# NTSB investigations, 1983: Loss of engine power NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 5 · 204 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC84LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA064.md): Beech 35 · Altamont, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N3034V · Substantial damage > The eng started running rough shortly after take off & the plt made a forced landing in a snow covered field. - [NTSB LAX84LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA126.md): Cessna A150M · Castaic, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N7320A · Substantial damage > After the plt landed on an abandoned road, the aircraft went off the right side, near the end of the roadway, then went over an embankment & nosed over. He did not submit an accident report (NTSB form 6120.1). However, he told sheriff's deputies that he made… - [NTSB NYC84LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA063.md): Navion G · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N2459T · Substantial damage > The eng lost power during takeoff & the acft crashed beyond the perimeter of the arpt. During an exam of the acft, only a few drops of water & a slight amount of sediment were found in the fuel. No preimpact/mechanical problem was found. - [NTSB NYC84FHM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FHM04.md): Beech C23 · Farmingdale, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 30, 1983 · N37123 · Destroyed > The plt reported that 'at 450 MSL fuel pressure went to zero. The plt verified the boost pump was on, then the eng quit. He lowered the nose, switched fuel tanks. He could not make runway and saw clearing to the left of the runway. Witnesses reported hearing… - [NTSB MKC84LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA047.md): Cessna 172A · Hospers, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 29, 1983 · N7229T · Substantial damage > The plt said he was on a power line patrol flt & was flying aprx 60 to 80 ft AGL. Reportedly, he applied carburetor heat for about 1 min. When the carburetor heat was turned off, the eng quit. The plt reapplied the heat & the eng restarted for a moment & then… - [NTSB LAX84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA112.md): Beech H35 · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1983 · N5441D · Destroyed > The plt taxied & initiated a takeoff without obtaining a clearance. The tower controller observed the acft take off, immediately turn left, then collide with a 10 ft dirt bank, located between the parallel rwys. After hitting the dirt bank, the acft skidded… - [NTSB MKC84LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA042.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Schuyler, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1983 · N43302 · Substantial damage > While descending toward the planned destination, the eng began running rough & the plt attempted to improve the eng's performance by using carburetor heat. He made a localizer-only apch, but was unable to see the rwy at the min descent alt. A missed apch was… - [NTSB ANC84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA024.md): Cessna 402A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N4511Q · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt landed on the frozen river, which was being used in lieu of the Kotlik airstrip. The landing area on the river was aprx 5000 ft long. After touchdown during the landing, some small children had run onto the departure end of the landing… - [NTSB FTW84LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA095.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3957P · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was taking off from a dirt road when the eng lost power shortly after lift-off. Subsequently, the left main gear collapsed during a hard/forced landing. - [NTSB ANC84LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA023.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Barrow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1983 · N3575A · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after reaching cruise altitude the eng failed. A forced landing was made on tundra covered by encrusted snow & ice nad the gear collapsed. During the on-scene investigation the fuel injector was found to allow only a small amount… - [NTSB NYC84LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA045.md): Maule M-5 · Somersworth, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1983 · N62042 · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine quit during a descent. The plt had been cruising at 2500 ft. upon descending to 800 ft in the skyhaven area the plt applied power but the engine did not respond. An airstart attemptwas unsuccessful and… - [NTSB ATL84LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA060.md): Cessna 150K · Georgetown, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1983 · N6185G · Substantial damage > Earlier in the day, an annual inspection had been completed. There were no refueling facilities on the arpt, so the plt/mechanic drove to another location & purchased a can of gasoline (6 gals) which he added to the tanks. He then started the eng &… - [NTSB FTW83LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA078.md): Bell 206L-1 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1983 · N2070Z · Substantial damage > After transporting a patient & 2 crewmembers, the plt took off from a medical center helipad to obtain fuel at a nearby