# 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CHI95LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA309.md): Cessna 182 · Walworth, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1995 · N5465B · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power which occurred for an undetermined reason. A factor was the soft terrain in the emergency landing site.
- [NTSB FTW95LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA375.md): Cessna 172N · Bonham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N5798J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA161.md): Ronsrans R 12 · Clanton, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1995 · N800RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper flying speed, and the improper mixture of the fuel.
- [NTSB FTW95LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA340.md): Beech J35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8344D · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump by either the pilot (who was being instructed) or by the flight instructor (CFI). Factors relating to the accident were: the briefing of improper leaning procedures by the CFI, location of the boost pump switch…
- [NTSB LAX95LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA286.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Overgaard, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1995 · N14361 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the mixture controls, failure to maintain a proper glidepath, failure to maintain an adequate approach airspeed, and failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC95LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA132.md): de Havilland DHC-2 · Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1995 · N144Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's abrupt (improper) use of the throttle.
- [NTSB CHI95LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA246.md): Cessna P210N · Springfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N6322W · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power due to fouled spark plugs as a result of an improper fuel/air mixture. A factor in the accident was the powerlines.
- [NTSB CHI95LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA247.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1995 · N3655Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight/planning preparation. Factors in the accident were: the loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, the wet runway, and the ditch.
- [NTSB ATL95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA141.md): Wheeler Fisher Classic · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N942RW · Substantial damage
  > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning to make a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain.
- [NTSB ANC95LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA111.md): Piper PA-12 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1995 · N7755H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which led to carburetor icing and a partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to the accident are prevailing carburetor icing conditions, and the pilot's failure to properly judge the airplane's distance…
- [NTSB CHI95LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA223.md): Cessna 182C · Derby, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N8779T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of the powerplant controls, which resulted in a rough running engine and partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ATL95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA131.md): PZL Koliber -150A · Pickens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N150AE · Destroyed
  > the inadequate design and operation of the induction airbox. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing weather conditions.
- [NTSB MIA95LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA161.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N25406 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command [CFI] to use carburetor heat during reduced power descent.
- [NTSB FTW95LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA264.md): Cessna 404 · Alamosa, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1995 · N36998 · Substantial damage
  > FBO personnel improperly serviced the aircraft with jet fuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC95LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA177.md): Pincince Corbin Baby ACE · Palmer, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N88856 · Substantial damage
  > contamination in the carburetor which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power and forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA95LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA148.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sarasota, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N949BW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper draining of the fuel sumps during preflight inspection of the airplane. This resulted in a partial loss of engine power on the left engine on initial take off climb due to water contamination, subsequent forced landing, collapse of the…
- [NTSB CHI95LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA193.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Rapid City, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1995 · N55362 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to feather the propeller on the left engine during the descent. A factor was the carburetor icing weather condition.
- [NTSB MIA95FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA141.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Opa-Locka, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1995 · N5832Y · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot's inadequate preflight, and his intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies in equipment which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude inadequate for recovery.…
- [NTSB FTW95FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA186.md): Bell 206L-3 · Venice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1995 · N347AL · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to ingestion of exhaust fumes from an oil platform flare boom.
- [NTSB SEA95FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95FA079.md): Cessna 182P · Index, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1995 · N182AL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather, and his improper use of carburetor heat. Factors include: weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and airframe icing, airframe ice, and mountainous/hilly terrain in the area of the forced…
- [NTSB ATL95LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA081.md): Eccker, Donald E. Rans S-10 · Wilson, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the touchdown phase of the emergency landing to the runway. The lack of a carburetor heat system and the carburetor icing weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB NYC95LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA077.md): Cessna 150J · Slatington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1995 · N60949 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing and a subsequent loss of engine power. A factor is carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC95LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA037.md): Piper J3 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1995 · N88415 · Substantial damage
  > A frozen engine breather tube which resulted in a loss of oil and engine power.
- [NTSB LAX95FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA119.md): Bellanca 7ECA · San Jose, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1995 · N9198L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper climb attitude which resulted in a momentary loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI95LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA085.md): Piper PA-23 · Benton Harbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1995 · N2092P · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor icing conditions, snow, and blowing snow.
