# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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 MIA07LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA032.md): Clopton Aero Aerocomp Compair 7SL · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2006 · N286JL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance prior to final aircraft delivery, which resulted in fuel filter blockage and engine fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW07CA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA037.md): Hughes 269B · Houma, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 11, 2006 · N9396F · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power as a result of a cracked engine cylinder and broken spark plug which resulted in a hard landing. A factor was that it was not possible to attain proper rotor RPM.
- [NTSB LAX07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA040.md): Stinson 108-1 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2006 · N97949 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve during cruise flight. Rough terrain at the forced landing site was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB LAX07FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA035.md): Cessna 421B · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N642BD · Destroyed
  > Failure of the turbine wheel shaft in the left turbocharger during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to attain and maintain safe single engine airspeed that led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB DEN07CA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA019.md): Luscombe 8F · Wellsville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 5, 2006 · N26324 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the ingestion of the number 2 intake valve into its cylinder. Contributing factors included the pilot allowing the airspeed and altitude to drop, making a safe landing not possible.
- [NTSB NYC07CA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA016.md): Jahns RV-7 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2006 · N916R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever linkage. A contributingfactor was the owner/builder's improper installation of the throttle linkage.
- [NTSB LAX07LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA022.md): Fish Vans RV-6 · Turlock, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2006 · N1198N · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to the broken piston rings in the no. 4 cylinder. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB DFW06CA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA217.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2B · Carrizo Springs, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N888CF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the electric fuel pump. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA219.md): Beech F33A · South Windsor, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2006 · N3708B · Substantial damage
  > A loosening of the fuel injector lines from the fuel manifold valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW06LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA195.md): Cessna A188B · Sumrall, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2006 · N86188 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the partial loss of engine power and the low altitude.
- [NTSB NYC06LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA179.md): Cessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA230.md): Cessna 152 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2006 · N25512 · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to tighten the top spark plugs, and install the leads for the ignition harness to the top spark plugs.
- [NTSB NYC06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA181.md): Carlson Sparrow · New Galilee, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 10, 2006 · UNREG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. A factor in the accident was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC06LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA165.md): North American Navion · Sturgis, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2006 · N91686 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
- [NTSB DFW06LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA172.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N70746 · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power as result of the maintenance personnel's failure to comply with a manufacture's Service Bulletin (SB). A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06IA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06IA171.md): Mooney M20J · Beaumont, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2006 · N5662M · Minor damage
  > The improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06CA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA191.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Alpine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N4438T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the aviation maintenance technician's failure to install the correct oil sump quick drain, which resulted in the inadvertent draining of engine oil during flight.
- [NTSB SEA06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA107.md): Taplin Avid Flyer · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2006 · N537MF · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undertermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage to the airplane. A contributing factor was the transmission wire.
- [NTSB LAX06LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA164.md): Boeing Stearman E75 · Show Low, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 2006 · N5263N · Substantial damage
  > the collapse of the air intake duct resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the uneven terrain in the landing area.
- [NTSB ATL06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA072.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Monroeville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2006 · N1014D · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB NYC06LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA089.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 2006 · N901AV · Substantial damage
  > A fatigue failure of the number 3 cylinder attachment studs, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA060.md): Just Highlander · Walhalla, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N9085N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and owner/builders failure to determine the reason for partial loss of engine power resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination on a subsequent flight.
- [NTSB ATL06LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA051.md): Eakle R Grandin Jr Talon XP · Auburn, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2006 · N97GE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the improper maintenance inspection of the engine fuel lines resulting in loss of engine power due to a loose fuel line and subsequent fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DFW06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA078.md): Cessna C-37 · Fittstown, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2006 · N18045 · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA056.md): Cessna 150L · Fruitland Park, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2006 · N5262Q · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the No. 4 cylinder resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC06LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA054.md): Cessna 206 · Lexington, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N308M · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the throttle cable. Contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA06LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA044.md): MBB BO-105S · Ponce, PR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2006 · N495LF · Substantial damage
  > A loose B-nut on the PC line connecting the power turbine governor (PTGOV) to the fuel control unit (FCU) that created a leak and caused the engine to roll back to an idle condition, causing a low hydraulic system pressure and subsequent control lock. A…
- [NTSB LAX06CA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA088.md): Huntington KIS · Camarillo, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 10, 2006 · N506RJ · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power due to the engine's electronic control system reverting to a designed reduced power mode of operation.

## 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") = 2006
  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=2006

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