# NTSB investigations, MN: 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 CHI05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Rochester, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2005 · N2019Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to oil starvation and the subsequent failure of a connecting rod. Additional causes were the improper maintenance due to under-torqued fasteners, and inadequate airframe manufacturer maintenance procedures resulting in an improper… - [NTSB CHI04LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA181.md): Beech BE-N35 · Austin, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N80HL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the piston pin plug that lead to engine oil starvation/exhaustion and the subsequent overload fracture of the piston rod and crankcase. - [NTSB CHI03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA214.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Staples, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N3299A · Destroyed > The fatigue fracture of the oil jet flange resulting in a total engine failure during the aerial application. - [NTSB CHI01FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA220.md): Mooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N2HW · Destroyed > The fractured camshaft gear and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors relating to this accident were metal fatigue in the camshaft gear teeth, the inadvertent stall, the low airspeed, and the trees. - [NTSB CHI00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA211.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Saint Vincent, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2000 · N11A · Substantial damage > the failure of the engine reduction gear assembly. Factors were the low altitude when the failure occurred and the crops. - [NTSB CHI00LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA154.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N8189T · Substantial damage > the failure of the engine and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot-in-command. Factors to the accident were the fracture of the crankshaft due to fatigue, excessive main bearing wear, and the swampy terrain condition. - [NTSB CHI97IA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97IA127.md): Cessna T210 · Winona, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 8, 1997 · N7398M · No damage > Loss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation. - [NTSB CHI96LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA186.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Crookston, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1996 · N48518 · Substantial damage > catastrophic engine failure. - [NTSB CHI96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA121.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Thief Rvr Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1996 · N5932U · Substantial damage > A ruptured oil line, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI96LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA093.md): Cessna 172 · Worthington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1996 · N758CQ · Substantial damage > Progressive failure of the engine, beginning with failure of the left magneto, which resulted in preignition or detonation, a burned hole in the #3 piston, subsequent oil exhaustion, and failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods. - [NTSB CHI95LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA065.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Int'L Falls, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1995 · CFGDZ · Substantial damage > engine oil exhaustion due to a frozen crankcase breather line and noncompliance with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB CHI93LA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA303.md): Schweizer G167B · Borup, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1993 · N6637Q · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. - [NTSB CHI93LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA245.md): Piper PA-18 · Felton, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1993 · N1841A · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were a cracked carburetor float, fuel starvation, and the failure to perform an annual inspection. - [NTSB CHI93LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA219.md): Beech B19 · Victoria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1993 · N2157W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a jammed carburetor float and the inability of the pilot to maintain clearance during the emergency landing. - [NTSB CHI93DER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DER02.md): Miller Quickie · Glencoe, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 1993 · N5589N · Substantial damage > The disconnection of the ignition switch wiring. - [NTSB CHI93LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA147.md): Enstrom F28F · Middle River, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N81HF · Substantial damage > The total failure of the ignition system's magneto. - [NTSB CHI92LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA216.md): Cessna 150H · Bowlus, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1992 · N22923 · Substantial damage > The fracture of the number four cylinder's connecting rod cap. - [NTSB CHI92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA071.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N255W · Substantial damage > The pilot's lack of familiarity with aircraft systems which resulted in his failure to extend the landing gear by the alternate system. A factor was the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI92LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA034.md): Aero Commander 685 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1991 · N9196N · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to a seized fuel pump rotor shaft. - [NTSB CHI91DER04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DER04.md): Bellanca Eagle DW-1 · Hector, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N8800W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the total failure of a connecting rod. Related factors are the low maneuvering altitude and the unsuitable (muddy) terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB MKC90LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Crane Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1990 · N67366 · Substantial damage > Failure of the connecting rod assembly. Factors related to the accident were: terrain conditions in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MKC89LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA200.md): Hughes 269C · Bloomington, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N95KS · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine crankshaft. The light conditions at dawn and the vehicles were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA193.