# NTSB investigations: Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf 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 54 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW83LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA243.md): Weatherly 620 · Cornerstone, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1983 · N4619E · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a dirt bank during a forced landing after the engine quit. The plt said he was making a swath runwhen the engine quit. The flagman said he saw black smoke then white smoke as the engine quit. Post crash investigation revealed that the… - [NTSB NYC83LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA112.md): Forney F-1 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1983 · N7528C · Substantial damage > The acft settled into trees during a forced landing on takeoff after a power loss at 800 feet AGL. The flight had started at stow, MA. And proceeded at Fitchburg after practicing stalls and turns for a pilot review. After landing at Fitchburg airport the… - [NTSB NYC83FNA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNA02.md): Rogers Long EZ · Fall River, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 11, 1983 · N245R · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during flt, the eng lost power. He moved the carburetor heat control to apply carb heat & tried to start the eng, but was unable. He then tried to land on a road, but crashed in a wooded area before reaching the roadway. An investigation… - [NTSB CHI83LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA208.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Ceresco, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1983 · N3355H · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the acft was normal until he was on final apch to land. The acft began to loose too much altitude, so he advanced the throttle, then the eng lost power. Subsequently, the acft hit the top of a tree short of the rwy, then crashed. An exam… - [NTSB MKC83LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA103.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Clinton, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1983 · N278MW · Substantial damage > While cruising at 8,500 ft the pax in the right seat noticed that the oil filler access door on top of the right eng wasopen & oil was leaking. The plt checked the eng instruments & the only abnormal reading was a low manifold pressure reading on the left… - [NTSB ATL83LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA180.md): Eippen MX-2 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1983 · N242KH · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine failed. Examination of the engine after the accident revealed that the #2 cyl piston was badly scored. The cyl. Head temperature gauge read 100 deg lower than the actual temperature. Epoxy sealant… - [NTSB MIA83AA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83AA136.md): Lockheed L-1011 · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Final report · May 5, 1983 · N334EA · No damage > The Safety Board's full report on this investigation is provided as Aviation Accident Report number AAR-84/04. To obtain a copy of this report, or to view the executive summary online, please see the Web site at http://www.ntsb.gov/publictn/publictn.htm… - [NTSB FTW83FA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA221.md): Beech E33 · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 5, 1983 · N8314N · Substantial damage > The eng failed in flt & the acft crashed 1 mi short of rwy 18 during an emergency landing into mathis arpt. The acft's fuselage was streaked with fresh oil. The rigid oil pressure line, extending from the eng to the firewall, failed due tofatigue cracking… - [NTSB MKC83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA100.md): Cessna 172N · Cape Girardeau, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1983 · N1996E · Substantial damage > The pilots were participating in a grand prix air race. After a normal preflight, they took off & crossed over the arpt for race timing purposes. A climb was begun on course, and a short time later, the engine began loosing power. The aircrew turned back… - [NTSB LAX83LA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA212.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Milpitas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1983 · N40755 · Substantial damage > While descending thru 4300 ft, the eng lost power. The plt made an emergency landing on a gulf course, but during the landing roll, the right wing of the acft impacted a pole & was damaged. An exam revealed that the 5/16 inch bolt, pn STD-847, that secured… - [NTSB LAX83LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA207.md): Aero Commander 600 S-2D · Gilroy, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1983 · N1785S · Destroyed > Prior to takeoff, the acft was fully fueled with 100 gal of aviation gasoline & was loaded with 300 gal of non-toxic fungicidal mix. The plt took off, flew aprx 5 mi to a field, and after circling over the field, made 2 swath runs. During a procedure turn… - [NTSB SEA83FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA093.md): Beech 77 · Renton, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1983 · N67140 · Destroyed > The acft was taking off for a 1 hour engine run-in following a top overhaul. After liftoff the engine began a gradual power loss and rough running. The pilot was trying turning back to the runway to land when total power loss occurred. The acft had turned 45… - [NTSB MKC83LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA097.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Grenola, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1983 · N8624L · Substantial damage > While spraying liquid fertilizer, the plt noticed that the fuel indication was dropping rapidly. He stated that he tried to return to the departure point, but was unable. When the engine lost power, he jettisoned the remainder of his load & landed in a… - [NTSB ATL83FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA171.md): Boeing A75N1 · Kennesaw, GA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1983 · N74189 · Substantial damage > While over a wooded area at 800 ft AGL the eng failed. The plt was unable to reach a suitable landing site before contacting the ground on an embankment below the elevation of a nearby road. The acft struck a telephone cable prior to touchdown. The #4 conrod… - [NTSB CHI83LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA187.md): Tuk Gregory Quickie Q-2 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N128KB · Substantial damage > The home built acft was on its 1st test flt. According to the plt, the throttle became bound when he attempted to add power after checking the stall characteristics. Reportedly, the eng lost power at about this time when a rapid throttle movement was made.