# NTSB investigations, OR: 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 SEA07LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA095.md): Diemert/Rotorway Exec 162 F · Roseburg, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2007 · N173ST · Substantial damage > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the primary and secondary electronic control units (ECU's) within the engine's Fully Automated Digital Electronic Control. - [NTSB SEA05LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA153.md): Mooney M20J · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N110MP · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of both sets of magneto points failing to open due to excessive wear of the nylon cam followers. The excessive wear of the cam followers was due to maintenance personnel's failure to follow the magneto manufacturer's… - [NTSB SEA03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA082.md): Cessna 182J · Salem, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N2913F · Substantial damage > Loss of power in cruise flight due to a catastrophic engine failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB SEA03FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA038.md): Beech A23 · Fort Klamath, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2003 · N2392W · Substantial damage > The separation of the rod end cap from the connecting rod for an undetermined reason during the descent for landing. The ditch was a factor. - [NTSB SEA02LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA073.md): Hiller UH-12E · Goshen, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2002 · N3004T · Substantial damage > The failure of company maintenance personnel to identify and replace/repair the degraded exhaust stack. Contributing factors were the mis-rigged carburetor heat control and the pilot's failure to maintain appropriate rotor RPM. Additional contributing factors… - [NTSB SEA00LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA121.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · West Linn, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2000 · N2784D · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance (excessive/improper sealant application) by an unknown person, and subsequent fracture of the spur adapter gearshaft resulting in a total loss of engine power. Factors included foreign material/substance in the engine oil, a blocked oil… - [NTSB SEA98LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA096.md): Cessna 172R · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N9514P · Substantial damage > A loss of power due to fatigue failure and cracking of an engine cylinder barrel. - [NTSB SEA98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA092.md): Cessna T210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1998 · N199JM · Destroyed > Improper installation (bushing), mechanical binding (bushing), mechanical binding (connecting rod), and fatigue within the crankshaft. Contributing factors were inadequate major (engine) overhaul and trees. - [NTSB SEA96LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA223.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Paisley, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1996 · N8822W · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power secondary to geartrain failure. - [NTSB SEA96LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA178.md): Piper PA-12 · Astoria, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1996 · N2564M · Substantial damage > failure of the carburetor heat box flapper valve, and the resultant air flow restriction to the carburetor. A factor relating to the accident was: high vegetation in the area where the forced landing was executed. - [NTSB SEA95LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA186.md): Beech P-35 · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1995 · N9531Y · Substantial damage > seizure of the #4 connecting rod bearing due to overtemperature resulting in the separation of the connecting rod and total loss of engine power. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA94LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA179.md): Kaman HH43F · John Day, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1994 · N324WN · Substantial damage > Failure of a turbine compressor wheel. The lack of suitable terrain for an autorotation/forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA93LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA213.md): Bell UH-1B · Detroit Lake, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N70NW · Substantial damage > Failure of a second stage turbine wheel too low for a successful autorotation. Factors include a tree in the approach path. - [NTSB SEA93LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA113.md): Murphy Barracuda · Yoncalla, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1993 · N54265 · Substantial damage > The engine oil filter vibrating loose resulting in oil starvation, and the pilot in command's misjudgment of winds. A factor contributing to the accident was unfavorable winds. - [NTSB SEA93LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA070.md): Cessna 172M · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N12698 · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine oil pump impeller. - [NTSB SEA92LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA218.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Troutdale, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N8274C · Substantial damage > Separation of the number 3 cylinder exhaust valve head and overloading of the nose gear strut. A factor contributing to the accident was the uneven terrain. - [NTSB SEA92LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA198.md): Slade H. Holmes SOL Kitfox II · Baker, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N7057Y · Substantial damage > The engine seized and the airplane encountered unsuitable terrain during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA91LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA253.md): Cessna 172N · Chiloquin, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N9403E · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power in flight due to improper maintenance inspections. A factor relating to the accident was the rough terrain at the accident site. - [NTSB SEA91LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA217.md): Beech B24R · Shady Cove, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1991 · N2528W · Substantial damage > Improper re-installation of an oil line by maintenance personnel, which resulted in an oil leak from a loose line and subsequent seizure of the engine. Uneven terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. - [NTSB SEA91LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA212.md): Cessna U206F · Nimrod, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1991 · N35831 · Substantial damage > The fractured crankshaft resulting in engine seizure followed by a forced landing on rough and uneven terrain resulting in separation of the nose gear. - [NTSB SEA91LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA117.md): Cessna T-210N · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N5375A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to failure of the number 5 cylinder rod bearing which resulted from lack of lubrication of the main bearing. - [NTSB SEA90LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA169.md): Cessna T210N · Florence, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N1911U · Substantial damage > The failure of an engine cylinder head. Collision with a log during the landing was a factor related to the accident. - [NTSB SEA89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA157.md): Beech C35 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N5916C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around… - [NTSB SEA88LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA158.md): Cessna 185 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1988 · N14407 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power during a fuel tank switchover. The aircraft collided with a telephone pole guy wire on the road during the forced landing. The investigation revealed a fuel leak induced when the fuel boost pump was in operation.