# NTSB investigations, OH: 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 NYC04LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA211.md): Cessna 172M · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2004 · N172WW · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and by failure to comply with service instruction for low engine compression. - [NTSB NYC04CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA150.md): Henes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA063.md): Piper PA-23-180 · Akron, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N825SA · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain minimum control single engine airspeed (Vmc) during a loss of power on one engine, which resulted in a loss of control in flight an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was a shifted main journal, which resulted in a… - [NTSB IAD03CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA062.md): William Stevens RAF2000 · Stoutsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N186S · Substantial damage > Separation of the engine computer wire and connector, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD03LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA010.md): Cessna 152 · Springfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damage > Inadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder. - [NTSB NYC02LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA018.md): American AA-1 · Batavia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2001 · N5664L · Substantial damage > Malfunction of an exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's service instructions. - [NTSB IAD00LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA070.md): Jordan Kitfox Model 1 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2000 · N37SK · Substantial damage > A broken carburetor jet needle, which blocked fuel from entering the carburetor's mixing tube and resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB IAD00LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA071.md): Showalter Rotorway 152 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2000 · N11662 · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's inadequate installation of an ignition lead that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor in the accident was the soybean crop in the forced landing site. - [NTSB NYC00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA141.md): Carlson Criquet · East Palestine, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2000 · N22CA · Destroyed > The failure of the powerplant to produce adequate power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies. - [NTSB IAD97LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA085.md): Mc Ardle Kolb Mark III · Findlay, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1997 · N1144T · Substantial damage > The loss of power due to one of two carburetors disconnecting in flight for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during forced landing. - [NTSB BFO94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA145.md): Mooney M-20B · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N778R · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in the throttle cable becoming disconnected from the carburetor. - [NTSB NYC94FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA082.md): Mooney M20K · Swanton, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1994 · N1007A · Destroyed > Failure of an engine cylinder which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to establish the proper descent path to an airport that was within the glide distance of the airplane. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane. - [NTSB ATL90FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90FA040.md): Cessna 182 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > Failure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss. - [NTSB ATL89LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA178.md): Piper PA-32RT-300T · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1989 · N2153K · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the propeller governor idler-gear shaft retaining set-screw, which led to an engine oil leak and resulted in a loss of engine power; and the reduction of the pilot's ability to see outside the airplane due to oil on the windshield. - [NTSB CHI89DEK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEK01.md): Piper PA-28 · Albany, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 18, 1989 · N40973 · Substantial damage > Seizure of the #4 exhaust valve and bending of its respective push rod, which resulted in a significant loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: lack of a suitable emergency landing area, trees, and the fence. - [NTSB ATL89LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA100.md): Hughes 269C · Bexley, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N300PP · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine following evidence of previous damage which led to the failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve. - [NTSB ATL89LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA079.md): Cessna 172 · Williamsburg, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1989 · N8774B · Substantial damage > A defective gasket in the fuel strainer which caused a restriction in fuel flow during climbout. - [NTSB ATL89LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA031.md): Cessna 310J · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1988 · N3066L · Substantial damage > The pilot had landed at Carrollton, OH for refuelling and breakfast. After refuelling he taxied out for departure from runway 25 for a flight back to his home base. The runup was reportedly normal. After application of maximum power, he started his takeoff… - [NTSB CHI88DEG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88DEG01.md): Piper PA-22-160 · Jackson, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1988 · N9053D · Substantial damage > While in cruise flight, the eng began running rough & would not produce enough power to maintain level flt. The plt selected a pasture for an emergency landing. Just before landing, the acft struck & severed a transmission line. It then brushed a treetop &… - [NTSB ATL87DEK03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87DEK03.md): Embree Sonerai II · Cambridge, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1987 · N348KE · Substantial damage > While in the traffic pattern, the plt retarded the throttle to idle & established a glide speed. When he re-advanced the throttle, there was no response from the eng. The plt said he 'headed straight for the overrun to runway 4, but could not make it that… - [NTSB ATL87LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA116.md): Cessna 177 · Brookville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1987 · N2356Y · Substantial damage > The plt reported a partial pwr loss at about 30 ft AGL during the initial takeoff climb. He elected to land straight ahead in a soft, plowed field. The acft nosed over during the landing. Post accident inspection revealed evidence of water in the fuel lines. - [NTSB ATL86FEI08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEI08.md): Fairchild 24R-46 · Canton, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1986 · N77670 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was taking off after making a touch and go ldg; as he 'pushed (the) throttle forward on lift-off (the) engine began to quit'. The engine subsequently quit altogether at about 200-300 feet AGL over the departure end of the rwy.… - [NTSB ATL86LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA177.md): Piper PA-24-250 · West Chester, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1986 · N6639P · Substantial damage > Drg flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to maintain alt. He made a forced landing on a road, but drg the lndg roll, the acft collided with a road sign. A post crash exam of the eng revealed the #6 cylinder had separated aprx 4' above the cylinder… - [NTSB ATL86FEK02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86FEK02.md): Green Pietenpol · Mt. Vernon, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 31, 1986 · N899MG · Substantial damage > The acft stalled and entered a spin to ground impact during the initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that during the takeoff and climb the airspeed indicator did not exceed 40 mph. He also stated the acft did not appear to be traveling very fast. He then… - [NTSB CHI85LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA373.md): Schweizer G-164A · Irwin, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1985 · N48514 · Destroyed > At an alt of aprx 20 ft AGL after takeoff, the #1 cylinder failed. A straight ahead landing was made in a corn field during which the acft was destroyed. The eng had under gone a major overhaul 197 hrs prior to this accident. - [NTSB CHI85LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA365.md): Cessna 177 · Glandorf, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1985 · N30654 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during cruise flt the prop pitch began to vary, oil pressure dropped to zero and the eng began to overheat. A forced landing ensued during which the acft contacted a ditch. Post accident examination of the eng disclosed the #3 cylinder… - [NTSB CHI85LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA289.md): Bensen B8M · Hebron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1985 · N9729N · Destroyed > The gyrocopter lost partial pwr while in the traffic pattern and the plt executed an autorotation into a corn field. The throttle cable was found loose after the accident. - [NTSB CHI85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA173.md): Cessna 172M · Macedonia, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N12124 · Substantial damage > While cruising at 2500 ft MSL, the eng developed a severe vibration accompanied by a partial pwr loss. The plt made a forced landing uphill on an inclined field. He initiated a sharp left turn to avoid a house. At that time, the nose gearcollapsed & the acft… - [NTSB CHI85LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA163.md): Cessna 150L · East Liverpool, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1985 · N15JT · Substantial damage > While on a night/solo x-country flt, the eng had a partial loss of power. The student attempted to make an emergency landing at a nearby arpt, but the rwy lights were not illuminated. At first, the student did not remember that the lights could be controlled… - [NTSB CHI83AA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83AA326.md): Aero Commander 685 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N3711T · Destroyed > While turning from downwind to base leg, the acft was observed descending rapidly in a steep bank. Witnesses reported smoke was trailing from the acft. The acft crashed in an industrial area. An exam of the right eng revealed that the exhaust-to-turbo… - [NTSB CHI82DA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA303.md): Enstrom F-28 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N81HF · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during a spraying operation he felt a vibration in the aircraft. He attempted a precautionary landing with reduced power, avoiding further stress on the rotor system. During the landing the skids dug into the soybeans and the main rotor… ## 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" = 'OH' 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=OH --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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