# NTSB investigations, 2001: 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 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 FTW02FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA037.md): Grumman American AA-1B · Patterson, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2001 · N6530L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel with the positioning of the fuel selector in the off position and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in fuel starvation, and the airplane entering into a stall.
- [NTSB NYC02FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02FA025.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2001 · N3672R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, and subsequent forced landing. Factors were the carburetor icing condition, night conditions, trees, and the pilot's impairment from ingestion of an over-the-counter antihistamine.
- [NTSB CHI02LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA026.md): Cessna 182A · Wahoo, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2001 · N3916D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation resulting in fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot during the subsequent forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot's…
- [NTSB CHI01FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA329.md): Cessna 414 Riley Super-8 · Marshfield, WI · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2001 · N414NG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed (Vmc) which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing factors were the improper in-flight planning/decision not to land at a closer airport and the lack of recent experience in multiengine airplanes by the…
- [NTSB NYC01LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA229.md): Boeing E75N1 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 2001 · N57940 · Substantial damage
  > A partial power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [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 SEA01LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA168.md): Cessna 172RG · Carbonado, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N44EF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to utilize carburetor heat resulting in a loss of power and consequent descent into trees and terrain. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions and mountainous/hilly terrain.
- [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 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 IAD01LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA094.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Odenton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N1825T · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance inspections, which resulted in a blocked carburetor.
- [NTSB ANC01LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA111.md): Cessna 180A · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N81958 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a go-around. Factors in the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and high vegetation in the landing area.
- [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 NYC01LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA184.md): Pohl Lancair IV-P · Fryeburg, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N488SD · Substantial damage
  > A partial blockage of the air intake system, due to the pilot's failure to ensure the engine compartment was clear of paper towels after a maintenance inspection.
- [NTSB IAD01LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA083.md): Cessna 150L · Lusby, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2001 · N21964 · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper use of carburetor heat.
- [NTSB FTW01LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA167.md): Cessna 152 · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N50SX · Substantial damage
  > the instructor's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI01FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA233.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Chenoa, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N27AP · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall the pilot encountered during his turn with an in-flight loss of engine power due to fuel starvation on initial climbout and the improper in-flight decision he made to continue the turn. Factors were the fuel starvation and the incorrect…
- [NTSB MIA01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA185.md): Cessna 175 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2001 · N8861E · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, inadequate preflight planning, and failure to refuel the airplane before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and a forced landing in trees.
- [NTSB ANC01LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA078.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Palmer, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2001 · N6881B · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA01LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA123.md): Breiter Aerosport Quail · Idaho Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2001 · N47075 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stall velocity (Vs) during his attempt to stretch a reduced power forced landing glide. Factors include fuel starvation, a partial loss of power due to fuel contamination, and the pilots inadequate preflight…
- [NTSB CHI01LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA185.md): Kaines Kitfox 2 · Mt. Morris, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2001 · N789MK · Substantial damage
  > The loss of partial engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor relating to this accident was the tree.
- [NTSB CHI01LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA182.md): Mooney M20J · Columbia, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 2001 · N20WR · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [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 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 CHI01LA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA155.md): Torno Micro Mong · Petersburg, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2001 · N426RT · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power, the overtemperature of the piston, the hole in the top of the number-one piston, and the encountered stall.
- [NTSB CHI01FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA146.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 28, 2001 · N7331P · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft control not being maintained by the pilot during the forced landing and inadequate preflight inspection performed by the pilot. Contributing factors to the accident were the fuel system contamination that resulted in the loss of engine power, the…
- [NTSB IAD01LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA056.md): Cessna 172N · Ashland, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2001 · N1674E · Substantial damage
  > loss of partial engine power due to carburetor icing.
- [NTSB DEN01LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA093.md): Piper PA-31-350 · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2001 · N27367 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to sump all the fuel drains during preflight and the subsequent loss of power in the right engine during takeoff, the pilot feathering the wrong engine's propeller during the forced landing, the pilot improperly raising the landing gear…
- [NTSB NYC01LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA095.md): Cessna 150D · Slanesville, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2001 · N974CA · Substantial damage
  > a loose mixture control cable housing which resulted in an intermittent running engine, and the pilot's subsequent decision to perform a precautionary landing. A factor was the soft terrain.
- [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 FTW01LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA066.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Owasso, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2001 · N2457Q · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in switching the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation in cruise flight.
- [NTSB MIA01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA073.md): Cessna A150K · Cabo Rojo, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N5915J · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the airplane colliding with a fence and nosing over during a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Peckville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N1914Y · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN01LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA048.md): Cessna 182L · Canon City, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2001 · N42696 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb resulting from an excessively rich fuel/air mixture, which fouled the spark plugs. A factor was rough, unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA01LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA045.md): Alexander MA-5 Charger · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2001 · N58LA · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat prior to takeoff while operating in serious carburetor icing conditions. Factors include operating in serious carburetor icing conditions, and rough/uneven terrain in the area of the forced landing.
- [NTSB ANC01LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC01LA029.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 2001 · N2191J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control. Factors in the accident were the presence of carburetor icing conditions, and snow-covered terrain that was unsuitable for a 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.

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 2001
  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&year=2001

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