# NTSB investigations, AR: Loss of engine power(partial) - 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 CHI08CA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA015.md): Cessna 150H · Clarksville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2007 · N22899 · Substantial damage > Failure of the flight instructor to identify the lack of airplane performance in a timely manner and to reject the takeoff. An additional cause was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the presence of the power… - [NTSB DFW05CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA246.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Guion, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N95006 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA207.md): Grumman G-164 · Knobel, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2005 · N9041Q · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the #1 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW00LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA097.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2000 · N9785 · Substantial damage > The cracked #8 cylinder resulting in failure of the cylinder. A factor was the plowed/furrowed terrain. - [NTSB FTW99LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA185.md): Cessna 150M · Pocahontas, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1999 · N7660U · Substantial damage > The failure of the carburetor heat control cable which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA259.md): Ayres S2R · Watson, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1998 · N4007Y · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the disconnection of the propeller governor control as a result of the stripped threads on the propeller governor control push-pull rod. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW98FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA186.md): Foster/Hilsman Q2 · Siloam Springs, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1998 · N996DT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the forced landing. Factors were the failure of the #4 cylinder head which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and the co-owners/builders' failure to perform a condition inspection of the… - [NTSB FTW96LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA297.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M-18A · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N80199 · Destroyed > a loss of engine power and subsequent engine fire for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW95LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA301.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Cash, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1995 · N1004W · Substantial damage > Engine power loss due to partial failure of one magneto combined with total failure of the other magneto. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW95FA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA277.md): Bellanca 17-31A · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1995 · N39875 · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power as a result of the disengagement of the throttle cable housing due to improper maintenance. Factors were the night condition and the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW95LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA282.md): Aero Commander S2R · Newport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N5654X · Substantial damage > A disconnected throttle push pull rod, due to inadequate maintenance. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW94LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA238.md): Rockwell S-2R · Winchester, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1994 · N4903X · Substantial damage > The loss of power due to the number one cylinder head cracking. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA260.md): Cessna A188B · Manila, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N731UF · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to the collapse of an air induction hose. - [NTSB FTW93LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA178.md): Bell-Transworld 47G-2 · Wynne, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1993 · N9238Z · Substantial damage > Partial power loss due to the failure of one magneto. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA169.md): Grumman G-164A · Weiner, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1993 · N4593 · Substantial damage > Partial power loss due to improper installation of the linkage control bracket. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW91DPG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG12.md): Bell 47-G3B1 · Colt, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N31052 · Destroyed > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW91DPG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DPG03.md): Grumman G-164A · Earle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N5336 · Substantial damage > A power loss for undetrmined reasons. A factor was the muddy/soft terrain in which the forced landing was performed. - [NTSB FTW90DPG13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG13.md): Grumman G-164A · Luxora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N5213 · Substantial damage > A partial power loss due to failure of the number five connecting rod. A factor was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB FTW90DPG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPG06.md): WSK PZL Mielec M18A · Hunter, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 28, 1990 · N81699 · Destroyed > Loss of part of the engine exhaust collector, as result of improper maintenance replacement/installation. - [NTSB MKC90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA139.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1990 · N5203 · Substantial damage > Failure of the engine driven blower assembly. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MKC90LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA126.md): Grumman G-164A · Fisher, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1990 · N5257 · Destroyed > Partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB MKC90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA067.md): Grumman AG-CAT G-164A · Parkin, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N5336 · Substantial damage > Total failure of the engine's master connecting rod. - [NTSB MKC89LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA142.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Waldenburg, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1989 · N9725 · Substantial damage > The total failure of the engine supercharger which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB MKC89DPG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89DPG01.md): Culver LFA · Dumas, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 13, 1988 · N34872 · Destroyed > A witness stated that the airplane backfired while in a turn at low altitude. He heard it backfire twice more and noticed engine running at idle just before it crashed. When runup, the engine would attain 1900 RPM, then backfire and the RPM would drop to 600… - [NTSB MKC88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA161.