NTSB investigations, 1989

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

Cases per year

19822026
NTSB investigations, 1989 per year, 1982–2026: 4,618 cases
1982257
1983204
1984161
1985156
1986193
1987186
1988136
1989126
1990120
1991169
1992142
1993153
1994173
1995158
1996178
1997170
1998205
1999198
2000169
2001228
2002222
2003187
2004177
2005205
2006162
2007183

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NTSB ATL90LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMorrisey 2150A · Winston Salem, NCA blocked fuel vent line, which prevented normal fuel flow to the engine and subsequent loss of power.Dec 29, 1989 · N5145V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · Lehighton, PALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA90FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportTundermann Venne Q-2 · Zephyrhills, FLLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 27, 1989 · N1UQ · DestroyedNTSB MIA90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fort Lauderdale, FLPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.Dec 24, 1989 · N6879N · DestroyedNTSB ANC90LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 18 · Brevig Mission, AKLoss of power in the the right engine for an unknown reason. The rough/uneven terrain was a contributing factor.Dec 23, 1989 · N220H · Substantial damageNTSB SEA90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAero Commander 600 S-2D · Walla Walla, WAAn engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the embankment.Dec 11, 1989 · N1767S · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Uxbridge, MAIce in the fuel strainer, which restricted fuel flow & resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane, when he abruptly maneuvered it to avoid a transmission wire during a forced landing.Dec 9, 1989 · N4289L · DestroyedNTSB MIA90LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · DestroyedNTSB LAX90DUG02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportWittman Tailwind W-8 · Chino, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 26, 1989 · N77DR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90DPJ02Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLogan, B.A. Windrose · Norman, OKThe inadvertent stall and the pilot's improper emergency recovery procedures. A factor was the power loss for undetermined reasons.Nov 25, 1989 · N7010L · DestroyedNTSB MKC90LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KSAn undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.Nov 22, 1989 · N99615 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Port Allen, LAFuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.Nov 20, 1989 · N13055 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Burlington, NCLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The barn was considered to be a related factor.Nov 19, 1989 · N89212 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL90LA028Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Georgetown, SCThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience.Nov 18, 1989 · N1253X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Bridgeport, CTThe airplane engine throttle cable failed and the engine power reduced to idle over long island sound, resulting in the ditching of the airplane.Nov 12, 1989 · N24569 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA024Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas 369HS · Oklee, MNAn undetermined power plant failure. Factors related to the accident were: the snow covered terrain, snow, and gusty wind.Nov 9, 1989 · N9213F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA020Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Broomfield, COLoss of engine power for an unknown reason.Nov 9, 1989 · N8193R · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · Ellinwood, KSThe partial failure of the engine for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft dirt.Nov 7, 1989 · N3158Z · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38 · Chino, CALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Nov 7, 1989 · N2506A · Substantial damageNTSB BFO90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream American AA-5B · Windmill Point, VALoss of engine power due to oil starvation.Nov 5, 1989 · N4519L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Leesville, LAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area.Oct 29, 1989 · N2792F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · New Boston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor.Oct 23, 1989 · N8188A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369HS · Ogilvie, MNLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the unsuitable terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.Oct 22, 1989 · N3961H · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Ogden, UTAn engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.Oct 11, 1989 · N7409E · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZThe inflight failure of the airplane's powerplant as a result metal fatigue which allowed the crankshaft to fracture. Contributing to the accident was mountainous terrain of the Grand Canyon which did not allow a suitable forced landing area.Oct 10, 1989 · N7602U · DestroyedNTSB NYC90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Berlin, NYLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason.Oct 1, 1989 · N413DB · Substantial damageNTSB MKC90LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Mountain View, MOLoss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Premature retraction of the landing gear by the pilot was a contributing factor.Oct 1, 1989 · N3106V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportUniversal Stinson 108-1 · Hudson, COPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the alfalfa crop.Sep 30, 1989 · N8607K · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B23 · Hatteras, NCLoss of engine power for an unknown reason.Sep 29, 1989 · N2333L · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DQG07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T188C · Spur, TXPartial power loss for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the farm equipment parked near the end of the runway.Sep 27, 1989 · N3382J · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA329Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25-235 · Warner Springs, CALoss of engine power for an unknown reason. The obstruction (tree) was a factor.Sep 26, 1989 · N4450Y · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89DUJ11Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Mohave Valley, AZA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 23, 1989 · N8790H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89DRD16Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportSours/Midget Mustang SM-1 · Franklinton, LAA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.Sep 23, 1989 · N2AT · DestroyedNTSB DEN89FA219Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Concord, CALoss of engine power due to an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Sep 18, 1989 · N92651 · DestroyedNTSB SEA89LA171Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK 11 · Reno, NVThe right main landing gear did not fully extend for an undetermined reason. Factors that contributed to the accident were: an engine power loss for unknown reasons and the rough terrain.Sep 11, 1989 · N134JK · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89DHM05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportWoods Formula VEE SL-1 · Allaire Airport, NJThe improper flare and touchdown by the pilot in command while making a forced landing following loss of engine power.Sep 10, 1989 · N31549 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA213Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Sunland Park, NMUndetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.Sep 10, 1989 · N9342R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89DEC07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportRayne VARI-EZE · Clinton, MIUndetermined loss of engine power during initial climbout. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.Sep 4, 1989 · N20VR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA241Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Booneville, MSLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.Sep 3, 1989 · N3724A · Substantial damageNTSB MIA89LA240Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Cayey, PRLoss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.Sep 3, 1989 · N37870 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN89LA205Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182B · Philip, SDLoss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the power line & pole.Sep 2, 1989 · N2685G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA208Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Spruce Pine, NCA loss of power for undetermined reasons. The power loss may have been due to a sticking valve(s).Sep 2, 1989 · N7174M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW89GA156Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LAOn August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles…Aug 30, 1989 · N4423Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Northeast, PAA power loss due to an over-rich engine for undetermined reasons. The combination of an over-rich running engine and the pilot's pumping of the throttle during the recovery attempt caused the engine to flood.Aug 25, 1989 · N50294 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA200Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Fruithurst, ALPilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM while executing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow autorotation procedures after the reported engine failure.Aug 19, 1989 · N117V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC89LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Gardner, MAThe worn throttle arm.Aug 18, 1989 · N65105 · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Topeka, KSThe pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A contributing factor was the failure of the engine to supply power.Aug 12, 1989 · N24TW · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89LA167Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Lima, OHThe pilot failed to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience and the carburetor icing conditions.Aug 12, 1989 · N7825D · DestroyedNTSB FTW89DQG05Accident · No injuriesFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Sunray, TXA total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.Aug 11, 1989 · N7903 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA269Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-19 · Chandler, AZAn engine power loss for undetermined reasons.Aug 8, 1989 · N514A · Substantial damage