# 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 ATL92FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA111.md): Cessna 152 · Lake Waccamaw, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1992 · N757VN · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to follow proper procedures while operating the aircraft in weather conditions favorable to carburetor icing. A factor in the accident was the weather condition, which was favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB MIA92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1992 · N5830U · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of engine power due to improper placement of the fuel selector by the pilot-in-command following partial loss of engine power due to partial blockage of a fuel line. Contributing to the accident was the dark night condition and improper maintenance…
- [NTSB CHI92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA145.md): Piper PA-18 · Arnold, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N7282K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed. Factors in the accident were improper adjustment of the carburetor float level by an unknown person, and the pilot's disregarding weight-and-balance.
- [NTSB ATL92LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA098.md): Avid Flyer Heavy Hauler · Wendell, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1992 · N613AB · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the forward spark plug by the owner/pilot, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA200.md): Piper PA23-150 · Modesto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1992 · N2310B · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB ATL92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA092.md): Cessna 172E · Concord, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1992 · N5529T · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power because of the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB CHI92LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA130.md): Cessna 152 · Hanover, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1992 · N46034 · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate remedial action by the pilot in command when the engine lost partial power during cruise flight. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and soft terrain in the area selected for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Acton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N2430K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive airspeed during the landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice induced power loss, and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB ATL92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA081.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elgin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N2901E · Substantial damage
  > The improperly installed spark plug by an unknown person. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI92LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA129.md): Enstrom 280C · Iron Mountain, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1992 · N51782 · Substantial damage
  > The presence of water in the air induction system.
- [NTSB CHI92LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA128.md): Lake LA-4 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1992 · N2032L · Substantial damage
  > A delayed aborted takeoff by the pilot in command. A factor in the accident is the presence of carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB SEA92LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA072.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1992 · N3494P · Substantial damage
  > Partial blockage of the left engine induction air filter, inability to maintain the proper rate of descent, and delayed extension of the landing gear. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, wing ice, and rough/uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DEN92LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA041.md): Enstrom F28 · Lakewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1992 · N95NR · Substantial damage
  > The premature use of collective by the pilot during an autorotation. Factors were: the disconnection and subsequent collapse of the induction air line.
- [NTSB MIA92LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA089.md): Cessna 152 · Michigan City, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1992 · N6341B · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA92LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA052.md): Cessna 150L · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1992 · N11568 · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and improper use of the carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and an inadequate weather evaluation.
- [NTSB FTW92LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA075.md): Bell 206B III · Grand Isle · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1992 · N2750F · Substantial damage
  > Heavy sea state due to the high winds. A factor was the power loss.
- [NTSB LAX92LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA125.md): Cessna 182N · San Ardo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1992 · N8948G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to this accident was water contamination in the fuel and the soft soil landing area.
- [NTSB NYC92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA060.md): Piper PA-22-20 · Isle Au Haut, ME · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1992 · N36142 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system icing and contamination which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent stall and loss of control during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA115.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1992 · N8580J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the CFI to properly use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. Factors in this accident were: 1) weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing and 2) the lack of suitable terrain to complete the forced…
- [NTSB NYC92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA056.md): Beech 95 · Caldonia, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1992 · N986T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was weather conducive to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB MIA92LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA097.md): Piper J3-C65 · Church Hill, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 1992 · N88380 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to clear his engine during descent resulting in the spark plugs becoming fouled which resulted in loss of engine power.
- [NTSB MIA92LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA069.md): Bell 47D1 · Cross City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1992 · N93067 · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the autorotative landing.
- [NTSB CHI92LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA077.md): Cessna 152 · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1992 · N152BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX92FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA094.md): Mooney M-20-C · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1992 · N6481U · Destroyed
  > Fuel contamination by water due to the; 1) failure of the fuel caps to properly seal against water ingestion, 2) the pilots failure to adequately perform a preflight inspection of the aircraft sufficient to detect the presence of water in the fuel tanks.…
- [NTSB BFO92FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA022.md): Hughes 369D · Edison, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1992 · N8674F · Destroyed
  > The blockage of the fuel nozzle which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot's failure to maintain rotor RPM.
