# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 MIA07LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA130.md): Powrachute Pegasus 912M · Suffolk, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N44118 · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the engine oil filter. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA024.md): Lo-N-Slo Airsports Maxair Drifter XP-50 · Cobbs Creek, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2005 · N41094 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the ignition system, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA214.md): Ryan ST3KR · Bealeton, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2004 · N57015 · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of fuel lines by maintenance personnel resulting in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA065.md): Cessna 150F · Suffolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2004 · N8745S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number four cylinder barrel due to fatigue which originated from a corrosion pit at the base of a cooling fin.
- [NTSB IAD03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA073.md): Mooney M20K · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2003 · N231PG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC03TA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03TA138.md): Air Tractor 402A · Pearisburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N4506L · Substantial damage
  > A compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing. Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.
- [NTSB NYC02LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA139.md): Micket Avid Aerobat · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N11BV · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a seized cylinder, and the pilot's improper decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency to the engine.
- [NTSB IAD02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA022.md): Cessna 310H · Tappahannock, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 2001 · N10MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions. Factors in the accident were the gusty wind conditions and the total loss of left engine power due to the alternate air valve becoming disconnected and embedded in the fuel injector servo.
- [NTSB NYC01LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA220.md): Andre Mini Max 1500R · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2001 · N962JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the engine manufacturer's descent procedure, which resulted in a lean mixture condition and subsequent engine seizure.
- [NTSB NYC01FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01FA122.md): Cessna U206E · New Market, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N948CG · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a failure of the number 5 piston for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the inadequate emergency handling provided by the air route traffic controller.
- [NTSB IAD01LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA046.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · King George, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2001 · N40066 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of cylinder case and thru studs due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB IAD01FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01FA006.md): British Aerospace Jetstream 3201 · Dulles, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2000 · N488UE · Substantial damage
  > The manufacturer's lack of dimensional inspection and repair requirements for the gearbox forward and aft diaphragm, which caused the bull gear to shift and resulted in an uncontained separation of the bull gear during flight
- [NTSB NYC00LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA125.md): Beech A36 · Nassawadox, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2000 · N28JP · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power caused by detonation of the #2 piston.
- [NTSB NYC99LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA172.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Isle Of Wight, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1999 · N4595Z · Substantial damage
  > The improper visual inspection of overhauled engine components by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA074.md): Cessna 340A · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N13DT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A factor in this accident was the failure of the left engine's camshaft due to a fatigue crack.
- [NTSB NYC98LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA074.md): Beech A36 · Lynchburgh, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1998 · N1559X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number six connecting rod bolt due to improper maintenance.
- [NTSB NYC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA056.md): Mooney M20F · Ferncliff, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9717M · Destroyed
  > the improper installation of the engine oil temperature probe which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's overflight of available airports in an effort to reach the 'Nearest Airport' displayed on…
- [NTSB NYC98LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA015.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Scottsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N2200J · Substantial damage
  > improper engine operation by undetermined person(s) that initiated gauling on the connecting rod, and led to its subsequent failure.
- [NTSB NYC95LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA130.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Ashland, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1995 · N16354 · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to a subsurface fatigue crack in the crankshaft which led to failure of the crankshaft.
- [NTSB NYC95LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA115.md): Pitcher W-8 · Mineral, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1995 · N13PE · Destroyed
  > an electrical system problem that resulted in a blown (failed) fuze and an inoperative electric fuel pump, which in turn resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an…
- [NTSB NYC95LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA066.md): Cessna 175 · Quantico, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7175M · Substantial damage
  > the failure of a connecting rod, which resulted in the total loss of engine power. Subsequently, the airplane was ditched.
- [NTSB BFO94FA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA140.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roanoke, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1994 · N4316X · Destroyed
  > The disconnection of the throttle cable from the throttle arm on the fuel injector servo.
- [NTSB BFO94LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA038.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N38780 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine mounting bolt which resulted in loss of engine power and subsequent on ground collision with the terrain.
- [NTSB NYC94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA045.md): Cessna 206A · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1994 · N776P · Substantial damage
  > an exhaust valve failure that created a hole in the piston, which allowed the complete loss of engine oil, resulting in the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA168.md): Piper PA-25-225 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1993 · N9556P · Substantial damage
  > The loosening of the crankshaft geardrive as a resulted of a sheared bolt and guide pin which resulted in the loss of engine power. A factor was a forced landing on a crop field.
