# NTSB investigations, TX: 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. Page 1 of 5 · 208 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ENG08IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG08IA002.md): Boeing 737-300 · Greenville, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2007 · N676SW · Minor damage > A total loss of engine power due to the No. 2 engine experiencing a release of its fan spinner through the fan cowl as a result of an unidentified object striking the spinner, separating it from the fan disk and causing the spinner to be ingested into the fan… - [NTSB DFW07CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA098.md): Flagg Kitfox IV · Centerville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2007 · N674F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the air induction ducting. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW07LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA078.md): Cessna T182T · Athens, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2007 · N14685 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of a mechanic to properly check the torque on the input and output fuel lines to the fuel transducer during the manufacturing process. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced… - [NTSB DFW07LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA027.md): Bell BH 206L-3 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2006 · N805SB · Substantial damage > The fracture of the turbine-to-compressor coupling and subsequent overspeed failure of the first stage turbine wheel as result of the improper re-assembly of the engine by maintenance personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB DFW06CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA050.md): Cessna T210 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2006 · N5279A · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to a connecting rod failure. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA238.md): Cessna A188B · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N9640G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due the failure of a connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA222.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Winnie, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2005 · N4545W · Minor damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the second-stage turbine wheel as a result of low cycle fatigue. - [NTSB DFW05LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2004 · N6870G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the accessory drive gear bolts, and the failure of the starter-clutch assembly. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA238.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Sweeny, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2004 · N555MC · Substantial damage > The fracture failure of the left engine crankshaft for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW04LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA227.md): Grumman 164B · East Bernard, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2004 · N8222K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the number four cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW04LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA042.md): Cessna 210 · Clarendon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · Destroyed > the loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware. - [NTSB FTW04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA027.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA183.md): Bell 206B · Malone, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2003 · N242TK · Substantial damage > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB FTW02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Grapeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N9530M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen. - [NTSB FTW02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA106.md): Beech D35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions. - [NTSB FTW02LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA030.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Anton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2001 · N2316X · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power while maneuvering due to a cracked cylinder, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA210.md): Cessna T188C · Aiken, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2001 · N4629J · Substantial damage > the application of silicon sealant to the crankcase mating surfaces by maintenance personnel, which resulted in improper torque on the bolts which mate the crankcase halves, vibration, and the subsequent failure of the #2 main crankshaft bearing. A factor was… - [NTSB FTW01LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA208.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2001 · N192SP · Destroyed > the mechanic's failure to perform an airworthiness directive, which resulted in the loss of engine oil through a partially failed oil filter converter plate gasket, and subsequent engine failure during takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the lack of… - [NTSB FTW01LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA156.md): Rockwell International S-2R · Sabinal, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N4888X · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the #9 cylinder, which result in the failure of the connecting rod during the aerial application flight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA131.md): Cessna 172N · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N5447J · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the gusty wind encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA111.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-40 · The Woodlands, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2001 · N16CG · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control following a loss of right engine power, which resulted in impact with terrain in an uncontrolled descent. A contributing factor was the loss of right engine power as a result of the fatigue failure of the… - [NTSB FTW01LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA085.md): Cessna 172RG · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2001 · N4823V · Substantial damage > the failure of the number four cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA072.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Brenham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2001 · N1488T · Substantial damage > the in-flight separation of the throttle linkage, which resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB FTW01LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA068.md): Piper PA32-R-301T · Haslet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2001 · N8355L · Substantial damage > the improper installation of the oil filter bypass valve by an unknown person, which resulted in the loss of engine oil and subsequent loss of total power during a normal descent. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB FTW01LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA054.md): Cessna 152 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2001 · N5295Q · Substantial damage > maintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle lever lock nut. A contributory factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA036.md): Bell 206B · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2000 · N222LM · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue fracture of the compressor coupling adapter. A contributing factor was the high sea condition existing for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA026.