- [NTSB ATL92LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA035.md): Cessna 172G · Millen, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N5866R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly use carburetor heat during icing conditions which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ANC92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA028.md): Cessna 152 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1992 · N69004 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident were the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, the icy runway condition, and the pilot's lack of total…
- [NTSB FTW92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA053.md): Beech B19 · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1992 · N2226L · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall during the forced landing approach. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB BFO92FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA013.md): Piper PA-60-601P · North Salem, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1991 · N36362 · Destroyed
  > A loss of control due to a distraction caused by a partial loss of power. Contributing to the accident was adverse weather near the destination airport.
- [NTSB ATL92FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA032.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Blythe, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1991 · N1733T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during the before takeoff check as part of the ground check. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB NYC92FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92FA049.md): Cessna 182P · Hanging Rock, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1991 · N58445 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB NYC92LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA048.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Goshen, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1991 · N55685 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power resulting from the ingestion of a foreign object into the carburetor and the subsequent forced landing in trees. A factor related to the accident was the maintenance performed on the airplane by unauthorized personnel.
- [NTSB ANC92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA019.md): Cessna 185 · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1991 · N2212T · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall while maneuvering for a precautionary landing. Factors include a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and inadequate altitude for the maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX92LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA062.md): Cessna 210M · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1991 · N761VB · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss due to a partial blockage of the fuel selector valve with debris.
- [NTSB CHI92LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA056.md): Cessna 177 · Elkhart, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1991 · N2961X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to use carburetor heat. A factor to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX92LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA061.md): North American-Kenney T-28D-5, NA-260 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1991 · N2496 · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate annual inspection performed by the mechanic. Contributing to this accident was the deterioration of the fuel bladder self-sealing lining and partial blockage of the fuel screens.
- [NTSB NYC92LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA037.md): Convair CV-240 · Akron, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1991 · N450GA · Destroyed
  > The use of an improper grade of fuel, which was approved by the captain and resulted in a loss of engine power duirng climbout and an in flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MIA92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA038.md): Piper PA-20 · Hilliard, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1991 · N7304K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the low ceiling encountered and reduced in-flight planning decision time by the pilot-in-command.
- [NTSB MIA92LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA029.md): WSK PZL Mielec PZL-M-18 · Florida City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1991 · N4506K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to a loose intake manifold. Also, improper maintenance by an unknown person.
- [NTSB SEA92LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA017.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Belt, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N6072P · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel vent and an inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA019.md): Piper J3C-65 · Manchester, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1991 · N70548 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight. A factor was the pilot's lack of flight experience.
- [NTSB LAX92LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA016.md): Cessna 182K · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 15, 1991 · N2573R · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined non-mechanical reasons.
- [NTSB SEA92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA005.md): Hughes 269B · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1991 · N9474F · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain rotor RPM. Factors include inadequate preflight planning, overconfidence in aircraft's ability, and non-suitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX92LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA005.md): Robinson R22B · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N900AB · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of the flight controls by the instructor pilot ND the failure to maintain proper rotor RPM.
- [NTSB LAX92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA002.md): Cano Avid Flyer · Sonora, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1991 · N860CD · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to vapor lock.
- [NTSB DEN91FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91FA135.md): Cessna P210N · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1991 · N1JG · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from trees during an approach for a precautionary landing. His improper use of the mixture control was a related factor concerning the partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN91LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA133.md): Joseph A. Mullan Dragon FLY · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1991 · N226JM · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB SEA91LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA238.md): Champion 7EC · Coeur D'Alene, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1991 · N7547E · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel system vent, and an inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot. Rough terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA080.md): Cessna 152 · Croom, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1991 · N48430 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board to complete the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI91LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA290.md): Cessna 152 · Minneapolis, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1991 · N67781 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply was on board the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor related to the accident was inaccurate preflight planning.

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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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