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NTSB investigations, 1996

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

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NTSB MIA97LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportIssoire-Aviation PIK-30 · Boynton Beach, FLfailure of the engine to restart for undetermined reason(s), after gliding (sailing) for about 3 hours, resulting in a forced landing in a swamp.Dec 28, 1996 · N25RJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Ellington, CTice ingestion into the engine from the carburetor air box, which resulted in a loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing, off airport, on unprepared terrain.Dec 22, 1996 · N55228 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA034Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Beverly, MAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering for a forced landing, which resulted in a stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.Dec 21, 1996 · N7246F · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A188 · La Porte, TXloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Dec 17, 1996 · N9860V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Birmingham, ALfailure of the pilot to follow emergency procedures and feather the malfunctioning engine, which led to a forced landing and subsequent collision with a chimney (residence) and the terrain. His lack of recent experience in make/model of aircraft was a related…Dec 16, 1996 · N872SD · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8E · Ardmore, OKThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.Dec 11, 1996 · N77974 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-24R · Doraville, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 11, 1996 · N6988R · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPereyra Aventura II · Rockledge, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 9, 1996 · N32913 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna TU206G · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe loss of power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's inappropriate use of flaps and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the subsequent landing attempt.Dec 8, 1996 · N756UP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA022Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421C · St. Petersburg, FLimproper installation of the new starter adapter by maintenance personnel.Dec 8, 1996 · N5195C · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA029Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elyria, OHThe pilot's fuel mismanagement which led to fuel starvation to one engine, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.Dec 7, 1996 · N4911P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Claverack, NYloss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 4, 1996 · N3324W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · New Hudson, MIloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). Darkness was a related factor.Dec 4, 1996 · N142AV · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-31ATC · Fitzgerald, GAA loss of engine power due to the blockage of the intake manifold of the induction air system, by the broken alternate air door, and the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons.Dec 1, 1996 · N123SS · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97FA024Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Fort Washington, MDLoss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Nov 29, 1996 · N52773 · DestroyedNTSB FTW97FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Tucumcari, NMthe total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed.Nov 27, 1996 · N48PD · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97IA045Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-82 · Dfw Airport, TXThe failure of the low pressure turbine shaft. A factor was the coke build up on the low pressure turbine shaft.Nov 23, 1996 · N3507A · Minor damageNTSB MIA97LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Gulf Shores, ALInadequate maintenance/inspection of the aircraft engine, which allowed continued use of a deteriorated ignition harness and subsequent loss of engine power.Nov 20, 1996 · N2428J · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA040Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMoody RV-6 · Cottonwood, AZloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Nov 14, 1996 · N12033 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA023Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Brunswick, GAa complete loss of engine power as a result of piston failure, oil starvation, and the subsequent forced landing in unsuitable terrain.Nov 9, 1996 · N86DR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA97LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35B · Columbiana, ALthe pilot's improper use of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to select a tank with fuel for a restart, which resulted in a failure to restart the engine, a forced landing, and subsequent impact with terrain. High…Nov 9, 1996 · N6026T · 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 LAX97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Elk Grove, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.Nov 7, 1996 · N30115 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD97LA017Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportVanatta KR-2 · Blackstone, VAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control (stall) and collision with the ground.Nov 6, 1996 · N85JV · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Tyler, TXa loss of engine power due to failure of the crankshaft. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 3, 1996 · N798C · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Brooksville, FLThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Nov 1, 1996 · N81435 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188B · Ocilla, GAThe pilot's failure to adequately preflight and plan the fuel required for the flight.Oct 31, 1996 · N731BQ · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164B · Abbeyville, ALThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 31, 1996 · N6756K · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA022Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCollier Q200 · Estacada, ORinadequate maintenance adjustment by the owner/pilot/mechanic, by not using safety wire to secure the throttle arm clamping screw, which resulted in a loose clamping screw and rotation of the throttle arm with respect to the butterfly valve shaft. The lack of…Oct 29, 1996 · N200CQ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportYakovlev YAK-18T · Berlin, NJan inadequate preflight by unknown person(s), sometime before the flight, by failing to avoid a hydraulic lock (from oil seepage) in the #5 cylinder, which resulted in a bent connecting rod, subsequent failure of the #5 piston, and loss of engine power. Also…Oct 27, 1996 · N9418 · DestroyedNTSB MIA97FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13-2 · Smithville, TNloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), shortly after takeoff; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning in an attempt to maneuver back to the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into…Oct 27, 1996 · N74306 · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA1C · San Diego, CAloss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reason(s).Oct 27, 1996 · N9519U · DestroyedNTSB ATL97LA010Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportLindberg Kitfox IV · Merritt Island, FLA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the failure of the pilots to maintain airspeed.Oct 27, 1996 · N11LG · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185E · Giddings, TXThe loss of engine power as result of an oil leak due to a pinched 'O' ring in the oil filter. Factors were the improper installation of the oil filter, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 24, 1996 · N185XX · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Mancelona, MIthe worn fuel system pump (actuator arm). A factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot.Oct 20, 1996 · N56155 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW97LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320A · Longmont, COThe partial failure of the fuel control servo, causing an excessive flow/output of fuel to, and flooding of, the right engine.Oct 18, 1996 · N430N · Substantial damageNTSB SEA97LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B-3 · Casper, WYloss of power for undetermined reason(s). A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot was operating outside height/velocity curve parameters, when the loss of power occurred.Oct 16, 1996 · N2762G · Substantial damageNTSB ATL97LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Griffin, GAFuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor was rough terrain at the emergency landing site.Oct 14, 1996 · N6434Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA004Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Ely, NVa partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to preclude stalling, while turning toward an emergency landing area. A factor related to the accident was: the high density altitude condition.Oct 6, 1996 · N6614J · DestroyedNTSB SEA97FA003Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Spokane, WAa loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 5, 1996 · N574H · Substantial damageNTSB LAX97LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Kona, HIloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s).Oct 3, 1996 · N1365R · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-30 · Chillicothe, OHfailure of the pilot to follow the published emergency procedures after loss of power in the left engine. Factors relating to the accident were: fatigue failure of the left torque sensor and gear assembly, which resulted in the loss of engine power, failure…Sep 28, 1996 · N618BB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA343Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Minot, NDfuel management was not performed and starvation of the fuel system. A factor involved was inadequate in-flight planning/decision.Sep 23, 1996 · N1368Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC96LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Islip, NYloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an emergency/wheels-up landing.Sep 21, 1996 · N3375X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA395Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 407 · Kerrville, TXThe loss of power due to the pilot's failure to comply with established procedures. Factors were a short in the FADEC wiring harness due to a manufacturing defect, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 21, 1996 · N1114S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA392Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Boulder, COa loss of engine power due to a plugged fuel tank vent which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 19, 1996 · N5428D · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96FA342Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman F9F-2 · Kalamazoo, MIThe overrun of the runway as a result of the pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance because of an unreliable airspeed indication; reason for the unreliable airspeed indication was undetermined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's perception of a…Sep 19, 1996 · NX72WP · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA391Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTubb AIR Commander 532 · Magnolia, ARThe loss of engine power due to the loss of coolant, as a result of a leak in the radiator. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Sep 18, 1996 · N7136C · 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 MIA96FA229Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 680E · Lakeland, FLfailure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed, while returning to the airport for a precautionary landing, following a reported loss of power in one engine, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and an uncontrolled collision with the terrain.…Sep 10, 1996 · N262X · Destroyed