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Gainesville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2000 · N9298Y · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to improper splicing of the TIT thermocouple leads by unknown persons, which led to over temperature operation of the engine due to inaccurate TIT gauge readings. Contributing factors were the manufacturer's stamp on the top of… - [NTSB FTW01LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA016.md): Steven R. Jackson Harmon Rocket 2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N47SR · Destroyed > The collapsing of the inner liner of the induction air hose, resulting in a restriction of airflow to the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA009.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Waller, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2000 · N4882V · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power during climb to cruise due to the failure of the crankshaft counterweight. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA256.md): Cessna 152 · Saspamco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 2000 · N64921 · Substantial damage > the failure of the #3 and #4 connecting rods. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain condition for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA245.md): Cessna 421C · Hunt, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2000 · N421NT · Destroyed > the loss of left engine power as a result of the owner's failure to overhaul the engine before further flight after the lubrication system was found contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the pilot's decision to fly the aircraft with a… - [NTSB FTW00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA207.md): Cessna 172N · Columbus, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2000 · N3392E · Substantial damage > the failure of both magnetos of the dual-magneto single-drive unit. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA200.md): Schweizer G-164B · Moscow, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N3629T · Substantial damage > the failure of the power output reduction gear to the propeller. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA168.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2000 · N8886S · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power in cruise flight as a result of the failure of the right magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA159.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Garwood, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2000 · N8594S · Substantial damage > The failure of the supercharger seal resulting in the loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA127.md): Mooney M20F · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N7038V · Substantial damage > Engine seizure due to the rupture of an oil cooler line. - [NTSB FTW00FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA080.md): Beech B23 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2000 · N4014T · Substantial damage > the seizure of the engine while maneuvering due to the oil pressure relief valve plug ball seat becoming contaminated with metal. Contributing factors were the inadequate engine maintenance, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA068.md): Mooney M20K · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N1157G · Substantial damage > The failure of the crankshaft drive gear as a result of fatigue, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00TA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00TA065.md): Cessna 150F · Livingston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 14, 2000 · N6691F · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power resulting from an exhaust valve failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA061.md): Taylorcraft DCO-65 · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N48634 · Substantial damage > A jammed carburetor needle which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent hard forced landing after takeoff. Contributing factors were the fence, trees, and pilot's maneuver to avoid these objects. - [NTSB FTW00LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA057.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2000 · N4389W · Substantial damage > The separation of the #1 piston pin due to fatigue, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FA046.md): Globe GC-1B · Edgewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1999 · N80951 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a forced landing which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing factors were the failure of the engine driven fuel pump, the engine manufacturer's use of an inadequate fuel pump which was only intended for… - [NTSB FTW99LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA227.md): Aeronca 11AC · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1999 · N3184E · Substantial damage > The mechanic's improper machining of the crankshaft during a major overhaul, which resulted in a fatigue crack and subsequent failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA128.md): Luscombe 8E · Conroe, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1999 · N2638K · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a blocked fuel vent. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA088.md): Piper J3C-65 · Denton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 1999 · N92350 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power on takeoff resulting from the failure of an incorrect throttle control cable clamp, which was installed by an unknown person. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98FA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA307.md): Cessna 172N · Lincoln, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1998 · N5632E · Destroyed > The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker arm fulcrum retaining stud backing out of its stud-tapped hole due to the improper tapping of the stud hole by unknown maintenance personnel. Contributing factors were the transmission wire, sign and gasoline pump. - [NTSB FTW98LA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA302.md): Keith Team Mini MAX 1600R · Santa Fe, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N106BK · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the cooling fan belt. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98FA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA216.md): Beagle B-206 · Vernon, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 16, 1998 · N1885S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the airplane's minimum controllable airspeed following a loss of left engine power after takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the fractured exhaust valve guide on the left engine's # 2… - [NTSB FTW98FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA092.md): Aero Commander 500-B · Ennis, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1998 · N556BW · Destroyed > failure of the flight crew to maintain minimum control speed (Vmc) during go-around from a single-engine approach, which resulted in loss of control and collision with power lines and the ground. Related factors were: a ruptured diaphragm in the distributor… - [NTSB FTW98LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA062.md): Cessna 175A · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1997 · N6846E · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power resulting from detonation and the ensuing failure of the engine piston and connecting rod components. Factors were: the instructor's decision to take off with a known deficiency (magneto drop over limit), the flight instructor's… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=TX&occurrence=351&page=2 ## 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" = 'TX' 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=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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