# NTSB investigations, FL: 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. Page 1 of 3 · 124 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC07LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA026.md): Cessna 175 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 2007 · N8092T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the separation of an engine piston, which resulted in a forced landing in a swamp and a collision with trees. - [NTSB MIA07IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07IA067.md): Cessna 172S · Moore Haven, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2007 · N57FH · No damage > A loss of engine power due to foreign object damage to the oil pump. - [NTSB MIA07CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA033.md): Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR · Lake Butler, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 6, 2007 · N56434 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle control push-rod, which resulted in a forced landing and collision with trees and the ground. - [NTSB MIA07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA032.md): Clopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N286JL · Substantial damage > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance prior to final aircraft delivery, which resulted in fuel filter blockage and engine fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA056.md): Cessna 150L · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N5262Q · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB MIA05LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA122.md): Highsmith Fergy FII B · Chipley, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2005 · N456MH · Substantial damage > The seizing of the rear engine cylinder during takeoff-initial climb, which resulted in a collision with power lines and structural damage to the airplane during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA05CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05CA118.md): Herbert O. Kellerman 173 RG · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2005 · N27BK · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot mechanic's inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line. - [NTSB MIA05LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA093.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Groveland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N270FT · Substantial damage > The pilot's poorly planned approach during a precautionary landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in a go-around and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A contributing factor in the accident was the inadequate maintenance by the… - [NTSB MIA04LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA123.md): Bell 206B3 · Panama City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N107PH · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance inspection resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to a loose pneumatic line on the governor and ditching of the helicopter. - [NTSB MIA04LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA122.md): Robinson R-22 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2004 · N4062X · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression during recovery from a practice autorotation resulting in a hard landing and damage to the helicopter. - [NTSB MIA04LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA097.md): Gulfstream American AA5B · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 2004 · N4516V · Substantial damage > The failure of the number three cylinder exhaust valve which resulted in the partial loss of engine power. The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance resulted in an overrun of the runway. - [NTSB MIA04FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA076.md): Cessna 177RG · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2004 · N1910Q · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, and the reinstallation of an unserviced magneto during an engine overhaul, which resulted in the magneto malfunctioning, a loss of engine power, and the airplane being ditched into the water. - [NTSB DCA04IA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA04IA002.md): Airbus Industrie A330 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2003 · HB-IQZ · Minor damage > an uncontained engine failure that resulted from the coking (carbon build-up) in a vent tube which led to a fire and the subsequent liberation of the IP turbine blades. Contributing to the cause of the uncontained engine failure was the absence of measures to… - [NTSB MIA03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA179.md): Cessna 152 · Kissimmee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2003 · N5172B · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB MIA03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA143.md): Cessna 172P · Plymouth, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N52186 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continue operation with known deficiencies (engine vibration) resulting in a partial loss of engine power during climb after takeoff and overrun of the runway during the aborted takeoff. - [NTSB MIA03IA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA062.md): Cessna 500 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2003 · N891CA · Minor damage > Inadequate quality control following overhaul of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) impeller by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a machining groove on the aft face of the HPC impeller being undetected, which resulted in a fatigue fracture and an… - [NTSB MIA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA133.md): Bell UH-1B · Lorida, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent. - [NTSB ATL02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA070.md): Cessna 210 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N1844F · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel which allowed the mixture control linkage to disconnect in flight which resulted in an emergency descent to landing into unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL00LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA096.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2000 · N5530F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during initial climb following takeoff, due to the restricted movement of the number two cylinder's exhaust valve. - [NTSB MIA00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA263.md): Grumman AA-5 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2000 · N7196L · Substantial damage > the intentional stall/mush by the pilot-in-command due to obstructions ahead resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by wear, fatigue, then overstress separation of the… - [NTSB ATL00LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA030.md): Burak Stanley A XF4 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 2000 · N9VY · Substantial damage > The owner/builder's failure to build the airplane within the design stress limits of the drive shaft assembly, that resulted in the failure of the Flex Coupling Retention Bolts. - [NTSB MIA00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA049.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1999 · N21312 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain minimum flying airspeed, (Vso) during takeoff following a partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft stalling, an uncontrolled descent, and collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the failure of the… - [NTSB MIA99FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA252.md): Boeing B737-300 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N17356 · Substantial damage > The fatigue fracture and separation of the high pressure turbine forward rotating air seal due to a manufacturing defect in a bolt hole that was not detected by the engine manufacturer due to inadequate and ineffective inspection techniques. Contributing to… - [NTSB MIA99LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA228.md): William John Schulz WJS Jaybird · Tangerine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1999 · N735BS · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper torqueing of a rocker arm adjusting jam nut, that resulted in the adjuster loosening, and a partial loss of engine power. This resulted in the pilot making an off airport precautionary landing and subsequent nose over, during which the… - [NTSB MIA99LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA117.md): Waco YMF-5 · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1999 · N820MM · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to select a suitable forced landing site following a partial loss of engine power due to failed cylinder holdddown studs, and the subsequent collision with trees. A factor in the accident was the reduced forward visibility from the dual… - [NTSB MIA99FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA005.md): Boeing 727-224 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1998 · N66734 · Substantial damage > The catastrophic failure of the 8th stage high pressure compressor disk from cadmium embrittlement as a result of improper adherence to the prescribed plating procedures and requirements by the company that last plated the disk. Contributing to the accident… - [NTSB MIA98FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FA200.