# NTSB investigations, 1995: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [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 FTW96LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA081.md): Republic RC 3 · Whitewright, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N6127K · Substantial damage
  > The separation of a spark plug and 4 other spark plugs being 'finger' tight as a result of undertorquing by maintenance personnel when they were reinstalled following inspection. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA049.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Ocala, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N800SJ · Substantial damage
  > oil starvation resulting in connecting rod failure in three of the six cylinders due to lack of lubrication. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to adhere to a ATC vector toward the nearest airport following engine failure which resulted…
- [NTSB CHI96LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA060.md): Cessna T210N · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N5083C · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication.
- [NTSB CHI96LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA054.md): Bitonti Wittman WT-8 · Plymouth, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N88TK · Destroyed
  > a stuck exhaust valve resulting in an overtemperature condition of the cylinder, the pilot's continued operation without corrective maintenance, and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB CHI96LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA051.md): Cessna 182 · Tamms, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N2465Q · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance performed on the fuel cap by the maintenance personnel, fuel siphoning out of the left fuel cap, and the failure of the pilot to properly monitor his fuel consumption.
- [NTSB FTW96IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96IA066.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1995 · N930VV · No damage
  > fatigue failure of a first stage, high pressure, turbine blade.
- [NTSB NYC96IA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96IA036.md): Boeing 747-240 · Jamaica, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · APBAK · Minor damage
  > failure of the number two engine fan mid shaft, due a fatigue fracture caused by a previous bearing failure, and failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to detect the cracks during subsequent inspections.
- [NTSB ATL96LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA019.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Athens, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N180KH · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to adequately inspect and repair the engine, which resulted in engine oil contamination, and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the low ceiling.
- [NTSB FTW96LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA061.md): Cessna 182Q · Eads, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N735JN · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the engine connecting rod bolts and separation of the cylinder from the crankcase. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and reduced light conditions (dark night).
- [NTSB ATL96LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA016.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Alexander City, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N53870 · Substantial damage
  > The leaking fuel injector, which created a rich mixture, and caused the aircraft engine to lose power.
- [NTSB NYC96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA028.md): Stinson 108-2 · Southbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1995 · N344C · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft.
- [NTSB FTW96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA050.md): Beech M35 · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N9886R · Substantial damage
  > improper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack…
- [NTSB ATL96LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA014.md): Piper PA-22 · Durham, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1995 · N5057Z · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft mechanic's failure to follow engine overhaul procedures which resulted in the failure of the camshaft drive gear.
- [NTSB ATL96LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA013.md): Fleet ONE · Holly Springs, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N638M · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a cracked crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing.
- [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 ANC96LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA017.md): Cessna 207 · Aniak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N70076 · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft at the number 2 main bearing journal, where rubbing contact had occurred with the number 2 main bearing. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing.
- [NTSB MIA96LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA018.md): Boeing E75N1 · Wauchula, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1995 · N1535M · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to worn serrated teeth on the valve timing gear and intermediate camshaft drive gear which prevented the valve train and generator from operating. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA028.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Congress, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1995 · N8074C · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #3 cylinder exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot's need to perform an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with an automobile.
- [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 FTW96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA025.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Dibble, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1995 · N7471J · Substantial damage
  > an overload failure of the #1 connecting rod bolt and resulting connecting rod fatigue failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA96FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA013.md): Boeing 747-121 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1995 · N613FF · Substantial damage
  > failure of the No. 4 engine fifth stage turbine hub due to a cyclic stress rupture for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an uncontained failure of the engine.
- [NTSB ATL96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA008.md): Cessna 182H · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1995 · N70535 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of the number one piston assembly, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI96LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA015.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ocie, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1995 · N6932W · Substantial damage
  > failure of the number three exhaust valve.