arpt. Shortly after departing, a partial loss of power was encountered. The plt started to land on a road, but saw a car & turned to avoid… - [NTSB LAX84FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA073.md): Beech J-35 · Ontario, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N8337D · Destroyed > The acft forced landed in a vineyard where the nose gear dug in and the acft nosed over. The flt stated that climbing through 5000 ft MSL the power went to idle and then to zero. All fuel tanks were filled prior to departure & the left main tank was selected… - [NTSB FTW84FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA074.md): Piper PA-23 · Comfort, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1983 · N215EC · Destroyed > Witnesses stated that the acft barely cleared trees at the end of the arpt & that smoke was seen trailing from the righteng. The acft entered a right turn, stalled & impacted a ridge in a steep, near vertically banked dive. Teardowns of both engs & both props… - [NTSB MIA84LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA034.md): Cessna 402 · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1983 · N24097 · Substantial damage > The plt in command related that he had no experience in the Cessna 402 acft. He reported that while on a local test flt with the second plt, who was experienced flying the acft, the right eng malfunctioned. The co-plt climbed the acft to 500 ft AGL and the… - [NTSB FTW84LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA067.md): Cessna 172M · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1983 · N80110 · Destroyed > According to the plt, the eng was not producing sufficient power to maintain alt in normal cruise. Also, he reported that 'extra power' was required on final apch for landing at the destination arpt. He further stated that he was unable 'to cut power to idle'… - [NTSB FTW84LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA071.md): de Havilland DHC-1 · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N22DH · Substantial damage > According to the plt, the eng lost power as he made a throttle adjustment in the traffic pattern while turning from downwind to base. Subsequently, he allowed the acft to stall & land hard. Short of the rwy. The origin of the malfunction was not identified. - [NTSB FTW84LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA066.md): Grumman AA-5A · Addison, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1983 · N26242 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during an ILS apch to land, the eng lost power when the acft was about 1/4 mi from the threshold. He stated that he 'confirmed mixture rich, carb heat on, fuel pump on, fuel fullest tank.' The plt was unable to restart the eng. During an… - [NTSB FTW84LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA061.md): Hughes 269C · Freer, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1983 · N50638 · Substantial damage > The plt & 2 passengers were on a flt to look for deer in a pasture area. While in a turn after the last pass over the pasture, the eng lost power at aprx 150 ft AGL. The plt initiated an autorotative landing in an area of mesquite brush & bushes. He reported… - [NTSB NYC84LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA043.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Morristown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1983 · N28271 · Substantial damage > Earlier in the evening, the plt had taken off with 3 passengers on board. Shortly after takeoff, he advised the tower that the eng was not developing full power. He remained in the traffic pattern & landed, then taxied to the ramp. Later, the plt made a 2nd… - [NTSB FTW84LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA059.md): Piper PA-36 · Seminole, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1983 · N9936P · Destroyed > About half way thru a turnaround maneuver, the plt noted a loss of eng power & noticed that the manifold pressure had dropped about 5 inches. Due to the proximity of power lines, he was unable level his wings. Also, before he could dump his load, the left… - [NTSB FTW84FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA058.md): Bell 206L-1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1983 · N908S · Substantial damage > The acft lost power during the takeoff climb. During the forced autorotation landing the tail was severed by the main rotor. The engine was still running at 70 percent N-1. No discrepancies were noted in the engine during post-accident examination and run-up.… - [NTSB NYC84LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA028.md): Beech C35 · Martha'S Vineyard, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N1882D · Substantial damage > The plt had departed Martha'S Vineyard arpt & was climbing over lagoon pond (a large body of salt water) at aprx 900 ft AGL when the eng lost power. The plt decided the arpt was too FAR away for an emergency landing & there were trees in the area, so he… - [NTSB FTW84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA049.md): Piper PA-23-250 · Waco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N989EB · Destroyed > The acft had climbed to about 7,500 ft when the plt encountered an overspeeding left eng. He turned back toward Waco & feathered the left prop. While receiving emergency vectors to an arpt the right eng quit. While breaking out of the overcast the plt saw a… - [NTSB LAX84LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA062.md): Ayres Thrush