# NTSB investigations, NC: 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 NYC07LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA107.md): Grumman S-2B · Cherry Point, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 2007 · N5234A · Substantial damage
  > The flightcrew's failure to comply with the published emergency procedure following a loss of engine power on the right engine. Contributing to the accident was the failure of a magneto in the right engine.
- [NTSB ATL07LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA079.md): Hughes 369D · Whiteville, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2007 · N11AS · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the power turbine governor spring, causing a false pneumatic signal to the fuel control and a corresponding reduction in fuel flow.
- [NTSB ATL05FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA048.md): Cessna T210M · Shallotte, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2005 · C-GVVS · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA021.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Southern Pines, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2001 · N99236 · Substantial damage
  > The dislodging of the front crankshaft oil seal for undetermined reasons resulting in loss of engine oil, loss of engine power, and collision with a tree and then the ground during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA207.md): Cessna P210N · Boone, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2000 · N7VZ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the inter-cooler duct connecting the inter-cooler to the engine due to inadequate attachment of the inter-cooler to the aircraft which resulted in loss of turbocharger air overboard and loss of engine power and damage to the aircraft during a…
- [NTSB MIA97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA251.md): Cessna 170 · Troy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1997 · N2554V · Substantial damage
  > delay of the pilot to abort the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: improper timing of the magneto(s), and a malfunction of the carburetor.
- [NTSB MIA96GA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96GA138.md): Wsk Pzl Mielec M18A · Kinston, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N2065K · Destroyed
  > a cracked/fractured #5 cylinder and subsequent failure/jamming of the #5 exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors…
- [NTSB ATL95LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA164.md): Cessna 188B · Raeford, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N731VX · Substantial damage
  > the loss of the abutment seal which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder head.
- [NTSB ATL94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA150.md): Cessna 150J · Waxhaw, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1994 · N60182 · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to a stuck, and worn, exhaust valve, and the inadequate inspection of the engine by other maintenance personnel. A factor was the trees at the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA133.md): Pilatus PC-6/B1-H2 · Raeford, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1994 · N111FX · Destroyed
  > The improper inspection of the aircraft by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in an unsafetied and disconnected fuel control arm.
- [NTSB MIA93FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA190.md): Beech 35 · Frisco, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1993 · N88V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (vso) resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the near total loss of engine power due to separation of one of the two counterweights for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL91LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA049.md): Beech V35B · Advance, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N74LE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's diverted attention and failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff. A factor was the malfunctioning magneto which resulted in the engine sputter.
- [NTSB ATL90FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA111.md): Cessna P206 · Liberty, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1990 · N220P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to improper repairs to, and inadequate inspection of, the induction air box. The night light condition was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB ATL89LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA146.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Troy, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1989 · N99766 · Destroyed
  > An undetermined powerplant problem, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot/mechanic's failure to assure the aircraft was properly inspected before flight. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's delay in making a precautionary…
- [NTSB ATL88LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA159.md): Cessna 150J · Sandy Ridge, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1988 · N60276 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine began to vibrate excessively and lost power. The pilot landed the aircraft in a field. The aircraft nosed over in the soft ground. Examination of the engine revealed that the number one cylinder valve spring seat lock had failed allowing…
- [NTSB ATL88FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA137.md): Beech C50 · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1988 · N66L · Destroyed
  > The pilot reported a fuel pump problem to Fayetteville tower and requested landing. The pilot was cleared to land on runway 04. The controller noticed that the pilot had not lowered the landing gear. The pilot was questioned concerning the gear. Instead of…
- [NTSB ATL87LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA177.md): Cessna 150M · Goldsboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1987 · N704MW · Substantial damage
  > Student plt had dep apt for purpose of practicing ldgs. At about 400 ft he noted a pwr loss and rough running eng. He reduced the throttle setting and the roughness contd. Further reductions were made to the point where flight could not be maintained. The…
- [NTSB ATL87FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA123.md): Swearingen SA-226TC · Wilmington, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1987 · N505LB · Destroyed
  > The right engine failed during takeoff immediately after rotation 3000' down the 7,002' rwy 16. The plt continued the flt and the landing gear remained extended. The unauthorized plt rated pax made xmissions to the tower. Witnesses rpted that the acft reached…
- [NTSB ATL86LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA248.md): Ellis VARI-EZE · Wilkesboro, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1986 · N547EZ · Destroyed
  > Plt said he attempted to make a go around due to other acft on the rwy. When throttle was advanced engine remained at idle power. Plt elected to land in corn field at end of rwy. On landing roll acft nosed over inverted. Later exam of engine showed throttle…
- [NTSB ATL86FMG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FMG10.md): Quickie Q2 · Clinton, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1986 · N206JB · Destroyed
  > The acft was destroyed during a forced lndg after a power loss during takeoff climb. The plts son witnessed the takeoff & saw the acft descend below trees north of the arpt. He said that the eng sounded out of time. During a post acc eng inspection the…
- [NTSB ATL86LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA118.md): Taylorcraft BLT-65 · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1986 · N27529 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that the engine lost power to idle RPM followed by a forced landing in trees. Examination of the aircraft determined that a snap ring which held the throttle cable housing in place in the instrument panel came loose. Without the snap ring the…
- [NTSB ATL85LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA208.md): Cessna T303 · Shelby, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1985 · N9718T · Destroyed
  > The plt stated that after takeoff from rwy 23, he noticed oil coming from the left eng. He initiated a turn to land on rwy 05 but was unable to line up with the rwy. He elected to go-around and when he added full power the left eng oil pressure went to zero…
- [NTSB ATL85LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA200.md): American AA-1A · Hatteras, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1985 · N6393L · Substantial damage
  > While on a flt to Hatteras, NC, the eng ran rough, so after landing, the plt got an auto mechanic to remove the spark plugs. The lower plugs on the left side were lead fowled & were cleaned with a wire brush. During takeoff on the next flt, the eng lost…
- [NTSB ATL85LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA042.md): Cessna 150L · Murphy, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1984 · N11916 · Substantial damage
  > The CFI and student plt initiated a go-around from a simulated forced landing when the eng failed to respond to the application of power. In order to avoid colliding with trees the CFI turned right towards a corn field. Ground impact occurred right wing low…
- [NTSB ATL84FMG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FMG02.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Apex, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 5, 1984 · N5839W · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, the eng lost power during takeoff. He was able to keep the eng running by pumping the throttle but was not able to gain altitude. He made a forced landing on an abandoned railroad bed. Investigation revealed that the resistoflex hose p/n…
- [NTSB ATL83LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA246.md): Hughes 269A · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N8835F · Substantial damage
  > While en route at 500 ft AGL, the eng suddenly lost power & went to idle RPM. During an autorotation to the side of a highway, the acft was maneuvered over a power line, then under another line. After touchdown, the helicopter slid into some bushes & a small…
- [NTSB ATL83IA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA201.md): Boeing 727-200 · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 27, 1983 · N856N · Minor damage
  > The #3 eng sustained an uncontained failure of the #4 1/2 bearing of the turbine section, due to fatigue cracking of the roller bearing cage.
- [NTSB ATL82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA148.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N1615P · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine…
- [NTSB ATL82DA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA028.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 5, 1982 · N2139T · Substantial damage
  > During flight, the engine surged and the propeller speed went to 3000 RPM. The pilot retarded the prop control, and maintained 2400 RPM. He proceeded to the Gastonia airport and landed without further incident. A ground run-up was made and all instruments and…

## 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" = 'NC' 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=NC

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