NTSB investigations, 2002

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

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NTSB FTW03LA066Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369E · Fritch, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the generator input drive-end bearing, which resulted in excessive vibrations that induced a fatigue fracture of the Pc line leading to the engine fuel control unit. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable…Dec 22, 2002 · N5234Y · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-235 · Carleton, MIThe #2 cylinder exhaust valve failed due to undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the forced landing.Dec 22, 2002 · N8555W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnderson Rotorway Exec 162F · Phoenix, AZThe separation of the exhaust valve stem in the number 1 cylinder, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during the landing flare and a hard landing.Dec 16, 2002 · N30545 · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA010Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Springfield, OHInadequate installation of the number 3 cylinder.Oct 27, 2002 · N49422 · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03FA009Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A60 · Jesup, GAThe loss of power in one engine and the loss of control for undetermined reasons.Oct 24, 2002 · N73CR · DestroyedNTSB IAD03IA017Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCraig N. Moen RV-8 · Leesburg, VAA low-stress, high-cycle fatigue fracture of the right ignition timing rotor.Oct 22, 2002 · N184CM · No damageNTSB NYC03IA011Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · Altoona, PAA failure of the fuel selector for an undetermined reason.Oct 18, 2002 · N4295R · Minor damageNTSB LAX03LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRans S-12 XL · Los Banos, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's decision to conduct a downwind takeoff.Oct 9, 2002 · UNREG · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft 15A · Somerset, PAThe mechanic's failure to discover several mechanical deficiencies during a pre-buy inspection, which either independently or collectively resulted in a subsequent engine failure. A factor was the power lines in the forced landing area.Oct 7, 2002 · N6652N · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03GA001Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas 600N · Rialto, CAan engine deceleration event due to a loose HMU fuel line fitting, which was a result of inadequate maintenance procedures in the 100/300-hour inspection. Also causal was the flying pilot's and pilot-in-command's delayed recognition of the power loss, as well…Oct 4, 2002 · N625SB · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA297Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonas Nieuport · Creve Coeur, MOThe installation of improper carburetor jets resulting in an improper fuel mixture and loss of engine power.Sep 28, 2002 · N678DJ · Substantial damageNTSB MIA02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles Maxted RV6 · Bay Minette, ALThe intentional operation of the airplane with known deficiencies with the right magneto resulting in the partial loss of engine power during the initial climb.Sep 16, 2002 · N440CM · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-CD · Effingham, ILThe partial loss of engine power due to the seized exhaust valve. A factor was the soft field.Sep 15, 2002 · N3989H · Substantial damageNTSB ANC02LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGardner Kitfox · Fairbanks, AKA partial loss of engine power due to an engine bearing failure during the takeoff initial climb. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.Sep 15, 2002 · N996DG · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA178Accident · 7 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft 58P · Swanzey, NH**This report was modified on 2/24/2016. Refer to the public docket for this accident for additional information.** the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to depart with known landing gear system mechanical deficiencies, which resulted in a…Sep 2, 2002 · N6688D · DestroyedNTSB NYC02LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8GCBC · Guilford, CTFatigue cracking of the number 3 cylinder head. A factor was the presence of protruding material on the cylinder barrel.Aug 17, 2002 · N86714 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA249Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportArns Spacewalker II · Irvine, CALoss of engine power due to an exhaust system leak and vapor lock.Aug 10, 2002 · N185MD · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA245Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA22-150 · Sauk City, WIA loss of engine power due to a seized exhaust valve. A related factor was the mowed hay field.Aug 8, 2002 · N8910D · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02GA085Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Estes Park, COthe pilot's abrupt collective input during water application to a forest fire. Contributing factors were encountering a vortex ring state, the inadvertent settling with power, the low altitude, and the mountainous terrain.Jul 31, 2002 · N3978Y · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA133Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell UH-1B · Lorida, FLThe pilot's continued operation with known engine anomalies resulting in loss of engine power due to failure of the engine fuel control pump drive clutch assembly due to wear and collision with the terrain during the resultant descent.Jul 16, 2002 · N91281 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Kaiser/Lake Oza, MOThe pilot's decision to conduct the flight with a known deficiency in the aircraft, a failure by the pilot to execute a precautionary landing due to "sluggish" performance during takeoff, the loss of engine power due to the malfunction of the left magneto,…Jul 9, 2002 · N175HL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-2 · Compton, CAthe failure and separation of a fan belt for the engine cooling system. A factor in the accident was the inadequate annual inspection 14 hours prior to the accident.Jul 7, 2002 · N2483B · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164B · Shelley, IDA loss of engine power due to the manufacturer's improperly machined threads, which prevented the cylinder base/head halves from being properly assembled, leading to fatigue propagation and the ultimate separation of the cylinder. A contributing factor was…Jul 4, 2002 · N297AL · DestroyedNTSB DEN02LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Cortez, COan inadvertent stall as the pilot attempted to clear a cliff and ravine and avoid power lines, resulting in a collision with the ground. Contributing factors were a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, a leaking carburetor and fuel pump, and the…Jun 29, 2002 · N404B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA166Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJacobs Rutan Vari Viggen · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff. Additional factors included the partial loss of engine power due to an excessively rich mixture as a result of a bad accelerator pump housing seal, and the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane.Jun 16, 2002 · N915D · DestroyedNTSB SEA02FA097Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportLewis Nieuport 11 · Independence, ORThe partial loss of engine power in maneuvering flight due to the rotation of the ignition distributor as a result of a failure to tighten the distributor positioning clamp after the last engine timing adjustment. Factors include an inadequate maintenance…Jun 9, 2002 · N132DC · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA174Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150 · Fort Worth, TXthe partial loss of engine power due to the mixture control rod separating from the carburetor. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 7, 2002 · N6249R · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Sparta, ILThe total loss of engine power due to a separated cylinder and the failure of the pilot to perform a precautionary landing at the nearest suitable airport when the engine had a partial loss of engine power. The failure of the aircraft owners to perform an…May 31, 2002 · N5360P · Substantial damageNTSB IAD02LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Martinsburg, WVInadequate torque of the crankcase through bolts.May 29, 2002 · N45RG · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02LA172Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Lake Thomas A., CAa partial loss of engine power due to the partial malfunction of the left magneto and leakage of the ignition leads for that magneto, due to inadequate maintenance inspections. Factors in the accident include the high density altitude, the maintenance…May 24, 2002 · N79944 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA148Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Oak Shores, CAthe number 1 cylinder exhaust valve fractured and separated resulting in a loss of engine power and an off airport forced landing. A finding in the accident was the owner's failure to maintain the engine in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.Apr 28, 2002 · N9180S · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Lake Los Angele, CAa reconditioned engine cylinder barrel failure due to previous rust damage and improper maintenance practices.Apr 15, 2002 · N211CA · Substantial damageNTSB ATL02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Naples, FLTotal loss of engine power due to improper maintenance by company maintenance personnel which allowed the mixture control linkage to disconnect in flight which resulted in an emergency descent to landing into unsuitable terrain.Mar 30, 2002 · N1844F · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Teterboro, NJImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the…Mar 9, 2002 · N2BS · DestroyedNTSB LAX02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRotorway Rotorway Exec 90 · Phoenix, AZThe student's inadvertent over control of the throttle mechanism, which resulted in the bending of the throttle mechanical stop and binding the linkage in the idle position. Also causal was the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor in the accident was the…Feb 25, 2002 · N9876D · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Santa Fe, NMthe loss of engine power as result of the failure of the dual magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.Feb 8, 2002 · N75616 · Substantial damage