NTSB investigations, OK

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

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NTSB DFW06LA078Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-37 · Fittstown, OKThe loss of engine power due to a cracked cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing.Mar 6, 2006 · N18045 · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Bethany, OKthe mechanic's failure to properly lock the exhaust valve's clearance adjusting screw locknut, which resulted in a loose nut, disabling of the exhaust valve pushrod, and a partial loss of engine power while in cruise flight. A contributing factor was the…Oct 26, 2001 · N67797 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Maud, OKthe loss of engine power while maneuvering as a result of the separation of the exhaust rocker arm retaining stud due to fatigue, which resulted in a precautionary landing.Mar 24, 2000 · N75958 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell S-2R · Lookeba, OKThe loss of engine power resulting from a cylinder that failed for an undetermined reason.Sep 6, 1999 · N4919X · DestroyedNTSB FTW99FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar Aerostar 601P · Bethany, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum controllable airspeed. A factor was the disconnected rubber interconnect boot, which resulted in the partial loss of left engine power.Jul 23, 1999 · N345LS · DestroyedNTSB FTW97LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Newkirk, OKThe partial loss of engine power due to failure of the blower (integral supercharger). A factor was the power line over which the pilot had to maneuver during the forced landing which resulted in insufficient airspeed to flare the airplane.Mar 6, 1997 · N527Y · Substantial damageNTSB FTW94LA289Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182L · Ardmore, OKThe partial loss of power due to a cylinder head separation. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the low ceiling.Sep 2, 1994 · N3413R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW93LA216Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Purcell, OKThe lack of suitable terrain onto which to execute the forced landing which was neccesitated by the partial power loss. The power loss was a result of the fatigue failure of the exhaust valve rocker arm attachment stud. A factor was the night conditions.Jul 25, 1993 · N4884G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW92LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-501 · Mooreland, OKThe failure of the number 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the ensuing forced landing.May 14, 1992 · N1006T · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Kellyville, OKAn inadvertent stall and misjudgement of an emergency procedure by the pilot in trying to stretch the forced landing approach to make it to the airstrip.Apr 13, 1992 · N54736 · DestroyedNTSB FTW92LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBurnett Teenie II · Edmond, OKPartial engine power loss due to cylinder failure. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Feb 29, 1992 · N5749 · Substantial damageNTSB FTW91FA081Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Caney, OKBinding of the #2 exhaust valve (stuck valve), and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the failed exhaust manifold gasket.May 18, 1991 · N1019M · DestroyedNTSB FTW89FA107Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPitts S-1S · Henryetta, OKAn engine power loss due to the separation and departure of an exhaust stack. The stack failed due to poor weld. Factor(s) was: the terrain conditions of the selected forced landing site.Jun 2, 1989 · N64652 · DestroyedNTSB FTW89DPJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Jefferson, OKLoss of engine power, due to a cracked number 4 cylinder. A factor related to the accident was: the terrace (dirt bank) in the emergency landing area.Apr 7, 1989 · N4369S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87DPJ06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor AT301 · El Dorado, OKThe pilot stated that during takeoff from a county road, black smoke started coming out of the engine exhaust. The aircraft then collided with a tree and a post causing substantial damage. It was found that the carburetor heat system had been modified and the…Mar 22, 1987 · N3655G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87DPJ04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAir Tractor 301 · Oluskee, OKDuring aerial application the engine sustained a power loss due to separation of the number 9 cylinder head. During the forced landing in rough terrain the aircraft was substantially damaged.Mar 14, 1987 · N8865S · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA168Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Mc Alester, OKSixty-six year old commercial pilot taking off from Mc Alester, OK airport. Pilot stated fuel pressure fluctuated followed by loss of power during initial climb. Pilot activated auxiliary fuel pumps and switched fuel tanks. Could not restore fuel pressure.…Sep 14, 1986 · N7568M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86LA166Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Oklahoma City, OKThe pilot apparently had neglected to check his engine oil supply before takeoff since there was no oil in the crankcase at the time of the accident. If five quarts of oil (the amount the pilot reportedly stated was in the engine at takeoff) had leaked out…Sep 13, 1986 · N1250X · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FPJ09Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportQuick Silver Mxii · Ardmore, OKThe acft landed short of the rwy after losing eng pwr during the apch. Post acc inspection showed that the bearing on the pwr shaft failed. This allowed the belt tension to become slack which reduced the prop RPM. No other discrepancies were noted.Jun 20, 1986 · N4410W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW86FA004Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H18 · Oklahoma City, OKAtr plt departing arpt under VMC experienced failure of the right eng shortly after lift-off. The acft yawed right followed by a steep right roll, contacting power lines with the right wing and subsequently impacted the ground. A post-crash fire destoyed the…Nov 5, 1985 · N1461G · DestroyedNTSB FTW85LPJ03Accident · No injuriesFinal reportJames/Viking Dragonfly · Okmulgee, OKThe acft bounced 3 times during a landing after the engine failed to preduce full power for takeoff. After the 3rd bounce the rt canard broke off at the fuselage. The plt stated that the fuel filter was found to be blocked by some type of residue.Aug 23, 1985 · N45CJ · Substantial damageNTSB FTW85LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-350 · Sallisaw, OKAn annual inspn had just been completed (4/22/85) & each eng had about 1 hr of flt time. The plt stated that he took off & climbed to cruise at 9000 ft, then closed the cowl flaps & set the fuel settings for 75% power. While en route, he noted oil trailing…Apr 22, 1985 · N3550N · Substantial damageNTSB FTW83FA149Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200 · Kingston, OKThe acft rolled right after a premature liftoff due to a dip in the rwy. The acft continued to roll right until it impacted a 6 degree slope in a 100 degree nose down attitude. Investigation revealed that the right engine had suffered a power loss due to a…Mar 12, 1983 · N43480 · DestroyedNTSB FTW82FPM15Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech H35 · Tulsa, OKAircraft lost power during takeoff. Pilot tried to turn back to airport in a left bank described as 60 to 90 degrees. Aircraft stalled and crashed about 1300 feet east of takeoff point. During the investigation the fuel pump was placed on a flow bench & on…Aug 12, 1982 · N4800Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW82DA106Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Tulsa, OKThe aircraft experienced a partial power loss during takeoff at an altitude of about 150 AGL. The pilot turned left with the intention of landing on a perpendicular taxiway. During the turn the aircraft developed a high sink-rate and struck the taxiway in a…Mar 26, 1982 · N8904W · Substantial damage