# Final NTSB investigations, ND: 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 CHI05CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA074.md): Cessna 177RG · Fargo, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 26, 2005 · N1623H · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's improper installation of the oil filter canister base gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and the separation of the connecting rod due to oil starvation. Factors to the accident were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced…
- [NTSB CHI95LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA225.md): Cessna 206 · Williston, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1995 · N29000 · Substantial damage
  > engine failure due to low fuel pressure at high power settings and subsequent detonation. A factor was an evasive maneuver to avoid obstacles which precipitated a stall. Additional factors include the hay bales, farm equipment, and the runway berm.
- [NTSB CHI95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA024.md): Piper PA-18 · Grand Forks, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1994 · N587PA · Substantial damage
  > the fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG03.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Washburn, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N4693Y · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a magneto failure.
- [NTSB CHI93LA215](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA215.md): Cessna 150J · Wilton, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1993 · N60454 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. A factor was the pilot's failure to select the auxiliary fuel pump.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG06.md): Cessna 188B · Cogswell, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N9747G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power as a result of a complete piston failure.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG05.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Alice, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1992 · N8823S · Substantial damage
  > Complete loss of engine power as a result of the partial failure of four pistons.
- [NTSB CHI91DTG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DTG02.md): Sikorsky H-19-UH19D · Mcclusky, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1991 · N6735 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine blower/supercharger assembly. A factor related to the accident was: no suitable terrain in which to make an immediate emergency landing.
- [NTSB MKC89IA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89IA082.md): Gulfstream 690A · Bismark, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N690MF · No damage
  > A failed (cracked) engine plenum resulting in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN87DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87DTG01.md): Cessna 188 · Valley City, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 4, 1987 · N3530Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt rprtd the eng lost pwr drg a swath run & the acft was dmgd drg a forced lndg in a field of mature sunflowers. An exam of the acft revealed that both fuel tanks & the gascolater contained fuel. Subsequently, the eng was started at the acdnt site & it…
- [NTSB DEN87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA182.md): Cessna 152 · New Rockford, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1987 · N95876 · Substantial damage
  > The student plt was on a cross country flight. He noticed a drop in engine RPM. An engine vibration began and another aircraft reported seeing a smoke trail. The plt elected to make an off airport landing and selected a wheat field. The plt made an emergency…
- [NTSB DEN87LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA140.md): Cessna TU206D · Garrison, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1987 · N72415 · Substantial damage
  > The plt and a photographer were photo-mapping at 3,000 feet MSL. The plt reported that the engine quit at cruise. The plt selected a gravel road for the forced landing. The aircraft landed short of the intended touchdown pointin a plowed field and on…
- [NTSB DEN86LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA017.md): Beech A36TC · Bismarck, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1985 · N3663K · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff, the plt of the Beech A36TC acft activated what he believed was the flap retraction lever, and the eng quit. The plt made a forced landing aprx 1000 ft from the rwy departure end. During the investigation, the eng was started and…
- [NTSB DEN84LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA204.md): Grumman G-164A · Page, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1984 · N5332 · Substantial damage
  > Engine siezed during takeoff climb at alt of aprx 100 ft AGL. Acft contacted trees during the forced landing. Examination of engine turbo section revealed the blower section had separated as a result of bearing failure. According to a mechanic who…
- [NTSB CHI83IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA054.md): Gates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N1500E · Minor damage
  > While level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. After securing the engine and…
- [NTSB DEN82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA089.md): Enstrom F-28C · Marmath, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N8617J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that while he was in flight at about 75 to 80 ft AGL, the engine lost power. During an autorotative landing in an open pasture, a skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. A subsequent engine teardown revealed evidence that…

## 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" = 'ND' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  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=ND&status=final

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