# NTSB investigations, 2002: 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 FTW03LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA066.md): Hughes 369E · Fritch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N5234Y · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the generator input drive-end bearing, which resulted in excessive vibrations that induced a fatigue fracture of the Pc line leading to the engine fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable… - [NTSB CHI03LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA043.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Carleton, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2002 · N8555W · Substantial damage > The #2 cylinder exhaust valve failed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA050.md): Anderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2002 · N30545 · Substantial damage > The separation of the exhaust valve stem in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the landing flare and a hard landing. - [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 ATL03FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA009.md): Beechcraft A60 · Jesup, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · Destroyed > The loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons. - [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 NYC03IA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03IA011.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2002 · N4295R · Minor damage > A failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX03LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA004.md): Rans S-12 XL · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff. - [NTSB IAD03LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA002.md): Taylorcraft 15A · Somerset, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2002 · N6652N · Substantial damage > The mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area. - [NTSB LAX03GA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03GA001.md): McDonnell Douglas 600N · Rialto, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 4, 2002 · N625SB · Substantial damage > an engine deceleration event due to a loose HMU fuel line fitting, which was a result of inadequate maintenance procedures in the 100/300-hour inspection. Also causal was the flying pilot's and pilot-in-command's delayed recognition of the power loss, as well… - [NTSB CHI02LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA297.md): Jonas Nieuport · Creve Coeur, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N678DJ · Substantial damage > The installation of improper carburetor jets resulting in an improper fuel mixture and loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA169.md): Charles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damage > The intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. - [NTSB CHI02LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA281.md): Ercoupe 415-CD · Effingham, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N3989H · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the seized exhaust valve. A factor was the soft field. - [NTSB ANC02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA121.md): Gardner Kitfox · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 15, 2002 · N996DG · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure during the takeoff initial climb. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC02FA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA178.md): Beechcraft 58P · Swanzey, NH · Accident · 7 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2002 · N6688D · Destroyed > **This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to depart with known landing gear system mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a… - [NTSB NYC02LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA169.md): Bellanca 8GCBC · Guilford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N86714 · Substantial damage > Fatigue cracking of the number 3 cylinder head. A factor was the presence of protruding material on the cylinder barrel. - [NTSB LAX02LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA249.md): Arns Spacewalker II · Irvine, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2002 · N185MD · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to an exhaust system leak and vapor lock. - [NTSB CHI02LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA245.md): Piper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N8910D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field. - [NTSB DEN02GA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02GA085.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Estes Park, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N3978Y · Destroyed > the pilot's abrupt collective input during water application to a forest fire. Contributing factors were encountering a vortex ring state, the inadvertent settling with power, the low altitude, and the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB MIA02LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA133.md): Bell UH-1B · Lorida, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damage > The pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent. - [NTSB CHI02LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA186.md): Cessna 175 · Kaiser/Lake Oza, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2002 · N175HL · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in the aircraft, a failure by the pilot to execute a precautionary landing due to "sluggish" performance during takeoff, the loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the left magneto,… - [NTSB LAX02LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA218.md): Bell 47G-2 · Compton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2002 · N2483B · Substantial damage > the failure and separation of a fan belt for the engine cooling system. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection 14 hours prior to the accident. - [NTSB SEA02LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA121.md): Grumman-Schweizer G-164B · Shelley, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2002 · N297AL · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to the manufacturer's improperly machined threads, which prevented the cylinder base/head halves from being properly assembled, leading to fatigue propagation and the ultimate separation of the cylinder. A contributing factor was… - [NTSB DEN02LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA064.md): Beech 35 · Cortez, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · N404B · Substantial damage > an inadvertent stall as the pilot attempted to clear a cliff and ravine and avoid power lines, resulting in a collision with the ground. Contributing factors were a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a leaking carburetor and fuel pump, and the… - [NTSB CHI02LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA166.md): Jacobs Rutan Vari Viggen · Urbana, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2002 · N915D · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Additional factors included the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture as a result of a bad accelerator pump housing seal, and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB SEA02FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA097.md): Lewis Nieuport 11 · Independence, OR · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2002 · N132DC · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power in maneuvering flight due to the rotation of the ignition distributor as a result of a failure to tighten the distributor positioning clamp after the last engine timing adjustment. Factors include an inadequate maintenance… - [NTSB FTW02LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA174.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N6249R · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI02LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA150.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Sparta, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 2002 · N5360P · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an… - [NTSB IAD02LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA053.md): Beech V35A · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N45RG · Substantial damage > Inadequate torque of the crankcase through bolts. - [NTSB LAX02LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA172.md): Cessna 172K · Lake Thomas A., CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N79944 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to the partial malfunction of the left magneto and leakage of the ignition leads for that magneto, due to inadequate maintenance inspections. Factors in the accident include the high density altitude, the maintenance… - [NTSB LAX02FA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA148.md): Beech C23 · Oak Shores, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2002 · N9180S · Destroyed > the number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. - [NTSB LAX02LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA136.md): Cessna 172 · Lake Los Angele, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2002 · N211CA · Substantial damage > a reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices. - [NTSB ATL02LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA070.md): Cessna 210 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N1844F · Substantial damage > Total loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel which allowed the mixture control linkage to disconnect in flight which resulted in an emergency descent to landing into unsuitable terrain. - [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 LAX02LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA096.md): Rotorway Rotorway Exec 90 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 2002 · N9876D · Substantial damage > The student's inadvertent over control of the throttle mechanism, which resulted in the bending of the throttle mechanical stop and binding the linkage in the idle position. Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor in the accident was the… - [NTSB FTW02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA079.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2002 · N75616 · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power as result of the failure of the dual magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. ## 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") = 2002 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=2002 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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