# NTSB investigations, GA: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07CA074.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Waynesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 12, 2007 · N47944 · Substantial damage > Company maintenance personnel’s improper installation of an unapproved oil quick drain plug which resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight. - [NTSB ATL06LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA115.md): McWhorter Skystar Vixen · Peachtree City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2006 · N93TR · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to reverse his direction following loss of engine power shortly after takeoff resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was a loss of engine power for… - [NTSB ATL06LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA114.md): Beech D45 · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2006 · N342MN · Substantial damage > The improper maintenance installation of the fuel inlet line by other maintenance personnel resulting in a partial loss of engine power after takeoff due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB ATL05LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA022.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2004 · N411CP · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.. - [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 ATL02LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA084.md): Cessna 150D · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 2002 · N4449U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat that resulted in the loss of engine power. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor icing and the selection of unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL01LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA009.md): Cessna 150L · Homer, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N18130 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL00FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA082.md): Beech B60 · Austell, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2000 · N8WD · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to preflight plan adequate fuel for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL00LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA044.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Colquitt, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N8899S · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA00LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA076.md): Cessna 150L · Statesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N11567 · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons and unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command (CFI), during the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA065.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 1999 · N4542Z · Substantial damage > The maintenance personnel incorrect adjustment of the intake and exhaust valves resulting in the induction system fire and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB ATL99LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA038.md): Piper PA-34-200 · Hogansville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1999 · N5016T · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate planning and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the weather conditions and hilly terrain. - [NTSB ATL97LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA047.md): Convair 240-27 · Hampton, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1997 · N357T · Substantial damage > a partial loss of power on one engine for undetermined reason(s), and the pilot's failure to follow aircraft emergency procedures. A factor was inadequate transition/upgrade training. - [NTSB MIA97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA033.md): Cessna 150H · Homerville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1996 · N6532S · Substantial damage > carburetor ice, due to the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with trees. - [NTSB MIA96LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA008.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1995 · N3250R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to divert to an alternate airport after recognizing a low fuel state existed and his delay to declare an emergency with ATC. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB ATL95LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA141.md): Wheeler Fisher Classic · Marietta, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1995 · N942RW · Substantial damage > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power; and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning to make a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and impact with the terrain. - [NTSB ATL93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA117.md): Temco GC-1B · Cleveland, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1993 · N3255K · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, resulting in a partial loss of engine power during the initial climb. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the trees located at the departure end of the airstrip. - [NTSB ATL93LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA098.md): Grumman AA5B · Cummings, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N74092 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power resulting from the formation of carburetor ice during the ground operation. A factor was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing. - [NTSB ATL92FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA162.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1992 · N5640W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and his improper execution of emergency procedures. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence, his inadequate preflight inspection when he failed to drain the gascolator,… - [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 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 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 ATL90LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA121.md): Ercoupe Ercoupe 415-C · Pineora, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1990 · N3261H · Substantial damage > Control interference by the passenger when the throttle was retarded and the pilot's failure to intervene because of his diverted attention. - [NTSB ATL90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA094.md): Grumman AA-5B · Stone Mountain, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 9, 1990 · N74651 · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged approach which resulted in a long, fast landing and subsequent overrun of the departure threshold. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to lower the flaps and establish a proper glidepath. - [NTSB ATL89LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Danville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1989 · N5368H · Substantial damage > The pilot delayed in applying carburetor heat after the engine began to lose power, and his selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary-landing site. - [NTSB ATL89FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA114.md): Boeing A75N1 · Covington, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N55530 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the pilot by inadvertently allowing the carburetor heat to be in the 'hot' position for takeoff. The high density altitude and trees were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB ATL89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA050.md): Cessna 172 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1988 · N5518D · Substantial damage > After 3 full stop landings, the pilot reported that the airplane would not accelerate to liftoff airspeed on 4th takeoff after rolling about 2000 feet. The pilot elected to abort the takeoff. The airplane rolled off the departure end of runway 07 and nosed… - [NTSB ATL89LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA037.md): Cessna R172E · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1988 · N96164 · Substantial damage > Improper repair and/or modification of the carburetor airbox by unknown person(s), and the subsequent failure of maintenance personnel to detect the improper repair/modification during annual inspection(s), which led to a loss of power due to carburetor… - [NTSB ATL88LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA015.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Homer, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1987 · N1547X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported a gradual decrease in power after reaching 4000 feet. The plt was unable to obtain a restart. He then elected to attempt a forced landing in a field. The aircraft collided with a tree prior to landing. The aircraft collided with and came to… - [NTSB ATL87FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA111.md): Aeronca 7AC · Sharpsburg, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 12, 1987 · N1823E · Destroyed > Plt dep a pvt grass airstrip for a LCL VFR flt. Acft was observed to lift off the grass rwy at about 1000 ft. it climbed to about 30 ft AGL and leveled off. At about the end of the 1800 ft rwy the acft nosed up into a 'fairly steep' climb attitude. The ground… - [NTSB ATL87FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA101.md): Beech A36 · Dalton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1987 · N6170U · Destroyed > On t/o at 1st power change PIC noted loss of performance. He turned left to downwind leg for landing. PIC and ground witnesses said eng quit and acft crashed into trees and ground. Post crash fire destroyed acft. PIC rpted taking fuel sample before t/o with… - [NTSB ATL87LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87LA053.md): Cessna 182J · Kennasaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1987 · N3473F · Substantial damage > During initial climb for a local pleasure flight the pilot reported that the aircraft began to lose power. The pilot made a 180 degree turn to make an emergency downwind landing. He reported that the power increased and he decided to make a normal approach to… - [NTSB ATL87IA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87IA032.md): Mooney M20F · Columbus, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1986 · N3782N · Minor damage > Plt rpted he was descending in IMC for instrument approach when eng quit, restarted for 30 sec after switching fuel tanks, and quit again. Acft broke out of clouds about 700 feet, plt landed on interstate. Eng exam showed alternate air door seal blocking… - [NTSB ATL85LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA102.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1985 · N1613P · Substantial damage > Student pilot bought acft previous day, asked instructor to fly acft with him to home airport. CFI delayed en route to practice touch and go. On go around engine would not produce full power and acft would not climb. During subsequent interview pic/cfi told… - [NTSB ATL84FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA129.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Woodstock, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1984 · N4809S · Substantial damage > Shortly after breaking ground during the takeoff, the engine lost power & the acft came back down to the rwy. The engine regained power & the plt continued the takeoff. The engine again lost power. Subsequently, the acft impacted on an uneven, grassy, open… ## 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" = 'GA' 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=GA --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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