# NTSB investigations, SC: 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 MIA07CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA144.md): Cessna 177 · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2007 · N2353Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as a result of the fuel mixture cable failure for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA077.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Hemmingway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N15702 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a total failure of the No.3 engine cylinder exhaust valve as a result of fatigue from over temperature resulting in a forced landing and collision with trees and the ground. - [NTSB ATL05LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA052.md): WSK PZL Mielec M-18A · Macedonia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2005 · N2296Y · Substantial damage > The fatigue cracking of the planetary gear housing, which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL04FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA090.md): Smith Aerostar 601P · Johns Island, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 2004 · N869CC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during emergency descent, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. A factor was the loss of engine power in one engine due to pre-ignition/detonation. - [NTSB ATL03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA143.md): Globe GC-1B · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2003 · N3721K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine # 6 connecting rod bearing. A factor was the collision with a gate. - [NTSB ATL03LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N734AG · Destroyed > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in the equipment. Also causal was the other maintenance personnel's improper installation of the mixture control linkage bolt that resulted in binding of the mixture control linkage and… - [NTSB MIA03LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA028.md): Beech A36 · Laurens, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2002 · N12MB · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance and inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel, and their failure to install the fuel line support after maintenance had been completed, which resulted in the introduction of vibrational loads and the in-flight separation… - [NTSB ATL02LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA103.md): Mooney M20J · Charleston, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N4560H · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to oil system starvation. A factor was the transmission wire encountered during emergency descent. - [NTSB ATL00LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA087.md): Grumman G164A · Dillon, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2000 · N7955 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A factor was the emergency landing into unsuitable terrain, and the subsequent nose over. - [NTSB MIA99LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA164.md): Cessna 177RG · Timmonsville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1999 · N1982Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the improper installation and in-flight separation of an engine cylinder. - [NTSB MIA99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA069.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1999 · N4976M · Substantial damage > the total loss of engine power caused by an oil leak at the oil filter adapter, resulting in a broken connecting rod, a subsequent forced landing and impact with rough terrain. - [NTSB ATL99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA005.md): Cessna 188 · Patrick, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1998 · N9890V · Substantial damage > The failure of the number 2 piston for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA124.md): Cessna 414A · Anderson, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N4668N · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during… - [NTSB ATL97LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA045.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Aikens, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1997 · N7312V · Substantial damage > excessive wear of the fuel metering unit/shaft, which resulted in a fuel leak and premature exhaustion of the fuel supply. - [NTSB ATL96LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA128.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1996 · N9VM · Substantial damage > failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive, requiring periodic magneto inspections; inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by (other) maintenance personnel; and subsequent failure of the impulse coupling in the left… - [NTSB ATL96FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA114.md): Cessna TU206A · Greer, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1996 · N4813F · Substantial damage > The disintegration of the number 3 piston, and the pilot's inadequate selection of terrain for the landing. - [NTSB MIA96LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA052.md): Mooney M20 · Eastover, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N3750H · Substantial damage > inadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL96LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA012.md): Waco ASO · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N950E · Substantial damage > Failure of the ignition system after takeoff, which resulted the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL95LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA119.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N16345 · Substantial damage > The disconnected carburetor mixture control linkage that resulted in a loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL95LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA025.md): Cessna 175A · Greenwood, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1994 · N6949E · Substantial damage > Unapproved maintenance work done by uncertificated persons which resulted in a broken starter drive which was not properly removed from the engine. The particles sheared the magneto shafts causing the loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL94LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA120.md): Beech P35 · Bluffton, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N982Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to oil starvation. This resulted from an undertorqued condition of the oil filter adapter, and the subsequent fretting of the adapter threads. - [NTSB ATL94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA061.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1994 · N8647D · Substantial damage > The poor inspection of the aircraft during the annual inspection by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the foreign object found in the carburetor bowl. - [NTSB ATL94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA054.md): Helio HE391B · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1994 · N9050R · Substantial damage > The pilot's and mechanic's failure to adequately inspect the aircraft fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA027.md): Wonder VAN'S Acft RV-6 · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1993 · N443MW · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the magnetos by maintenance personnel, which allowed the right magneto to come loose, oil to escape from the engine, and subsequent oil starvation. - [NTSB ATL93LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA139.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Moncks Corner, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1993 · N7027P · Substantial damage > Failure of the number one cylinder at the cylinder flange radius. - [NTSB ATL93LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA022.