# NTSB investigations, 2006: 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 CHI07CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA047.md): Cessna T210L · North St. Louis, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N6864C · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing. - [NTSB LAX07LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA020.md): Aero Commander 112 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 2006 · N1022J · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff due to blocked fuel vent lines that resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot-in-command (CFI). - [NTSB SEA07LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA001.md): Oneil Oneil Glassair II-S · Richland, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2006 · N204BL · Substantial damage > Loss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Trees were a factor during the landing roll. - [NTSB ANC06CA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06CA138.md): Cessna 172 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2006 · N7939B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to follow the checklist to ensure the proper positioning of the magneto switch during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and a subsequent collision with high vegetation during the takeoff run. A factor… - [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 CHI06LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA263.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Prospect Height, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2006 · N560DH · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the flight crews failure to use carburetor heat and the flight instructor's inadequate planning/decision. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB LAX06LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA274.md): North American Navion A · El Centro, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 2006 · N947A · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power during takeoff, as a result of air being sucked into the fuel system due to a worn fuel selector valve stem and a bent detent ring. - [NTSB ANC06LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA118.md): Piper PA-16 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2006 · N5280H · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly preflight the airplane and remove all water from the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb, and subsequent loss of control. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's… - [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 NYC06LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA187.md): Burleigh SeaRey · Ringoes, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2006 · N4293S · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW06LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA191.md): Cessna R182 · McAlester, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2006 · N7364T · Destroyed > The in-flight fuel leak and fire as result of electrical arcing of a fuel line connecting the engine driven fuel pump and the electric fuel pump. - [NTSB CHI06CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA194.md): Luscombe 8A · Marine City, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2006 · N1026K · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the partial blocked carburetor fuel screen which resulted in partial fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor associated with… - [NTSB NYC06LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA167.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Toms River, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2006 · N50619 · Substantial damage > Carburetor icing, and the pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent force landing. A factor in the accident was carburetor icing conditions. - [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 CHI06FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA152.md): Beech B36TC · Gregory, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2006 · N65EL · Substantial damage > The non-mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain the pilot selected for the forced landing. A factor was the tree that was impacted during the forced landing. An additional factor was the… - [NTSB NYC06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA118.md): Espinal Velocity Jet 900 · Millbrook, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2006 · N289AE · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's inadequate preflight which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to a clogged fuel vent. - [NTSB ANC06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA072.md): Helio H-250 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 2006 · N6324V · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of the carburetor heat control during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, a hard landing, and an on ground encounter with terrain. A factor contributing to the accident was an inadvertent ground loop. - [NTSB DFW06CA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA137.md): Ayres S2R-T34 · Winchester, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2006 · N283TA · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rising embankment at the end of the runway. - [NTSB SEA06CA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA099.md): Cessna 152 · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2006 · N69183 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Soft terrain was a contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC06LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA112.md): Bulmer Lancair IV-P · Somerset, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2006 · N5473 · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed after takeoff to preclude a stall, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent stall. Factors associated with the accident are the inadvertent stall, the loss of engine power due to the pilot's… - [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 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 LAX06CA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA152.md): Piper PA-44-180 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2006 · N449PA · Substantial damage > the failure of both pilots to maintain Vmc and directional control during a go-around. Also causal was an inoperative engine caused by flight instructor's failure to ensure that the fuel system was correctly configured for two engine operation by moving the… - [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 DFW06CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA084.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Cherokee City, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2006 · N5537F · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW06CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA077.md): Cessna 182C · Gilliam, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2006 · N8519T · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX06CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA115.md): Cessna 172M · Murrieta, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2006 · N80859 · Substantial damage > a partial loss of engine power resulting from the student pilot's mismanagement of the mixture control. - [NTSB NYC06CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA068.md): Cessna 180J · Essex, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2006 · N180HJS · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors included a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and an undefined go, no-go point. ## 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") = 2006 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=2006 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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