# NTSB investigations, PA: 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 NYC07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA026.md): Vogel Glastar 41 · Snow Shoe, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2006 · N441AV · Substantial damage
  > The builder's improper installation of an additional alternator. Contributing to the accident were the night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB NYC05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA137.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2005 · N99746 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent collision with trees during a…
- [NTSB IAD05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA076.md): Aeronca C-3 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N13002 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with wires. A factor was the wires.
- [NTSB NYC04LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA105.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Taylor, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2004 · N861DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 2 connecting rod, after a main bearing shift, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC01LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA226.md): Murray JN4-D · Morrisdale, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2001 · N176TP · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition coil, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the 10-foot corn in the forced landing field.
- [NTSB NYC01FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA141.md): Cessna P210N · Honesdale, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N450M · Destroyed
  > An improperly manufactured torquemeter gearshaft assembly, which resulted in gearshaft assembly failure, an N2 overspeed, and a subsequent uncontained engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA029.md): Cessna 177B · Prosperity, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 2000 · N35241 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the dual magneto ignition system points to open.
- [NTSB IAD01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA002.md): American AA-1A · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2000 · N9394L · Substantial damage
  > A hole in the #4 piston for undetermined reasons which resulted in engine oil starvation and engine stoppage.
- [NTSB NYC00LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA156.md): Stewart S-51 · Forty Fort, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2000 · N51FY · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's inadequate design, resulting in total failure of the reduction gear assembly accessory drive shaft.
- [NTSB NYC99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA081.md): Cessna 177RG · Pottstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1999 · N177AR · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly inspect and torque the crankcase bolts.
- [NTSB NYC97LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA046.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Thorndale, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1997 · N57010 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate overhaul of the crankshaft that failed to detect fatigue cracks, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the crankshaft separated in two.
- [NTSB NYC97LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA024.md): Piper PA-46-350P · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1996 · N394PM · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the connecting rod to crankshaft attachments, due to inadequate overhaul of the engine by the manufacturer, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident included the discharge of oil from…
- [NTSB IAD97LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA002.md): Cessna 150H · Sunbury, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1996 · N6741S · Substantial damage
  > failure of the cluster gear attaching bolts (of which one failed from fatigue), resulting in a disconnect of the gear and loss of engine power. An obstruction (rock) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB NYC96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA019.md): Pezold Lancair IV-P · Somerset, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1995 · N960JP · Destroyed
  > failure of the fuel pump driveshaft, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC96FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA003.md): Enstrom 280C · Quakertown, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N976BT · Destroyed
  > improper installation of the magneto by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the loss of ignition and the loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA173.md): Ryan ST3-KR · Kennett Square, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N47082 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the no. 3 cylinder connecting rod.
- [NTSB BFO95LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA053.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dubois, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1995 · N9672W · Substantial damage
  > The failure of valve springs in the number two engine cylinder which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climb. The unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB BFO95LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA043.md): Piper PA-28-180D · Jeannette, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1995 · N6539J · Destroyed
  > the failure of the magneto pinion gear failure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during initial climbout over usuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA058.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Warfordsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1994 · N8335X · Substantial damage
  > The engine failure as a result of a main bearing shift and restricted lubrication, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO93LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA164.md): Cessna 402B · Eau Claire, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1993 · N4504B · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number four cylinder on the airplane's left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB BFO93LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA080.md): Mcmillin Fisher 404 · Wampum, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1993 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The overtorque of a safety wire on a plastic fuel line, causing the line to split.
- [NTSB NYC92DGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DGM02.md): Peres 5151 · Erie, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1992 · N5151M · Substantial damage
  > Seizure of the #2 piston which resulted in the lost of engine power and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA036.md): Christen Industries Pitts S2B · Schellsburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1992 · N53385 · Destroyed
  > The total blockage of the oil breather line causing excessive pressure in the engine, resulting in oil leakage and subsequent engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC91DGT02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91DGT02.md): Kolb Twinstar · Williamsport, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 5, 1991 · N94MW · Substantial damage
  > An engine seizure as the result of overheating.
- [NTSB NYC91LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA122.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Jessup, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1991 · N4930J · Destroyed
  > A power loss due to oil starvation for unknown reasons, over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC90LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA111.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Fraconia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1990 · N8120C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain sufficient airspeed to flare for landing. Factors related to the accident were: a power loss due to oil exhaustion, the failure of the pilot to conduct an adequate pre-flight and departing with the oil dip stick loose.
- [NTSB NYC90LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA053.md): Mooney M20 · Brogue, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N231FH · Destroyed
  > Off airport landing due to an engine power loss due to failure of the no. 2 crankshaft bearing.
- [NTSB NYC90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA004.md): Champion 7ECA · Beaver Falls, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1989 · N123DA · Substantial damage
  > The right fuel vent became clogged allowing the left fuel tank to become exhausted. In addition, the pilot failed to adequately monitor the fuel supply in each tank.