- [NTSB CHI95LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA110.md): Cessna 172 · Nevis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1995 · N739FZ · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power due to a blockage caused by ice. A factor in the accident was the snow.
- [NTSB LAX95FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA088.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1995 · N9602J · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper preflight inspection during which he failed to insure removal of the induction air system inlet covers. This action resulted in a partial loss of engine power during initial climb. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…
- [NTSB ANC95LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA027.md): Piper PA-18 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1995 · N9264D · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the pilot to perform an adequate pre-flight inspection of the airplane. Factors in the accident were a frozen gascolator, and restricted fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Monahans, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N6417S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB CHI95LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA051.md): P. D. Chambers Swift PC-1V8 · Lincoln, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N234PC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, resulting in a stall-spin. Factors were an inadequate preflight and the loss of engine power resulting from water contamination in the automotive fuel.
- [NTSB ANC95LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA005.md): Aeronca Sedan AR-15 · Nikolai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N1428H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather. Factors to the accident were falling snow, an obstruction of the fuel system vents, restriction of the fuel flow and lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB CHI95LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA014.md): Mooney M-20J · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1994 · CGJRA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to assure adequate maintenance was performed on the airplane and the resulting intentional flight with known deficiencies. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's failure to follow the aircraft flight manual and the improper…
- [NTSB FTW95FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA016.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Eunice, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1994 · N80546 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat, the formation of carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to maintain rotor RPM after loss of engine power, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident…
- [NTSB FTW95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA007.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N5996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB ATL94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA175.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5113S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in taking remedial action when the engine failed to develop takeoff RPM. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB SEA94LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA223.md): Cessna 320B · Hood River, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1994 · N9833L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to insure that the fuel selector was in the proper position which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA285.md): Cessna T210L · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1779X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment of the airplane with the runway during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI94LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA297.md): Bellanca 7EAC · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1994 · N2872Z · Substantial damage
  > The second pilot's failure to remove carburetor heat during the takeoff phase resulting in a loss of power and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC94LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA121.md): Cessna 172 · Wrangell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1994 · N78428 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undertermined reasons and the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB NYC94LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA158.md): Stulp Starduster SA 300 · Ottawa, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1994 · N2091 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance which resulted in a corroded gascolator fuel screen restriction fuel flow and resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB SEA94LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA204.md): Stinson 108-3 · Bend, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1994 · N6276M · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of the carburetor heat by the pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine performance. A factor related to the accident was: rough terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB MIA94LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA185.md): Cessna 152 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N68165 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper use of carburetor heat. The carburetor icing conditions were a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA300.md): Cessna 180H · Elko, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N180BK · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight and fuel consumption calculations while operating with known equipment malfunctions.
- [NTSB ANC94LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA088.md): Cessna 206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1994 · N4685F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the throttle control lever arm as a result of the improper 100 hour inspection by company maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC94LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Coatsville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1994 · N60426 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate use of carburetor hear. A factor was carburetor icing conditions and soft terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA221.md): Bell OH-13E · Mountain View, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N39WL · Substantial damage
  > The fuel exhaustion as result of a struck fuel drain valve. Factors were the high density altitude, and the unsuitable terrain at the pilot's disposal for the forced landing.
- [NTSB NYC94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA108.md): Cessna 172N · Bristol, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1994 · N734TU · Substantial damage
  > the failure of maintenance personnel to remove an object from the carburetor heat duct during annual inspection which blocked induction air and resulted in the loss of engine power, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA94FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA167.md): Piper PA-31-325 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1994 · N27872 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his failure to abort the takeoff after experiencing reduced takeoff performance, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed. Factors in the accident were: a partial loss of engine power…
- [NTSB CHI94LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA196.md): Popehn Arthur J. Coot A · Circle Pines, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1994 · N123AP · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inattention to the fuel supply. Factors were the pilot-in-command's diverted attention, his not performing refueling, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB ANC94LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC94LA065.md): Taylorcraft F-19 · Wassila-Cheri, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1994 · N96330 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice collecting in the carburetor throat and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during the extended water taxi.

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## 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
```

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