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1992 · N9128D · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power which resulted from fuel starvation when the carburetor float valve stuck in the closed position. A factor was the soft field. - [NTSB ATL92FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA152.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Dovesville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N8620P · Destroyed > The loss of engine power which resulted from an undetermined malfunction of the ignition system. A factor was fog. - [NTSB ATL92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA073.md): Cessna 210 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1992 · N7320E · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the engine counterweight retention rings which resulted in the separation of the retention pin, allowing the leading edge of the counterweight to strike the crankcase. Factors in the accident were the subseqent loss of power and… - [NTSB ATL92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA052.md): Mooney M20C · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1992 · N6748U · Substantial damage > The blocked fuel vent. - [NTSB ATL92FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA042.md): Cessna T210L · Georgetown, SC · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1992 · N732HG · Substantial damage > The failure of overhaul personnel to properly torque the engine case rear thru bolts. - [NTSB ATL91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA112.md): Piper PA-12 · Conway, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N2GV · Substantial damage > Failure of the number two exhaust valve, which resulted in loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL91LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA030.md): Beech S35 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1990 · N53G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure that the engine oil filter was properly installed prior to flight, resulting in engine oil loss and eventual failure of the engine. - [NTSB ATL90FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA157.md): Beech E18S · Greenwood, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1990 · N563W · Destroyed > The pilot's improper emergency procedure by shutting down the wrong engine, which resulted in a forced landing. Factors related to the accident were: failure of the number three intake valve in the right engine due to fatigue, and trees in the emergency… - [NTSB ATL89LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA110.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Kershaw, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1989 · N390G · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the crankshaft dowel pin. Factors related to the accident were: failure of maintenance personnel to follow the applicable service bulletin and darkness. - [NTSB ATL89LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA074.md): Cessna T210N · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N5289Y · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly torque the thru bolts during number 2 cylinder installation. Contributing factors to the accident were terrain features which led to the collapse of the nose gear during landing. - [NTSB ATL89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Ft Mill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1988 · N6711P · Substantial damage > Two days before the acdnt, the plt had fueled the acft to capacity & flown it a short distance to his house at a pvt airstrip. After the flt, he noticed fuel on the tops of both wings, aft of the fuel filler caps. He was aware that fuel had leaked from the… - [NTSB ATL88LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA236.md): Cessna 182 · Bamberg, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1988 · N5797B · Substantial damage > While at cruise, the pilot reported hearing a ticking sound coming from the engine. Shortly afterward the eng quit. During the emergency landing, the airplane nosed over. Engine examination disclosed that teeth from the crankshaft and camshaft gears were… - [NTSB ATL88LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Conway, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1988 · N94533 · Substantial damage > The pilot was conducting a maintenance test flight when he experienced a drop in engine RPM. After a series of bangs the engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing into a rough field. The engine examination disclosed that no. 1 piston had failed. The engine… - [NTSB ATL88FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA125.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Summerville, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N410JQ · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL88FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA110.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1988 · N8727E · Destroyed > The plt and a certificated pilot/pax departed the Rock Hill apt for a local maint test flt following an engine overhaul and installation. About 10 minutes into the flt, the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and a complete loss of power followed. The plt… - [NTSB ATL87LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA245.md): Piper PA-25 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N6094Z · Substantial damage > After about 45 mntes into the flight, the pilot noticed a drop in engine oil pressure when he decided to return to the airport. The cabin filled with smoke, and the engine continued to lose power. The pilot had no choice but to ditch. The wreckage… - [NTSB ATL86LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA071.md): Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 · Columbia, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1986 · N3773F · Substantial damage > While on crosswind following takeoff the engine lost total power after climbing to 500 feet AGL. The pilot initiated a turn toward a field and collided with trees on the approach end of the field. Post-crash examination of the aircraft revealed that the… - [NTSB ATL85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA110.md): Mooney M20F · Rock Hill, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 1985 · N6399Q · Substantial damage > During a VFR flt, the plt reported a severe vibration in the airframe. Pwr was reduced in an attempt to lessen the vibration and shortly thereafter, a total loss of pwr was experienced and the plt established a glide to the nearest landing area. During the… - [NTSB ATL84LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA167.md): Cessna 188B · Paxville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1984 · N21672 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over short of the rwy after the engine failed to respond to the plts attempt to add power to reach the rwy. It was found after the accident that the carb heat control door brackets were worn which allowed the butterfly valve door to separate… - [NTSB ATL84FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA061.md): Cessna 210A · Columbia, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1983 · N9491X · Destroyed > The acft collided with a wall during a downwind forced landing. The engine had quit at 200 ft after takeoff. The plt turned right with the gear up. He landed on a football field and bounced down a track field into a fence and wall. When the engine was… - [NTSB ATL83LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA066.md): Boeing A75N1 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1982 · N61857 · Substantial damage > After takeoff, while several hundred feet in the air, the engine backfired & quit. The plt was able to turn around & head back toward the arpt, but could not quite reach the rwy. The acft landed 1,000 ft short of the rwy, hit a ditch & flipped over. The plt… ## 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" = 'SC' 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=SC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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