… - [NTSB SEA88FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA054.md): Cessna T210N · Burns, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1988 · N5427A · Destroyed > The aircraft engine quit during cruise flt on a bright moonlit night cross country flt at 8000 ft AGL, 28 NM west of Burns, OR. The pilot reversed course in an emergency descent and followed a straight 50 ft wide hwy toward Burns. At approx 500 ft. AGL the… - [NTSB SEA88FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88FA050.md): Bell 206A · Roseburg, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1988 · N7981J · Substantial damage > While hovering at 200' AGL, the eng lost power & the plt entered an autorotation. He maneuvered to avoid trees & landed amid tree stumps in a logging clear cut area. An investigation revealed the 1st stage turbine wheel had failed. The wheel exited the eng &… - [NTSB SEA87LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA173.md): Cessna 172 · Burns, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1987 · N2007Y · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred during descent for landing. During forced landing the aircraft struck an irrigation ditch, collapsing the nose gear. The reason for the engine failure was a complete loss of oil coming from worn threads and a worn o ring to the oil… - [NTSB SEA87LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA110.md): Piper PA28-151 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N9232K · Substantial damage > During climbout at about 500 feet AGL for a touch and go, a loss of power occurred. Forced landing was accomplished onto a rough field where the left wing struck a small tree. The aircraft spun around and the nose gear and main gear collapsed. Examination of… - [NTSB SEA87LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA104.md): Cessna 172 · Prospect, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1987 · N4173F · Substantial damage > The acft lost pwr during cruise flt due to loss of oil pressure because of multiple oil leaks. The recommended t.b.o. is 1800 hrs and this eng had a total of 2344 hrs. A top overhaul had been accomplished 140 flt hrs prior to the acc. The acft had only been… - [NTSB SEA87LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA016.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1986 · N8419P · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff, an eng failure occurred. The plt elected to make a forced lndg on a freeway. During the landing, the acft collided with two vehicles. An inspection revealed an eng oil line had ruptured which led to oil exhaustion. Evidence indicated… - [NTSB SEA86LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA133.md): Cessna 188B · Nyssa, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1986 · N53177 · Destroyed > During aerial application the engine ceased operating due to a broken shaft in the fuel pump. The boost pump was turned on and the engine ran momentarily. The pilot was unable to dump his 700 pounds of dry chemical and had to keep a nose down attitude in… - [NTSB SEA86LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA026.md): Hughes 269C · Brooks, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N58181 · Substantial damage > A total loss of power occurred due to the number 4 cylinder failing. A tail boom strike occurred during a hard landing in a parking lot, severing the tail boom. - [NTSB SEA85LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA097.md): Hiller 12E · Myrtle Point, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1985 · N99GM · Substantial damage > During a CFR 137 flight a total loss of power occurred with an audible screech coming form the engine area. Autorotation was made and the acft was landed into a hevily treed area with steep terrain. During engine tear down a fractured impeller was found.… - [NTSB SEA85LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA077.md): Grumman G-164-A · Dufur, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1985 · N5326 · Substantial damage > A loss of power occurred during aerial application and a forced landing was made onto a field. The right main gear sank into a hole and was torn off. The acft then flipped inverted. The throttle leakage was found to be broken. - [NTSB SEA85LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA042.md): Cessna T210M · Troutdale, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1985 · N6475B · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff plt felt a 'tick' in the engine. Plt reduced pwr and headed back to Troutdale. Engine quit over the threshold of rwy 07 as plt was making a 360 deg turn. Acft touched down short of rwy 07 contacting small bushes and trees. Inspection… - [NTSB SEA84FA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA201.md): Cessna 182E · Prineville, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N3159Y · Destroyed > The acft hit a tree during a forced landing approach to a large open field after an engine failure. Post accident investigatiion revealed that a rod cap bolt had failed which started the internal destruction of the engine. This bolt was installed as a new… - [NTSB SEA84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA034.md): Hiller UH-12E · Mapleton, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 5, 1984 · N4027K · Substantial damage > While approaching the spray area, the acft was in a level attitude at 20 to 25 mph & about 100 ft AGL when the plt heard a loud bang & noted a loss of power. He attempted an autorotative landing. During touchdown on hilly terrain, the acft rolled to the right… - [NTSB SEA83LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA169.md): Cessna 150J · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N60754 · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy during a forced landing following engine failure during a touch and go landing. The nosewheel struck a mound of dirt and the acft nosed over. The acft had reached 40 ft AGL and 70 mph when the engine lost power… - [NTSB SEA83LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA161.md): Cessna 182A · Sheridan, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1983 · N6386B · Substantial damage > The acft lost power on final approach to land and made contact with a fence short of the rwy and nosed over. During preflt the pilot had omitted checking the fuel with a fuel strainer because he did not have one. During inspection the carburetor was found to… - [NTSB SEA83LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA107.md): Beech V35-TC · Wendling, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1983 · N7980M · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and dense brush during an off airport forced landing in IMC weather. According to the pilothe was about 10 minutes into a cross country flight at 4000 feet MSL when fuel pressure dropped and he lost engine power. The pilot… - [NTSB SEA83FYM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYM04.md): Mooney M20K · Dufur, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1983 · N97429 · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with an irrigation pipe line and fence during rollout of a forced landing after engine failure. The engine stopped while the aircraft was cruising en route. The pilot remained in radio contact throughout the emergency and landed in a… - [NTSB SEA83FYK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYK01.md): Piper PA-32-300 · 27ne Rogue Rive, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N656ZM · Destroyed > At 9,500 ft the eng failed. The acft impacted a large tree while maneuvering to land on a rural road in heavily forested mountains. Eng examination revealed that the top of the case had a large hole on the rear portion. Pushrod housings were missing from #5 &… - [NTSB SEA82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA058.md): Grumman G-164A · S. Of Echo, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N4897 · Substantial damage > During a spray run the pilot experienced a power loss. After pulling up to 100 feet AGL and turning 90 degrees the engine ceased to operate. The pilot completed a forced landing in a nearby soft wheat field and after rolling approximately 300 feet the… ## 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" = 'OR' 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=OR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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