# NTSB investigations, 2001: 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 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 LAX02FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA056.md): Cessna 172N · San Clemente, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2001 · N738BC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to a loss of magneto to engine timing resulting from stress corrosion crack induced fracture, and separation of the magneto impulse coupling spring.
- [NTSB FTW02FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA054.md): Cessna T210-M · Monticello, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2001 · N317RG · Destroyed
  > The separation of the #2 connecting rod and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. A factor was the in-flight collision with a vehicle while maneuvering to a emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX02LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA035.md): Classic Waco YMF · Banning, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2001 · N31BN · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a crack in the carburetor float and leaking portions of the carburetor that resulted in an overly rich mixture.
- [NTSB MIA02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA022.md): Robert N. Gilmore Rans S-10 · Oneonta, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N96AU · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed following loss of engine power resulting in the airplane stalling and entering a spin from which it crashed. Factors in the accident was improper repair of the front cylinder intake manifold seal by the pilot…
- [NTSB MIA02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA018.md): Beech P35 · Belle Glade, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2001 · N9754Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine oil for undetermined reasons that resulted in the engine seizing, a forced landing on a dirt road, and an impact with a vehicle on the dirt road during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB NYC02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA028.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Cattaraugus, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2001 · N3057R · Substantial damage
  > A separation of the cylinder from the engine for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the hidden ground obstruction (hole) which the airplane struck during the landing roll.
- [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 SEA02FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA009.md): Cessna 175C · Miles City, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2001 · N8347T · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number four cylinder exhaust valve guide from the cylinder head, leading to the failure of the exhaust valve stem and the catastrophic failure of the engine while in cruise flight. Factors include the necessity of attempting a forced…
- [NTSB CHI02LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA005.md): Cessna 182N · Graham, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2001 · N92913 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the number 2 piston. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA02LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA008.md): Cessna T206H · LakeLanier Isl., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2001 · N919LL · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power. A contributing factor in the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC02LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA002.md): Beech C-45H · Hudson, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N8393H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's failure to properly identify the inoperative engine prior to feathering the wrong propeller, and his lack of familiarity with the required corrective procedures. A factor was the initial engine failure.
- [NTSB LAX01FA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA306.md): Bell 206B · Hilo, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2001 · N206KS · Destroyed
  > The failure of the mechanic to secure the No. 8 bearing thrust nut during maintenance work, which resulted in the total failure of the first stage turbine wheel shaft. Also causal was his misjudgment of his height during the flare resulting in a hard 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 IAD01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA107.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Medina, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2001 · N39945 · Substantial damage
  > fatigue failure of the dual magneto mounting flanges that resulted from undetected contact damage sustained during a previous installation, which resulted in its separation from the engine during take-off.
- [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 ATL01LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA110.md): Cessna 172R · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2001 · N158RA · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the engine vacuum pump by maintenance personnel which resulted in oil exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was the none-suitable terrain.
- [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 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 ATL01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA095.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2001 · N2116G · Substantial damage
  > The improper replacement of an accessory drive component with an unapproved part by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the component and loss of engine power. The airplane subsequently collided with power lines and trees during an…
- [NTSB LAX01LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA288.md): Ryan ST3KR · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2001 · N48742 · Substantial damage
  > The improper fabrication/reassembly and inspection of the engine throttle control linkage during aircraft restoration by the operator, and the failure of the operator's inspection personnel to detect the error during subsequent annual inspections.
- [NTSB ANC01LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA118.md): Thomson Avid Flyer · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 2001 · N47065 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during initial climb due to a broken spark plug.
- [NTSB DEN01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA149.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N3015L · Substantial damage
  > 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 failure of a connecting rod during cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…
- [NTSB MIA01LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA218.md): Cessna 182R · Winder, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N2405E · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the number two piston immediately after takeoff, resulting in collision with trees and the terrain during an emergency descent.
- [NTSB CHI01LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA286.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Petersburg, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2001 · N4598 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine cylinder, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. Factors were the low altitude and the muddy field.
