# 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 4 of 24 · 1,176 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA03LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA177.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2003 · N33170 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN03LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA146.md): Cessna 150F · Laramie, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 21, 2003 · N8065F · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. - [NTSB DEN03LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA140.md): Cessna 337F · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2003 · N8921M · Substantial damage > Lack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contributing factor to the accident was the low altitude. - [NTSB FTW03LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA191.md): Beech 19A · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N7643R · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a rich mixture and reduced airflow to the engine. Contributing factors were the owner's failure to obtain an annual inspection, and improper maintenance procedures used in the installation of the air filter. - [NTSB ANC03LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA082.md): Hughes 369D · Ketchikan, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2003 · N1091S · Substantial damage > The improper installation of a bolt in the gas generator governor linkage by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees. Factors… - [NTSB ANC03LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA083.md): Maule M-4 · Kobuk, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2003 · N40344 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent use of diesel fuel in a gasoline engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing after takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate… - [NTSB LAX03LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA235.md): Robinson R44 · Happy Jack, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2003 · N8329B · Substantial damage > the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons during cruise flight. - [NTSB NYC03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA150.md): Grumman American AA5B · Block Island, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 2003 · N1966L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, after a loss of engine power as reported by the pilot. Factors in this accident were the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the crosswind condition. - [NTSB LAX03LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA218.md): Cessna 210 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N9544T · Substantial damage > A bolt in the fuel selector that restricted the flow of fuel to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land. - [NTSB ATL03LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03LA113.md): Aero Vodochody Aero Works L39C · Gadsden, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2003 · N8125R · Destroyed > The loss of engine power during takeoff due to foreign object damage, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during forced landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, his failure to secure the… - [NTSB DEN03FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA114.md): Stugart Vans RV-6A · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2003 · N29PT · Destroyed > the pilot's improper preflight planning/decision resulting in the fuel selector positioned improperly and fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident was the low altitude. - [NTSB LAX03LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA209.md): Davis LG2H · Salome, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2003 · N128RD · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive use of the controls during an aborted takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors in the accident include the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and an excessively rich mixture setting… - [NTSB SEA03LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA117.md): Cessna T337D · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2003 · N86182 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB NYC03FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA129.md): Cessna 150H · Pittsfield, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · Destroyed > The inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the… - [NTSB MIA03LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA119.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2003 · N4658J · Substantial damage > The pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (water contamination of the fuel) resulting in loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and damage to airframe during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA115.md): Boeing Stearman D75-N1 · Avis, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2003 · N59768 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor in this accident were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice. - [NTSB LAX03LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA179.md): Cessna 182E · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2003 · N9389X · Substantial damage > The presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA109.md): Cessna 175A · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2003 · N6989E · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC03LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA106.md): Schweizer 269C · New Canaan, CT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2003 · N109JS · Substantial damage > The inadequate annual inspection performed by maintenance facility personnel, which resulted in a failure of a fuel system bellcrank. Factors were the subsequent inadequate inspections by other maintenance personnel and the pilot. - [NTSB FTW03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA149.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2003 · N711JJ · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's poor decision to initiate a simulated emergency without having a suitable area for a forced landing. - [NTSB NYC03LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA096.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 2003 · N55854 · Substantial damage > The inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line and loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB LAX03FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA147.md): Cessna 411 · Corona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2003 · N1133S · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to properly configure the airplane for a one engine inoperative condition (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine, retract the landing gear, and maintain minimum single engine speed). Factors related to… - [NTSB DEN03LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA077.md): Air Tractor AT-502 · Sedan, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2003 · N318BR · Substantial damage > the nonmechanical partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing (due to his low altitude), and the irrigation system (object) that was impacted. - [NTSB FTW03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA133.md): Air Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2003 · N6078W · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA135.md): Beech A36 · Sedona, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 2003 · N323D · Destroyed > a partial loss of engine power due to the certified flight instructor's failure to comply with the pilot operating handbook requirements for the mixture setting during takeoff. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, failure to… - [NTSB SEA03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA049.md): Cessna 172G · Packwood, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N4150L · Substantial damage > Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll. - [NTSB NYC03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA041.