# NTSB investigations, FL: 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 1 of 2 · 95 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC08LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA019.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Stuart, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2007 · N94320 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a partially blocked fuel line. - [NTSB MIA07CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA061.md): Bruce E. Hotz Wind Wagon · Leesburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 19, 2007 · N9017M · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after recognizing that the engine rpm was 760 less than desired after becoming airborne, and the inability of the airplane to maintain a positive rate of climb resulting in a controlled descent, and in-flight… - [NTSB MIA07FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA056.md): Beech 95-C55 · Port Orange, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2007 · N100FG · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb resulting in inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper positioning of the left fuel selector which resulted in fuel starvation to the left engine. - [NTSB SEA06LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA188.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Trenton, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2006 · N3233H · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power just after takeoff due to water contamination of the auto fuel added to the aircraft fuel system just prior to the flight. Factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, no suitable landing area near the departure end of the… - [NTSB ANC06LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA079.md): Rockwell 112TCA · Sarasota, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2006 · N1052D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and a subsequent ditching. Factors contributing to the accident were a low fuel level at departure, and fuel contamination. - [NTSB MIA06LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA104.md): Christopher Norris Glasair III · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 2006 · N317PS · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed while turning towards the runway after experiencing a partial loss of engine power, resulting in an uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with the runway. A factor in the accident was the failure of… - [NTSB MIA06LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA078.md): Czech Aircraft Works Parrot · Palm City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2006 · N595PP · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff after recognizing the engine was not developing full power during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the bending of the throttle cables which prevented full movement of the… - [NTSB MIA05LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA146.md): Gustafson Easy Eagle · Milton, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N707DG · Destroyed > A loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing and subsequent in-flight collision with tree-covered terrain. - [NTSB MIA05LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA071.md): Piper PA-24-260 · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2005 · N9446P · Substantial damage > The owner/pilot/mechanics inadequate installation of a fuel line resulting in a fuel leak, partial loss of engine power, and force landing in swampy terrain. - [NTSB MIA04LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA120.md): Beech 65-A90 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2004 · N45TT · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate planning/decision and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in fuel exhaustion and an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB ATL04FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA139.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N9578C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and the pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and the subsequent collision with a building. - [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 ATL02LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA105.md): Stearman A75N1 · Panacea, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2002 · N5545F · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation resulting from fuel restriction through the fuel shutoff valve. - [NTSB MIA01LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA210.md): Mooney M20C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N78933 · Substantial damage > The failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing… - [NTSB MIA01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA167.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Oak Hill, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2001 · N8957L · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power while at a low altitude cruise due to fuel contamination, and the subsequent emergency descent and landing to a rural road resulting in collision with tree and mailbox post. - [NTSB MIA00LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA242.md): Ryan ST3KR · St. Lucie, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N54403 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper judgment to conduct a precautionary landing when he first experienced a partial loss of engine power, and his subsequent failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with a tree.… - [NTSB MIA00LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA176.md): Bell 47G-2 · Fort Walton Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N96MB · Substantial damage > The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing and the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA173.md): Rawdon T1 · North Miami Bch, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2000 · N2706D · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to change the fuel selector position after experiencing surging of the engine. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the incorrect reading of the left fuel gauge. - [NTSB ATL00LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA049.md): de Havilland DH-82C Tigermoth · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 2000 · N819DH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection of the fuel supply that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. - [NTSB MIA00LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA120.md): Cessna 152 · Edgewater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2000 · N757JE · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA055.md): Piper PA-24-400 · Naples, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1999 · N8469P · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management and selection of an empty fuel tank (auxiliary) on approach for landing. This resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL00LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA002.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N616FT · Substantial damage > The carburetor icing conditions that were present. Factors were the failure of the pilot to follow the emergency procedures checklist, and the objects that included a flag pole, a road sign and a tractor trailer vehicle. - [NTSB MIA00LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA009.md): Cessna A185E · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1999 · N85PR · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to the inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by the mechanic with IA for his failure to assure that the mixture control cable jam nut at the rod end was secured following the reported adjustment by the airplane… - [NTSB MIA99LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA171.md): Cessna 182P · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1999 · N1578M · Substantial damage > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot during the approach for a precautionary landing following a power interruption during the downwind leg, resulting in a go-around. A Contributing factor to the accident was the total loss of engine power during the… - [NTSB MIA99FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA142.md): Cessna 210L · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N3458H · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever, cable. Also causal was the failure of the mechanic to install a cotter pin in the throttle control cable attach hardware at the throttle control arm, and failure of the company quality control… - [NTSB ATL99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA067.md): de Havilland DHC-6-200 · Lantana, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1999 · N838MA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to secure the engine oil filler cap during the preflight inspection that resulted the subsequent loss of engine power, and his in-flight decision to attempt a single engine go-around with full wing flaps extended. - [NTSB MIA99LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA016.md): Piper PA-34 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1998 · N45SA · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain Vmc speed, which resulted in a loss of control, and his improper operation of the throttle given the known full rich operating condition of the left engine. A sand-contaminated fuel control was a contributing factor. - [NTSB MIA99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA003.