed the acft in an open fld. During the landing roll the acft struck a road… - [NTSB CHI85LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA272.md): Stinson 108-2 · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1985 · N9306K · Destroyed > The purpose of the flight was to break in the newly overhauled engine. The pilot stated that he had been flying around the local area for about 25 minutes when he heard a clank and the engine lost complete power. The pilot determined that a tree landing was… - [NTSB CHI85LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA115.md): Masselink XTC · Hastings, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1985 · N5272M · Substantial damage > The acft lost power shortly after takeoff on its maiden flt at 600 ft AGL. The plt turned for home but was forced to land in trees short of the arpt. Inspection of the home-built acft, built by the plt, revealed that the choke cable had slipped out of… - [NTSB CHI85LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA027.md): Grumman G-164A · Tecunseh, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1984 · N5299 · Substantial damage > While on an aerial application flight, the plt noted a change in engine sound and a slight power loss. During turn to return to the airstrip for precautionary lndg, complete power loss occurred. A forced landing was executed in soft terrain. On lndg roll, the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=MI&occurrence=351&page=2 ## 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" = 'MI' 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=MI --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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