# NTSB investigations, 1992: 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 LAX93LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA076.md): Curtiss JN-4D · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1992 · N5001 · Substantial damage
  > The shearing of the number 8 cylinder rocker arm support pedestal/coolant housing retaining bolts. Contributing to the accident was a loss of engine coolant.
- [NTSB ATL93LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA033.md): Kaman HH43F · Columbia, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1992 · N100PL · Substantial damage
  > The deterioration of the engine fuel shutoff solenoid valve which failed in the closed position.
- [NTSB BFO93LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA010.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Willimantic, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1992 · N8431F · Substantial damage
  > A cracked no. 2 engine cylinder, and the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the forced landing, due to excessive airspeed, which resulted in an overrun of the runway. A factor related to the accident was an improper weld repair on the…
- [NTSB LAX93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA040.md): Cessna 172G · Williams, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1992 · N6060R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power due to a stuck exhaust valve on the number two cylinder and the pilot's inability to climb the aircraft above the trees surrounding the airport. A factor in the accident was the effects of the high density altitude on the…
- [NTSB CHI93FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA028.md): Smith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601 · Wahpeton, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1992 · N72AW · Substantial damage
  > Other maintenance personnel's improper maintenance (installation).
- [NTSB FTW93LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA025.md): Cessna 180 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1992 · N75077 · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to a disconnected throttle cable. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain at the pilot's disposal.
- [NTSB CHI93LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA016.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Ludington, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1992 · N6345P · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the initial climb out on a night flight.
- [NTSB CHI93DTG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93DTG01.md): King BOWERS-FLYBABY · Buffalo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 22, 1992 · N199 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to improper installation of the carburetor, by the pilot/owner.
- [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 CHI92FA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA282.md): Cessna 152 · Ottawa, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N4591P · Destroyed
  > Pilot did not maintain a proper airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin at a low altitude where the pilot could not perform a recovery.
- [NTSB DEN92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA092.md): Cessna 150 · Greeley, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N5703E · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to a deteriorated carburetor float which resulted in engine flooding. A factor was: unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA277.md): Cessna 172N · Geneseo, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N738KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempted operation of the airplane with a known defficiency in the equipment.
- [NTSB ANC92LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA152.md): Cessna 206 · Fort Yukon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N8070Z · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue failure of an engine cylinder precipitated by the pilot-in-command intentionally exceeding the engine performance ratings in order to sustain flight in the grossly overweight condition. A factor contributing to the accident was the high grass. A…
- [NTSB MIA92LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA169.md): Cessna 425 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1992 · N425TV · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain his descent rate resulting in an undershoot. Contributing to the accident was the chip detector failure due to improper quality control by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB ATL92LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA166.md): Sikorsky UH-19D · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1992 · N37800 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine's exhaust valve rocker arm.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM05.md): Taylorcraft H-2 · Holland, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 22, 1992 · N15672 · Substantial damage
  > Not maintaining a sufficient airspeed during the reversal turn and encountering a stall/spin maneuver.
- [NTSB FTW92IA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92IA208.md): Mcdonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1992 · N956DL · Minor damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the fracture of a fan blade resulting from a manufacturing defect.
- [NTSB CHI92DTG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DTG04.md): Grumman G-164B · Grandin, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1992 · N48687 · Substantial damage
  > The cracked cylinder which resulted in a forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain on which to make an emergency landing was a factor.
- [NTSB MIA92LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA160.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Redwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1992 · N3165A · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance of the airplane by an unknown person.
- [NTSB FTW92LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA207.md): Cessna 152 · Killeen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1992 · N6614P · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to a fractured number three cylinder exhaust push rod assembly.
- [NTSB LAX92LA328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA328.md): Cessna 172P · Burbank, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1992 · N53485 · Substantial damage
  > The binding and over temperature of an exhaust valve due to the lack of compliance with factory service instructions and bulletins regarding valve sticking by other maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB CHI92LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA222.md): Hughes 269C · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1992 · N58335 · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue fracture of the engine crankshaft resulting in loss of power. Factors were the pilot's excessive descent and his lack of total experience.
- [NTSB DEN92LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA073.md): Cessna 150 · Ft. Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1992 · N66315 · Substantial damage
  > Improper rate of descent and lack of flare while conducting a forced landing. Factors were: partial power loss due to stuck exhaust valves caused by engine overheat from improper leaning.
- [NTSB SEA92LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA149.md): Cessna 172L · Delta, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1992 · N9871G · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an intake valve and the poorly executed forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA090.md): Cessna 152 · Woodstock, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1992 · N68215 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder and the inadvertent aerodynamic stall that occurred during the precuationary landing.
- [NTSB NYC92LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA127.md): Piper PA-60-602P · Lancaster, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1992 · N700MM · Destroyed
  > The failure of the left engine turbochargers bearings, which resulted in a loss of power and subsequent degradation of climb performance.