… - [NTSB ATL83LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA170.md): Cessna A-188B · New Hope, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1983 · N4874R · Substantial damage > The acft struck powerlines and crashed during an emergency landing after a loss of power while spraying on an aerial application mission. The plt stated that while spraying he noticed oil beginning to cover the windshield. He had begun aclimb and dumped the… - [NTSB FTW83LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA205.md): Grumman G-164A · Anahuac, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1983 · N4564 · Destroyed > The acft groundlooped in ruts during a forced landing after the engine quit. A ground fire destroyed the acft. The acft had approached the field to be sprayed and a witness on the ground said the engine sounded like it was being throttled back. When the pilot… - [NTSB NYC83LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA100.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Ashley Falls, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N86948 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was about a half mile from the airport when the engine quit. He restarted it but it quit a 2nd time and would not restart. By this time the acft was down to about 200 ft. a right turn was made to land on an island. The acft landed… - [NTSB NYC83FGM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FGM02.md): Beech A-23 · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 22, 1983 · N1411L · Substantial damage > The acft lost power during takeoff and a forced landing was made from 400 ft AGL to a slag dump about 1 mile south of the airport. The right wing was substantially damaged by the initial impact as the acft was turning right at touchdown. The nose gear… - [NTSB ATL83LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA168.md): Grumman G-164B · New Hope, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1983 · N6756Q · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during a forced landing following an engine failure. The pilot stated that during a pull-upafter spraying a field the engine made a loud bang and smoke and oil began to pour out of the engine. Then the engine froze and the pilot… - [NTSB MKC83LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA092.md): Mooney M20K · Trenton, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1983 · N231KV · Substantial damage > The acft was climbing through 11500 to 12000 ft MSL when the engine made a loud noise followed by a lurch. The oil pressure dropped to zero and the engine developed a roughness. The plt said he shut the engine down at this time, the plt advised denver ARTCC… - [NTSB SEA83LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA084.md): Weatherly 201C · Near Almira, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1983 · N9219W · Destroyed > The acft made an emergency landing after an engine failure and fire in flt. The pilot stated that he was enroute to spray wheat when the engine lost power and oil sprayed on the windshield. The pilot smelled smoke, dumped his load and made a landing. When he… - [NTSB NYC83FFJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FFJ01.md): Cessna A188B · Williamson, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1983 · N731VY · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a tree during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. The pilot had a load of 125 gallonsof a fungicide for spraying trees when the engine quit at about 100 ft AGL. The load was dumped and the acft was turned to the right for a… - [NTSB FTW83FPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPJ02.md): Cessna R172E · Little, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1983 · N70HP · Substantial damage > The acft had been landed twice to check for leaking fluid on the windshield. When the fuel pressure went to zero and theengine quit the leak was confirmed to be acft fuel. During a forced landing the acft struck a fence and the nose gear collapsed. The… - [NTSB MIA83FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA121.md): Beech G18S · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1983 · N444PV · Destroyed > The plt stated that start, taxi & takeoff were normal until after he raised the gear handle & the acft was climbing thru aprx 150 to 200 ft AGL. At that time, he noticed that the left eng RPM was decaying. There was insufficient rwy remaining to abort, so he… - [NTSB ATL83LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA160.md): Bell 47G-4A · Charleston, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1983 · N4749R · Substantial damage > During an approach to land, the engine lost power at aprx 500 ft AGL. The plt reported that during an autorotative landing, he had to maneuver to avoid trees & a ridge in order to land in a suitable area. During this time, rotor RPM dropped & a crash landing… - [NTSB ATL83LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA158.md): Grumman G-164A · Lexington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1983 · N9782 · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with a ditch during a forced landing after power loss while on an aerial application flight. The engine failed because of loss of #2 cylinder. The cylinder head cracked and ruptured two oil lines. With the windshield covered with oil and… - [NTSB NYC83FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA088.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Hawthorne, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1983 · N8302T · Substantial damage > The flt departed cleveland at 1539. The flt enroute was conducted at 6,000 ft. about 45 mi w of destination the fuel gages indicated 5 gals of fuel in each of the two tanks. At about 5 mi w of the arpt the eng quit. The plt made a forcedlanding on the… - [NTSB ANC83FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA059.md): Cessna T-41B (R-172E) · Healy, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1983 · N65104 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while cruising at 4000 ft MSL, the eng power began to fluctuate, then this was followed by a banging noise, rough eng operation & a decline in power output. He had turned to land into the wind when the eng power increased & stabilized.