# NTSB investigations, MS: 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 DFW07CA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA065.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Vicksburg, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2007 · N451DL · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of a fuel transfer check valve stuck in the closed position. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA107.md): C.W. Smith Rans S6 Coyote II · Louisville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage > Galling of the front piston and cylinder of the Rotax 503 2-stroke engine, consistent with the engine running hot and lean for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB MIA05LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA016.md): Cessna T210N · Raymond, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N6108Y · Destroyed > The total loss of engine power which was initiated by fretting of the crankcase halves for undetermined reasons, causing rotation of several of the main bearings, oil starvation, and subsequent failure of several of the connecting rods. A contributing factor… - [NTSB MIA04LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA127.md): Mooney M20F · Brandon, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2004 · N9708M · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of all studs and/or thru-bolts of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons causing separation of the cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA133.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ocean Springs, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2003 · N8378W · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to starvation as a result of the pilot's continued operation of an airplane with known deficiencies. - [NTSB MIA02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA108.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Meridian, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N697MA · Substantial damage > inadequate quality control of the manufacturing processes of the crankshaft gear bolt, resulting in failure of the gear bolt, due to hydrogen embrittlement, a total loss of engine power, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ATL99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA129.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Caledonia, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N45205 · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel control gear train due to oil contamination. A factor was Inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB MIA99LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA204.md): Rockwell S-2R · Isola, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1999 · N8482V · Destroyed > Failure of the No. 4 cylinder due to a leaking intake valve resulting in loss of engine power and collision with a ditch while making a forced landing on unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance adjustment of the engine valves… - [NTSB ATL99LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA087.md): Cessna T188C · Bruce, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1999 · N1994J · Substantial damage > The loss of lubrication to the number 2 connecting rod due to the shifted bearing that resulted in the total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL99LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA055.md): Schweizer G-164B · Bay Springs, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1999 · N3629T · Substantial damage > The fuel control drive bearing failure at the intermediate gear resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL99LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA006.md): Hiller FH-1100 · Fayette, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N580RH · Substantial damage > The fuel filter contamination which resulted in the loss of engine power. The air leak in the fuel system was a factor. - [NTSB ATL97LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA143.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fulton, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1997 · N35652 · Substantial damage > The excessively rich mixture produced by the carburetor, which led to the fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB ATL97LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA084.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Columbus, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1997 · N7581W · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/inspection and subsequent corrosion of the air filter, which resulted in pieces of the air filter to block the intake to the carburetor and result in loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: failure of maintenance… - [NTSB MIA96LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA183.md): Rockwell S2R · Belzoni, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1996 · N3695X · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the #5 cylinder skirt, which resulted in debris that caused the oil scavenge pump to fail, oil starvation, cam drive seizure, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing in a field of cotton. - [NTSB MIA96LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA131.md): Cessna 210M · Meridian, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N722PD · Substantial damage > previous engine damage; failure of the pilot of the previous flight to report to the operator and/or mechanics that the engine had been operated with low (or no) oil pressure; inadequate maintenance/inspection after most of the oil had leaked from the engine… - [NTSB MIA95LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA192.md): Schweizer G-164B · Quitman, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N7502A · Substantial damage > Improper (low) outflow from the fuel control unit, due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA95LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA080.md): Mooney M20E · Mclain, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1995 · N7142U · Substantial damage > The improper reassembly of the servo fuel injector during overhaul by maintenance personnel. This resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent on-ground collision with a fixed object… - [NTSB MIA95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA066.md): Beech 35 · Sardis, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1995 · N5116C · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel selector stem failure, due to wear, that precluded the pilot from selecting a fuel tank that had fuel. - [NTSB MIA94LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA194.md): Aerosport Quail · Waynesboro, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1994 · N10JB · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to improper maintenance [overhaul] of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB MIA94FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA064.md): Cessna T210M · Prentiss, MS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N6572M · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent… - [NTSB MIA93LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA136.md): Beech A23-24 · Laurel, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1993 · N5783V · Substantial damage > A ruptured center bellows seal in the fuel servo and/or a plugged fuel injector due to contamination (rust) from the fuel servo. Factors related to the accident were: improper servicing of the aircraft, and people and trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA134.md): Cessna 182P · Corinth, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1993 · N21530 · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the no. 5 piston for undetermined causes. - [NTSB MIA93LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA086.md): Cessna 180K · Madison, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1993 · N66388 · Substantial damage > Induction air control/system partial failure, induction air control/system leak, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA93LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA072.md): Cessna 182P · Raleigh, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1993 · N1581M · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the no. 1 exhaust valve for undetermined reasons, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA92LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA076.md): Aero Mercantil Gavilan 358 EL-1 · Columbus, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N3500Z · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper engine assembly by the manufacturer. - [NTSB MIA91LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA219.