# NTSB investigations, GA: 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 ATL07LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA092.md): Cessna 172 · Brinson, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N921JR · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a blocked carburetor jet. - [NTSB ATL05LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA084.md): de Havilland DH-82-C · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2005 · N82CQ · Substantial damage > The total failure of the left magneto resulting in a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb, forced landing, and in-flight collision with wires and the ground. - [NTSB ATL03FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA009.md): Beechcraft A60 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · Destroyed > The loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA01LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA159.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Dahlonega, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2001 · N43466 · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 3 exhaust valve due to fatigue cracking for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and an in-flight collision with a building during an attempted forced landing to unsuitable terrain.. - [NTSB ATL99LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA130.md): Cessna 182P · Summerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1999 · N6863M · Substantial damage > The missing throttle linkage bolt from the carburetor due to an improper engine installation by maintenance personnel. Factors were the tailwind present during the landing roll and the trees. - [NTSB ATL99FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA011.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Roswell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1998 · N8554C · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the number five connecting rod assembly as a result of fatigue cracks that were initiated in areas of galling. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA98LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA158.md): David McElhannon Avid MK. 4 · Elberton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1998 · N117DK · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a failed combustion assembly, expansion seal. - [NTSB MIA97LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA233.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1997 · N4411S · Substantial damage > The obscured vision of the pilot due to oil covering the windscreen. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to a cracked head of one of the cylinders and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA97LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA182.md): Cessna 210F · Waycross, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 1997 · N1817F · Substantial damage > the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL97IA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97IA035.md): Boeing 757-232 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1997 · N611DL · Minor damage > failure of the Stage 1 High Pressure Turbine due to a fatigue fracture in a disk blade retention lug. - [NTSB ATL95LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA095.md): Kolb Firestar II · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1995 · N47WH · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to inspect the aircraft, which resulted in a loose spark plug lead. A factor was the rough terrain conditions at the landing area. - [NTSB ATL95LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA030.md): Cessna 150G · Rhine, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1994 · N3221J · Substantial damage > The failure of the number two cylinder rocker shaft bosses, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and an eventual emergency landing. - [NTSB ATL92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA071.md): Mooney M20D · Cumberland Is., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N1975Y · Substantial damage > The loss of the spark plug at a critical point in flight which resulted from the inadequate overhaul of the engine by an unknown person; and the inadvertent stall of the airplane when the pilot failed to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high obstructions… - [NTSB MIA92LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA039.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1991 · N7411J · Destroyed > The separation of numbers 1,2, and 3 connecting rods for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL91LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA164.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N44PG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. Factors in this accident were, loose carburetors, annual inspection not performed, and pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB ATL91LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA095.md): Beech 55 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N42WE · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command (CFI). The improper procedure of turning the fuel selector valve to 'off' at altitude to simulate a failed engine, then delaying restarting of the engine until the aircraft was on final approach was… - [NTSB ATL91IA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91IA050.md): Piper PA-60-600 · Cochran, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1991 · N6070D · Minor damage > Failure of the right engine shutoff valve which resulted in a complete loss of engine power. The airplane veered off the right side of the runway and the right main landing gear collapsed as a result of the pilots failure to maintain directional control… - [NTSB ATL90LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA174.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1990 · N44678 · Substantial damage > The number two cylinder exhaust valve sticking in the closed position, which resulted in a partial power loss during the takeoff. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper preflight inspection, in that he did not correctly analyze the engine problem… - [NTSB ATL90LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA161.md): Cessna 172 · Palmetto, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1990 · N6173E · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. A factor in the accident was the improperly maintained condition of the magnetos. - [NTSB ATL90IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90IA087.md): Mooney M-20L · Augusta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1990 · N1024Z · Minor damage > The reported performance problem during climbout was undetermined. The pilot's decision to land with the landing gear retracted contributed to the minor damage sustained. - [NTSB ATL89FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA188.md): Beech 70 · Albany, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1989 · N11TP · Destroyed > The fatigue failure of the supercharger intermediate drive gear shaft (gear tooth), which resulted in a partial loss of power, and the pilot's initiation of lift-off before reaching VMC airspeed. Factors related to the accident were: the worn intermediate… - [NTSB ATL88LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA251.