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Miami, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1998 · N7578L · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to fuel contamination and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain single engine flying speed (VMC). - [NTSB MIA98LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA066.md): Cessna 152 · Ochopee, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1998 · N94929 · Substantial damage > partial loss of engine power due to a fractured number 4 exhaust valve, which resulted in a forced landing; and the lack of sufficient airspeed to maneuver over power lines during an attempt to abort (go around from) an emergency landing, which resulted in an… - [NTSB MIA97LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA250.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1997 · N4315X · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to properly plan his descent and approach for a forced landing following partial loss of engine power resulting in the aircraft landing short of the intended landing runway. A factor in the accident was improper inspection of the… - [NTSB ATL97LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA127.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Clewiston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1997 · N7307C · Substantial damage > The crack in the #8 cylinder head which led to the loss of power. A factor was the soft terrain. - [NTSB MIA97LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA112.md): Charles J. Keuthan Zephyr II · Bunnell, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1997 · N52958 · Substantial damage > Inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot while maneuvering for a forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the top compression ring of one of the cylinders. - [NTSB MIA97LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA032.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Sugarloaf Key, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N9545J · Substantial damage > a complete loss of engine power due to a disconnected connecting rod cap. - [NTSB MIA96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA142.md): Piper PA-32 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N9164B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuvering during a go-around, resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point… - [NTSB MIA96LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA095.md): Rotor Flight Dynamics Dominator · Quincy, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1996 · UNREG · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, and the pilot-in-command's improper decision to land with a tailwind. - [NTSB MIA95IA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95IA243.md): Piper PA-28-161 · New Smyrna Bch, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1995 · N150ER · No damage > fatigue failure of the piston assembly (piston and piston pin). - [NTSB MIA95LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA197.md): Cessna 152 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1995 · N67597 · Substantial damage > The pilot's premature decision to perform a precautionary landing. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power due to failure of one of the two magnetos. - [NTSB MIA95LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA189.md): Fairchild 24W-46 · Callahan, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1995 · N81222 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to failure of the magnetos. A factor in the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA95LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA138.md): North American T-28A · Arcadia, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1995 · N28FE · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to separation of 3 connecting rods from the master rod for undetermined reasons(s). - [NTSB MIA95FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA115.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Quincy, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1995 · N3995R · Destroyed > An undetermined fuel system problem that resulted in a fuel leak, an engine compartment fire, and a partial loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. An exhaust leak from the fracture of an… - [NTSB MIA95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA051.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1994 · N4300S · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the engine no.1 valve spring that jammed the intake valve open resulting in partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA95LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA049.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Tavares, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1994 · N2829P · Substantial damage > The failure of the no.3 connecting rod resulting in a loss of engine power. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB MIA95LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N41774 · Substantial damage > Partial loss of engine power due to total failure of the no. 3 cylinder exhaust valve for undetermined reasons. Also, unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA94LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA177.md): Cessna 172M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N5233R · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper approach during a forced landing following partial loss of engine power. The loss of engine power was a factor. - [NTSB MIA94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA127.md): Cessna 170A · Bushnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1994 · N9530A · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a loose exhaust valve seat on the No. 3… - [NTSB MIA94LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA103.md): Cessna 172RG · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1994 · N9781B · Substantial damage > The failure of the aircraft operator to comply with engine manufacturers service bulletins which resulted in improper inspection of exhaust valves and subsequent sticking of the no. 4 exhaust valve. - [NTSB MIA94LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA090.md): Cessna TU206F · Crystal River, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1994 · N8319Q · Substantial damage > The failure of the no 1 piston connecting rod for undetermined causes. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB MIA94LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA050.md): Aerospatiale AS-350 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1994 · N902BA · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to follow the emergency procedure in the flight manual for governor malfunction. Contributing to the accident was inadequate written procedures in the flight manual by the aircraft manufacturer. - [NTSB MIA93LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA143.md): Hughes 369HS · Orlando, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1993 · N500RT · Substantial damage > Unsuitable terrain encountered during the autorotative forced landing. Contributing to the accident was total loss of engine power due to seizure of the compressor impeller following failure of the no.2 bearing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA104.md): Air Tractor AT-401 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N7316L · Destroyed > Failure of the no. 2 cylinder in fatigue for undetermined reasons, over unsuitable terrain. The lack of suitale terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB MIA93LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA054.md): North American T-28A · Plantation, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1993 · N203CB · Substantial damage > Failure of the master rod main bearing which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=FL&occurrence=352&page=2 ## 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" = 'FL' 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=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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