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NTSB investigations, 2003

78 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf”.

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NTSB LAX04LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAllison KR-2 · Glendale, AZloss of engine power due to a loose carburetor jet. A contributing factor was the owner/operators failure to have a condition inspection performed on the aircraft.Dec 16, 2003 · N82KR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Clarendon, TXthe loss of engine power due the separation of the number six cylinder as a result of a fatigue failure from the loosening of the cylinder attachment hardware.Dec 14, 2003 · N718LG · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Snelling, CAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation caused by the failure of the engine driven oil pump.Dec 8, 2003 · N739SU · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04FA029Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 407 · High Island 573The loss of engine power due to the failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel and subsequent catastrophic failure of the turbine assembly.Dec 1, 2003 · N457PH · DestroyedNTSB FTW04IA043Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Venice, LAThe failure of the forward boost pump while in cruise flight while operating with less than 10 gallons of fuel onboard, which resulted in a loss of engine power. A factor was the inoperative forward fuel boost pump caution light switch.Nov 25, 2003 · N125TA · Minor damageNTSB FTW04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Sweetwater, TXthe loss of engine power due to a failure of the crankshaft bolt. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 21, 2003 · N56318 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA046Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSuminski Cozy Long Ez · Maui, HIThe loss of engine power during cruise flight for an undetermined reason, which resulted in an emergency descent and ditching.Nov 17, 2003 · N534S · DestroyedNTSB LAX04FA042Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 177RG · Blk Canyon City, AZa loss of engine power due to the failure of the single-drive dual magneto that resulted from inadequate lubrication of the breaker cam. Also causal was the improper maintenance by other maintenance personnel during a recent inspection, which should have…Nov 13, 2003 · N431DL · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportZivko Edge 540-T · King City, CAThe after market manufacturer's improper application of a crankshaft , which exceeded the original manufacturer's intended use. A factor in the accident was the oil covering the windscreen, which restricted the pilot's ability to see.Nov 11, 2003 · N540RC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Coleman, WIThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered for the forced landing. The garage building was a factor.Nov 3, 2003 · N3198C · DestroyedNTSB LAX04LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Hornbrook, CAa catastrophic engine failure from oil exhaustion due to inadequate maintenance installation of the lubricating system hoses.Oct 28, 2003 · N28AF · DestroyedNTSB MIA04LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocala, FLloss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04LA014Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Athol, MAThe loss of power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear. Also causal was the improper reinstallation of the magneto during the annual inspection.Oct 21, 2003 · N3419S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lancaster, CAA loss of engine power due to thermal fatigue failure of the first stage turbine wheel resulting in release of a section of its rim. The thermal fatigue was due to the engine exceeding its temperature limits during one or more start cycles.Oct 16, 2003 · N700TT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Durham, CASeparation of the power turbine shaft retaining bolt resulting in extensive power turbine area damage and a loss of shaft output power.Oct 16, 2003 · N234SJ · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Davenport, IAA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the improper installation of the fuel nozzle. Also causal was the engine manufacturer's improper installation instructions for the nozzle pressure port plug on the fuel manifold valve. A factor…Oct 16, 2003 · N25496 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04TA018Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBell UH-1H · Sacramento, CAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of a planetary reduction gear.Oct 15, 2003 · N114FD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA011Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDomeier RV-7A · Augusta, MOThe failure of the supercharger and alternator drive belts which resulted in foreign object damage to the valve timing system and subsequent loss of engine power, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the forced landing. A factor was the…Oct 13, 2003 · N707DD · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA003Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild 42 · Wasilla, AKThe inadequate inspection of the carburetor by the aircraft mechanic who had recently worked on the carburetor, which failed to detect a cracked float, resulting in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight. A factor associated with the accident was…Oct 12, 2003 · N106M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWaco CTO · Greenfield, INThe loss of engine power during cruise and subsequent fire for undetermined reasons.Oct 7, 2003 · N9577H · DestroyedNTSB ATL04TA012Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 210L · Tallahassee, FLLoss of engine power due to crankshaft counterweight failure.Oct 7, 2003 · N59063 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA300Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcClanahan Stits Playmate SA-11 · Fontana, CAa loss of engine power due to oil starvation that was the result of misaligned main bearing halves that obstructed the oil galley passages. Since the history of the engine could not be reconstructed, the person or entity responsible for the bearing…Sep 27, 2003 · N9YC · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA204Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLaBarge Titan Tornado I · Charlton, MAA seizure of the forward piston during the initial climb.Sep 24, 2003 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Summerville, SCA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine # 6 connecting rod bearing. A factor was the collision with a gate.Sep 20, 2003 · N3721K · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Fort Pierce, FLFailure of one blade in the engine compressor turbine disk due to fatigue which was caused by loss of gap between the blade platforms as a result of corrosion due to a foreign element (phosphate). This resulted in loss of engine power during takeoff and…Sep 18, 2003 · N1528T · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA139Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Collegedale, TNA loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion as a result of the installation of the incorrect quick-drain valve that opened during flight.Sep 16, 2003 · N2310T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA306Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 14-13-2 · Moline, ILThe partial failure of the engine driven fuel pump and fuel starvation. An additional cause was the pilot misjudging the proper glidepath and his improper in-flight decision during the precautionary landing to pull back the power and lower the flaps prior to…Sep 6, 2003 · N74467 · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Homedale, IDLoss of engine power during descent due to a failed cylinder head.Sep 3, 2003 · N15367 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Chesterfield, VAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 29, 2003 · N231PG · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA179Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportAero Commander Callair A-9B · Driggs, IDA loss of engine power due to the improper installation of a counterweight roller pin retaining washer circlip, leading to the circlip coming out of its groove and the counterweight roller pin coming in contact with two of the engines connecting rods.…Aug 25, 2003 · N7924V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportKucklick Hiperbipe · Marion, OHThe pilot's improper decision to install an inadequate air filter, which subsequently failed and resulted in a power loss.Aug 23, 2003 · N258HB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A-75 · La Crosse, WIThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the engine's crankshaft. A factor was the corn crop.Aug 20, 2003 · N806RB · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03FA169Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350D · Webb, IDAn over temperature condition within the gas generator turbine which led to first stage turbine blade fatigue as well as first stage blade track warping and consequent blade tip rub. The fatigue and blade tip rub ultimately led to blade separation and failure…Aug 13, 2003 · N57731 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Hialeah, FLSpinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during…Aug 10, 2003 · N86PH · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 207A · Bethel, AKA complete loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the shifting of a main crankshaft bearing that produced a fatigue failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing, which resulted in a…Aug 8, 2003 · N6439H · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT401B · Girard, GAA loss of engine power due to the failure of the internal supercharger blower seals.Jul 30, 2003 · N61227 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA221Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNavion L-17A · Canton, ILA complete loss of engine power during landing approach for undetermined reasons, as well as the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing encountered by the pilot. Contributing factors were the berm and the crops.Jul 22, 2003 · N2968C · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-G10 · Staples, MNThe fatigue fracture of the oil jet flange resulting in a total engine failure during the aerial application.Jul 17, 2003 · N3299A · DestroyedNTSB MIA03FA141Accident · 2 fatalClass 1 · FieldFinal reportCessna 402C · Treasure Cay, Bahamasthe in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel…Jul 13, 2003 · N314AB · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA073Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Aniak, AKThe compressor discharge pressure line (Pc line) B-nut coming loose at the fuel control unit, which resulted in a total loss of engine power, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees during an autorotation. A factor associated with the accident was the…Jul 10, 2003 · N111MT · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA154Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportWohlers Falco F.8L · Ashland, OHA loss of engine power due to the failure of the engine air intake duct tubing, which resulted in a total blockage of the induction inlet duct. A factor related to the accident was the inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel. (This narrative…Jul 7, 2003 · N33LW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47 G5 · Salinas, CAThe failure of a piston connecting rod during an aerial application, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.Jul 6, 2003 · N7938J · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Athol, IDThe failure of one of the number five connecting rod cap bolts during cruise flight due to the associated number five rod cap bolt nut being insufficiently torqued at the last major overhaul. Factors include a culvert alongside the road where the pilot found…Jul 5, 2003 · N3367F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA201Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMcIlraith Sea Rey · Tomah, WIThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall/spin during the forced landing.Jul 5, 2003 · N216ST · DestroyedNTSB ATL03LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-3 · Hendersonville, TNThe total loss of engine power due to loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons, resulting in a forced landing and nose over on none suitable terrain.Jul 3, 2003 · N6088M · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSamual G. DaSilva Velocity · Sebastian, FLThe improper repair of the crankshaft by a FAA Certified Repair Station resulting in fatigue failure and subsequent total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the rough/uneven terrain encountered by the pilot during the landing roll in a field.Jul 1, 2003 · N51576 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA216Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210D · Carefree, AZfuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak.Jun 29, 2003 · N3826Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03TA138Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 402A · Pearisburg, VAA compressor turbine blade fracture which resulted in a power loss, and forced landing. Factor were the rocks in the landing area, and the operator's decision to operate the engine beyond the engine manufacturer's recommendations for overhaul.Jun 26, 2003 · N4506L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Kualapuu, HIthe total loss of engine power resulting from a fatigue failure of the 3rd stage turbine wheel airfoils. The reason for the airfoil's fatigue failure could not be determined.Jun 26, 2003 · N633WA · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03TA116Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 369E · Big Timber, MTFretting on the outside diameter of the compressor coupling adapter which resulted in fatigue and subsequent fracture of the adapter, and ultimately the disconnection of the compressor from the turbine assembly. Contributing factors were low rotor RPM, uneven…Jun 25, 2003 · N1502 · Substantial damage