# NTSB investigations, NC: 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 ATL06LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA121.md): Kirkpatrick Rans S-6 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2006 · N227AL · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain ground clearance while maneuvering for a forced landing following loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL05LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA047.md): Beech C-23 · Roseboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2005 · N9JY · Substantial damage > The overload fracture of the engine oil cooler for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL05LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA039.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Polkton, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2005 · N364BW · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL05FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA013.md): Beech BE-60 · Asheville, NC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2004 · N611JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow emergency procedures and to maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and subsequent uncontrolled impact with terrain. Contributing to the cause was inadequate… - [NTSB MIA02LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA107.md): Cessna P206 · Manteo, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2002 · N2594X · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod bolt because of fatigue, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent ditching. - [NTSB MIA00LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA215.md): Cessna 172L · Beaufort, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2000 · N3875Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 4 cylinder connecting rod during the first flight following engine overhaul for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA99LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA017.md): Reinhold Revolution Mini 500 · Hickory, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1998 · N500GQ · Substantial damage > The seizure of the rear piston in the cylinder barrel resulting in total loss of engine power and an autorotation which resulted in main rotor contact with the tail boom while touching down on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA97LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA243.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Oxford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1997 · N9385C · Substantial damage > fatigue failure of the No.4 connecting rod in an area where galling had occurred, which resulted in loss of engine power and a forced landing. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of communication by failing to select the proper UNICOM frequency; and his… - [NTSB MIA97LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA144.md): Stinson 108-1 · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N9063K · Substantial damage > a fracture in the crankshaft, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and a nose over. - [NTSB MIA97LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA123.md): Cumberland Skybolt · Smithfield, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N4TZ · Substantial damage > Installation by a student mechanic of a counterweight retaining washer that did not meet engine manufacturers specifications resulting in partial separation of the counterweight, failure of the No.5 connecting rod adjacent to the counterweight, and seizure of… - [NTSB ATL96LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Hillsborough, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1996 · N75814 · Substantial damage > The failure of the magneto impulse coupling spring. A factor was the power line at the approach end of the forced landing site. - [NTSB ATL96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA014.md): Piper PA-22 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N5057Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear. - [NTSB ATL96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA013.md): Fleet ONE · Holly Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N638M · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA135.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Statesville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N9908W · Substantial damage > A cracked cylinder that resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL95LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA123.md): Knosp Corbin JR. ACE-E · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N74RK · Substantial damage > Contamination of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.. - [NTSB ATL95LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA055.md): Grumman AA-5B · Salisbury, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1995 · N28815 · Substantial damage > The separation of the oil line to the oil cooler which resulted in a loss of engine oil and subsequent engine seizure. - [NTSB ATL94FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA171.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Glenville, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1994 · N73AW · Destroyed > The fatigue failure of #4 intake valve. A factor was hilly terrain. - [NTSB ATL94LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA165.md): Cessna 150J · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1994 · N50446 · Substantial damage > A seized cylinder exhaust valve because of deposits on the valve and an oversized valve stem. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB ATL94LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA159.md): Piper PA-25 · Columbia, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1994 · N8819L · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft carburetor that resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA161.md): Cessna 207 · Nags Head, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1994 · N1670U · Substantial damage > The failure of the mixture control cable which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA041.md): Cessna T210N · Hayesville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N6191N · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of no. 2 exhaust valve which resulted from excessive heat and wear to the valve stem. A factor was the dark night. - [NTSB ATL92FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA029.md): Aerospatiale AS350D Astar · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N26FH · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision in continuing the flight with a known engine problem, and the subsequent seizure of the number two engine bearing, resulting in engine stoppage. Darkness was a related factor. - [NTSB ATL91LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA157.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Roxobel, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1991 · N7658Z · Substantial damage > The failure of the left magneto stop pin, resulting in the seizure of the magneto and the failure of the magneto drive gear, and ultimately engine stoppage. A factor in this accident was: the presence of trees at the forced landing area. - [NTSB ATL91LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA111.md): Rider-Charles Aerosport Scamp · Raeford, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N9994A · Destroyed > The pilot's improper adjustment of the engine carburetor, and his operation of the aircraft with a known powerplant deficiency. Factors in this accident were: the lack of spring tension for the fuel mixture, and the fouled condition of the engine spark plugs. - [NTSB ATL91FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA077.md): Cessna 172D · Mocksville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N2936U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to open circuits in the ignition wiring harness, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying airspeed during the forced landing attempt. Factors in this accident were the dark night lighting conditions at the time of the accident. - [NTSB ATL91LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA019.