- [NTSB BFO93FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA113.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Madison Heights, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1993 · N7443P · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to oil starvation as a result of inadequate maintenance and inspection of the oil cooler lines.
- [NTSB BFO93LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA073.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N82836 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 1 journal. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB NYC93LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA091.md): Homer Davis RV4 · Danville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1993 · N22DD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a stuck carburetor needle valve; subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain, and impact with a tree.
- [NTSB BFO93LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA009.md): Ryan Navion · Dublin, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1992 · N4488K · Substantial damage
  > Improper adjustment of the fuel pressure regulator which produced an inadequate fuel flow and subsequent fuel starvation. Factors related to the accident were: the rough terrain and trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB BFO92LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA083.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Greenville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1992 · N8141H · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the fuel injector fuel line resulting in engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.
- [NTSB BFO91LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA054.md): Grumman AA-1C · Union Hall, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1991 · N9755U · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the number three clyinder exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was a hidden object on the emergency landing field.
- [NTSB BFO91LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA027.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Wise, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N7816D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power brought on by a failure of the number three clyinder exhaust valve. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain on the emergency landing field.
- [NTSB BFO89FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89FA060.md): Beech V35TC · Charlottesville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1989 · N118FC · Destroyed
  > Improper installation of the throttle and variable absolute controller assemblies by maintenance personnel which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB BFO89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA001.md): Cessna 172 · Sandston, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1988 · N739PE · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he was on final apch about 600 to 800 ft AGL when power loss occurred. He forced landed on an open field about 1/2 mi short of the rwy. The eng exam revealed that two teeth of the idler gear had separated. This resulted in a loss of continuity…
- [NTSB BFO86FID09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FID09.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Montpelier Sta., VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1986 · N75006 · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with 2 fences during an off arpt forced landing after a pwr loss. Post acc eng inspection showed internal failure of the eng. #2 connecting rod bolt failed in fatigue through 40 percent of the diameter. The remainder failed in tension. The…
- [NTSB BFO86LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA034.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Concord, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1986 · N2349H · Substantial damage
  > The acft experienced a total loss of pwr during cruise. A forced ldg was made on a hwy and the acft struck a road sign. Post-crash examination of the acft engine revealed an inoperative engine fuel pump.
- [NTSB BFO85FID02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FID02.md): Piper PA-28-R-180 · Brookneal, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 4, 1985 · N3800T · Substantial damage
  > The acft crash landed in small pine trees during a forced lndg after a pwr loss. The eng quit at 200 ft AGL and the acft crashed 1/2 mile from the end of the takeoff rwy. Investigation revealed a malfunction of the eng fuel pump.
- [NTSB ATL83LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA332.md): Starduster II · Wakefield, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 1983 · N80FE · Destroyed
  > During flt, the eng lost power & the propeller stopped. The passenger recalled hearing a 'ticking' sound from the eng prior to the power loss. According to the plt & the passenger, the acft stalled & began to spin as the plt tried to turn into a bean field…
- [NTSB ATL83LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA253.md): Homebuilt EAA Biplane · Petersburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1983 · N3140B · Substantial damage
  > The plt took off, circled the field, then started to depart at aprx 1000 ft. a short time later, the eng lost power & could not be restarted. The plt elected to land on a road. While on a short final to land, the acft collided with a power line. Reportedly,…
- [NTSB DCA83AA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA83AA030.md): Meyers OTW · Woodbridge, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N26475 · Substantial damage
  > While en route at an altitude of aprx 2000 ft MSL, the plt noticed a definite loss of power & RPM, which was followed by a loss of oil pressure. He reversed course intending to land at an arpt that he had passed. A clattering noise was heard in the eng, which…
- [NTSB ATL83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA047.md): Cessna 150J · Bedford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N60631 · Substantial damage
  > While practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an…
- [NTSB ATL83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N3528U
  > The aircraft had an engine fire a short time after take-off from Richmond, VA. The pilot declared an emergency and dove the aircraft from 6000 feet to put out the fire. Since the fire went out the plan to land at petersburg was changed to Richmond because of…
- [NTSB ATL82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA127.md): Beech 35-B33 · Herndon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N969H · Substantial damage
  > Following an engine failure, the pilot had a limited choice of terrain for landing. He landed hard and slid into trees. A metallurgical examination revealed that the shaft on the engine oil pump drive gear, pn 538609, had failed from fatigue. Evidence of…

## 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" = 'VA' 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=VA

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