# NTSB investigations, 2005: 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 ATL06LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA028.md): Cessna 177-RG · Locust Grove, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2005 · N53257 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to failure of the No.1 connecting rod bearing and separation of the No. 1 connecting rod.
- [NTSB LAX06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA048.md): Cessna 182A · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2005 · N3936D · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the camshaft due to fatigue of one of the gear teeth, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors were the fence and the fence post.
- [NTSB NYC06LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA038.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Lincoln Park, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 2005 · N6858P · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the helicoil by the non-certificated mechanic, and the inadequate inspection of the installation by the certificated mechanic.
- [NTSB MIA06FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA024.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Mims, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2005 · N666DE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to improper installation of the #2 cylinder by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the separation of the cylinder as a result of fatigue cracking of the cylinder to crankcase fasteners. A contributing factor was the lack of…
- [NTSB LAX06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA044.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2005 · N7466P · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the mixture cable at the carburetor control arm, which resulted in a loss of power, and maintenance personnel's inadequate inspection of the airplane during the last annual inspection.
- [NTSB NYC06FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA027.md): Embraer 110P1 · Manchester, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N7801Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s misapplication of flight controls following an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the sun gear, which resulted in the loss of engine power. Contributing to the sun gear failure were the engine manufacturer’s…
- [NTSB DFW06LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA027.md): Arrow Falcon Exporters Arrow F OH-58A · West Memphis, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N331TA · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnected pneumatic (Pc) line. A contributing factor was the ravine.
- [NTSB DFW06CA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA020.md): Deussen Alexander II Rotorway Exec · Gibson, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2005 · N5436X · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the 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 CHI06LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA021.md): Enstrom F-28A · Portland, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2005 · N266Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate the helicopter with a known engine deficiency, the loss of engine power due to the connecting rod failure, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor to the accident was the corn crop and…
- [NTSB NYC06FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA015.md): Cessna 411 · East Hampton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2005 · N7345U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering with the left engine inoperative. Contributing to the accident were the failure of the left engine, and the pilot's lack of multiengine certification.
- [NTSB ANC06LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA005.md): Crisenbery Northman 2+2 · Nenana, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2005 · N239PT · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a cracked oil filter housing and subsequent loss of engine oil, which resulted in a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB ENG06IA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ENG06IA001.md): Cessna Citation 650 · Madison, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2005 · N175DP · Minor damage
  > The inadequate design of the engine's interstage transition duct that yielded after the LPT stage 3 blades had separated and allowed the uncontained release of turbine debris. A contributing factor was the separation of a turbine blade.
- [NTSB MIA05LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA164.md): North American T-28C · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N176RD · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the master rod bearing.
- [NTSB IAD05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA144.md): Howard Whyte Nieuport 28 · Dayton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2005 · N62610 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the installation of incorrect spring type terminal contacts which were accidentally supplied by the engine distributor.
- [NTSB LAX05LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA319.md): Rose Kitfox · Hesperia, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2005 · N656T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to a loose master ignition relay wire.
- [NTSB DEN05LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA143.md): North American SNJ-5 · Torrington, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2005 · N212TC · Substantial damage
  > failure of the #7 connecting rod, causing engine seizure. A contributing factor was the berm.
- [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 IAD05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA133.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Babylon, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2005 · N8270M · Substantial damage
  > A broken piston and exhaust valve tappet which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A contributing factor was the failure of the operator to overhaul the engine at the manufacturer's recommended interval.
- [NTSB SEA05LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA189.md): Ballhagen/Shyrock Q-2 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2005 · N12QJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot/owner's improper setting of the engine's valve clearance, leading to the failure of the exhaust valves to fully close and a total loss of power while on a VFR downwind, and the pilot/owner's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed as he tried to…
- [NTSB NYC05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA139.md): Terrio Pober Jr Ace · Oxford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2005 · N37KT · Substantial damage
  > A fractured oil pressure line, which resulted in the fracture of the number 3 cylinder connecting rod bearing, and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC05LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA137.md): Ercoupe 415-D · Sandy Lake, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2005 · N99746 · Substantial damage
  > A total failure of the engine driven fuel pump, and the pilot's failure to recognize a diminishing fuel supply in the fuselage (header) fuel tank, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight and subsequent collision with trees during a…
- [NTSB LAX05LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA273.md): Piper PA-18-105 · Palos Verdes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 2005 · N294T · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to the cyclic fatigue failure and separation of the number 4 piston.
- [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 LAX05FA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05FA264.md): San Joaquin Helicopters OH-58A+ · Lancaster, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N177SJ · Substantial damage
  > The pinion to turbine shaft coupling failed in fatigue due to a misaligned turbine shaft, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI05LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA226.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Culver, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2005 · N4512Q · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while maneuvering due to partial failure of the left magneto, and the flight instructor's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall. An additional cause was improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel,…
- [NTSB NYC05LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Felton, DE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2005 · N5495 · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive, which resulted in a total failure of the second stage turbine rotor.
