# NTSB investigations, NJ: 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 ATL07LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07LA131.md): Grumman G-164A · Pittsgrove, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to low compression for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC07LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA221.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Bernardsville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2007 · N62BA · Substantial damage > The failure by unidentified maintenance personnel to follow appropriate procedures when attaching the No. 3 cylinder, which was replaced subsequent to the engine overhaul and not entered in the logbook, resulting in fatigue failures of the cylinder studs. - [NTSB NYC07CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA016.md): Jahns RV-7 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N916R · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever linkage. A contributingfactor was the owner/builder's improper installation of the throttle linkage. - [NTSB NYC06LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · Destroyed > Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC05LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA144.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Millville, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2005 · N6494J · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to perform a emergency landing to a runway, with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain airspeed after aborting that landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.… - [NTSB IAD04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA027.md): Grumman G-164A · Chatsworth, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Substantial damage > A blocked internal oil passage, which resulted in inadequate lubrication of the blower impeller shaft, and the subsequent partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC02FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA068.md): Cessna T210N · Teterboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2002 · N2BS · Destroyed > Improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the… - [NTSB IAD01LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA067.md): de Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth · Allamuchy, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N4797 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position. - [NTSB NYC00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA214.md): Piper PA-25 · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N6195Z · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power caused by detonation of the #3 piston. - [NTSB NYC00FA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA122.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 2000 · N39081 · Substantial damage > Stress rupture of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine anti-rotation nozzle locks, resulting from inadequate nozzle lock design. - [NTSB NYC97LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA124.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1997 · N43464 · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler. - [NTSB NYC96LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA105.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164A · Vineland, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1996 · N6620Q · Substantial damage > failure of the number 8 cylinder, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing in soft terrain, and subsequent nose over of the airplane. - [NTSB BFO93LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA142.md): North American AT-6 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N6617X · Substantial damage > The water collection in the ignition harness which rendered the lower cylinder spark plugs inoperative resulting in partial power loss. - [NTSB NYC93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA129.md): Piper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damage > A manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB BFO93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA076.md): Hockenbury Bowers FLY Baby · Peapack, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1993 · N80PH · Substantial damage > The failure of the throttle valve actuating arm which resulted in partial opening of the throttle valve. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain available for landing. - [NTSB NYC93FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93FA066.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJ · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1993 · N6382Y · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the… - [NTSB NYC91LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA094.md): Cessna T210N · Milleville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 1991 · N6237Y · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power caused by mechanical failure, which resulted in the pilot landing the airplane on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB NYC91LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA044.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system. - [NTSB NYC90LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA035.md): Beech B-23 · Tinton Falls, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1989 · N2350L · Substantial damage > Precautionary landing in unsuitable terrain following a partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve. - [NTSB NYC88LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA076.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Williamstown, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1988 · N2352N · Destroyed > The flight departed runway 27 at cross keys airport and upon reaching 250 feet altitude, the engine lost power and began vibrating. The pilot maneuvered to return to the airport but was unable to reach it. The aircraft crashed in a yard about 1/2 mile from… - [NTSB NYC86FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86FHD01.md): Piasecki Acft. Helistat 97-34J · Lakehurst, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 2, 1986 · N1897Z · Destroyed > The helistat, a hybrid a/c with 4 H-34 main fuselages attached to a frame along with a ZPG-2 helium filled envelope had just completed it first hover test flt successfully and landed. A pwr loss was noted on the no. 3 helicopter and the test was terminated… - [NTSB DCA85AA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85AA023.md): General Dynamics 240-27 · West Trenton, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 19, 1985 · N155PA · Destroyed > The coplt bgn takeoff (tkof) with 2700 RPM & 52 to 53.5' of manifold pressure (mp). Wtr injection was not used altho 12 gal was available. At 150 to 250 ft AGL, the l eng lost pwr & the l prop autofeathered. The capt took control (ctl) & took action to verify… - [NTSB NYC84LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA223.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1984 · N40921 · Substantial damage > On initial climb after takeoff, plt noted a loss of climb performance, executed steep 180 degree turn to avoid high voltage lines on rising terrain ahead. This maneuver, coupled with reduced power resulted in an airspeed decrease to near stall speed. Plt… - [NTSB NYC83FHD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FHD01.md): Hiller UH-12D · Bricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1983 · N67155 · Substantial damage > The plt reported an erratic RPM drop & a partial loss of power during a swath run. This occurred when the helicopter was aprx 10 ft above trees at aprx 40 KTS. The acft began losing airspeed & altitude. During an emergency landing, the tail rotor & main rotor… - [NTSB NYC83FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA110.md): Grumman American AA5B · Bedminster, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 1983 · N28426 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed into trees during a forced landing after a loss of power while enroute from white plains. The engine started to shake and the rpms decreased. The plt initiated emergency procedures but the engine continued to run roughly.a decision was made… - [NTSB NYC82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N6897B · Substantial damage > After departing on a banner towing mission, the pilot experienced a sudden power loss. He had insufficient power and altitude to return to the field and elected to ditch in a creek. An examination of the engine revealed that the no.2 exhaust valve, pn 75068,… - [NTSB NYC82FHM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHM07.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sandy Hook Beac, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N6879B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was towing a banner, the engine RPM began to decrease. He initiated emergency procedures, but could not restore the power. The plane was maneuvered for a forced landing on a beach. The plane crashed on the beach while the… ## 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" = 'NJ' 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=NJ --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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