# NTSB investigations, TX: 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 DFW07LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA087.md): PZL 101A · Spicewood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2007 · N69NV · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to water contamination in the fuel system. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW06CA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA119.md): Cessna 150G · Coleman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 6, 2006 · N3815J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA237.md): Cessna 172M · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2005 · N19998 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA157.md): Grumman AA1B · Llano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2005 · N1466R · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during takeoff resulting in an overrun. A factor was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DFW05CA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA146.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Waller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2005 · N7220Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in fuel exhaustion and a stall.
- [NTSB DFW05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA144.md): Hughes 269A · Sherman, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2005 · N62269 · Substantial damage
  > The applicant's failure to maintain directional control of the helicopter during a simulated power failure from a hover and the FAA inspector's delayed remedial action resulted in a dynamic rollover.
- [NTSB FTW04FA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA243.md): Cessna 421C · Bee Caves, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2004 · N729DM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector valves, which resulted in a loss of power to the left engine due to fuel exhaustion. After the power loss, the pilot failed to follow checklist procedures and did not secure (feather) the left propeller,…
- [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 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 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 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 FTW01IA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01IA051.md): Saab 340B · San Antonio, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2001 · N394AE · No damage
  > the ingestion of ice/slush into both engines, which resulted in dual engine power fluctuations.
- [NTSB FTW99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA072.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Wharton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1999 · N8729E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's single engine landing checklist which resulted in the aircraft landing short of the runway.
- [NTSB FTW99LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA069.md): Cessna 150H · Nemo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N152PA · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to the obstructed fuel vent line and fuel cap vent.
- [NTSB FTW98LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA146.md): Cessna 182A · Jacksonville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 1998 · N2130G · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the poor braking conditions due to the grassy wet runway.
- [NTSB FTW98LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA038.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Galveston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1997 · N40201 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate maintenance and/or preflight inspection of the airplane, and subsequent blockage of the fuel filters, which led to fuel starvation, partial loss of engine power in both engines, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable…
- [NTSB FTW95LA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA375.md): Cessna 172N · Bonham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1995 · N5798J · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the high density altitude and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA074.md): Cessna 150H · Monahans, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1994 · N6417S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat and failure to maintain airspeed. A factor was the icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW95LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA007.md): Brantly Helicopter B-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1994 · N5996X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB FTW94LA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA285.md): Cessna T210L · Amarillo, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1994 · N1779X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain proper alignment of the airplane with the runway during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor was the partial loss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW94LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA184.md): Lockheed P-38 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N38LL · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation induced loss of power due to improper positioning of the fuel selector. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the type airplane, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW94LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA147.md): Hiller UH-12B · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 1994 · N6417V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper autorotation touchdown, which rsulted in the hard landing. A factor was the power loss due to water contaminated fuel.
- [NTSB FTW94LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA081.md): Cannon Starduster II · Brazoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N21RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare technique during the forced landing. A factor was the fuel contamination induced partial power loss.
- [NTSB FTW93LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA149.md): Haltom Avid Flyer · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1993 · N567WH · Destroyed
  > Engine power loss with cause undetermined. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain
- [NTSB FTW93LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA069.md): Pitts S1C · Godley, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1993 · N22R · Substantial damage
  > The partial power loss due to the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat. Factors were carburetor ice, and the sloping terrain
- [NTSB FTW92LA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA196.md): Cessna 150F · Granbury, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1992 · N6650F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of carburetor heat during takeoff. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB FTW92DPA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92DPA01.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1992 · N3167Y · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW92LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA115.md): Luscombe 8E · Acton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1992 · N2430K · Substantial damage
  > The excessive airspeed during the landing. Factors were the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor ice induced power loss, and the pilot's delayed use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW92LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA053.md): Beech B19 · Bonham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1992 · N2226L · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent stall during the forced landing approach. A factor was the partial loss of power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW91LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA130.md): Cessna 150G · Hitchcock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1991 · N8585J · Substantial damage
  > A power loss for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the forced landing. Factors were the pilot's continued operation with a known engine deficiency and the owner/operator's failure to perform needed maintenance.
- [NTSB FTW91DRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91DRA04.md): Cessna 188B · Wallis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1991 · N4719Q · Destroyed
  > The partial power loss during a critical phase of flight. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain onto which a successful forced landing could have been executed.
- [NTSB FTW91LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA053.md): Robinson R-22B · Spring, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1991 · N8050B · Substantial damage
  > Power loss due to carburetor ice, the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, and his failure to apply adequate cushioning collective pitch during the flare segment of the autorotation. A factor in the accident was the pilot's improper autorotation technique.