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2003 · N5136L · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of engine power while maneuvering to land, which produced delayed engine response times. A facture in the accident was the cold day. - [NTSB MIA03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Jessup, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2003 · N6098G · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB MIA03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA035.md): Lonnie Johnson RV6A · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2003 · N559LJ · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to activate carburetor heat control during cruise flight after experiencing a loss of engine rpm, inadequate carburetor heat system by the builder, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced… - [NTSB LAX03FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA057.md): Beech 95 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2003 · N8212D · Destroyed > a loss power in the right engine due to an excessively rich mixture that was the result of the pilot's failure to secure the priming control prior to takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow the single engine procedures specified in the… - [NTSB SEA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA020.md): Grumman American AA-1 · Chehalis, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2002 · N5985L · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power, for undetermined reasons, while the aircraft was on a VFR final approach. No suitable terrain for landing and water were factors. - [NTSB LAX03LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA044.md): Cessna 150H · Twentynine Palm, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 2002 · N50346 · Substantial damage > The improper use of carburetor heat, and the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB MIA03LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA020.md): Cessna 150L · Powells Point, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2002 · N10905 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power for undetermined reason resulting in damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB LAX03LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA041.md): Clyde K Carrier Team 1400Z · Woodland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2002 · N9190U · Substantial damage > the builder/pilot's improper modification of wing fuel caps resulting in the failure of the vent system to adequately compensate for the pressure differential between the fuel tank and the external low pressure area of the wing. This led to the partial loss… - [NTSB CHI03LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA029.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Stalwart, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 2002 · N5985Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management during the flight and the pilot's improper decision not to select the outboard fuel tank when a loss of engine power was experienced, resulting in fuel starvation, a sustained loss of engine power, and subsequent forced… - [NTSB ANC03LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA009.md): Arima Kolb Fire Star II · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 2002 · N8199 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to remove contaminated fuel from the airplane's fuel system, resulting in a loss of engine power during takeoff. - [NTSB MIA03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA006.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Palmas, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2002 · N2838T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks resulting in a partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during a go-around. Additionally, the pilot's failure to monitor airspeed and proper touchdown point during the emergency landing resulted in another… - [NTSB NYC02FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA200.md): Mooney M20E · West Creek, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2002 · N5556Q · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed. - [NTSB IAD02LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA094.md): Garlick OH-58AT · Rochester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N444JB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to center the sling load prior to commencing forward flight. Also causal, was the pilot's improper decision to attempt a takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in an engine compressor stall. - [NTSB DEN02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA106.md): Beech B19 · Delta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 2002 · N5119R · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to properly plan and compensate for the high density altitude conditions, resulting in partial engine power during takeoff, his failure to abort the takeoff, and his failure to maintain aircraft control on initial climb. Contributing… - [NTSB SEA02FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA171.md): Cessna 175B · Arlington, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2002 · N8195T · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb, followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. Impairing drugs found in the pilot's system at the time of the accident were a factor. - [NTSB IAD02LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA090.md): Cessna T210N · Glastonbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2002 · N4908C · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the airplane's damage was the standing corn. - [NTSB MIA02LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA149.md): Cessna 150M · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2002 · N704TJ · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper in-flight planning and failure to use carburetor heat while conditions existed that were conductive to carburetor icing. - [NTSB CHI02LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA223.md): Cessna A188B · Nickerson, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2002 · N9639G · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the fuel contamination, the blocked fuel strainer, and the refueling truck's contaminated fuel. A factor was the berm. - [NTSB NYC02FA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA138.md): Yakovlev YAK 52 · Matawan, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2002 · N69GC · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive maneuvering and failure to maintain aircraft control, following a partial power loss during the initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual condition inspection performed… - [NTSB CHI02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA180.md): Aune Glastar GS-1 · South St Paul, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2002 · N699S · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to utilize carburetor heat. Factors included ambient conditions for the formation of carburetor ice, and the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DEN02LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA051.md): Enstrom F-28C · Medicine Bow, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 2002 · N5694Z · Substantial damage > the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency autorotation, following a partial loss of engine power. Factors contributing to this accident were fuel contamination (water), the low altitude, the high winds, and the tailwind. - [NTSB NYC02TA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02TA104.md): Hughes OH-6A · Angola, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 29, 2002 · N42SD · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL02LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA114.md): Beech 23 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2002 · N1980L · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, A factor was the pilot's intentional ground loop during a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL02FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA107.md): Bell 47G-4A · Yauco, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2002 · N6SR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and the subsequent collision with an object during the forced landing. A factor was weather conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=354&page=5 ## 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&page=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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