- [NTSB SEA05LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05LA153.md): Mooney M20J · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2005 · N110MP · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power as a result of both sets of magneto points failing to open due to excessive wear of the nylon cam followers. The excessive wear of the cam followers was due to maintenance personnel's failure to follow the magneto manufacturer's…
- [NTSB ANC05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05LA107.md): Aerospatiale AS-350BA · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2005 · N57958 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to the separation of the engine power turbine shaft, the failure of which was due to a disconnected adjacent leaf spring, which resulted in an emergency landing after takeoff and subsequent hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA244.md): Cessna 208B · Globe, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2005 · N717BT · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the compressor turbine stator vane, the liberation of vane material into the compressor turbine, and the total loss of engine power. Also causal was the operator's failure to inspect the compressor turbine vane during fuel nozzle checks.
- [NTSB LAX05GA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05GA231.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · Fair Oaks, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N266SD · Destroyed
  > The failure of the constant delta P diaphragm in the fuel control unit, which resulted in an increased fuel flow and subsequent catastrophic failure of the engine. The diaphragm's failure was the result of improper installation by the engine manufacturer. A…
- [NTSB DEN05LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA106.md): Clarke YAK 3UR 2000 · Heber City, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2005 · N134US · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power due to a leaking carburetor and an inoperative float, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the restart attempt. Contributing factors were the sudden engine power surge during the attempted restart, and unsuitable…
- [NTSB MIA05TA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05TA124.md): Bell OH-58A · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 2005 · N244RP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the compressor section of the engine for undetermined reasons resulting in the total loss of engine power during the initial climb. A factor in the accident was the operator's use of a confined area for takeoff during non-emergency or routine…
- [NTSB IAD05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA084.md): Bell 206B · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2005 · N1212N · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the main drive shaft for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX05LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA208.md): Beech C35 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N5813C · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due a failure of the electric fuel pump. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB ATL05LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA103.md): Rutherford Seawind 3000 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N7117 · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel failure to secure throttle linkage on the carburetor which resulted in loss of engine power and a collision with a building.
- [NTSB ATL05LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA101.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N646RM · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the connecting rod cap separation for undetermined reasons. Related factors were trees and the swampy terrain condition.
- [NTSB IAD05LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA077.md): Piper PA-25-260 · Southampton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2005 · N4754Y · Substantial damage
  > A lack of lubrication for undetermined reasons which resulted in the failure of the Nos. 4 and 5 connecting rods, and a subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the furrowed cornfield.
- [NTSB MIA05FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05FA123.md): Douglas R4D-8 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2005 · N3906J · Destroyed
  > The inadequate maintenance inspection by company maintenance personnel/pilot and other maintenance personnel of the left engine resulting in a total failure of the master rod bearing, and nose case partial separation, which prevented the left propeller from…
- [NTSB IAD05LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA076.md): Aeronca C-3 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N13002 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent collision with wires. A factor was the wires.
- [NTSB MIA05LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA111.md): Hamilton Stoddard Glassair II S · Palm City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2005 · N401KY · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the throttle cable being loose and detaching from the throttle arm during takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB IAD05FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05FA068.md): Cessna R182 · New Fairfield, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 2005 · N756PN · Destroyed
  > Failure of the aluminum-clad, number two connecting rod bearings, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor was the relatively short forced landing area.
- [NTSB MIA05LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA107.md): C.W. Smith Rans S6 Coyote II · Louisville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > Galling of the front piston and cylinder of the Rotax 503 2-stroke engine, consistent with the engine running hot and lean for undetermined reasons, resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI05IA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05IA116.md): Embraer EMB-145LR · Kansas City, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 19, 2005 · N814HK · Minor damage
  > The fatigue failure during cruise flight of the fan spinner and forward fan retaining ring due to an interference between the mating parts resulting from the inadequate design by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX05LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA172.md): Republic RC-3 · Geyserville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N6292K · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to failure of the number 1 connecting rod bearing due to a probable oil starvation.
- [NTSB IAD05LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA064.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dover, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 2005 · N55165 · Substantial damage
  > The separated baffle which blocked the tailpipe resulting in a subsequent total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW05IA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05IA119.md): Eurocopter France EC120B · S.Timbalier 265 · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2005 · N588SC · No damage
  > The loss of engine power as result of the failure of the oil pump assembly.
- [NTSB LAX05LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA159.md): Beech 23 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2005 · N2388Q · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the mixture control cable. The fatigue crack resulted from inadequate installation techniques by unknown maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB LAX05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA146.md): Robinson Helicopter R22A · Kailua-Kona, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2005 · N8406J · Substantial damage
  > a total loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine's #3 exhaust valve due to an excessive valve guide clearance. Contributing to the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to adequately check the valve guide clearance during the last…
- [NTSB DEN05LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA070.md): Ross/Stonecipher Vans RV-6 · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2005 · N345JE · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to oil starvation. A contributing factor was the contamination in the inverted oil system's separator.

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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") = 2005
  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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