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gray, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 1988 · N32105 · Substantial damage > Instructor said that after completing a stall series the engine began to backfire continously & power was lost so that he could not maintain altitude. An off airport landing was made and a fence was hit during the landing roll. Eng had been overhauled &… - [NTSB ATL88DKG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88DKG15.md): Rockwell S2R · Pelham, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1988 · N4887X · Destroyed > The crop duster had completed the third swath run of the morning when the engine began to lose power. The plt released the contents of the hopper and made a forced landing in a soybean field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over and a ground fire… - [NTSB ATL87LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA084.md): Grumman G-164A · Leslie, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1987 · N8721H · Substantial damage > The plt reported losing power shortly after takeoff; a forced ldg was subsequently made in a freshly-plowed field where the acft flipped over. Examination of the engine revealed a cracked #7 cyl head. FAA service difficulty reports (sdr's) indicated that… - [NTSB ATL87IA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA034.md): de Havilland DHC-8-101 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1986 · N802MX · Minor damage > At about 4,000 ft MSL, cpt on sch dom flt reported loud pop and sub shutdown of rt eng. Smell of smoke and visual confirmation of fire in rt nacelle. Ships fire ext activated during return to dept. Arpt. Landed without further incident. Investigation revld… - [NTSB ATL86IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86IA051.md): Airbus Industrie A-300 B4-203 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1985 · N231 · Minor damage > During takeoff initial climb the aircraft experienced an uncontained failure of the no 1 engine. The pilot returned to the airport and landed without further incident. Post incident examination disclosed four broken turbine mid frame strut studs. The fracture… - [NTSB ATL86FKG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FKG03.md): Cessna 182P · Hawkinsville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 21, 1985 · N66RD · Destroyed > The acft caught fire during a forced lndg after losing eng power during cruise. The plt approached a hi-way for landing and smoke filled the cockpit. During rollout fire came thru the firewall and the plt evacuated the moving acft. The unoccupied acft… - [NTSB ATL85LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA214.md): Wag-Aero Cubbie (J-3) · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1985 · N909GH · Substantial damage > During a departure, the eng had a partial loss of power. The plt reported that after climbing to about 75 ft, neither the acft's speed nor alt would increase. He lowered the nose to increase the eng RPM & speed, but the eng did not respond. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB ATL85FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA181.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Newnan, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N8215B · Substantial damage > The eng started running rough then quit. The plt landed in awarehouse parking lot between two rows of 40-45 foot trailers. Exam of the eng revealed that the sharp edges of the roll pin had worn through the centering spacer for the tach drive ass'y. which then… - [NTSB ATL84FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA252.md): Boeing A75N1 · Cumming, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1984 · N1357N · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a partial pwr loss during takeoff. The pilot released the banner the acft was towing, made a left turn into a valley and collided with a ditch during a forced landing. Investigation revealed maintenance deficiencies in both the carburetor… - [NTSB ATL84LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA240.md): Eagle DW-1 · Franklin, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1984 · N8808B · Substantial damage > Flying cross-country on a special ferry permit (the aircraft's annual inspection had expired) the pilot reports a gradual decline in power occurred until altitude could no longer be maintained. A forced landing was accomplished on apublic road, but the pilot… - [NTSB ATL83FAG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FAG12.md): Beech E18S · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N452CC · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy and nosed over during takeoff after an engine lost power. The acft had notbeen flown in several weeks and there had been days of rain and humidity. The magnetoes on the right engine were rough but seemed to clear… - [NTSB ATL82FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA083.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Carrollton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N50468 · Destroyed > The student completed a touch & go & was climbing out when the instructor took control. He told the student that he was going to show him what to do if the eng quit shortly after takeoff. At 150-180 ft above the rwy near the upwind numbers the instructor cut… - [NTSB ATL82IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA042.md): Beech B200 · Atlanta, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1982 · N1851S · No damage > While at cruise with recommended power settings, the left engine oil pressure and torque indications began fluctuating and dropping. As the power lever was retarded a popping sound was heard and the engine was shut down. A precautionary landing was made in… - [NTSB ATL82DA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA027.md): Bell 206L-1 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 2, 1982 · N5745Y · Substantial damage > While returning to refuel from an air ambulance flight the helicopter yawed left and N2 dropped to about 92% approximately one mile from the airport. At 30-50 feet with airspeed at about 20 knots the aircraft yawed violently to the left with corresponding… ## 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" = 'GA' 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=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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