# NTSB investigations: Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical 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. Page 1 of 24 · 1,176 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA08CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08CA053.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N9086Y · Substantial damage > The loss of partial engine power during cruise for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the snow covered terrain. - [NTSB DEN08LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA041.md): Mooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 2007 · N63LH · Destroyed > Total loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees. - [NTSB CHI08CA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA035.md): Mooney M20E · Lafayette, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the… - [NTSB NYC08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA019.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N94320 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a partially blocked fuel line. - [NTSB LAX08LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08LA005.md): Cessna 150D · Strawberry, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 2007 · N4570U · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB DFW08CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA006.md): Vans RV6 · Halifax, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2007 · N6RP · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent stall during a forced landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to place the electronic prop controller in the manual mode prior to aborting the landing which resulted in a loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX07CA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA287.md): Cessna 150L · Woodland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 23, 2007 · N19298 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB CHI07CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA304.md): Beech C23 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2007 · N9793L · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA07CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA141.md): Cessna 172 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 7, 2007 · N6729A · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot-in-command for his failure to remove all water contamination from the fuel system. - [NTSB DEN07LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA150.md): Beech 35-B33 · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2007 · N2133B · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly set the mixture prior to departing in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and degraded climb capability. - [NTSB NYC07LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA192.md): Piper J-3 · Frenchtown, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2007 · N6429H · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI07LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA289.md): Cessna 310Q · Brownsburg, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2007 · N7749Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment. - [NTSB DEN07LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA127.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Basin, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2007 · N88247 · Substantial damage > The carburetor icing causing a partial loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control leading to the inadvertent stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive for carburetor icing. - [NTSB SEA07FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA208.md): Globe GC-1B · Cottage Grove, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2007 · N3867K · Substantial damage > The partial/momentary loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall speed while maneuvering following the loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the… - [NTSB NYC07CA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA165.md): Piper J3C-65 · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 17, 2007 · N7088H · Destroyed > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC07LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA167.md): Ontario Avia. Hist. Soc. Fokker D VII · Geneseo, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2007 · C-GWWI · Substantial damage > A loosening of the fuel filter, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB DEN07LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA119.md): Cessna T206H · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N97PP · Substantial damage > An inadvertent stall during takeoff/initial climb. Contributing factors in this accident were a partial loss of engine power for reasons undetermined, and high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB LAX07LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA209.md): Cessna 152 · Tracy, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2007 · N95038 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident were the operator's inadequate engine maintenance, which precipitated the loss of engine power, the… - [NTSB CHI07LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA199.md): Hesler Zodiac CH 601 HDS · Jamestown, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2007 · N43207 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, the pilot not performing an aborted takeoff at the initial recognition of a loss of engine performance, and the stall/mush the pilot encountered after takeoff. - [NTSB CHI07LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA185.md): Cessna 172 · Oak Grove, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2007 · N6267E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB ANC07LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07LA048.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Tuluksak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2007 · N200AK · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power during cruise due to the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion. Factors contributing to the accident were the delayed extension of the gear, and the gear being unlocked at touchdown. - [NTSB NYC07LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07LA134.md): Raytheon A36 · Gallatin, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2007 · N729P · Substantial damage > The pilot’s mismanagement of fuel which led to fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to utilize the proper engine restart procedures, and the hard landing. - [NTSB NYC07CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA133.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Lumberton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2007 · N2173S · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's improper decision to simulate an engine failure in the traffic pattern by cutting off fuel to the engine, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. - [NTSB CHI07CA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA161.md): Weatherly 201C · Mc Clusky, ND · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2007 · N1246W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to check for fuel contamination during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff due to water contamination. Contributing factors to the accident included the rough/uneven field and the… - [NTSB CHI07CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA144.md): Gulfstream-Schweizer Gulfstream AM G-164B · Walnut Ridge, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2007 · N8402K · Substantial damage > A non-mechanical loss of engine power during the takeoff roll due to fuel contamination. An additional cause was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. A factor in the accident was the soft ground. - [NTSB LAX07LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA155.md): Cessna 152 · Monroe, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2007 · N68166 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise due to carburetor icing, and the pilot's delay in using carburetor heat. - [NTSB DEN07CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA087.md): Cessna 310R · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2007 · N3700G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow proper engine failure procedures, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision… - [NTSB CHI07LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07LA106.md): Browns Vans RV-7A · Gardner, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 2007 · N799WB · Substantial damage > Engine failure during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain - [NTSB ATL07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA074.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2007 · N47944 · Substantial damage > Company maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an unapproved oil quick drain plug which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB LAX07CA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA120.md): Carpenter Lancair 320 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2007 · N320 · Substantial damage > contamination of the number 2 fuel injector nozzle that lead to a partial loss of engine power. - [NTSB DFW07LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA087.md): PZL 101A · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N69NV · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA061.md): Bruce E. Hotz Wind Wagon · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N9017M · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the engine rpm was 760 less than desired after becoming airborne, and the inability of the airplane to maintain a positive rate of climb resulting in a controlled descent, and in-flight… - [NTSB LAX07LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA108.md): Piper PA-30 · Paris, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2007 · N7169Y · Substantial damage > a loss of power in the right engine for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA07FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA056.md): Beech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2007 · N100FG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine. - [NTSB CHI07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA047.md): Cessna T210L · North St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N6864C · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing. - [NTSB LAX07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA020.md): Aero Commander 112 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N1022J · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to blocked fuel vent lines that resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command (CFI). - [NTSB SEA07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA001.md): Oneil Oneil Glassair II-S · Richland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N204BL · Substantial damage > Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Trees were a factor during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA138.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N7939B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor… - [NTSB SEA06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA188.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Trenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the… - [NTSB CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX06LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA274.md): North American Navion A · El Centro, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2006 · N947A · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff, as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a bent detent ring. - [NTSB ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N5280H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's… - [NTSB ATL06LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA115.md): McWhorter Skystar Vixen · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N93TR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to reverse his direction following loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was a loss of engine power for… - [NTSB ATL06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA114.md): Beech D45 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2006 · N342MN · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance installation of the fuel inlet line by other maintenance personnel resulting in a partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB NYC06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA187.md): Burleigh SeaRey · Ringoes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N4293S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA191.md): Cessna R182 · McAlester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N7364T · Destroyed > The in-flight fuel leak and fire as result of electrical arcing of a fuel line connecting the engine driven fuel pump and the electric fuel pump. - [NTSB CHI06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N1026K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with… - [NTSB NYC06LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA167.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N50619 · Substantial damage > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent force landing. A factor in the accident was carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB ANC06LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA079.md): Rockwell 112TCA · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N1052D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors contributing to the accident were a low fuel level at departure, and fuel contamination. - [NTSB CHI06FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA152.md): Beech B36TC · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N65EL · Substantial damage > The non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=354&page=2 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 354) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=354 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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