# 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 BFO91FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA078.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Sod, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N5435Y · Destroyed
  > The improper level off which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was fuel starvation resulting in partial loss of engine power.
- [NTSB NYC91LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA224.md): Cessna 337 · Urbana, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1991 · N6304F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives which resulted in the failure of the pilot to recognize the stoppage of the rear engine prior to take off. Additionally the lack of total engine power resulted in the inability of the pilot to maintain…
- [NTSB CHI91LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA274.md): Cessna 150 · Camden, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1991 · N4400U · Substantial damage
  > Partial power loss due to improper use of the carburetor heat control by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were inadequate visual lookout by the pilot and presence of static power lines.
- [NTSB NYC91FA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91FA218.md): Cessna 150M · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1991 · N704MV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper aircraft handling which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control at an altitude insufficient for recovery. Factors related to the accident were an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion and improper preflight preparation.
- [NTSB NYC91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA222.md): Cessna T-210-M · Clearfield, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1991 · N732YB · Substantial damage
  > Vapor lock of the fuel system resulting in fuel starvation. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the owner to comply with a service letter calling for insulated fuel lines forward of the fire wall.
- [NTSB ANC91LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA119.md): Cessna 185F · Angoon, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1991 · N715V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate. Contributing to the accident was pilot's intentional abrupt maneuvering at a low altitude and the flaps that retracted a knotch.
- [NTSB BFO91FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA072.md): Cessna 210N · Petersburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N2112S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-takeoff check and his failure to abort the takeoff. Inadequate maintenance of the engine was a factor.
- [NTSB NYC91LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA200.md): Piper PA-12 · Alton, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1991 · N4436M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA130.md): Cessna 150G · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N8585J · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing. Factors were the pilot's continued operation with a known engine deficiency and the owner/operator's failure to perform needed maintenance.
- [NTSB ATL91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA143.md): Hinton Kitfox · Killen, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1991 · N174PH · Substantial damage
  > Weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing. A factor was the lack of a carburetor heat system on the engine.
- [NTSB ATL91FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA138.md): Taylorcraft BC12-D · Mobile, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N96802 · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and his subsequent inadvertent stall during his attempt to return to the departure runway. A factor was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX91LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA311.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1991 · N7893N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's improper preflight planning preparation and fuel consumption calculations resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, forced landing and in flight collision with a residence.
- [NTSB DEN91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA088.md): Piper PA-25C-235 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1991 · N8787L · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to fuel contamination. A factor was: pilot's inadequate airplane preflight.
- [NTSB MIA91LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA180.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Valparaiso, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N5953P · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to fuel contamination due to an inadequate preflight by the pilot in command and failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear during the forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA154.md): Jerrell RV-4 · Yellowstonepark, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N44AZ · Substantial damage
  > A collapsed induction air duct. Factors include inadequate design by the manufacturer/builder, and a misjudged rate of descent by the pilot.
- [NTSB SEA91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA153.md): Derego Avid Flyer/B · Myrtle Creek, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N220B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB FTW91FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA109.md): North American NA1 · Mountain Home, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1991 · N91108 · Destroyed
  > The contamination of the airplane's fuel system and the foreign object blockage of the vapor return orifice which induced the power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA04.md): Cessna 188B · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N4719Q · Destroyed
  > The partial power loss during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could have been executed.
- [NTSB LAX91LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA263.md): Cessna 152 · Fountain Hills, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1991 · N49627 · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot and instructor pilot to correctly configure the aircraft for the attempted go around. Contributing to the accident was the improper supervision of the flight by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB LAX91FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA252.md): Cessna 182 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1991 · N7299E · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, resulting in an in flight loss of control, stall, and in flight collision with terrain. Factors related to the accident were: partial loss of engine…
- [NTSB CHI91DEP06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEP06.md): Avid Flyer Avid Flyer · Endeavor, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 7, 1991 · N369AF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's inability to effectively eliminate carburetor ice to avoid an emergency landing.
- [NTSB ANC91LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA066.md): Cessna 207A · Eek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1991 · N6255H · Substantial damage
  > Was fuel contamination. Contributing factors are the engine vibrations and the rough vegetation upon which the airplane landed.
- [NTSB DEN91LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA078.md): Cessna 120 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N76404 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to apply carburetor heat.
- [NTSB LAX91LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA236.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Fort Ord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N4SH · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI91DEE05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEE05.md): Charles Raucci, JR. Firebolt · Schaumburg, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N123CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following the specification for installation of the fuel tank vent.
- [NTSB MIA91LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA156.md): Champion 7ECA · Quincy, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1991 · N9646S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the blocked vent line.
