# NTSB investigations, VA: 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 MIA07LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA132.md): Roger A Dalke E.B. Jenny · Wakefield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2007 · N59486 · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's inadequate maintenance which resulted in a radiator leak, a loss of engine coolant, the engine overheating, and partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB NYC07LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA125.md): Cessna 172E · Leesburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2007 · N3982S · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power that resulted from the failure of an exhaust valve rocker arm during cruise. - [NTSB NYC07LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA068.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2007 · N32285 · Substantial damage > The improper repair of the carburetor heat control linkage by person(s) unknown. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to takeoff, with the engine developing partial power. - [NTSB NYC05LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA030.md): Day VP-2 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N19LC · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB IAD03IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03IA017.md): Craig N. Moen RV-8 · Leesburg, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 2002 · N184CM · No damage > A low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor. - [NTSB NYC00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA234.md): Cessna 152 · Culpeper, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N67495 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of power due to an inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in the throttle linkage becoming disconnected from the throttle. - [NTSB IAD00LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA066.md): Waco UPF7 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2000 · N32162 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an inoperative magneto. - [NTSB IAD96LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA087.md): Bellanca 17-30A · New Market, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N14765 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power as a result of the failure of the left exhaust tailpipe and led to a shorted ignition system. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain in which the aircraft landed. - [NTSB IAD96LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA049.md): Kitfox IV-1200 · Saluda, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1996 · N32495 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to spark plug failure, and the pilot's evasive maneuver to avoid lights at the end of the runway. - [NTSB BFO94LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA001.md): Univair Ercoupe 415E · Willis, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1993 · N94440 · Substantial damage > the failure of the airplane's throttle cable fitting due to undetermined reasons, which prevented the pilot from applying power above engine idle. A factor in this accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to complete a forced landing without… - [NTSB BFO91LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA074.md): Clifton Dixon Polliwagen · Chesterfield, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1991 · N256PW · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power caused by a misaligned rocker arm spring resulting in a reduction of exhaust valve opening. - [NTSB BFO88DIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88DIA01.md): Terry Osprey II · Manassas, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N70J · Destroyed > The pilot reported that on initial climb at an alt of 300 ft AGL, engine power began to decay. A right turn was initiated to return to the runway but a further loss of power was experienced and a forced landing was attempted in a field. The acft contacted… - [NTSB BFO86FID06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FID06.md): Ayres S2R · Virginia Beach, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N7797V · Substantial damage > The acft was ditched after a loss of power during takeoff. Plt was unable to maintain alt & dumped liquid fertilizer load prior to landing. After ditching in a shallow canal the acft nosed over. Post accident investigation revealed a cracked cylinder in the… - [NTSB BFO85FID04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FID04.md): Cessna A188B · Farmville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 24, 1985 · N4830Q · Destroyed > The pilot stated that while making his third swath run over a field, the engine started to run rough. He stopped spraying and attempted to gain altitude, but the roughness increased. Shortly thereafter, the manifold pressure dropped and he was unable to keep… - [NTSB BFO85FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA049.md): Bell 222U · Milford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1985 · N3180K · Substantial damage > The helo was in level cruise flt at 1500 ft and 115 KTS when the no. 2 eng chip light illuminated, accompanied by lowering oil pressure. The plt reduced pwr and started a rt turn to return to base when half way thru the turn a loud bang occurred followed by… - [NTSB ATL84LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA188.md): Waco RNF · Danville, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1984 · N11254 · Substantial damage > The pilot was en route to NJ when the eng began to run rough. He diverted to Danville, VA, and landed. During the subsequent takeoff the eng began to run rough, then quit at an alt of aprx 700 feet. The pilot turned the acft and over flew the departure rwy to… - [NTSB ATL84IA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84IA087.md): British Aerospace 1-11 · Richmond, VA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1984 · N1113J · No damage > Flt 498, experienced a partial power loss on one eng during the final approach. Both plts stated that the eng spool down occurred moments after selecting tcc(top temp control). A eng runup of the acft failed to repeat the discrepancy & a precautionary change… - [NTSB ATL83FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA133.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1983 · N6266L · Substantial damage > The plt took off on rwy 4 & made a climbing left turn for a downwind departure. At aprx 900 ft, there was a partial loss of power to about idle RPM. The plt stated that he switched fuel tanks, applied carburetor heat & pumped the throttle, all to no avail. He… - [NTSB ATL83LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA113.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Stafford, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1983 · N3750P · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a ditch during a forced landing. The plt was cruising at 3000 ft MSL when he heard a 'loud pop'. The engine started running rough and missing. The plt shut the engine down by pulling the mixture control and throttle. When he shut down… - [NTSB ATL82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA126.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N4903J · Substantial damage > During flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced… ## 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" = 'VA' 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=VA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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