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Winston-Salem, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N8774N · Substantial damage > Failure of a piston pin plug which resulted in a total loss of power. Factors in the accident were an inadequate engine overhaul which led to premature engine wear, and the pilot's failure to obtain proper maintenance following a loss of engine oil pressure. - [NTSB ATL90LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA186.md): Cessna 172N · Stokesdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N1904V · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven oil pump which resulted in oil starvation to the engine. Factors were: the faa's failure to provide sufficient standards for airworthiness directive compliance, and the rough terrain. - [NTSB ATL90LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA148.md): Cessna 182 · Sanford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1990 · N58469 · Substantial damage > The failure of the no.1 piston, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was, the forced landing in a soft field. - [NTSB ATL90LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA138.md): Bell BH-47G · Seagrove, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1990 · N3081G · Substantial damage > Failure of a number four connecting rod bolt for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB ATL90FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA099.md): Airship Industries Airship 600 · Creswell, NC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1990 · N602SK · Substantial damage > The failure of the electronic ignition units as the Airship traversed the directional antenna beam of a high intensity radiated electromagnetic field (hirf). Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and the lack of hirf certification… - [NTSB ATL90LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA091.md): PZL 80 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1990 · N2246U · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to properly adjust the throttle friction which resulted in the disconnection of the entire assembly. - [NTSB ATL89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA169.md): Cessna 401 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N8271F · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel and excessive fuel pressure to the right engine (rich mixture). A possible contributing factor was the worn/unserviceable internal lock nut in the fuel pump. - [NTSB ATL89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA126.md): Grumman AA-5B · Siler City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1989 · N28990 · Substantial damage > Improper engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the catastrophic failure of the engine crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing area. - [NTSB ATL89LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA033.md): Cessna 172 · Lumberton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1988 · N993NA · Substantial damage > The pilot had been flying about 45 minutes when he crashed short of the runway. He believed he departed with 16 gallons of fuel, based on fuel gauge readings. The wreckage examination failed to disclose any system problems. After the accident, only a small… - [NTSB ATL88DMG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DMG07.md): Cessna A188B · Oak City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 16, 1988 · N8284G · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL87LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA162.md): Beech V35B · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1987 · N55KP · Substantial damage > The airplane encountered rough terrain and impacted trees during a forced landing attempt in a field. The plt reported that the engine had lost pwr at 8,500 ft MSL. Post-accident exam of the engine revealed that the #1 cyl barrel had cracked and separated… - [NTSB ATL86LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA261.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Plymouth, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1986 · N9513P · Substantial damage > During a turn to reverse direction while dispersing chemicals over a peanut crop, the engine lost power. The pilot dumped the load of chemicals and made a hard full stall forced landing in the peanut field. Inspection of the engine revealed that the left… - [NTSB ATL86FA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FA203.md): Bell 222UT · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1986 · N222DU · Substantial damage > Drg an emerg med svc (EMS)/med evac flt, an uncontained pwr turbine burst of the #1 eng occurred. Debris fm the #1 eng disabled the #2 eng & severed the tail rotor drive shaft. The #2 eng fire lgt illuminated & the plt discharged the #2 eng fire extinguisher.… - [NTSB ATL86LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA083.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hickory, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1986 · N9153K · Destroyed > During cruise flt, plt felt eng vib and diverted to nearest aprt. During the descent the plt heard an explosion, saw the eng cowl pop up and oil covered the windscreen. Established in a glide the acft collided with trees then the ground. Exam of the eng… - [NTSB ATL86LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA069.md): Hughes 269B · Council, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1986 · N9374F · Destroyed > During a control burning operation, the plt experienced a complete eng failure. The plt entered an autorotation and collided with trees. The eng examination disclosed that the #4 connecting rod had failed. The failure was determined to have resulted from… - [NTSB ATL85LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA217.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1985 · N779VM · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt eng RPM decreased. Plt actions to recover RPM were unsuccessful and eng eventually quit. A forced landing was made to an empty fld. On roll out the acft hit a concealed ditch resulting in substantial damage. Later, exmination of the eng… - [NTSB ATL84IA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA135.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Clayton, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1984 · N4999S · Minor damage > During flt, the plt & a passenger noted a loss of eng power accompanied by a metallic sound. Subsequently, a wheels-up forced landing was made in a plowed field. An eng teardown revealed that the crankshaft, p/n 54297-1, had failed from fatigue. A… - [NTSB ATL83LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA346.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Falkland, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · N4633Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a pull-up from a swath run, the acft began to shake & lose power. He continued to climb with full throttle & was able to maintain altitude for a short time, then the eng had a total power loss. Reportedly, the acft collided with… - [NTSB ATL83LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA180.md): Eippen MX-2 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1983 · N242KH · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine failed. Examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the #2 cyl piston was badly scored. The cyl. Head temperature gauge read 100 deg lower than the actual temperature. Epoxy sealant… - [NTSB ATL83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA158.md): Grumman G-164A · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1983 · N9782 · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after power loss while on an aerial application flight. The engine failed because of loss of #2 cylinder. The cylinder head cracked and ruptured two oil lines. With the windshield covered with oil and… - [NTSB ATL83LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA052.md): Cessna 150L · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N19488 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that the aircraft was descending about 10 mi from the destination airport when the engine failed. Subsequently, the plane collided with a ditch during a night landing. An examination revealed that the quick drain oil plug had failed… - [NTSB ATL82FKM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FKM06.md): Evans VP-1 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 20, 1982 · N2260K · Substantial damage > The eng quit at about 100 ft AGL after takeoff. The acft struck the ground approximately 80 deg nose down. Inspection of the fuel strainer revealed the screen gasket bent double which would allow foreign matter to enter the carburetor. The fiberglass fuel… - [NTSB ATL82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA138.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Havelock, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N6690V · Substantial damage > About eight minutes after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine failure. He diverted, but was unable to reach the airport. A gear-up landing was made about one mile short of the runway. An examination of the aircraft revealed that… - [NTSB ATL82IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA109.md): Beech BE-99 · Asheville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N95WA · Minor damage > During takeoff on a regularly scheduled passenger flight the aircraft sustained a total engine failure and flameout on the right engine. After securing the engine, the crew executed an uneventful single engine landing without further damage to the aircraft or… ## 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" = 'NC' 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=NC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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