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1998 · N53EN · Substantial damage > The failure of maintenance personnel to refill the engine oil following the draining of the oil and changing of the oil filter. Also, inadequate preflight of the airplane by the pilot for his failure to noted the absence of engine oil. - [NTSB MIA98LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA144.md): Piper PA-18 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1998 · N225NY · Substantial damage > The intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot and the company/operator with the known deficiencies in equipment (worn carburetor). Also, the poor preflight planning by the pilot for his failure to recognize that the carburetor heat control was… - [NTSB ATL98LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA032.md): Via Aero Comp AC6 · Rockledge, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1998 · N656AC · Destroyed > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the trees in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA97FA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA217.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1997 · N28246 · Substantial damage > leaking fuel cap(s), due to inadequate maintenance/repair, which resulted in water contamination of the fuel; inadequate preflight by the flight crew; and improper planning/decision by the flight crew. Factors relating to the accident were: high obstructions… - [NTSB ATL97LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA097.md): Ryan Navion · Cross City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1997 · N91519 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning that resulted in loss of power in flight due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA97LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA166.md): Travis C. Elmore B2B/582 · Haines City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 16, 1997 · N43CT · Substantial damage > The pilots inadvertent activation of the rear carburetor choke lever during routine engine maintenance the day before the accident. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and also failure of the engine… - [NTSB MIA97LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA130.md): Boeing B75N1 · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1997 · N65467 · Destroyed > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA97GA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97GA119.md): Aerospatiale AS 350B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 8, 1997 · N370WM · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot-in-command to recognize that the main rotor rpm was decreasing and his failure to maintain the main rotor rpm during the autorotative landing resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power… - [NTSB MIA97LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA079.md): Beech V35 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1997 · N599T · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor. - [NTSB MIA97LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA062.md): Waco UPF-7 · Sanibel, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1997 · N29986 · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power (rough running engine) for undetermined reason. - [NTSB MIA97LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA035.md): Hoster/Volmer VJ22 (Sportsman) · Seminole, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1996 · N2921 · Substantial damage > inadequate maintenance/inspection of the airplane by the pilot/owner, and fuel contamination that resulted in fuel starvation. - [NTSB MIA96LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA163.md): Aeronca 7AC · Callahan, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1996 · N84538 · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature decision to reduce power, following application of carburetor heat, when engine operation became rougher after experiencing roughness due to carburetor icing. The weather (carburetor icing) conditions and carburetor ice were related… - [NTSB MIA96FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96FA100.md): Cessna U206G · Key West, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N9983Z · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to continue the flight rather than making an immediate water landing due to the low altitude of the airplane and obstructions ahead, which led to his intentional maneuver to avoid the obstructions and subsequent inadvertent stall… - [NTSB MIA96LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA097.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1996 · N704XQ · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot-in-command to apply caburetor heat before reducing the throttle to simulate an engine failure. Contributing to the accident was the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the emergency descent. - [NTSB MIA96LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA028.md): Bell 47-D1 · Jasper, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1995 · N4702S · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance and inspection of the carburetor system by maintenance personnel during the last annual inspection which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident were: the pilot's failure to perform… - [NTSB MIA96LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA003.md): Piper PA-23 · Spring Hill, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N183JD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) on initial takeoff climb resulting in an in-flight loss of control, and subsequent in-flight collision with the ground and a building. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power on the left… - [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 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 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 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 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 MIA94LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA137.md): Richmond Rotorway Executive · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 1994 · N520PR · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's improper autorotation following partial loss of engine power which resulted in an inflight collision with a fence prior to ground touchdown. - [NTSB MIA94FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA020.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Orlando, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N27687 · Destroyed > Was in flight loss of control for failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain VMC shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was partial loss of engine power from the left engine due to partial blockage of several of the fuel injector nozzles. Also… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=FL&occurrence=354&page=2 ## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'FL' 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=354&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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