- [NTSB NYC89LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA020.md): Cessna 185 · Ebensburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1988 · N4023Y · Destroyed
  > The acft experienced a total loss of power and crashed in trees near Ebensburg, PA. A teardown inspection revealed extensive preimpact damage to the engine. The #3 main bearing had failed, causing the interruption of oil supply to the #4 and 5 bearings and…
- [NTSB NYC88LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA192.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Smoketown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1988 · N33743 · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the eng lost power at about 300 ft AGL after takeoff. A forced landing was made in a corn field. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over. The wreckage was examined after the accident and water was discovered in the fuel system.…
- [NTSB NYC88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA157.md): Cessna 172M · Lairdsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1988 · N5164H · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 172 took off on a solo x-c flight with a student pilot/owner operator at the controls. After takeoff. The pilot reported a loss of engine power and made an off airport forced landing in a plowed field. The nose wheel dug in after approx 200 ft and…
- [NTSB NYC88FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88FA069.md): Cessna 182L · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1988 · N3467R · Destroyed
  > Shortly after departure from runway 26, the aircraft engine failed. The aircraft banked to about 90 degrees, descended and impacted the ground. A flight instructor described the wind as very gusty and varying out of the south at approximately 10-20 knots. The…
- [NTSB NYC87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA245.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Montgomeryville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1987 · N596SP · Substantial damage
  > While climbing through about 1500' after takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the airport, but subsequently all power was lost & the aircraft was damaged during a landing in a corn field. A post- accident examination revealed…
- [NTSB NYC87LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA076.md): Cessna 172M · Marienville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1987 · CGCGP · Substantial damage
  > The Cessna 172 experienced a total loss of power while cruising at 4000 ft on an IFR flight plan. The pilot made a landing on a road and clipped a road sign after touchdown, the aircraft swerved into a ditch and received susbtantial damage. The two occupants…
- [NTSB NYC86FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FA176.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Seven Valleys, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N7562W · Destroyed
  > Aircraft departed york airport and crashed 5 min later. The engine sump oil quick drain had disconnected and was not found. Engine oil was exhausted and the engine seized. A tree and utility pole were found damaged. The ramp and runway at york airport did not…
- [NTSB NYC86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA126.md): Cessna P206A · Wellsboro, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1986 · N4626F · Substantial damage
  > The acft was cruising at 5,500 ft when the plt experienced a total loss of power. He tried to make it to the Wellsboro arpt, however, he was unable to and landed the acft in a field. The acft ran through a fence and was substantially damaged. When the engine…
- [NTSB NYC86FGM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FGM01.md): Vere Eze Long EZE · Dorrseyville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 19, 1986 · N40FP · Substantial damage
  > The homebuilt acft collided with a ditch during a forced lndg short of the rwy after a power loss during a test flt. The plt had noted smoke in the cockpit and a loss of oil pressure. As he returned to the arpt the eng began to run rough and surge before…
- [NTSB NYC86LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA100.md): Aerospatiale SA316B · Pittsburgh, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1986 · N2354 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command lifted off the helipad vertically to an altitude of 30 feet at which time he experienced a power loss. He backed up the helicopter 20 feet and allowed it to yaw to the right as it descended to the helipad. He landed on the helipad hard…
- [NTSB NYC85LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA112.md): Cessna 172H · Middletown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N8052L · Substantial damage
  > The acft nosed over in a plowed field during a forced landing after a pwr loss during cruise flt. After the pwr loss the plt declared an emergency and set up a slide for the nearby arpt. Strong winds interfered in the planned approach and the acft settled in…
- [NTSB NYC84LA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA291.md): Cessna 210J · Pine Grove Mill, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1984 · N3313S · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the eng lost power as the acft was climbing thru about 400 ft AGL. The plane was damaged during a wheel-up landing. The plt reported that a braided fuel line had ruptured & allowed fuel to leak out of the right fuel tank while the acft was…
- [NTSB NYC84LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA238.md): Scheibe Flugzeugbau SF-27M · Grove City, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1984 · N100LH · Substantial damage
  > The motorglider lost power after takeoff. According to the plt the takeoff seemed long but he did not abort because thiswas his first self-launch and he was unsure of the operation. About 200 ft AGL a turn was made to the east to return to the arpt and the…
- [NTSB NYC84FGM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FGM05.md): Bell 47G-5 · Penn Run, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1984 · N1477W · Substantial damage
  > The plt was spraying a potatoe field with a lightly loaded helicopter when the eng failed. At that time, the helicopter was about 10 ft AGL in a slight right turn & at aprx 35 mph. The plt flared to stop the forward movement & landed, but the tail rotor…
- [NTSB NYC83FGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FGM02.md): Beech A-23 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1983 · N1411L · Substantial damage
  > The acft lost power during takeoff and a forced landing was made from 400 ft AGL to a slag dump about 1 mile south of the airport. The right wing was substantially damaged by the initial impact as the acft was turning right at touchdown. The nose gear…
- [NTSB NYC83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA023.md): Ercoupe 415C · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N2230H · Substantial damage
  > Prior to departure the pilot performed a run-up and engine check. All indications were normal. The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal until 100 feet when an engine power loss was experienced. He attempted to land on the remaining runway, however was…
- [NTSB NYC82FGM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FGM12.md): Aerospatiale SA 316B · Crafton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 5, 1982 · N8259 · Substantial damage
  > Shortly after takeoff the pilot heard a loud grinding noise and felt a vibration emanating from the rear of the aircraft. Immediately, the nose yawed to the left and the engine failed. The pilot entered autoration and made a hard landing. Examination of the…
- [NTSB NYC82DA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA095.md): North American SNJ-5 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N3673F · Substantial damage
  > According to the pilot, takeoff and departure were normal, however, shortly after the first power reduction the engine lost power and windmilled to touchdown. The pilot in the rear seat took control of the aircraft and landed in a plowed field. The loss of…
- [NTSB NYC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA098.md): Aero Commander 680F · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N567D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had planned to purchase the aircraft and was ferrying it to buffalo, NY for inspection and repair. While en route, the right engine lost power. He feathered the right propeller and diverted to turner field. When he lowered the gear, he did not get a…

## 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" = 'PA' 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=PA

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