- [NTSB CHI91LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA168.md): Cessna 150 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1991 · N8845S · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power due to improper use of carburetor heat and a stall encountered by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL91FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA099.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Surf Side Beach, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1991 · N6634W · Substantial damage
  > The improper preflight inspection of the aircraft by the pilot, in that he failed to turn the aircraft fuel selector 'on' prior to starting the engine. A factor in the accident was the aircraft fuel selector valve leaking enough fuel to the engine in the…
- [NTSB SEA91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA107.md): Cessna 182A · Mead, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1991 · N5048D · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot not using the carburetor hear. Factors to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the pilot did not adequately evaluate the weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX91LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA216.md): Cessna C-150L · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1991 · N6583G · Substantial damage
  > The pilots neglect to calculate the aircrafts fuel consumption and his failure to service the aircraft with fuel prior to the last takeoff. The wire across the aircrafts flight path during the forced landing was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB CHI91LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA155.md): Piper J3 · Creston, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N88441 · Substantial damage
  > Icing in the induction air control system.
- [NTSB ATL91LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91LA078.md): Lewis Challenger II · Thomaston, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1991 · N283EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly maintain the airplane in accordance with prescribed procedures which resulted in fuel contamination, fouled spark plugs, and a loss of engine power. The pilot also failed to follow normal emergency procedures for the loss of…
- [NTSB ANC91LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA047.md): Cessna 180F · Yukon River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1991 · N2117Z · Substantial damage
  > A carburetor fuel leak due to inadequate annual inspection. Contributing to the accident was the snow covered terrain.
- [NTSB FTW91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA053.md): Robinson R-22B · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N8050B · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to carburetor ice, the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his failure to apply adequate cushioning collective pitch during the flare segment of the autorotation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper autorotation technique.
- [NTSB DEN91LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA055.md): Cessna 150J · Watkins, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N51100 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in a stall/mush.
- [NTSB MIA91LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA110.md): Cessna 150L · Quincy, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1991 · N10860 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight.
- [NTSB MIA91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA108.md): Glassair SH-2TD · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1991 · N59BH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of power due to vapor lock of the fuel system on takeoff. Contributing to the cause of the accident was the improper decision of the pilot-in-command to attempt to take off with known deficiencies in the airplane.
- [NTSB NYC91LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA090.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Phillipsburg, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1991 · N4510A · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor ice and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were: the carburetor icing (weather) conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA91LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA099.md): Cessna 172N · Panama City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1991 · N88FP · Substantial damage
  > Carburetor icing due to improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot, resulting in a forced landing and ditching.
- [NTSB LAX91LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA128.md): Bell 47G-5A · Farmington, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1991 · N59403 · Substantial damage
  > The contamination of the engine induction air filter. Soft terrain during the touchdown was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB MIA91IA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91IA091.md): British Aerospace BAE-146-200 · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1991 · CGRNU · Minor damage
  > Inadequate engine performance in the designed airplane flight envelopes.
- [NTSB LAX91LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA112.md): Piper PA46-310P · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1991 · N9132X · Substantial damage
  > The poor preflight planning performed by the pilot-in-command in accurately determining the weight and fuel consumption of the airplane which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB SEA91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA053.md): Beech 95 · Roundup, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1991 · N2772Y · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA071.md): Robinson R-22 Alpha · Coram, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N8555K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain rotor RPM and misjudging the height of the flare during a precautionary autorotative landing, resulting in a roll over during the landing flare touchdown.
- [NTSB SEA91LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA041.md): Aero Commander 200D · Tooele, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N235M · Destroyed
  > Engine fuel system blockage due to ice formation in the fuel system during a period of weather temperature extremes. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX91LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA058.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369D · Keanae, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1990 · N58240 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation caused by a loose fuel line 'b' nut, due to improper maintenance; and the failure of the pilot to correctly judge the landing flare during the autorotation.
- [NTSB NYC91LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA050.md): Cessna 210 · Warwick, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1990 · N9480T · Substantial damage
  > A power failure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing in unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB NYC91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA038.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1990 · N4347H · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain in which the emergency landing was made.
- [NTSB CHI91DEX01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91DEX01.md): Cessna 210G · Indianapolis, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 22, 1990 · N5819F · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance and inspection of the airplane resulting in an engine power loss due to water and fuel contamination. A contributing factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB NYC91LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA016.md): Cessna 152 · West Nyack, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1990 · N36944 · Substantial damage
  > The improper use of carburetor heat control, which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency forced landing and collision with a fence. A factor to the accident was weather conditions suitable to formation of carburetor icing.

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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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