# NTSB investigations, NE: 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 DEN06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA112.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Harrisburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2006 · N8741P · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power resulting from mechanical failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI06CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA237.md): Spittler Rans S-16 · Plattsmouth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N116GS · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation which resulted from a binding within the fuel servo. A factor associated with the accident was the high vegetation that was encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI03LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA052.md): Havir Avid Flyer · Cambridge, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2003 · N248H · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall by the pilot following a total loss of engine power and the seizure of the engine. A factor to the accident was the engine overhaul not performed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. - [NTSB CHI02LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA179.md): Waltz RV-8 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N877TC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a loose connecting rod cap bolt and the resulting fatigue failure of the connecting rod cap. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA286.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Petersburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N4598 · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine cylinder, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the low altitude and the muddy field. - [NTSB CHI00LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA271.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Superior, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N91842 · Destroyed > the cracked number 7 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor relating to this accident was the tree. - [NTSB CHI00LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA247.md): Schweizer G-164B · Wallace, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2000 · N3629D · Substantial damage > the fractured number three exhaust push rod assembly and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI99LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA340.md): Navion A · Utica, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N4527K · Substantial damage > the failure of the fuel pump and the misjudged touchdown point by the pilot. A factor was the high vegetation. - [NTSB CHI98LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA178.md): Cessna 414 · North Platte, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1998 · N888AA · Destroyed > the slipped number two bearing in the airplane's right engine, which blocked the bearing's oil feed line, causing the bearing and the crankshaft to overheat and fracture. A factor contributing to this accident was the trees. - [NTSB CHI98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA140.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1998 · N24435 · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft which resulted from a spun bearing and the low altitude at which the loss of engine power occurred. A factor in the accident was the embankment on which the airplane was landed. - [NTSB CHI96LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA281.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164 · Grant, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1996 · N8842H · Substantial damage > fatigue failure and subsequent catastrophic failure of the number nine cylinder. A factor was the corn. - [NTSB CHI95LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA266.md): Grumman G164B · Bloomington, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N6771Q · Substantial damage > the disintegration of the engine's super charger bearings. Factors associated with the accident were the total failure of the engine's super charger and the unsuitable terrain surrounding the airplane's departure path encountered by the pilot. - [NTSB CHI95LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA117.md): Lewis KR-2 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N49TF · Substantial damage > the owner/builder's improper maintenance (installation). Factors were the carburetor reversed and the mixture control cable not secured. - [NTSB CHI94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA121.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Ellsworth, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1994 · N5251S · Substantial damage > the jammed impulse coupling on the left magneto which caused the crankshaft drive gear to shear from the crankshaft. - [NTSB CHI92DCJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ05.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Atkinson, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1992 · N48672 · Substantial damage > A cracked engine cylinder. - [NTSB CHI92DCJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ04.md): Callair A-9 · Beaver City, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1992 · N9627Z · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance overhaul of the left magneto, and subsequent failure of the left magneto/ignition system which caused a complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB MKC89LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA148.md): Grumman G-164B · Stockville, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1989 · N6629Q · Substantial damage > Total failure of the powerplant caused by a broken cylinder. - [NTSB MKC89LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA114.md): Cessna 188 · Table Rock, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1989 · N9084R · Substantial damage > The catastrophic failure of the internal engine components due to oil starvation. Contributing to the severity of the accident was the rough terrain the pilot was forced to land on. - [NTSB MKC89LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA035.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Crete, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1988 · N5875W · Substantial damage > The pvt pilot said shortly after takeoff, the engine coughed, sputtered, then quit. An emergency ldg was attempted on a farm field which resulted in substantial damage to the acft, serious injury to the pax and minor injuries to the pilot. Post accident… - [NTSB MKC88LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA143.md): Cessna 188 · York, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1988 · N21779 · Substantial damage > En route to perform an aerial application operation, the plt said he experienced a partial power loss followed by complete power failure. He attempted an emergency ldg in a farm cornfield, substantially damaging the acft. An on scene investigation by the FAA… - [NTSB MKC87LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA179.md): Jenkins Pitts S-1 · Orleans, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N4365 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the aircraft was cruising at 2,000 ft (AGL) when the engine lost power. He turned toward the nearest suitable emergency airfield but the aircraft's rate of descent precluded this option. The pilot selected a road as alternate, but… - [NTSB MKC87LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA093.md): Forney Ercoupe · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1987 · N7515C · Substantial damage > The annual inspection on this acft was completed the day prior to this accident. During this flt, the wire holding the fuel filter bowl in place came loose and the bowl came off. The eng quit from fuel starvation and the plt made a forced landing in a plowed… - [NTSB MKC86FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86FA033.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Omaha, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1985 · N8895E · Substantial damage > N8895E was climbing through 2,800' MSL, 15 min after takeoff and when the pilot retarded the throttle to climb power, the eng quit. The pilot selected an open field for the forced landing but collided with trees during the approach. Examination of the eng… - [NTSB MKC85LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA171.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Cozad, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1985 · N6598V · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during a descent to land at kearney, NE, the eng lost power & oil oozed out of the cowling & covered most of the windshield. During a forced landing apch, he released his seat belt so he could see thru a small section of the windshield.… - [NTSB MKC84LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA159.md): Cessna A188B · Campbell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1984 · N70042 · Substantial damage > During a forced landing in a milo field, the spray bar caught in the crop, causing the acft to pitch nose down before coming to a stop, damaging the wings and propeller. - [NTSB MKC84FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA016.md): Stinson 108 · Angora, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N39468 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng began running rough, then quit while he was flying over an area of rough terrain. He reported that as he was making a forced landing, the acft came in contact with a washed out ditch, cartwheeled & hit a fence. An exam of the eng… - [NTSB MKC83LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA162.md): Grumman G-164A · Minden, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N5319 · Destroyed > Aprx 5 min after takeoff, the eng quit & the plt made a forced landing in a nearby field. He did not dump his load of chemicals. Reportedly, the acft landed hard & was destroyed. The plt was exposed to the chemicals during the crash landing. An exam revealed… - [NTSB MKC83LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA092.md): Mooney M20K · Trenton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1983 · N231KV · Substantial damage > The acft was climbing through 11500 to 12000 ft MSL when the engine made a loud noise followed by a lurch. The oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine developed a roughness. The plt said he shut the engine down at this time, the plt advised denver ARTCC… ## 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" = 'NE' 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=NE --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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