- [NTSB NYC01IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA211.md): Cessna 210L · Bluefield, WV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2001 · N732JT · Minor damage
  > Improper maintenance which resulted in the installation of an unserviceable piston assembly, and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure. Factors in this accident were the improper inspection by the piston supplier and the softening of the piston.
- [NTSB SEA01LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA154.md): Republic RC-3 · Chimacum, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2001 · N6755K · Substantial damage
  > An internal ground in the right magneto followed by an internal ground evidenced by arcing in the left ignition coil unit, which led to failure of both the right magneto and the left coil ignition system respectively during cruise. Contributing factors were a…
- [NTSB SEA01LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA149.md): Grumman G-164B · Quincy, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2001 · N6774Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the impeller assembly as a consequence of impeller rub and binding within the impeller collector case for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW01LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA178.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Grand Coteau, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2001 · N10140 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while maneuvering, which resulted from a fractured #4 cylinder head at the exhaust valve rocker arm boss. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA255.md): Beech A36 · Sugar Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N136GR · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate maintenance inspection and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot mechanic. The fuel system leak was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ANC01FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01FA095.md): Cessna 172 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2001 · N5312T · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue induced fracture of a connecting rod wrist pin, resulting in a complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC01LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA194.md): Piper PA-28-180 · New Milford, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2001 · N55205 · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the number two connecting rod for reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX01LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA254.md): Watkins Velocity · Winslow, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N222RW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the number three cylinder head from the barrel resulting in a loss of engine oil during flight. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the rough uneven ground of the forced landing site.
- [NTSB DEN01LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA127.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Calhan, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6276W · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination (water). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain on which to perform a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI01FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA220.md): Mooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N2HW · Destroyed
  > The fractured camshaft gear and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors relating to this accident were metal fatigue in the camshaft gear teeth, the inadvertent stall, the low airspeed, and the trees.
- [NTSB ATL01IA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01IA083.md): Boeing B-727-100 · Memphis, TN · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2001 · N189FE · Minor damage
  > The failure of the #3 engine starter turbine.
- [NTSB LAX01LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA243.md): Bell 206B · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N474SF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the accessory gearbox 2 1/2 bearing in fatigue resulting in the complete loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the autorotational flare maneuver is also causal. The…
- [NTSB CHI01IA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01IA211.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-83 · Whiteman AFB, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2001 · N9413T · Minor damage
  > The separation of a fan blade due to fatigue failure which led to case separation and loss of engine power in the left engine.
- [NTSB NYC01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA164.md): Stinson 108-3 · Friendly, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2001 · N6647M · Substantial damage
  > A baffling failure within the exhaust system. Factors were an inadequate annual inspection and the pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment.
- [NTSB LAX01LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA231.md): Cessna 172N · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2001 · N737SH · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper magneto timing.
- [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 SEA01LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA121.md): Kaman HH-43B · Mullan, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2001 · N556D · Substantial damage
  > The development of multiple fatigue cracks which ultimately resulted in the fracture of the 1st stage gas producer turbine rotor sealing disc. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly and unsuitable terrain conditions.
- [NTSB MIA01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA168.md): Cessna 210L · Key West, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N2117S · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both…
- [NTSB FTW01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA143.md): Commander 114-B · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2001 · N114BW · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the #6 cylinder's connecting rod, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. A contributing factor to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 LAX01FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA200.md): Hughes 369D · Hanapepe, HI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2001 · N1109V · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power while in cruise flight resulting from the failure and liberation of several turbine blades due to hot corrosion effects which weakened the blades. The hot corrosion damage was the result of multiple turbine over temperature events which…
- [NTSB DEN01LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA107.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2001 · N3708T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's diminished visual lookout, resulting in the wire strike. Contributing factors were the total mechanical failure of the cylinder, dusk, and the power transmission line.
- [NTSB MIA01LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA150.md): Air Tractor AT-502B · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2001 · N6067A · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb due to compressor turbine blade separation.
- [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 DEN01LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA103.md): Hall Lancair 4P · Bennett, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N707SH · Substantial damage
  > unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. A contributing factor was a fatigue fracture of the starter adapter drive shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to oil starvation.

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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") = 2001
  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&year=2001

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