# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 NYC07LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA146.md): Bell-Carson 47G-Super C-4 · Wall Township, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2007 · N867Z · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the number one connecting rod during approach.
- [NTSB NYC07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA001.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2006 · N5097P · Substantial damage
  > Displacement of the idler gear assembly, which resulted in a loss of camshaft timing, and a subsequent engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB NYC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA038.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N6858P · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the helicoil by the non-certificated mechanic, and the inadequate inspection of the installation by the certificated mechanic.
- [NTSB IAD05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA077.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.
- [NTSB NYC03LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA048.md): Cessna 172SP · Flemington, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2003 · N197ME · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's improper assembly of the accessory drive section of the engine.
- [NTSB NYC03FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA008.md): Pilatus PC-12/45 · Trenton, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2002 · N96WF · Substantial damage
  > A power loss, due to failure of the No. 1 bearing, which was a result of previous electrical discharge damage (EDD). Factors were the low ceiling and a wet runway.
- [NTSB IAD02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA091.md): Piper PA 32R-301T · Byram Township, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 2002 · C-GKLY · Destroyed
  > the improper manufacturing of the crankshaft gear bolt, which resulted in the failure of the bolt due to hydrogen embrittlement, and the subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's failure to remove the affected bolts from fixed…
- [NTSB NYC00IA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00IA250.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2000 · N14090 · Minor damage
  > The sequential failure of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine nozzle locks, which allowed the 2nds stage turbine nozzle segments to rotate within the low pressure turbine case, machining a hole whereby the nozzle segments exited the engine. A factor was the…
- [NTSB NYC00LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA144.md): Grumman G-164-A · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 2000 · N910X · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 9 cylinder connecting rod, due to a primer leak initiation of a partial hydraulic lock. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain, to which the forced landing had to be made.
- [NTSB NYC99LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA219.md): Piper PA-18-135 · Andover, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1999 · N8143E · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC99FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA078.md): Deleeuw Sprint 1000 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1999 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control, which resulted in an unintentional stall/spin after an engine failure. A factor in the accident was the engine failure, which occurred when the magneto piston seized within the cylinder sleeve during an overtemp event.
- [NTSB NYC98LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA168.md): Gulfstream American AA-1A · Erial, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N9364L · Destroyed
  > Catastrophic failure of the number 2 engine cylinder, emanating from a corrosion pit on the outside cylinder wall. A factor was the pilot's diminished forward visibility due to oil on the windshield.
- [NTSB NYC96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA118.md): Piper PA-32R · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1996 · N8186G · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance, which resulted in a failure of the magneto housing hold-down flange, a disconnect of the magneto from the engine, and loss of engine power. The obstruction (fence post) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA110.md): Highcraft Buccaneer II · Millstone Twsp, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1995 · UNREG · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the seizure of the number one cylinder pistion and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB NYC95LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA099.md): Eurocopter AS350D · Sea Bright, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1995 · N900PH · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the position 19 engine bearing, which resulted in shifting of the accessory gear drive, disengagement of the fuel pump, fuel starvation, and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC91FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA199.md): Beech C23 · Pleasantville, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1991 · N9375S · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to a failed crankshaft, while operating over unsuitable terrain. Factors related to the accident were, the night conditions, the failure of maintenance personnel to detect the cracks using magnaflux inspections, the lack of adequate…
- [NTSB NYC91LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA129.md): Cessna 210L · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N732BU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the resultant inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the loose oil filter.
- [NTSB NYC90DHD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90DHD03.md): Heinrichs Rand KR-2 · Barnegat, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N63BH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to magneto failure.
- [NTSB NYC90FA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA156.md): Bell 206 B3 · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1990 · N73LM · Substantial damage
  > Failed power turbine shaft. Factors in the accident were corrosion on the power turbine shaft and inadequate manufacturer's service bulletins.
- [NTSB NYC90FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA038.md): Boeing 727-31 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N727PJ · Substantial damage
  > Thermal distress of the first stage turbine blades of the nuber one engine causing a degradation of material properties which resulted in blade fractures. The reason for the thermal distress was not determined.
- [NTSB NYC89IA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89IA005.md): Boeing 727-100 · Newark, NJ · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1988 · N118FE · Minor damage
  > The #3 eng suffered an uncontained turbine blade failure during a takeoff roll. The takeoff was aborted at 120 KTS without further incident. Investigation revealed that all 12 tierods for the 2nd stage low compressor suffered a progessive failure. This…
- [NTSB NYC88LA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA203.md): Cessna 182 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1988 · N20722 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft struck a building after if experienced a power loss due to fuel exhaustion caused by oil dilution and low engine compression.
- [NTSB NYC87LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA144.md): Mooney M20F · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1987 · N9374V · Destroyed
  > Drg a ngt takeoff, the eng lost pwr shortly after lift-off & the plt chose an area away from bldgs & obstructions for an emerg landing. However, drg the landing, the acft was extensively damaged. An exam revealed the rgt fuel tank was empty & the left tank…
- [NTSB NYC87LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA086.md): Cessna 152 · Old Bridge, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1987 · N25498 · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 152 took off and after becoming airborne, experienced a total loss of power. The student pilot who had made the takeoff turned control of the aircraft over to the flight instructor, who made an emergency landing in a drag strip parking lot which…
- [NTSB NYC86LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA154.md): Cessna 152 · Wayne, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1986 · N89720 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft developed engine problems while on approach to the airport at caldwell, new jersey and collided with trees during the forced landing. Upon examination of the aircraft, debris was found in the vent line from the fuel vent tube to the left fuel…
- [NTSB NYC85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA173.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Lakewood, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1985 · N6317J · Substantial damage
  > While returning to Lakewood airport,, power was lost suddenly. The pilot elected to land in a stand of pine and oak trees instead of landing on a busy highway. The pilot decided that the distance was too great for a glide to the airport. A post crash…
- [NTSB NYC84MA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84MA270.md): Sikorsky S-76A · Fort Dix, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1984 · N63WW · Destroyed
  > The aircrew of the helicopter contacted mcguire rapcon & obtained clearance to proceed thru the mcguire afb control zone at 1500 ft. a short time later, the crew declared an emergency. Witnesses on the ground heard a loud 'bang' & observed the helicopter…
- [NTSB NYC83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA045.md): Cessna 182N · Ringwood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N92612 · Substantial damage
  > The plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5…
- [NTSB NYC82DA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA206.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ho Ho Kus, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N57480 · Substantial damage
  > While in straight and level flight at 1000 ft, the pilot heard a "pop" in the engine area. He noted that the turbine outlet temperature (tot) began an immediate rise to the high yellow area initially, the power was reduced to 50% torque and the tot returned…

## 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ

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