# NTSB investigations, CA: 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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## 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 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 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 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 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 LAX06CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA115.md): Cessna 172M · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2006 · N80859 · Substantial damage
  > a partial loss of engine power resulting from the student pilot's mismanagement of the mixture control.
- [NTSB LAX05LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA279.md): Beech 35-A33 · Alturas, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2005 · N337Z · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undertermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX05LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA209.md): Beechcraft K35 · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N3067C · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management and failure to set the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor was the ditch that the aircraft encountered.
- [NTSB LAX05LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA166.md): Beech C35 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N709D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to the improper overhaul procedure of the fuel pump by an overhaul facility, and the use of parts that did not meet hardness specification.
- [NTSB LAX05LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA133.md): Clark Aerosport Scamp · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2005 · N234HC · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot/builder's excessive adjustment (lean) of the mixture setting at the carburetor. The pilot/builder's failure to perform a more comprehensive ground test prior to flight was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX04FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA168.md): Alon A2 · Cameron Park, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2004 · N6374V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall/spin. Also causal was the partial loss of engine power due to improperly secured magnetos.
- [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 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 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 LAX02FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA162.md): Cessna 152 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 13, 2002 · N48512 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to the failure of the CFI to apply carburetor heat which resulted in carburetor icing. The unsuitable landing area in mountainous terrain, and carburetor icing conditions were factors.
- [NTSB LAX02FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA040.md): Cessna 172C · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 2001 · N1834Y · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat controls while in weather conditions conducive to serious carburetor icing.
- [NTSB LAX01FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA302.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Chico, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2001 · N2268P · Destroyed
  > The loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to his improper single engine emergency procedures.
- [NTSB LAX01LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA282.md): Cessna 172-A · Groveland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 2001 · N7198T · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power due to water contamination forced the pilot to land in an unsuitable area resulting in collision with a tree.
- [NTSB LAX01FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA271.md): Cessna 336 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2001 · N3838U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the primer controls, resulting in excessive fuel flow, spark plug fouling, and loss of engine power in the aft engine.
- [NTSB LAX01LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA099.md): Beech 77 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 2001 · N18152 · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power during initial takeoff climb due to the formation of carburetor ice. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper pretakeoff actions. A finding was that the improper rigging of the mixture control cable may have precluded…
- [NTSB LAX00FA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA208.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2000 · N567YV · Destroyed
  > A partial loss of power due to water contamination in the fuel system and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the water. The pilot's failure to perform an engine run-up before takeoff is also causal. Additional causes are the…
- [NTSB LAX00LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA116.md): Bell 47G-4A · Wasco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2000 · N1354X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Factors included the ambient carburetor icing conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX00LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA086.md): Robinson R44 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2000 · N999EV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, resulting in a loss of engine power, and, his misjudged autorotation approach that resulted in a collision with the ground during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the conditions conducive to…
- [NTSB LAX00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA076.md): Bell OH-58C · Brawley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N436SD · Substantial damage
  > The fuel system contamination that resulted in a loss of engine power during aerial application and a subsequent collision with the ground.
- [NTSB LAX99LA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA305.md): Cessna 182J · Klamath, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1999 · N3348F · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to icing.
- [NTSB LAX99FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA001.md): Aero Commander 680 FPL · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1998 · N5YZ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly use the manual turbocharger wastegates and to monitor the manifold pressure during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA283.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truckee, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1998 · N8772N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in temperature conditions conducive to carburetor icing and his failure to lean the engine in a high density altitude environment, which combined, led to a partial loss of engine power and the onset of a stall during…
- [NTSB LAX98LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA196.md): Beech 76 · San Martin, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1998 · N912KA · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor to adequately supervise the flight, which included ensuring that the student maintained the proper airspeed during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB LAX98LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA193.md): Saab-Scania 91B · Redding, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1998 · N6370L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor is the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during takeoff.
- [NTSB LAX98LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA186.md): Piper PA-28-181 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1998 · N84451 · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate preflight which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB LAX98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA151.md): Luscombe 8E · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1998 · N2435K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat and the rough/uneven (furrowed) terrain. A contributing factor was carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX97FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA292.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Kernville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1997 · N6654A · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of engine power due to the operator's inadequate engine maintenance relating to excessively rich mixtures (high fuel flow rates) and spark plug/magneto deficiencies. Contributing factors were degraded climb performance resulting from the high…
- [NTSB LAX97FA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA272.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Hesperia, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1997 · N8227Q · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to see-and-avoid high voltage power lines, while coping with a lack of engine power during a go-around in a high density altitude condition. Factors relating to the accident were: high density altitude that resulted in a normal reduction…
- [NTSB LAX97IA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97IA180.md): Saab-Scania 340B · San Luis Obispo, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 1997 · N313AE · No damage
  > Compressor stalls of both engines due to in-service compressor contamination. Factors in the compressor stall of the right engine were an atmospheric temperature inversion and a transient fuel flow condition produced when the constant thrust on takeoff (CTOT)…
- [NTSB LAX96LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA198.md): Beech 58 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1996 · N58KD · Substantial damage
  > an interruption of fuel flow to the right engine for undetermined nonmechanical reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to keep the right engine's propeller feathered which reduced the airplane single engine performance capabilities.
- [NTSB LAX96FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA177.md): Hughes 269C · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1996 · N9579F · Destroyed
  > the decision of the pilot to fly at low altitude and low airspeed within a hazardous performance area published in the pilot operating handbook. Factors in the accident were tailwinds, lack of operator preventative maintenance impairing engine power,…
- [NTSB LAX96LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA084.md): Nicholson Sonerai II · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1995 · N68676 · Substantial damage
  > an interruption of fuel flow to the engine due to a misrouted fuel vent line.
- [NTSB LAX96FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA082.md): Cessna 152 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1995 · N53321 · Substantial damage
  > a partial power loss due to carburetor icing resulting from existing environmental conditions and the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat during descent.
- [NTSB LAX96LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA026.md): Cessna 172H · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1995 · N2552L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect a bird's nest in the air induction system. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions and the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [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 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 LAX94LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA191.md): Cessna 150M · Mt Home Village, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1994 · N9276U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. The failure of the student pilot to properly plan his airport traffic pattern to reach the runway or other suitable forced landing area in the event of a loss of engine power was a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB LAX94FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA130.md): Sikorsky S-58T · Walnut Creek, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1994 · N581BG · Destroyed
  > Inadequate fuel quality control procedures by the helicopter operator resulting in fuel contamination and a loss of engine power. The pilot's decision to extend the autorotative glide to avoid striking residential homes, which resulted in low main rotor rpm…
- [NTSB LAX94LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA119.md): Cessna T188C · Winton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1994 · N2086J · Destroyed
  > a partial loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX94LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA112.md): Cessna T210L · Arcata, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1994 · N93159 · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his failure to correctly monitor the aircraft's fuel system and to position the selector valve on a tank containing fuel.
- [NTSB LAX94LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA042.md): Cooprider WOODY'S Pusher 1972 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1993 · N29717 · Substantial damage
  > a delay in the application of carburetor heat by the pilot-in- command. Carburetor icing conditions were a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB LAX93LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA367.md): Robinson R-22 Beta · Livermore, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1993 · N2407X · Substantial damage
  > A partial engine power loss that resulted in a hard landing due to the engine primer system becoming unlocked.
- [NTSB LAX93LA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA280.md): Cessna 172N · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1993 · N3090E · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX93FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA097.md): Beech A35 · Tulare, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1993 · N595B · Destroyed
  > The installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…
- [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.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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