Commander · Yuma, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N89610 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground during a spraying mission after the engine reportedly lost power. The plt stated that he had a loss of power in a swath turn, slowed up and hit the ground. The acft engine was examined after the accident and found… - [NTSB NYC84FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA024.md): Piper PA-23-250 · West Seneca, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N4708P · Destroyed > The acft was being repositioned by the owner from a maintenance facility at buffalo intl arpt to buffalo airpark. Maintenance personnel at both locations who had dealt with the owner indicated he had attempted to cut costs by performing unauthorized repairs… - [NTSB MKC84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA015.md): Cessna T337E · Kimball, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1983 · N1272M · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the ground in a pancake stall mush during a forced landing half a mile from the arpt. The rear engine had stopped in flt and the plt decided on a precautionary landing after restarting the engine. During the final approach to land the… - [NTSB LAX84FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA049.md): Piper 601P · Helendale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1983 · N9774Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during cruise flight the right engine manifold pressure fell to zero. The engine was feathered and set up for single engine performance but the acft continued to descend. Suitable airports were flown over during the descent and the acft… - [NTSB LAX84FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA048.md): Beech B35 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1983 · N5254C · Destroyed > The plt reported that as he raised the landing gear during takeoff, the eng simultaneously lost power. He initiated an emergency landing on the remaining portion of the rwy. Acccording to him, the acft stalled while he was holding it in a nose high attitude &… - [NTSB LAX84FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA045.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Riverside, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 1983 · N15039 · Destroyed > Shortly after departure the plt radioed in that he had blown a rod 'or something' and was about two miles out on a right base leg. He then informed the tower that he was not going to make the runway after which the left wing contacted a power pole and the… - [NTSB LAX84LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA038.md): Grumman AA-5B · Quartzsite, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1983 · N28221 · Substantial damage > The plt had planned to land at a private arpt, northeast of quartizite, AZ. After arriving in that area, he saw what he thought was the rwy, but when he descended for a closer look, he decided that it was not the rwy. He reported that he climbed to aprx 250… - [NTSB DEN84LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA018.md): Piper J3C-65 · Parker, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N29037 · Substantial damage > During the takeoff portion of a touch & go, the eng went to idle 15 ft AGL. The plt made a left turn & landed in a fieldcollapsing the landing gear. Investigation of the wreckage revealed that the carburetor was hanging in place by the throttle & mixture… - [NTSB LAX84FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA032.md): Bell 206L-3 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1983 · N38903 · Substantial damage > While on a non-revenue business flt, the plt noted a partial loss of power with the N1 dropping to 70% RPM & the torque decreasing to 10%. He was unable to restore power & subsequently made a forced landing in the Grand Canyon. The landing was made on an… - [NTSB DEN84LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA014.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1983 · N9317J · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during arrival, he was receiving vectors for an ILS when he entered a descent from 9000 to 8500 ft MSL. He entered clouds during the descent & applied carburetor (carb) heat immediately before entering the clouds. He said that the acft… - [NTSB LAX84FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA029.md): Mooney M20F · Indian Springs, NV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6912 · Substantial damage > At 5,500 ft altitude the eng began slowly losing power. Unable to maintain altitude, the plt made a gear up landing in rough terrain. Examination of the eng revealed no discrepaniies. - [NTSB FTW84LU001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LU001.md): Pterodactyl Ascender II · Manvel, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the eng began to lose power, just after he passed the end of the rwy. He turned back toward the rwy & the eng stopped. Shortly after that the ultralight vehicle struck a strand of barbed wire which was mounted about 30 ft… - [NTSB DEN84FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA012.md): Cessna T210G · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6906R · Substantial damage > During flt at 11,000 ft, the plt noted that the fuel flow gage was 'wiggling' & the eng 'didn't sound real healthy.' He increased the mixture slightly & turned the aux fuel pump to 'low boost.' The fuel flow then stabilized 'pretty good.' The plt