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Sumner, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1991 · N1004W · Substantial damage > Failure of the no. 1 cylinder assembly. - [NTSB MIA91LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA202.md): Cessna A188B · Hollandale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1991 · N9541J · Substantial damage > Overload failure of the no. 5 cylinder connecting rod bolt due to being loose for undetermined reasons. This resulted in the damage during the forced landing following total loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA90LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA176.md): Grumman 164-A · Dundee, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N9650 · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance repair by an unknown person that initiated the engine failure and the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA89LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA168.md): Beech A24R · Gulfport, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N9700Q · Substantial damage > Failure of a #2 connecting rod assembly, which resulted in separation of the #2 cylinder and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: inadequate maintenance, the transmission (power) line, and trees. - [NTSB MIA89LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA166.md): Ayres S2R · Lambert, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1989 · N5543X · Destroyed > Failure of the engine impeller. The ditch in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA114.md): Dyar KIT FOX · Purvis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N70396 · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine's rear piston. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's lack of altitude for a forced landing and trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA89LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA007.md): Cessna T188C · Flora, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N2896J · Destroyed > After dispensing a chemical load, the plt was rtrng to re-load when the eng began running rough. He said he noted the fuel flow was erratic, so he turned on the boost pump. The eng stabilized momentarily, then smoke entered the cockpit & the eng began… - [NTSB MIA88LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA265.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Waynesboro, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1988 · N43046 · Substantial damage > While cruising at 5500 ft, the plt smelled burning oil. Moments later, oil press was lost, the prop went into high RPM & the tach zoomed over redline. A loud report was heard & all power was lost. A forced ldg was attempted in the rolling country but the acft… - [NTSB MIA88LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA198.md): Hughes 369D · Horn Lake, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1988 · N1109P · Substantial damage > Bfr tkof, the helicopter was svcd with 100LL fuel (an approved altn fuel if the boost pump is used in flt). Drg flt, theeng lost pwr. An autorotation was made in tall vegetation, but drg the lndg, the main rotor blades severed the tail boom. An inspn of the… - [NTSB MIA87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA115.md): Cessna T210N · Oxford, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1987 · N9504Y · Substantial damage > During final apch the eng quit. The plt then attempted to land the acft on a road, during which, it collided with trees. Inspection of the acft revealed that the adjusting screw on the eng driven fuel pump backed out aprx 8 turns. Bench test of the pump… - [NTSB MIA86FLT01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FLT01.md): Amateur Built Eenie TWO · Waynesboro, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1986 · N6009 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after a power loss. According to witnesses the acft made a climbing turn after takeoff followed by a low pass near the witnesses. The acft then disappeared behind some trees and when it reappeared the engine was not… - [NTSB ATL84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA230.md): Cessna A188B · Georgetown, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1984 · N731GV · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a pull-up, the prop went to a low pitch angle & the eng was not developing full power. He noted that the tachometer was near the red line & he retarded the prop pitch control & the throttle. Also, he noted that the oil pressure… - [NTSB ATL82DA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA252.md): Grumman G-164C · Gunnison, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1982 · N6787K · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that he smelled something hot while spraying. He checked the instruments and noted that the oil temperature gauge was indicating off the high side of the scale. He started to make a precautionary landing but the engine seized during final… - [NTSB ATL82DA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA188.md): Grumman G-164A · Doddsville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N7397 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that at the end of a swath run, he noticed the smell of burned oil and saw smoke when the engine began a hard miss. He reported that these occurred when the number five cylinder failed. He made a forced landing in a flooded rice field where… - [NTSB ATL82DA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA180.md): Cessna 185 · Scooba, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1982 · N93DM · Substantial damage > The aircraft was climbing to cruise altitude of 8500 feet. The engine began to lose power, then quit entirely. The pilot called the accompaning aircraft and made an emergency landing in a plowed field. The aircraft nosed over during landing. Examination… - [NTSB ATL82DA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA122.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N8617L · Substantial damage > The pilot smelled an odor similar to burning rubber followed by a loss of oil pressure. During the attempted forced landing the right wing contacted a fence causing substantial damage. Examination of the engine logbook reflected installation of new pistons,… ## 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" = 'MS' 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=MS --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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