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NTSB investigations, 2003

39 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”.

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NTSB ATL04FA051Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 414 · Greeneville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in icing conditions on a circling approach for landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and collision with trees and terrain. A factor in the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to the…Dec 11, 2003 · N1592T · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Deming, NMThe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fence.Nov 30, 2003 · N81PC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-20 · Bethel, AKThe pilot's delayed application of carburetor heat, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and subsequent forced landing. Factors associated with the accident were weather conditions conducive to carburetor icing, and the lack of suitable terrain for a…Nov 3, 2003 · N1486A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCroke Zenith CH 701 · Brussels, WIA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 16, 2003 · N701US · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGoldman Dragonfly · Peoria, ILThe loss of power for undetermined reasons and the inadvertent stall of the canard by the pilot on the turn to final during the forced landing, as well as the excessive descent rate causing the aircraft to "pancake" into the ground.Oct 3, 2003 · N222TH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172K · Ocean Springs, MSThe failure of the pilot to transfer fuel from the auxiliary fuel tank to the right main fuel tank in-flight resulting in total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Sep 19, 2003 · N79491 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Pine Haven, WYThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The lack of suitable terrain is a contributing factor.Sep 7, 2003 · N6384B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Farmington, NMthe pilot's improper procedures/directives, and the delayed activation of carburetor heat which resulted in the loss of engine power and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the carburetor icing conditions, and the rough/uneven and…Sep 6, 2003 · N60571 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA177Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A-27 · Cayey, PRThe loss of power on the left engine and partial lost of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons resulting in a force landing and impact with wires, tree, and terrain during subsequent force landing.Sep 4, 2003 · N630VC · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA177Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Nampa, IDThe pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Aug 23, 2003 · N33170 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Laramie, WYA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the high density altitude, trees, mountainous terrain, and unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.Aug 21, 2003 · N8065F · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 337F · Las Cruces, NMLack of adequate power from the rear engine for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during take-off. A contributing factor to the accident was the low altitude.Aug 6, 2003 · N8921M · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 19A · Fredericksburg, TXA partial loss of engine power due to a rich mixture and reduced airflow to the engine. Contributing factors were the owner's failure to obtain an annual inspection, and improper maintenance procedures used in the installation of the air filter.Aug 2, 2003 · N7643R · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369D · Ketchikan, AKThe improper installation of a bolt in the gas generator governor linkage by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of the bolt, a loss of engine power while maneuvering, and subsequent forced landing and collision with trees. Factors…Jul 21, 2003 · N1091S · Substantial damageNTSB ANC03LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M-4 · Kobuk, AKThe pilot's inadvertent use of diesel fuel in a gasoline engine which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing after takeoff. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate…Jul 20, 2003 · N40344 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R44 · Happy Jack, AZthe partial loss of engine power due to an excessively lean mixture for undetermined reasons during cruise flight.Jul 17, 2003 · N8329B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Block Island, RIThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, after a loss of engine power as reported by the pilot. Factors in this accident were the pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing, and the crosswind condition.Jul 5, 2003 · N1966L · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA218Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Henderson, NVA bolt in the fuel selector that restricted the flow of fuel to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land.Jun 30, 2003 · N9544T · Substantial damageNTSB ATL03LA113Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportAero Vodochody Aero Works L39C · Gadsden, ALThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to foreign object damage, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain during forced landing. Factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, his failure to secure the…Jun 30, 2003 · N8125R · DestroyedNTSB DEN03FA114Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportStugart Vans RV-6A · Fort Collins, COthe pilot's improper preflight planning/decision resulting in the fuel selector positioned improperly and fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed. A factor contributing to the accident was the low altitude.Jun 28, 2003 · N29PT · DestroyedNTSB LAX03LA209Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDavis LG2H · Salome, AZThe pilot's excessive use of the controls during an aborted takeoff, and his failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors in the accident include the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and an excessively rich mixture setting…Jun 23, 2003 · N128RD · Substantial damageNTSB SEA03LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T337D · Driggs, IDThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of power. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.Jun 22, 2003 · N86182 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Pittsfield, METhe inadvertent resumption of power during a forced landing that resulted in a subsequent spin. Factors related to the accident were the CFI's delayed remedial action, the loss of engine power due to contaminated fuel, an obstructed fuel screen, and the…Jun 12, 2003 · N6566S · DestroyedNTSB MIA03LA119Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-180 · Olive Branch, MSThe pilot's operation of the airplane with known deficiencies (water contamination of the fuel) resulting in loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and damage to airframe during the subsequent forced landing.Jun 10, 2003 · N4658J · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA115Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing Stearman D75-N1 · Avis, PAA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor in this accident were weather conditions favorable to carburetor ice.May 26, 2003 · N59768 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182E · Bryan, TXThe presence of foreign material in the carburetor intake venturi, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff, and a subsequent off-airport forced landing.May 23, 2003 · N9389X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175A · Ocean City, NJA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 19, 2003 · N6989E · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSchweizer 269C · New Canaan, CTThe inadequate annual inspection performed by maintenance facility personnel, which resulted in a failure of a fuel system bellcrank. Factors were the subsequent inadequate inspections by other maintenance personnel and the pilot.May 15, 2003 · N109JS · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA149Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC · Houston, TXThe flight instructor's poor decision to initiate a simulated emergency without having a suitable area for a forced landing.May 10, 2003 · N711JJ · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Montgomery, NYThe inadequate 100-hour inspection by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose fuel line and loss of power. A factor related to the accident was the dark night conditions.May 5, 2003 · N55854 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 411 · Corona, CAThe failure of the pilot to properly configure the airplane for a one engine inoperative condition (including his failure to feather the propeller of the affected engine, retract the landing gear, and maintain minimum single engine speed). Factors related to…May 4, 2003 · N1133S · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA077Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502 · Sedan, NMthe nonmechanical partial loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing factors include the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing (due to his low altitude), and the irrigation system (object) that was impacted.Apr 24, 2003 · N318BR · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402B · Taft, TXThe partial loss of engine power resulting from a leaking fuel transfer tube following inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the furrowed terrain encountered during the forced landing.Apr 17, 2003 · N6078W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA135Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sedona, AZa partial loss of engine power due to the certified flight instructor's failure to comply with the pilot operating handbook requirements for the mixture setting during takeoff. Also causal was the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, failure to…Apr 13, 2003 · N323D · DestroyedNTSB SEA03LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172G · Packwood, WALoss of partial engine power for undetermined reasons during the initial climb after takeoff. Loose gravel/sandy was a factor during the landing roll.Mar 24, 2003 · N4150L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC03LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Poughkeepsie, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate amount of engine power while maneuvering to land, which produced delayed engine response times. A facture in the accident was the cold day.Jan 18, 2003 · N5136L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K · Jessup, GAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was unsuitable terrain.Jan 3, 2003 · N6098G · Substantial damageNTSB MIA03LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLonnie Johnson RV6A · Peachtree City, GAThe failure of the pilot to activate carburetor heat control during cruise flight after experiencing a loss of engine rpm, inadequate carburetor heat system by the builder, and the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced…Jan 1, 2003 · N559LJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 95 · Tucson, AZa loss power in the right engine due to an excessively rich mixture that was the result of the pilot's failure to secure the priming control prior to takeoff. Also causal was the pilot's failure to follow the single engine procedures specified in the…Jan 1, 2003 · N8212D · Destroyed