NTSB investigations, NE

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

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NTSB CHI06FA215Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportManarin/Johnson Lancair IVP · Omaha, NEThe selection of an unsuitable landing area by the pilot of the other airplane, and his failure to maintain separation during landing.Aug 4, 2006 · N330RM · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB CHI06CA029Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Omaha, NEThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and the pilot's improper execution of the emergency procedure which resulted in an excessive descent rate and subsequent hard landing.Nov 5, 2005 · N1020Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-602 · Imperial, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. The soft ground was a factor.Apr 4, 2005 · N5015K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI05CA001Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Beatrice, NEThe loss of right engine power undetermined reasons. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power at a low altitude and below the single engine best rate of climb airspeed (Vyse), and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the subsequent forced…Oct 3, 2004 · N173DC · DestroyedNTSB CHI04LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · York, NEA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the low altitude at the time of power loss and the unsuitable landing area encountered during the forced landing.Jul 16, 2004 · N48675 · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA322Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Lincoln, NEThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the engine accessory gear drive. A factor was the concrete marker.Sep 27, 2003 · N6624M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Murdock, NEThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the trees and unsuitable terrain.Jul 27, 2003 · N2336Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Grand Island, NEThe loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Jan 19, 2003 · N6663E · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · O'Neill, NEA loss of engine power due to turbine blade separation as a result of hot corrosion damage to the turbine blades. Contributing to the accident was the pilot misjudging the flare at the completion of the autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The dark night…Sep 17, 2002 · N500EK · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02CA253Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca BL-17-30A · Ohiawa, NEThe pilot failed to verify the aircraft refueling and he did not follow emergency procedures for engine restart. Factors to the accident included fuel starvation and the fence post.Aug 17, 2002 · N8851V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRare Waco T-10 · Omaha, NEThe partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a restricted fuel line, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot. A contributing factor was the bean field.Aug 10, 2002 · N98TW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Hordville, NEA loss of engine power due to a fractured rocker arm shaf. Contributing to the accident was the soft, furrowed field.May 10, 2002 · N48485 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA263Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Callaway, NEFuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight. Contributing to the accident was the muddy field and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.Aug 2, 2001 · N4478Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA242Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAg-Cat G-164B · Wallace, NEThe inadequate preflight planning by the pilot, the pilot initiating the flight with an inadequate fuel supply, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the fuel exhaustion, the low altitude and the soft field.Jul 26, 2001 · N80083 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172C · Grand Island, NEThe procedures for using carburetor heat not followed by the student pilot and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the carburetor icing conditions, the carburetor icing, the student pilot's lack of…Jul 18, 2001 · N1860Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13-3 · Pierce, NEThe improper management of the fuel system by the pilot. Factors were the fuel starvation, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane, the berm, and the unsuitable terrain for landing encountered by the pilot.Jun 25, 2001 · N29C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA184Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Plattsmouth, NEthe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons during the approach and the inadvertent stall that occurred during the forced landing. Factors relating to this accident were the low airspeed, the uphill terrain, and the fence.Jun 21, 2001 · N5659V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150B · Omaha, NEThe pilots failure to use carburetor heat during takeoff in weather conducive for serious carburetor ice. Factors were the weather that was conducive for carburetor icing and the presence of the truck that the aircraft impacted.Dec 14, 1999 · N7339X · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Sprague, NEEngine failure due to fouled and rusted spark plugs, and a clogged fuel filter. Factors relating to this accident were the inadequate annual inspection performed on the airplane, the trees and the ditch.Oct 20, 1999 · N731PU · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Pickrell, NEthe loose oil dipstick guide tube resulting in loss of oil and the engine failure. The night condition was a contributing factor.Sep 9, 1999 · N84385 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T-188C · Dalton, NEthe improper adjustment of the fuel pump by maintenance personnel. Factors to the accident were the excessive output of the fuel pump, trees, residential structure, fence, and propane tank.Apr 13, 1999 · N2173J · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA312Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Shelton, NEThe pilot mismanaged the fuel which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.Aug 14, 1998 · N88782 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22 · Nehawka, NEthe pilot's improper fuel management and his improper use of the fuel tank selector. Factors were fuel starvation and crops.Jul 13, 1998 · N3770A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Atlanta, NEA loss of engine power due to a loose 'B' nut on the fuel line fitting. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintain and the soft terrain.Jul 11, 1998 · N9247R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Exec 90 · Lexington, NEAn improper autorotation by the pilot in command. Factors contributing to this accident were the accumulation of ice in the carburetor resulting in a total loss of engine power, and the soft terrain.Jun 4, 1998 · N132RS · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98LA180Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Orleans, NEthe pilot selected a field with unsuitable terrain and stalled the airplane. Additional factors were the tower in the field, and engine failure due to the improper torque applied to camshaft bolts by other maintenance personnel.May 29, 1998 · N1AG · DestroyedNTSB CHI98LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12E · Liberty, NEA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 9, 1997 · N4027L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235A · O'Neil, NEfuel exhaustion, due to the pilot's improper planning/decision and inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors relating to the accident were: the lack of an operable fuel indication system, and the high winds.Jul 10, 1997 · N7050Z · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Raymond, NEfailure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned to the full 'on' position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb after takeoff; and the pilot's failure to maintain…Apr 18, 1996 · N6510H · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA304Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKevin Naser Renegade Spirit · Tekamah, NEthe reason for the loss of engine power was undetermined.Sep 3, 1995 · N494KN · Substantial damageNTSB CHI95LA267Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Fremont, NEa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable landing terrain.Aug 10, 1995 · CGQGZ · DestroyedNTSB CHI95LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Brule, NELoss of engine power due to undetermined reasons.Feb 3, 1995 · N3633Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI94FA263Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Decatur, NELoss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Aug 2, 1994 · N6440Z · DestroyedNTSB CHI94LA240Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Wymore, NEfailure of the fuel injector pump due to improper assembly.Jul 23, 1994 · N9140G · DestroyedNTSB CHI93LA328Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7GCAA · Wilber, NEthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Aug 20, 1993 · N11027 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA229Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Greenwood, NEThe private pilot's poor in-flight planning and decision making.Aug 6, 1992 · N30108 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA225Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Whitman, NEWater contamination in the fuel and low magneto output.Aug 2, 1992 · N84228 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DCJ05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 269A · Harvard, NEThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate rotor RPM during aerial application maneuvers. A related factor was the pilot's inattention.Aug 7, 1991 · N48298 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Chadron, NEAn engine power loss for undetermined reasons.Jan 12, 1991 · N6082B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC88FA164Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper J3 · York, NEVisual outlook not maintained by pilot in command.Aug 28, 1988 · N3J · Substantial damageNTSB MKC87LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Gretna, NEThe instructor stated that this training flight would emphasize power reduction manuevers, to include: slow flight, power-off stalls, and flight at minimum controllable airspeed. Thirty minutes into the flight, and during the application of power for…Nov 11, 1986 · N5175M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tekamah, NEThe pilot stated that as he was finishing his run spraying pine trees and was pulling up when the engine lost power. The right wings struck trees and the aircraft nosed over during the forced landing.May 14, 1986 · N6630 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Ashby, NEThe plt stated that he and a passenger were sightseeing when he increased the mixture to full rich, applied carb heat and reduced power for a glide across a valley. When he advanced the throttle to level off the engine did not respond. During the forced…May 11, 1986 · N7255D · Substantial damageNTSB MKC86FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680FL · Grand Island, NEThe twin eng acft crashed and burned 4 miles north of the arpt while on an instrument apch. The plt had transmitted that he had an engine problem. The #5 cylinder was found detached from the left engine but the left propeller was not feathered. An engine…May 9, 1986 · N1198Z · DestroyedNTSB MKC84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-260 · Farnam, NEWhile the plt was returning to the arpt from an aerial application mission, the eng lost power & he elected to land on a road. During the landing, the acft struck a bridge & was substantially damaged. Investigation did not reveal cause of power loss.Jul 11, 1984 · N9816P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA120Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Panama, NEShortly after takeoff, the eng lost power & decelerated to idle RPM. The plt attempted to restore power while making a 180 deg turn back to the arpt. During the landing, the acft struck the ground, nose 1st, collapsing the gear. The acft came to rest after…Apr 7, 1984 · N893IT · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Schuyler, NEWhile descending toward the planned destination, the eng began running rough & the plt attempted to improve the eng's performance by using carburetor heat. He made a localizer-only apch, but was unable to see the rwy at the min descent alt. A missed apch was…Dec 20, 1983 · N43302 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC84LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337E · Kimball, NEThe acft collided with the ground in a pancake stall mush during a forced landing half a mile from the arpt. The rear engine had stopped in flt and the plt decided on a precautionary landing after restarting the engine. During the final approach to land the…Nov 7, 1983 · N1272M · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Sidney, NEThe student plt was on a solo x-country flt. As he approached Sidney, NE, he was unable to contact anyone on the radio & continued to the arpt at cruise alt. He descended while circling the arpt. Before reaching traffic pattern alt, he applied power, but the…Aug 1, 1983 · N67585 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC83LA131Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75N1 · Benkelman, NEThe plt stated he was flying at a low altitude along a river when the eng failed.Jun 19, 1983 · N54582 · Substantial damage