- [NTSB NYC96FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA012.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1995 · N711EX · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of left engine power as a result of an in-flight separation of the #2 cylinder. The cylinder separated due to high stress fatigue cracking of the cylinder hold down studs and the #3 main bearing thru-studs. Factors in this accident were: improper…
- [NTSB ATL96LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA005.md): Mooney M20K · Dalton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N3983H · Substantial damage
  > Oil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavoable weather and light conditions (low ceiling and fog at dusk), which hampered…
- [NTSB LAX96LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA009.md): Hughes 369HS · Hana, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1995 · N9205F · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance inspection of the fuel system which permitted air to enter the engine fuel supply. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper execution of the autorotation landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA007.md): Roisum Team MINI-MAX · Neenah, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1995 · N42BX · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to fuel filter blockage. Factors associated with the accident were the manufacturers design of the fuel filter and the builder/pilots decision to use an automotive type fuel filter.
- [NTSB FTW96LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA010.md): Cessna 172N · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1995 · N738DF · Substantial damage
  > failure of both magnetos to operate properly due to inadequate maintenance by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [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 LAX96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA007.md): Schlitter Rans S-9 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N5052E · Substantial damage
  > seizure of the #2 cylinder for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW96LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA007.md): Grumman G-164A · Hamburg, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1995 · N9873 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a cylinder failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC96LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA001.md): Cheney Avid Flyer · Newton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N29GC · Substantial damage
  > The seizure of a piston during the takeoff climb, resulting in a loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB LAX95LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA345.md): Pro-built Kitfox IV Speedster · Lakeport, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1995 · N42RA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper installation of the carburetors.
- [NTSB ATL95LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA176.md): Cessna 182R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1995 · N9119C · Substantial damage
  > Engine oil starvation for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a connecting rod cap failure.
- [NTSB CHI95LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA334.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Belleville, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N89331 · Substantial damage
  > the rupture of the oil pressure line which led to oil system exhaustion, the stuck intake valves, and the powerlines.
- [NTSB ATL95LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA171.md): Bell 47G · Union City, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N616X · Substantial damage
  > Failure of a #4 connecting rod bolt, which resulted in engine stoppage and a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA95LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA221.md): Bell UH-1L · Grace, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1995 · N70410 · Destroyed
  > the fatigue failure of the centrifugal impeller and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors contributing to the accident were: the lack of required compliance with the FAA Airworthiness Directive by the operator, the insufficiently defined…
- [NTSB ATL95LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA169.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Plains, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N2362D · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the number four cylinder rocker arm housing and pin, which resulted in a closed exhaust valve and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA95FA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA223.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dalton, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1995 · N1543X · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper action by turning off the right engine fuel selector valve after the left engine had failed, and her failure to maintain control of the airplane after losing power in both engines. Factors relating to the accident were: a worn rocker arm…
- [NTSB SEA95FA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA213.md): Cessna P210N · Black Diamond, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N3674P · Destroyed
  > improper maintenance which led to oil starvation due to a inadequately tightened B-nut in an oil line. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA370.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1995 · N3726T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of a connecting rod for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA309.md): Josephson MC-15 Cricket · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1995 · N128HJ · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the left engine due to inadequate maintenance of the ignition system.
- [NTSB MIA95LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA216.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N50860 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the oil lubrication system for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO95LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO95LA089.md): Cessna R172K · Lisbon, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1995 · N1439V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of oil, where an oil filter adapter had separated from the crankcase cover, due to stripped threads that were caused or allowed by inadequate maintenance or inspection, which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor…
- [NTSB FTW95LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA360.md): Boeing A75N1 · Evadale, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1995 · N68722 · Substantial damage
  > A failure that resulted in separation of the #5 cylinder and loss of engine oil. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB SEA95LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA190.md): Mooney M20K · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1995 · N1154L · Substantial damage
  > an engine failure due to foreign object ingestion into the oil pump. A ruptured oil inlet screen contributed to the accident.
- [NTSB CHI95LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA295.md): Kraetzner SKY-BUGGY · Princeton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N16626 · Destroyed
  > the loss of engine power due to the blocked float valve seat in the carburetor and the pilot's failure to have the proper maintenance inspection performed on the airplane.
- [NTSB CHI95LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA290.md): Cessna 172P · Port Washington, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1995 · N55404 · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the #2 cylinder due to fatigue cracking. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [NTSB LAX95LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA300.md): Gettig Pitts Special S1C · Goodyear, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N7RG · Substantial damage
  > The owner/builder's improper installation of the fuel injection system unit by misaligning the drive shaft that resulted in the fracture of the shaft. The road sign was a factor in this accident.

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## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1995
  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
```

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