- [NTSB CHI92LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA179.md): Cessna 210B · Belleville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1992 · N9545X · Substantial damage
  > The improper fuel pump high end discharge adjustment. A related factor is improper maintenance/annual inspection.
- [NTSB CHI92LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA167.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Wyatt, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1992 · N1050X · Substantial damage
  > An improper decision during flight when the pilot in command overflew two suitable landing areas after a partial power loss in one engine. The mechanical deficiencies in the engines were factors in the engine.
- [NTSB CHI92LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA162.md): Commander C3C · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1992 · N136E · Substantial damage
  > The jammed (kinked) choke plate control cable, which resulted in reduced power and collision with rising terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA233.md): Cessna T210L · Fallbrook, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1992 · N29169 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a disconnection of the turbocharger inlet duct.
- [NTSB NYC92DHA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92DHA03.md): Parrish, Paul SKY Bolt · Mehoopany, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N261P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalled and spun the airplane at too low an altitude to allow recovery. Contributing to the accident was an engine vibration caused by a broken number 3 exhaust valve. The exhaust valve caused extensive internal damage to the engine.
- [NTSB FTW92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA134.md): Air Tractor AT-501 · Mooreland, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N1006T · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.
- [NTSB BFO92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA058.md): Cessna 177 · Lusby, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N177RD · Destroyed
  > A failure of the carburetor resulting in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI92LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA146.md): Cessna 150F · Eldon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1992 · N8081S · Substantial damage
  > A binding exhaust valve resulting in a partial loss of engine power. Factors in the accident are rising terrain conditions, inadequate aircraft climb capability, and a ditch in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB CHI92LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA139.md): Piper PA-28-140D · Markham, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N1814T · Substantial damage
  > The result of an inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel and, as a result, a total failure of the throttle linkage. A factor was the pilot overshot his intended emergency landing area, due to excessive speed.
- [NTSB MIA92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA111.md): Bell UH-1B · La Belle, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1992 · N4028F · Substantial damage
  > Improper preflight by the pilot-in-command, in his failure to identify a crack in a brazed area surrounding an attach point on the air diffuser. Contributing to the accident following the loss of engine power was obstacles that were ahead of the flight path.
- [NTSB CHI92DEM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DEM01.md): Rose Wesley Rotorway WR Exec · Hudsonville, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N6617L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of an intake valve spring. Factors related to the accident were the low altitude at which the autorotation was initiated and the soft terrain on which the helicopter was landed.
- [NTSB FTW92LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA116.md): Grumman G-164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N9546 · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to the cracked engine cylinder. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI92FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA127.md): Cessna 172P · Kellyville, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1992 · N54736 · Destroyed
  > An inadvertent stall and misjudgement of an emergency procedure by the pilot in trying to stretch the forced landing approach to make it to the airstrip.
- [NTSB ATL92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA071.md): Mooney M20D · Cumberland Is., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N1975Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the spark plug at a critical point in flight which resulted from the inadequate overhaul of the engine by an unknown person; and the inadvertent stall of the airplane when the pilot failed to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high obstructions…
- [NTSB MIA92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA098.md): Mooney M20K · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N231KF · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the swage between the throttle outer housing and throttle cable resulting in loss of throttle control and the engine reducing to idle power.
- [NTSB MIA92FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA099.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Aberdeen, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1992 · N16388 · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's decision to initiate a turn back to the airport at a low altitude following loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW92LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA096.md): Burnett Teenie II · Edmond, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 29, 1992 · N5749 · Substantial damage
  > Partial engine power loss due to cylinder failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA124.md): Cessna 150 · San Jose, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N126NK · Destroyed
  > That the certified flight instructor's (CFI) misjudged approach which resulted in a long landing, the cfi's in-flight decision to a go-around with partial power, and the failure of the CFI to maintain aircraft control in the initial climb segment of the…
- [NTSB MIA92LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA082.md): Burch Rotorway Exec · Lakeland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N618VN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper application of cyclic and collective pitch control during an autorotative landing. This resulted in a hard landing, collision of the main rotor blades with the tailboom, and subsequent roll over of the helicopter. Contributing…
- [NTSB FTW92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA056.md): Cessna 205A · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1992 · N8352Z · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to cylinder fatigue and resultant engine vibrations. Factors were the oil covered windshield restricting the pilot's vision and the wet terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA092.md): Cessna T210L · Temple Bar, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1992 · N22592 · Destroyed
  > Fatigue failure of the turbocharger's turbine shaft due to inadequate maintenance, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision after experiencing a turbocharger failure. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of information in the pilot…
- [NTSB LAX92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA080.md): Cessna 150L · Fresno, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 1992 · N10828 · Substantial damage
  > The improper major repair of the carburetor heat control by unidentified persons that resulted the failure of the air intake distribution system and the loss of engine power.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1992
  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&year=1992

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