NTSB investigations, MT

49 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power”.

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NTSB SEA07TA174Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 185C · Kalispell, MTThe complete loss of engine power during an attempted go-around from a simulated engine-out landing. Factors include rough/uneven terrain and high vegetation where the pilot made an emergency forced landing.Jun 20, 2007 · N391M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07LA135Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Columbus, MTThe fatigue failure of a turbine blade due to a localized over-temperature of the turbine section as result of a non-uniform fuel distribution by the fuel nozzle. Contributing to the accident was the close proximity of a power line support structure which…May 28, 2007 · N765HV · DestroyedNTSB SEA07LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-20 · Hamilton, MTThe loss of power in one engine, for undetermined reasons, soon after establishing the takeoff departure climb. Factors include rough/uneven terrain.Apr 28, 2007 · N634MA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA07CA102Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American Aviation Div. T-28C · Red Lodge, MTThe lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. Contributing factors were the loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons, and rough/uneven condition of the terrain.Apr 17, 2007 · N464SB · DestroyedNTSB SEA07FA014Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Kalispell, MTOn-speed failure of the second stage turbine wheel as the result of engine oil starvation. The lack of maintenance oversight was a contributing factor.Nov 3, 2006 · N407KH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA06LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ennis, MTThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to an excessively lean fuel-to-air mixture ratio as a result of excessive mating surface wear between the mixture control arm and metering shaft. A factor was the improper installation of the new engine, which…Jun 6, 2006 · N24BF · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA176Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlon A-2A · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the ground bordering the runway pavement.Aug 20, 2005 · N5467F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA05LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAbbott Glasair Legend · Cascade, MTThe accumulation of wet snow on the engine inlet assembly protection screen during a rapid increase in outside air temperature, while on an instrument approach for landing. Factors include falling snow, a sudden and significant increase in outside air…Mar 24, 2005 · C-GUTT · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA094Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech P-35 · Havre, MTA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff as a result of an unsecured fuel sender unit which resulted in a false fuel quantity indication.May 29, 2004 · N7DR · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA084Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J4/E · Bigfork, MTA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion while in cruise flight as a result of inadequate preflight planning / preparation. Factors contributing to the accident were the short landing field and trees.May 18, 2004 · N37982 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Chinook, MTThe total loss of engine power in cruise flight due to the separation of the carburetor from its mounting bolts, and the pilot's failure to adequately compensate for strong crosswinds while attempting the subsequent forced landing. Additional factors include…Oct 9, 2003 · N30921 · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Lewistown, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The condition of the runway overrun was a factor.May 16, 2003 · N4804P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Trident, MTFuel exhaustion while in cruise flight due to inadequate preflight planning / preparation. A fence was a factor.Apr 20, 2003 · N9705T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA007Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRiddell IV-P · Bozeman, MTThe loss of power for undetermined reason(s) and the pilot's failure to maintain the aircraft's flying speed above the power off stall speed in the landing configuration.Nov 5, 2002 · N41RJ · DestroyedNTSB SEA02LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T188C · Choteau, MTFuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inattention to fuel consumption (flight duration) which resulted in a total loss of power and subsequent hard landing.Jul 29, 2002 · N2802J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02FA091Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportSikorsky CH-19E · Plains, MTPower loss for undetermined reasons.May 30, 2002 · N94475 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02TA022Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 369D · Butte, MTLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 3, 2002 · N8393F · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Sidney, MTThe pilot's improper abort procedure and inadequate remedial action, leading to a loss of directional control after losing power in one engine during the takeoff roll. Factors include the loss of power from one engine, and a fence around the perimeter of the…Dec 6, 2001 · N5043J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miles City, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 27, 2000 · N4686R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00FA031Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20-M · Missoula, MTEngine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.Dec 12, 1999 · N270BB · DestroyedNTSB SEA00LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech S35 · Melstone, MTLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 21, 1999 · N8811M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA99LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182K · Kalispell, MTA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Rough terrain was a factor.May 22, 1999 · N2656R · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-50 · Missoula, MTA quick drain was open due to the pilot's inadequate preflight.Sep 27, 1998 · N6HS · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Columbus, MTPartial loss of power for undetermined reasons. Factors include the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing.Jul 26, 1998 · N1252C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA98LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47-G3B · Winston, MTFuel starvation due to fuel flow restriction from a failed carburetor automatic mixture control device. Factors include night light conditions for the forced landing.Oct 