- [NTSB FTW90LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA147.md): Cessna 152 · Lytle, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1990 · N5278H · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to adequately manage the onboard fuel supply.
- [NTSB FTW90LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA139.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Denton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1990 · N39870 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failures to properly in stall a oil line which resulted in a complete loss of engine power after the oil supply was exhausted.
- [NTSB FTW90LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA130.md): Boeing A75N1 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1990 · N66302 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain adequate speed. Contributing to the accident was the momentary power loss.
- [NTSB FTW90LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA057.md): Cessna 172M · Goliad, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1990 · N9892Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to identify and correct for carburetor icing conditions which existed at the time of the accident and precipitated the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW89LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA169.md): Cessna 150 · Powell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1989 · N8256F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in a partial, non-mechanical power loss from carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89DPA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DPA04.md): North American F-51 · Denton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Sep 6, 1989 · N51VP · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to detect water in the fuel system during the preflight which subsequently resulted in a loss of power.
- [NTSB FTW89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA108.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1989 · N4906P · Substantial damage
  > Initially the loss of power on the left engine due to an inadequate preflight by the pilot. A secondary cause was a inadvertent feathering of the wrong propeller by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW89DRA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRA03.md): Benson B-8-M · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 25, 1989 · N9763N · Substantial damage
  > Hard landing which occurred as a result of the pilot having to extend his glide over obstacles on short final to the forced landing area. The forced landing was executed as a result of engine performance degradation due to induction icing for which no…
- [NTSB FTW88FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA103.md): Globe GC-1B · Powderly, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 1988 · N78143 · Destroyed
  > The airplane had not been flown for more than seven months. It did not have a current annual inspection. Witnesses said the pilot ran the engine and it ran rough. Then he washed the airplane, then refueled, drained the sumps and ran the engine again at the…
- [NTSB FTW88IA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88IA092.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Henderson, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1988 · N59981 · No damage
  > The pilot experienced total loss of power from the left engine and a partial loss of power from the right engine due to fuel starvation. The main fuel tanks on which the engines were operating were found empty but there was an adequate fuel supply in the…
- [NTSB FTW88LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA070.md): Piper PA-22-108 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1988 · N5542Z · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the eng ran rough on a previous flt and he removed, cleaned, and replaced the spark plugs. He then took off and at a point seven miles from the departure arpt, the eng again began to run rough and intermittently. An emergency landing…
- [NTSB FTW88LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA026.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1987 · N876Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that the acft was no. 3 in the pattern for landing on rwy 17. He said carb heat was applied on downwind and eng power was used until the acft was on a 3 mi final. At that point pwr was reduced and a glide was established. A short time later…
- [NTSB FTW87FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA175.md): Cessna 337B · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1987 · N2315S · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft had been sitting outside in the wx since its last annual inspection on 12/1/84. After purchasing the aircraft, the pilot (who is an aircraft and powerplant maintenance technician) examined it and a ferry permit was issued by FAA for the proposed…
- [NTSB FTW87FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA137.md): Grumman AA-1B · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1987 · N1403R · Substantial damage
  > The plt attempted liftoff two or three times but after each try the acft would settle back onto the rwy. When about 50 yards from the end of the rwy, the acft again lifted off the ground and climbed to about 15 ft. the plt stated that the stall warning…
- [NTSB FTW87LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA091.md): Aeronca 7AC · Horizon City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1987 · N85397 · Destroyed
  > The pilot delayed in initiating recovery from a simulated forced landing. Then when the throttle was advanced from idle to full open the engine hesitated briefly and full power was restored too late to recover. A hard left bank was initiated to align the…
- [NTSB FTW87FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA047.md): Cessna 150F · Rio Vista, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1987 · N8033F · Destroyed
  > Private pilot of Cessna 150K experienced partial power loss after departing private strip near Rio Vista, TX. Pilot attempted to return for landing. After take off he was unablle to sustain climb. Aircraft hit utility pole, aircraft control was lost and…
- [NTSB FTW86LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA138.md): Hughes 269C · Batesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N99803 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced a partial power loss at 60 feet AGL. He made a hard landing in an open field causing the rotor blades to severe the tail boom on touchdown. On examination of the aircraft fuel system debris was found in the fuel strainer, causing fuel…
- [NTSB FTW86LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA126.md): Piper PA-23-150 · Georgetown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1986 · N2155P · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot was instructing his student pilot in an engine shutdown for a multi-engine instructor rating, after which the engine would not restart. The instructor decided to land at the closest airport. While on final approach another aircraft landed…

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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" = 'TX' 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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