NTSB investigations, OH

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

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NTSB investigations, OH per year, 1982–2026: 31 cases
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NTSB NYC04LA211Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Medina, OHThe partial loss of engine power due to inadequate maintenance and by failure to comply with service instruction for low engine compression.Sep 10, 2004 · N172WW · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA150Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHenes Zenair CH 701 · Mansfield, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary landing. A factor was the pilot's unapproved maintenance modification resulting in the loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power.Jul 1, 2004 · N98EH · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA063Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-180 · Akron, OHthe pilot's failure to maintain minimum control single engine airspeed (Vmc) during a loss of power on one engine, which resulted in a loss of control in flight an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor was a shifted main journal, which resulted in a…Jul 12, 2003 · N825SA · DestroyedNTSB IAD03CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportWilliam Stevens RAF2000 · Stoutsville, OHSeparation of the engine computer wire and connector, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Jun 22, 2003 · N186S · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springfield, OHInadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder.Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Batavia, OHMalfunction of an exhaust valve. A factor was the pilot/owner's failure to comply with the engine manufacturer's service instructions.Oct 28, 2001 · N5664L · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJordan Kitfox Model 1 · Waynesville, OHA broken carburetor jet needle, which blocked fuel from entering the carburetor's mixing tube and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Aug 26, 2000 · N37SK · Substantial damageNTSB IAD00LA071Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportShowalter Rotorway 152 · Ravenna, OHThe pilot/owner's inadequate installation of an ignition lead that resulted in a partial loss of engine power and forced landing to unsuitable terrain. A factor in the accident was the soybean crop in the forced landing site.Aug 5, 2000 · N11662 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA141Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCarlson Criquet · East Palestine, OHThe failure of the powerplant to produce adequate power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's continued operation of the airplane with known deficiencies.May 24, 2000 · N22CA · DestroyedNTSB IAD97LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMc Ardle Kolb Mark III · Findlay, OHThe loss of power due to one of two carburetors disconnecting in flight for undetermined reasons, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during forced landing.Jun 11, 1997 · N1144T · Substantial damageNTSB BFO94LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20B · Marion, OHInadequate maintenance which resulted in the throttle cable becoming disconnected from the carburetor.Aug 23, 1994 · N778R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC94FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Swanton, OHFailure of an engine cylinder which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to establish the proper descent path to an airport that was within the glide distance of the airplane. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane.May 17, 1994 · N1007A · DestroyedNTSB ATL90FA040Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Cincinnati, OHFailure of the Cessna pilot to remain clear of the helicopter after experiencing a partial power loss.Dec 17, 1989 · N8940T · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA178Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Columbus, OHThe improper installation of the propeller governor idler-gear shaft retaining set-screw, which led to an engine oil leak and resulted in a loss of engine power; and the reduction of the pilot's ability to see outside the airplane due to oil on the windshield.Jul 12, 1989 · N2153K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI89DEK01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Albany, OHSeizure of the #4 exhaust valve and bending of its respective push rod, which resulted in a significant loss of engine power. Contributing factors were: lack of a suitable emergency landing area, trees, and the fence.Jun 18, 1989 · N40973 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 269C · Bexley, OHThe inadequate maintenance inspection of the engine following evidence of previous damage which led to the failure of the no. 1 cylinder exhaust valve.Mar 13, 1989 · N300PP · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA079Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Williamsburg, OHA defective gasket in the fuel strainer which caused a restriction in fuel flow during climbout.Jan 19, 1989 · N8774B · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310J · Carrollton, OHThe pilot had landed at Carrollton, OH for refuelling and breakfast. After refuelling he taxied out for departure from runway 25 for a flight back to his home base. The runup was reportedly normal. After application of maximum power, he started his takeoff…Nov 12, 1988 · N3066L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88DEG01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Jackson, OHWhile in cruise flight, the eng began running rough & would not produce enough power to maintain level flt. The plt selected a pasture for an emergency landing. Just before landing, the acft struck & severed a transmission line. It then brushed a treetop &…Sep 18, 1988 · N9053D · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87DEK03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEmbree Sonerai II · Cambridge, OHWhile in the traffic pattern, the plt retarded the throttle to idle & established a glide speed. When he re-advanced the throttle, there was no response from the eng. The plt said he 'headed straight for the overrun to runway 4, but could not make it that…Aug 14, 1987 · N348KE · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Brookville, OHThe plt reported a partial pwr loss at about 30 ft AGL during the initial takeoff climb. He elected to land straight ahead in a soft, plowed field. The acft nosed over during the landing. Post accident inspection revealed evidence of water in the fuel lines.Apr 18, 1987 · N2356Y · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FEI08Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportFairchild 24R-46 · Canton, OHThe plt reported that he was taking off after making a touch and go ldg; as he 'pushed (the) throttle forward on lift-off (the) engine began to quit'. The engine subsequently quit altogether at about 200-300 feet AGL over the departure end of the rwy.…Jul 15, 1986 · N77670 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · West Chester, OHDrg flt, the eng lost power & the plt was unable to maintain alt. He made a forced landing on a road, but drg the lndg roll, the acft collided with a road sign. A post crash exam of the eng revealed the #6 cylinder had separated aprx 4' above the cylinder…Jun 20, 1986 · N6639P · Substantial damageNTSB ATL86FEK02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGreen Pietenpol · Mt. Vernon, OHThe acft stalled and entered a spin to ground impact during the initial takeoff climb. The plt reported that during the takeoff and climb the airspeed indicator did not exceed 40 mph. He also stated the acft did not appear to be traveling very fast. He then…May 31, 1986 · N899MG · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164A · Irwin, OHAt an alt of aprx 20 ft AGL after takeoff, the #1 cylinder failed. A straight ahead landing was made in a corn field during which the acft was destroyed. The eng had under gone a major overhaul 197 hrs prior to this accident.Sep 11, 1985 · N48514 · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA365Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177 · Glandorf, OHThe plt reported that during cruise flt the prop pitch began to vary, oil pressure dropped to zero and the eng began to overheat. A forced landing ensued during which the acft contacted a ditch. Post accident examination of the eng disclosed the #3 cylinder…Sep 2, 1985 · N30654 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA289Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBensen B8M · Hebron, OHThe gyrocopter lost partial pwr while in the traffic pattern and the plt executed an autorotation into a corn field. The throttle cable was found loose after the accident.Jul 12, 1985 · N9729N · DestroyedNTSB CHI85LA173Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Macedonia, OHWhile cruising at 2500 ft MSL, the eng developed a severe vibration accompanied by a partial pwr loss. The plt made a forced landing uphill on an inclined field. He initiated a sharp left turn to avoid a house. At that time, the nose gearcollapsed & the acft…Apr 22, 1985 · N12124 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI85LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150L · East Liverpool, OHWhile on a night/solo x-country flt, the eng had a partial loss of power. The student attempted to make an emergency landing at a nearby arpt, but the rwy lights were not illuminated. At first, the student did not remember that the lights could be controlled…Apr 13, 1985 · N15JT · Substantial damageNTSB CHI83AA326Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportAero Commander 685 · Cleveland, OHWhile turning from downwind to base leg, the acft was observed descending rapidly in a steep bank. Witnesses reported smoke was trailing from the acft. The acft crashed in an industrial area. An exam of the right eng revealed that the exhaust-to-turbo…Jul 20, 1983 · N3711T · DestroyedNTSB CHI82DA303Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot stated that during a spraying operation he felt a vibration in the aircraft. He attempted a precautionary landing with reduced power, avoiding further stress on the rotor system. During the landing the skids dug into the soybeans and the main rotor…Aug 11, 1982 · N81HF · Substantial damage