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillett, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1988 · N6567 · Substantial damage > While en route to engage in an aerial application operation, the plt said the engine began to misfire and cut out. Unable to correct the malfunction, the plt dumped his chemical load and began returning to the departure airstrip. En route, he felt he would… - [NTSB MKC88FA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA154.md): Boeing 737-222 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1988 · N9060U · No damage > The sked air carrier flt was aborted after the capt heard a noise and felt a vibration emanating from the left side of the acft, which at the time, was perceived as a 'blown' tire. The acft was subsequently stopped on the active rwy, and an order fm the… - [NTSB MKC88LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA144.md): Grumman G-164B · Cherry Valley, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1988 · N6823K · Substantial damage > The plt said that shortly after takeoff, he had a partial power loss. He dumped his chemical load and attempted to return for landing. While turning the engine suffered a complete loss of power. He attempted to land, but on the roll out, acft nosed over in… - [NTSB MKC88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA062.md): Grumman G-164B · West Point, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1988 · N6750Q · Substantial damage > The pilot said, shortly after takeoff, enroute to an aerial application operation, the engine began to lose pwr and began backfiring. He dumped a portion of his load, and made an emergency ldg in a soft, unplanted bean field. After rolling about 200 feet, the… - [NTSB MKC87LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA115.md): Ayres S2R600 · Lepanto, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1987 · N4943X · Substantial damage > The PIC had taken off for a LCL aerial operation. Enroute PIC had an engine failure and made a forced ldg in a muddy field. PIC applied brakes and acft nosed over. The exhaust rocker arm box on no. 3 cylinder was found to be cracked keeping exhaust valve in… - [NTSB MKC87LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA028.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B-600 · Earle, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N6898Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the powerplant was performing normally during initial climb when, suddenly, the engine experienced a power loss after backfiring. Immediate remedial action resulted in a partial power output but not enough to sustain flight. Emergency… - [NTSB MKC86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA015.md): Mooney MK21 · Warren, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N3399X · Substantial damage > At cruise level flt the plt rptd a malfunctioning engine. The plt was cleared to descend to an airport in the vicinity. The precautionary landing was initiated due to an oil pressure decline. Approaching for the landing the plt rptd the engine completely quit… - [NTSB MKC85LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA210.md): Cessna 150K · Bee Branch, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1985 · N5831G · Substantial damage > The airplane was on a local flight when the engine failed. During the forced landing, the airplane ran through a fence row of trees. Inspection revelaed that the rocker arm bosses on the number one cylinder had failed. Cylinder had been installed 50 hours… - [NTSB MKC85LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA209.md): Cessna 150L · Morrilton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1985 · N6999G · Substantial damage > The airplane was on a night flight when the engine failed. During the forced landing, the airplane struck and remained attached to high voltage powerlines. Inspection of the engine revealed number three cylinder cracked and the top compression ring on number… - [NTSB MKC85FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA105.md): Beech E-90 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 1985 · N575HC · Destroyed > A simulated eng failure was initiated by the chk airman at 200 AGL. The plt followed the emergency procedures and advanced the pwr levers to bring pwr back to the engine. The plt then noticed the eng failed and had insufficient alt to get an air restart. The… - [NTSB MKC85LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA033.md): Rockwell S-2R · West Helena, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 1984 · N8503V · Substantial damage > On departing West Helena arpt the plt reduced pwr to a cruise pwr setting. The engine responded to the pwr reduction but then the torque dropped to zero. The acft descended striking the ground. Inspection and testing of the engine and fuel control unit did… - [NTSB MKC84LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA250.md): Grumman G-164A · Swifton, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1984 · N7693 · Substantial damage > During a swath run the #9 cylinder on the radial engine separated. A forced landing was made during which the acft landed in a levee and nosed over. - [NTSB MKC84LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA211.md): Grumman G-164B · Roe, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1984 · N8365K · Substantial damage > As a result of a supercharger failure, a partial power loss was experienced during a swath run. During the landing roll after a forced landing, the acft nosed over & came to rest inverted. An eng teardown revealed that both supercharger bearings had failed… - [NTSB MKC84LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA217.md): Grumman G-164A · Osceola, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1984 · N7928 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into a levee in a rice field after losing engine power during a spray operation turn-around. The enginedid not quit entirely but lost enough power so that flt was not maintained. An inspection of the engine revealed a broked connecting rod. - [NTSB MKC84LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA213.md): Grumman G-164A · Gillette, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1984 · N9785 · Substantial damage > During swath run engine ran rough and could not sustain acft in flight. The plt made a forced landing in a soft freshly plowed field. The acft nosed over during the landing. Inspection of the acft revealed that one magneto was missing teethfrom the drive gear… - [NTSB MKC84LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA136.md): Cessna A188B · Lepanto, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1984 · N731VM · Substantial damage > The acft lost power during an aerial application flt & crashed during a forced landing. An investigation revealed that the magnetos were not in an airworthy condition at the time of the accident. The acft had been operated 338 hrs since the last 100 hr… - [NTSB FTW83LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA358.md): Rockwell S2R · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N4903X · Substantial damage > While dispensing fertilizer, oil suddenly covered the windshield & the eng began running at reduced power. The plt made an emergency landing in a water covered rice field where the wheels hit a levee & the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that the #1 exhaust… - [NTSB FTW82FPG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG19.md): Cessna 150J · North Little Ro, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N60246 · Destroyed > After a right turn after takeoff from rwy 17 the plt declared an emergency. A witness heard the eng backfiring. The plt continued the right turn & attempted a landing on rwy 35. He was described as being too high & hot, & touched down, or almost touched down,… - [NTSB FTW82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA100.md): Cessna 310B · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1982 · N5417A · Substantial damage > During a dual instruction engine out in a two engine aircraft a go around was attempted by the student pilot because of conflicting traffic in the pattern. The aircraft developed a high sink rate and the CFI landed the aircraft wheels up. The student raised… - [NTSB FTW82DA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA067.md): Grumman G-164A · Pickens, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1982 · N8526H · Substantial damage > At about 100 ft AGL during takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot reported that he smelled a strong odor of hot metal and began a right turn to return to the airstrip. Shortly thereafter, he experienced a complete loss of power. While landing in… ## 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" = 'AR' 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" = 352) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=352&state=AR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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