# NTSB investigations, 2003: 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 LAX04LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA069.md): Allison KR-2 · Glendale, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2003 · N82KR · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a loose carburetor jet. A contributing factor was the owner/operators failure to have a condition inspection performed on the aircraft.
- [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 LAX04LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Snelling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2003 · N739SU · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation caused by the failure of the engine driven oil pump.
- [NTSB FTW04FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA029.md): Bell 407 · High Island 573 · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2003 · N457PH · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly.
- [NTSB FTW04IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04IA043.md): Bell 206B · Venice, LA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N125TA · Minor damage
  > The failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the inoperative forward fuel boost pump caution light switch.
- [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 LAX04LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA046.md): Suminski Cozy Long Ez · Maui, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2003 · N534S · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching.
- [NTSB LAX04FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA042.md): Cessna 177RG · Blk Canyon City, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2003 · N431DL · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of the single-drive dual magneto that resulted from inadequate lubrication of the breaker cam. Also causal was the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel during a recent inspection, which should have…
- [NTSB LAX04LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA039.md): Zivko Edge 540-T · King City, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2003 · N540RC · Substantial damage
  > The after market manufacturer's improper application of a crankshaft, which exceeded the original manufacturer's intended use. A factor in the accident was the oil covering the windscreen, which restricted the pilot's ability to see.
- [NTSB CHI04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA027.md): Bell 206B · Coleman, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 2003 · N3198C · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The garage building was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA029.md): North American T-28B · Hornbrook, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2003 · N28AF · Destroyed
  > a catastrophic engine failure from oil exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance installation of the lubricating system hoses.
- [NTSB MIA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA013.md): Mooney M20J · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA014.md): Cessna 182G · Athol, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection.
- [NTSB LAX04LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA016.md): Beech A36 · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N700TT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to thermal fatigue failure of the first stage turbine wheel resulting in release of a section of its rim. The thermal fatigue was due to the engine exceeding its temperature limits during one or more start cycles.
- [NTSB LAX04LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA015.md): Bell UH-1B · Durham, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N234SJ · Substantial damage
  > Separation of the power turbine shaft retaining bolt resulting in extensive power turbine area damage and a loss of shaft output power.
- [NTSB CHI04LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA019.md): Beech A36 · Davenport, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N25496 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the fuel nozzle. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's improper installation instructions for the nozzle pressure port plug on the fuel manifold valve. A factor…
- [NTSB LAX04TA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04TA018.md): Bell UH-1H · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 15, 2003 · N114FD · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a planetary reduction gear.
- [NTSB CHI04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA011.md): Domeier RV-7A · Augusta, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2003 · N707DD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the supercharger and alternator drive belts which resulted in foreign object damage to the valve timing system and subsequent loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor was the…
- [NTSB ANC04LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA003.md): Fairchild 42 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N106M · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate inspection of the carburetor by the aircraft mechanic who had recently worked on the carburetor, which failed to detect a cracked float, resulting in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was…
- [NTSB CHI04LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA005.md): Waco CTO · Greenfield, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N9577H · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL04TA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04TA012.md): Cessna 210L · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 7, 2003 · N59063 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to crankshaft counterweight failure.
- [NTSB LAX03LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA300.md): McClanahan Stits Playmate SA-11 · Fontana, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2003 · N9YC · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to oil starvation that was the result of misaligned main bearing halves that obstructed the oil galley passages. Since the history of the engine could not be reconstructed, the person or entity responsible for the bearing…
- [NTSB NYC03LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA204.md): LaBarge Titan Tornado I · Charlton, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > A seizure of the forward piston during the initial climb.
- [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 MIA03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA183.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2003 · N1528T · Destroyed
  > Failure of one blade in the engine compressor turbine disk due to fatigue which was caused by loss of gap between the blade platforms as a result of corrosion due to a foreign element (phosphate). This resulted in loss of engine power during takeoff and…
- [NTSB ATL03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA139.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.
- [NTSB CHI03LA306](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA306.md): Bellanca 14-13-2 · Moline, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2003 · N74467 · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the engine driven fuel pump and fuel starvation. An additional cause was the pilot misjudging the proper glidepath and his improper in-flight decision during the precautionary landing to pull back the power and lower the flaps prior to…
- [NTSB SEA03LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA183.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Homedale, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 2003 · N15367 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power during descent due to a failed cylinder head.
- [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 SEA03FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA179.md): Aero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…
- [NTSB NYC03CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA182.md): Kucklick Hiperbipe · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N258HB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to install an inadequate air filter, which subsequently failed and resulted in a power loss.
- [NTSB CHI03LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA274.md): Boeing A-75 · La Crosse, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2003 · N806RB · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was the corn crop.
- [NTSB SEA03FA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA169.md): Aerospatiale AS350D · Webb, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2003 · N57731 · Substantial damage
  > An over temperature condition within the gas generator turbine which led to first stage turbine blade fatigue as well as first stage blade track warping and consequent blade tip rub. The fatigue and blade tip rub ultimately led to blade separation and failure…
- [NTSB MIA03LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA160.md): Cessna T210M · Hialeah, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damage
  > Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…
- [NTSB ANC03LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA091.md): Cessna 207A · Bethel, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2003 · N6439H · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing, which resulted in a…
- [NTSB ATL03LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA122.md): Air Tractor AT401B · Girard, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2003 · N61227 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the internal supercharger blower seals.
- [NTSB CHI03LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA221.md): Navion L-17A · Canton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N2968C · Substantial damage
  > A complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm and the crops.
- [NTSB CHI03LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA214.md): Ayres S2R-G10 · Staples, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N3299A · Destroyed
  > The fatigue fracture of the oil jet flange resulting in a total engine failure during the aerial application.
- [NTSB MIA03FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA141.md): Cessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 1 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2003 · N314AB · Substantial damage
  > the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…
- [NTSB ANC03LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA073.md): Bell 206B · Aniak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 2003 · N111MT · Substantial damage
  > The compressor discharge pressure line (Pc line) B-nut coming loose at the fuel control unit, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the…
- [NTSB NYC03LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA154.md): Wohlers Falco F.8L · Ashland, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2003 · N33LW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine air intake duct tubing, which resulted in a total blockage of the induction inlet duct. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel. (This narrative…
- [NTSB LAX03LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA226.md): Bell 47 G5 · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2003 · N7938J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA03LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA129.md): Cessna 182J · Athol, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N3367F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found…
- [NTSB CHI03LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA201.md): McIlraith Sea Rey · Tomah, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N216ST · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA117.md): Stinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N6088M · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain.
- [NTSB MIA03LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA139.md): Samual G. DaSilva Velocity · Sebastian, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2003 · N51576 · Substantial damage
  > The improper repair of the crankshaft by a FAA Certified Repair Station resulting in fatigue failure and subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain encountered by the pilot during the landing roll in a field.
- [NTSB LAX03LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA216.md): Cessna 210D · Carefree, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2003 · N3826Y · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak.
- [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 LAX03LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA212.md): Hughes 369D · Kualapuu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2003 · N633WA · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel airfoils. The reason for the airfoil's fatigue failure could not be determined.
- [NTSB SEA03TA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03TA116.md): McDonnell Douglas 369E · Big Timber, MT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 2003 · N1502 · Substantial damage
  > Fretting on the outside diameter of the compressor coupling adapter which resulted in fatigue and subsequent fracture of the adapter, and ultimately the disconnection of the compressor from the turbine assembly. Contributing factors were low rotor RPM, uneven…

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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") = 2003
  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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