# NTSB investigations, NV: 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 SEA07IA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07IA201.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Reno, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2007 · N254SR · No damage > The failure of the left turbocharger as a result of a production defect in the unit's compressor due to a machining process change by the manufacturer that was made without formal documentation or substantiation. - [NTSB LAX00GA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00GA297.md): Bell 412 · Cold Springs, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Aug 13, 2000 · N174EH · Destroyed > failure of the compressor turbine disc due to cyclic fatigue brought about by repeated operation near or above the engines' temperature/power limits by company personnel over an extended period of time. Factors in the accident were: 1) the high density… - [NTSB LAX98LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA244.md): Bellanca BL-17 · Winnemucca, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N14692 · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to a missing cotter key and jam nut, the use of an improper nonapproved part by other maintenance personnel, and failure to safety the installation which subsequently lead to a throttle/carburetor linkage disconnect. - [NTSB LAX95LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA022.md): Forney F-1 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1994 · N3019G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control by improperly compensating for the existing wind conditions. The leaking cylinder, the prevailing crosswind, the soft terrain, and the dirt bank were factors in this accident - [NTSB LAX94FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA165.md): Ayres S-2R · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1994 · N40237 · Destroyed > An undetermined problem with the engine oil system, a decision to fly the airplane with a known deficiency, and progressive (partial) failure of the engine master rod and bearing. - [NTSB LAX92LA395](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA395.md): Abrams/Nuding Quickie Q2 · Minden, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N4AN · Destroyed > Fuel starvation for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for the forced landing attempt. - [NTSB LAX91LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA229.md): Glaser-Dirks DG-500M · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N503V · Substantial damage > An engine failure produced as a result of the pilot improperly adjusting the carburetor mixture jet. - [NTSB LAX90FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA311.md): Cessna 411 · Fallon, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1990 · N7321U · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to perform emergency procedures for loss of engine power (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine). Factors related to the accident were: inadequate maintenance, contamination in the fuel system, and overheat… - [NTSB SEA89LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA045.md): Piper PA-31 · Sparks, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1989 · N88RG · Destroyed > The pilot's misjudgement of the forced landing profile. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right turbocharger and the pilot's improper handling of the landing gear system. - [NTSB SEA89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA034.md): Cessna 210 · Carson City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1989 · N7342E · Substantial damage > Separation of the throttle cable due to wear as power was applied for a landing go-around. Contributing to the accident was rough terrain at the touchdown point of the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA89FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA015.md): Beech 65 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N9AG · Destroyed > Approx 10 min after t/o, the pilot stated he was returning to land due to a problem. On final the acft rolled inverted and descended nose down into a residence. Engine exam revealed a failed supercharger intermediate drive shaft gear resulting in loss of… - [NTSB SEA88IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA017.md): Beech E18S · Reno, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1987 · N25SM · Minor damage > Shortly after takeoff, and after the landing gear was raised, the pilot noticed an over-temperature of the right engine. A power reduction was made and afterwards symptoms of a compressor stall occurred. The pilot then shut down the right engine. A 180 degree… - [NTSB SEA86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA148.md): Mooney M20-C · Paradise Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N6263U · Substantial damage > A forced landing was made due to a very rough running engine accompanied by backfiring. It was discovered on engine examination that the spark plugs were worn beyond service limits. During landing roll a cattle guard was struck with the wing tips. ## 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" = 'NV' 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=NV --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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