# NTSB investigations, SC: 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 ATL05CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA151.md): Piper PA-18-105 · N. Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2005 · N262T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL05FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA043.md): Piper PA-30 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 2005 · N7654Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight and mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA01LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA164.md): Broyles P51 · Conestee, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2001 · N251RB · Destroyed > Partial loss of engine power due to an engine cylinder experiencing detonation resulting in a forced landing to none suitable terrain. - [NTSB ATL01LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA012.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Florence, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2000 · N6YB · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a emergency landing into rough uneven terrain. - [NTSB MIA00LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA256.md): Cessna T188C · Furman, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2000 · N9566J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to ensure the aircraft contained adequate fuel to complete the flight resulting in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and damage to the aircraft during the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB ATL99LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99LA031.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Aiken, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N3350T · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat properly. Contributing to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions. - [NTSB MIA98LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA240.md): Grumman AA-5B · Winnsboro, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1998 · N28395 · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB MIA98LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA166.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Sumter, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1998 · N9884U · Substantial damage > The partial failure of the oil cooler bypass valve which resulted in the over-temperature and loss of oil pressure. - [NTSB MIA98LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA140.md): Piper PA-46-310P · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1998 · N77DE · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB ATL97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA083.md): Cessna 170A · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N2551V · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason. The pilot failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a stall and then subsequent collision with the ground. A factor was, conditions were favorable for the formation of… - [NTSB MIA95FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA239.md): Beech 58 · Greer, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1995 · N4095A · Destroyed > operation of the aircraft by the pilot with a known deficiency (failed mixture control linkage in the right engine), which resulted in loss of power in the right engine; and his failure to maintain control of the airplane during the initial climb after… - [NTSB ATL95LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA131.md): PZL Koliber -150A · Pickens, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1995 · N150AE · Destroyed > the inadequate design and operation of the induction airbox. A factor in the accident was the carburetor icing weather conditions. - [NTSB ATL94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA175.md): Cessna 182 · Lancaster, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1994 · N5113S · Substantial damage > The pilot's delay in taking remedial action when the engine failed to develop takeoff RPM. A factor was conditions favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB ATL93LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA105.md): Cessna 172D · Ridgeland, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N50000 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, and the soft terrain at the forced landing site. - [NTSB ATL92LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA081.md): Aeronca 7DC · Elgin, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1992 · N2901E · Substantial damage > The improperly installed spark plug by an unknown person. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor. - [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 ATL85LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA141.md): Cessna 120 · Saluda, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1985 · N1819V · Substantial damage > The plt attempted a takeoff with the carb heat in the 'on' position. According to the plt, during initial climb the acft lost power and he was unable to maintain altitude. The plt made a forced landing in a pasture about 1 mi. From the airport. - [NTSB ATL82DA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA232.md): Cessna 150 · Horrell Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N18019 · Substantial damage > Pilot making touch and go landings at private airstrip. After takeoff aircraft would not maintain altitude. Pilot made an emergency landing in a bean field. Aircraft flipped over. Pilot forgot to retract full flaps and carb heat was on during takeoff. ## 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" = 'SC' 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=SC --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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