19, 1997 · N47AH · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Hardin, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after touched down. Factors relating to the accident included the pilot's abrupt movement of the throttle as he…Nov 7, 1996 · N3126S · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA212Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrazier Quickie 2 · Superior, MTloss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to return to the departure airport, which resulted in a stall and collision with wooded terrain.Sep 11, 1996 · N73QQ · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportForney F-1 · Bozeman, MTthe pilot's failure to adequately service the engine with oil before flight, which resulted in a loss of oil pressure and a subsequent forced landing. The high vegetation and embankment at the forced landing site were related factors.Aug 25, 1996 · N7551C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA96LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Belgrade, MTloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: a ditch in the field where the forced landing was executed.Aug 3, 1996 · N9853 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210B · Lewiston, MTLoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons, and the lack of a suitable area for the forced landing.Jul 1, 1995 · N4GY · Substantial damageNTSB SEA95LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Helena, MTThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jun 15, 1995 · N6669Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA94LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Havre, MTAn undetermined loss of engine power.Feb 8, 1994 · N5520A · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportStark Rand KR-2 · Townsend, MTThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the improperly modified magneto and loss of control in flight by the PIC while maneuvering to return to the airport.Jul 18, 1993 · N2AL · DestroyedNTSB SEA93LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Laurel, MTThe loss of engine power, undetermined.Mar 26, 1993 · N6581T · Substantial damageNTSB SEA93LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander AC-500B · Billings, MTLoss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons and left main landing gear not down and locked on touchdown.Dec 29, 1992 · N2783Q · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA134Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Ronan, MTThe pilot's operation with known deficiencies in equipment and erratic operation of the fuel control system. A factor contributing to the accident was: soft terrain.Jun 25, 1992 · N4690C · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportE.E. Shilling Q-2 · Billings, MTAn undetermined loss of engine power.May 16, 1992 · N21QQ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA153Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Miles City, MTThe failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat during descent for landing, resulting in a loss of power.Jul 6, 1990 · N5665B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA088Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Forsyth, MTAn unexplained loss of engine power. A factor was the rough unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was made.Apr 8, 1990 · N5628U · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA082Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Whitewater, MTPilot's delayed use of carburetor heat and the subsequent induction icing related partial power loss. Contributing factors were the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain in which the forced landing was performed.Mar 28, 1990 · N7134K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89FA178Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech E35 · Kalispell, MTContaminated fuel system that starved the engine of fuel.Jul 24, 1989 · N3317C · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88DTI01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJudge Q2 · Cut Bank, MTThe acdt occurred on the arpt when the plt decided to abort the flt shortly after takeoff. The plt said that after takeoff the acft did not seem to accelerate properly so he decided to land. The takeoff had been made on a 5300 ft long rwy which has a 600 ft…May 12, 1988 · N31DJ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportE. E. Schilling Q-2 · Billings, MTPlt stated after accident that he had a minor eng problem prior to departure from big timber. He stated that the problem was corrected and the flight commenced to Billings. While on final approach to rwy 04 at Billings the plt experienced a partial loss of…Aug 8, 1986 · N21QQ · Substantial damageNTSB DEN85LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Poplar, MTAccording to the plt he was flying the acft 'low and slow' to look for deer when the accident occurred. He stated that he pulled the power back to glide down and observe wildlife and when he reapplied power there was severe hesitation and the eng did not pick…Dec 25, 1984 · N3180Z · Substantial damageNTSB DEN84LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Belgrade, MTThe plt stated that during the takeoff ground roll on the grass airstrip the engine did not seem to produce full power when 2/3 the way down the rwy. Plt applied brakes to abort the takeoff before the tailwheel was on the ground. The acft nosed over.Sep 11, 1984 · N2628N · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Forsyth, MTThe flt originated at cambridge, id with a planned refueling stop at billings, MT. The plt stated the acft was 'topped off' at cambridge before takeoff. En route, southerly winds were encountered which drifted the acft north, so a refueling stop was made at…Jul 17, 1983 · N5479B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Ft. Smith, MTAfter taking off from ft Smith, the plt leveled at 500 ft AGL & followed a river to look at some property aprx 5 mi away. While en route, the engine began to sputter & run irregularily. He performed a successful precautionary landing in a field where he made…Apr 24, 1983 · N9171T · Substantial damageNTSB DEN83FTA02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 177 · Hardin, MTThe aircraft had been fully serviced with fuel (48 gal usable supply) and had been flown 1.8 hrs prior to this flight. Reportedly, the pilot had relied on his fuel log and fuel gauges, and did not visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight. While…Oct 31, 1982 · N2824X · DestroyedNTSB DEN82DA065Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-180 · Savage, MTThe pilot reported that after takeoff, he remained at about 100 ft AGL and proceeded toward Savage, MT. He said he intended to fly over his partner's farm near Savage. Nearly 20 minutes after takeoff, a loss of engine RPM was noted as the pilot approached his…Apr 22, 1982 · N55WP · Substantial damage