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Chanhassen, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N8068C · Substantial damage > Engine assembly dowell pin sheared causing total powerplant failure and inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the ground vehicle. - [NTSB MKC89LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA184.md): Dormoy TKD Bathtub · Carlisle, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1989 · N812SS · Substantial damage > Failure of the mixture control cable and inadequate maintenance (repair) by the pilot. The terrain conditions were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB MKC89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA176.md): Bell 206-B2 · Sebeka, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N96117 · Substantial damage > Power plant failure due to a fracture of the first stage turbine wheel, resulting in an uncontrolled autorotation. - [NTSB MKC89LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA143.md): Cessna 172 · Sauk Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1989 · N3814S · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to properly secure the oil cap when he serviced the aircraft and oil starvation. Contributing factors were the terrain conditions. - [NTSB CHI88LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA235.md): Cessna 182K · Detroit Lakes, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1988 · N2616R · Substantial damage > During the initial climbout, as the aircraft climbed through approximately 200' AGL, the powerplant failed completely. The pilot executed a forced landing in an plowed field, substantially damaging the aircraft. Post-accident examination of the engine… - [NTSB CHI88DER08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER08.md): Cessna T337D · Jacobson, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 7, 1988 · N11RA · Substantial damage > During the climb from takeoff, the front engine sustained a total power loss due to a fuel leak. The pilot secured the engine, however was unable to maintain altitude, losing about 50 ft per minute. Due to a thunderstorm at the departure airport, he elected… - [NTSB CHI88DER03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER03.md): Cessna 172K · Mora, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1988 · N7499G · Substantial damage > Drg flt, one of the plts demonstrated a negative 'g' maneuver by entering a climb, then making a 'push over' to a descent. He throttled back on the back side of the maneuver to maintain airspeed. When the throttle was readvanced, there was no eng response.… - [NTSB CHI88LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA123.md): Cessna 152 · Lakeville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1988 · N4812B · Substantial damage > The student pilot was making the fourth leg of a solo cross country flight totalling 314 nautical miles. Although he departed with full fuel, none was added during the trip. The aircraft experienced a power failure, due to fuel exhaustion, approximately five… - [NTSB CHI88DER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DER01.md): Piper PA-22 · Mcgrath, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 13, 1987 · N77PL · Substantial damage > During a solo cross-country flight, the aircraft sustained a power loss due to failure of the #3 connecting rod. Subsequently, the student pilot made an emergency landing in a swamp and the aircraft was damaged. - [NTSB CHI87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA182.md): Piper J3 · Vermillion Lake, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1987 · N6562H · Substantial damage > While attempting to return to land after the loss of power, the right wing tip hit the water and the aircraft flipped upside down into the lake. According to a mechanic who inspected the aircraft after the accident, the coils and condensers on both magnetos… - [NTSB CHI87IA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87IA100.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Minneapolis, MN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1987 · N409AA · Minor damage > The aircraft landed uneventfully after the right engine failed during a descent. The shutdown occurred after failed antirotation pins allowed gas loads to drive normally stationary third stage vane clusters in the low pressure turbine area. Rotation of the… - [NTSB CHI85LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA283.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Roseau, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1985 · N23702 · Substantial damage > The aircraft had been airborne about 15 min engaged in ag spray operations when the pilot described hearing a loud band. Engine power decreased to idle. Pilot ld in soft soil and nosed over inverted. Exam disclosed #2 piston had failed. - [NTSB CHI85LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA220.md): Cessna 150H · Montevideo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1985 · N6458S · Destroyed > The purpose of the flt was to demonstrate the acft to a possible buyer. While taking off, the eng lost power shortly after the acft lifted off at about mid-field. The plt attempted to turn the acft & land on a cross-runway. However, due to his low speed & low… - [NTSB CHI85LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA144.md): Champion 7EC · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1985 · N7401B · Substantial damage > On takeoff, at about 150 ft AGL, all power was lost and the pilot executed a forced landing on the airport. Post-accident inspection revealed contamination in the fuel manifold valve. - [NTSB CHI85LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA099.md): Stinson 108-1 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1985 · N9011K · Substantial damage > The acft on a ferry flt after an annual insp was on to climb 100 ft AGL when power began to deteriorate while manuvering to ld on an adjacent runway the acft struck a VASI installation and ground impacted no 5 lower spark plug improper installation - [NTSB CHI84LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA116.md): Navion A · Newport, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1984 · N4893K · Substantial damage > The acft engine failed when the plt applied carburator heat to try to 'cure' a rough running engine. Post accident investigation revealed a hole in the left muffler and shroud allowing burnt exhaust gases to enter the carburetor when carburetor heat was… - [NTSB CHI84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA046.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Northfield, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N15255 · Destroyed > The plt stated that while enroute at an alt of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. He also stated that all attempts to restart the eng failed so he proceeded to make an emergency landing. Investigation revealed a manufacturing defect in the left magneto; the body… - [NTSB CHI83LER02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LER02.md): Cessna T188C · Olivia, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1983 · N2060J · Substantial damage > During takeoff the eng lost power & the acft crashed landed collapsing the gear. The crankshaft, P/N631716, had broken in the cheek area between #2 & #3 crank throws. 1 month prior to this accident the acft had collided with a fence. Afterinstalling a new… - [NTSB CHI83LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA252.md): Piper PA-12 · Blackduck, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N2487M · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing in an alfalfa field after loss of engine power. During an enroute portion of this flt the pilot stated that oil consumption was excessive. He planned an intermediate stop for that reason. Before reaching the intermediate stop the… - [NTSB CHI83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA120.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N38855 · Substantial damage > About 2 min after takeoff, at about 1,000 ft AGL, the eng siezed. The plt then glided onto a frozen lake. The acft did not have a current annual inspection. The last oil change recorded was during the annual on 7/15/81. Engine teardown revealed severe… - [NTSB CHI82DA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA301.md): Hiller 12E · Palisade, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 10, 1982 · N5594N · Substantial damage > Aircraft lost power, pilot autorotated at 20 feet AGL. Made hard forced landing and aircraft rolled over. Piston rod failed because cap bolt was undertorqued. - [NTSB CHI82DA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA067.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lakerville, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 1982 · N1GF · Substantial damage > While on downwind, the pilot moved the fuel selector to what he believed was the left tank position. He also moved the throttle to idle to simulate an engine failure. He extended his pattern to allow time for another pilot to back-taxi down the runway to 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" = 'MN' 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=MN --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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