said that a… - [NTSB FTW84LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA033.md): Cessna 210 · Truth Or Cons, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N7400E · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while the acft was cruising at 10,500 ft MSL, the eng lost power & he was unable to restart it. During an emergency landing, the nose gear hit a rock & collapsed. The acft was checked, but the eng could not be started, when 1st… - [NTSB MIA84LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA013.md): Cessna 172M · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1983 · N1441U · Substantial damage > While the plt was descending near his destination, the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft hit trees, a power line & a fence during a forced landing. A teardown of the eng & an exam of the fuel sys revealed no evidence of a preimpact, mechanical… - [NTSB ANC84FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FA008.md): Bell B-206B · Paxson, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1983 · N215AL · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he took off upslope into the wind in an easterly direction. Immediately after taking off, he made a right turn to a x-wind, & seconds later, he made a further turn the right (downwind). Visibility toward the east was about 1/4 mi, but to… - [NTSB NYC84FFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FFJ01.md): Ryan Navion · Ischua, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N4613K · Destroyed > The acft had been parked at the arpt for about 7 months prior to this flt. During that time, the eng had been overhauled. Before taking off on a maintenance test flt, 37 gal of fuel was added to the center tank. Also, the plt was observed working in the eng… - [NTSB LAX84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA015.md): Beech S35 · Laton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N7916K · Substantial damage > While in lvl flt and cruise flt configuration the plt stated that the eng suddenly began to get rough he noted that when pwr was partially reduced the roughness terminated. When the mixture was leaned the eng died momentarily. He rptd that the eng RPM was… - [NTSB LAX84FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA011.md): Ayres S2R-600 · Westside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1983 · N3089K · Substantial damage > The eng lost power & the acft's gear collapsed during the subsequent forced landing. No preimpact failure/malfunction of the eng or prop were found. - [NTSB FTW84LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA016.md): Cessna 152 · Okmulgee, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1983 · N49980 · Substantial damage > The student plt reported that shortly after takeoff, the eng lost power. He made an emergency landing in a field, but before he could stop the acft, it collided with a fence. Later, the acft eng was examined, but no reason for the power loss was found. - [NTSB SEA84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA009.md): Enstrom 280C · Portland, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N222NT · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he had made a right turn into the wind after lift-off & had just cleared a fence at 40 to 50 ft AGL, when he began to lose power. He then turned to the right to clear power lines. Since the helicopter did not have enough room to clear… - [NTSB LAX84LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA008.md): Johnson Varieze · Pacifica, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1983 · N555EZ · Substantial damage > During flt, the eng lost power. Witnesses observed the plt make a forced landing on a shoreline. The acft touched down on beach sand, the main gear separated, then the fuselage skipped along the sand/surf for about 250 yds. Before stopping, it impacted a… - [NTSB CHI84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA020.md): Piper PA-38-112 · East Peoria, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2347E · Substantial damage > At about 10 ft AGL a 300-400 RPM decrease in power occurred. The plt elected to land straight ahead into a cut bean field. He touched down about 400 ft from the end of the rwy, traveled about 500 ft further where a large rut was struck. About 10 flt hours… - [NTSB CHI84LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA004.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N30027 · Destroyed > The acft was on its 1st flt after an annual inspection. During takeoff, a partial power loss occurred at aprx 200 ft AGL. The plt initiated a turn back toward the arpt, then elected to land on or near the median of an interstate highway. During the landing, a… - [NTSB LAX83LA463](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA463.md): Cessna 172N · Tulelake, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1983 · N6089F · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he made a low pass over the medicine lake area, then after circling for a few minutes, he climbed back to 7500 ft, established 2000 RPM & 70 KTS, & continued the flt. Appx 5 min later, he noticed that the trees appeared to be getting… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&occurrence=350&page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE year(c."eventDate") = 1983 AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=350&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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