… - [NTSB FTW83LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA166.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · Newellton, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1983 · N3652A · Substantial damage > Aprx 1 minute after takeoff the acft engine failed. During the forced landing, the acft flipped inverted damaging one wing tip and the vertical stabalizer. Post crash inspection revealed a crack in the number 7 cylinder, from spark plug to spark plug, which… - [NTSB CHI83LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA150.md): Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF · Neilsville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1983 · N4760C · Substantial damage > The aircraft was crash landed in an open field after it had a power loss on #1 engine during cruise flight. The aircraft was on a geodetic survey flight which called for flight at 500 feet AGL. The pilot elected to land because the aircraft could not maintain… - [NTSB MIA83LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA097.md): Stinson 10A · Defuniak Spring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1983 · N32260 · Substantial damage > The engine failed in cruise at 4500 ft MSL. The weather was clear and the pilot could see the airport but did not try for it because of the intervening town. During the landing over wires the landing gear and wings were damaged. The pilotreported that there… - [NTSB CHI83LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA144.md): Piper PA24-260 · Mansfield, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1983 · CGQYP · Substantial damage > During cruise flt at 8000 ft MSL, the eng lost oil pressure. The plt stated that smoke entered the cockpit & sparks were seen in the cowling area. Shortly after that, the eng seized. Radar vectors were obtain to the closest arpt; however, the plt was unable… - [NTSB MKC83IA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83IA078.md): Aero Commander 680W · Kansas City, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N200DT · Minor damage > The number 2 engine failed in cruise flight. Durng descent the landing gear failed to extend. The pilot landed intentional gear up in the sod area adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB LAX83LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA143.md): Piper PA-36-285 · Tipton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1983 · N400HP · Substantial damage > During takeoff, at aprx 80 ft AGL, the eng backfired then lost power. The plt chose an open field for an emergency landing while trying to dump the load. While landing, the acft bounced, rolled about 600 ft, then hit a dirt berm & subsequently came to rest in… - [NTSB MKC83LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA079.md): Rotec Rally 3 · Ultsses, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1983 · N110RE · Substantial damage > This amateur-built aircraft was being flown at 200 feet AGL on a pleasure flight when the engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing in a soft field and the aircraft nosed over. The engine quit because the fuel cap was not vented. The capwas supplied with… - [NTSB LAX83IA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83IA140.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC 8-61 · Mina, NV · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1983 · N8076 · Minor damage > While established in a normal climb to curising altitude the#1 engine failed due to a failure of the first stage compressor wheel. The acft then diverted to reno NV and landed without further incident. - [NTSB MIA83LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA083.md): Cessna 210H · Near Labelle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N5980F · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tree during a forced landing and cartwheeled about 150 feet into a palmetto grove. The pilot stated that during the descent to Labelle the engine backfired, lost power and the windshield became covered with oil. The pilot elected to… - [NTSB CHI83LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA120.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Ely, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1983 · N38855 · Substantial damage > About 2 min after takeoff, at about 1,000 ft AGL, the eng siezed. The plt then glided onto a frozen lake. The acft did not have a current annual inspection. The last oil change recorded was during the annual on 7/15/81. Engine teardown revealed severe… - [NTSB MIA83LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA077.md): Cessna C-182P · Bahia Honda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1983 · N9912M · Substantial damage > The acrft was ditched in the bay of Florida after the engine failed at 1000 ft MSL. The pilot and passenger swam to shore without injury. Examination revealed that the #1 cyl exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed. Lab exam of the housing showed high cycle… - [NTSB DEN83LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA060.md): Cessna T210N · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N5393A · Substantial damage > The acft slid across a road and slid parallel to a fence until the acft hit a fence post during a forced landing. The acft was on a test flt after maintenance which included adjustment of the absolute controller. The before takeoff checkswere made and… - [NTSB LAX83FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA099.md): Cessna 150J · Nogales, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1983 · N50586 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during a forced landing after the engine failed during an instruction flt. The landing was accomplished off arpt about 30 minutes after initial takeoff. The engine had begun to run rough followed by a loss of oil pressure. Then the engine… - [NTSB LAX83FUA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA03.md): Bell 47G-5 · Irvine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 10, 1983 · N1375X · Substantial damage > The helicopter landed hard in a field off the airport following an engine power loss. The acfr had lifted off and only traveled about 50 feet at 15 feet AGL when the power loss occurred. An engine teardown revealed that the rings on 3 cylinders had not seated… - [NTSB LAX83FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA096.md): Aerospatiale AS 350 Astar · Pacoima, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1983 · N3605T · Substantial damage > The main rotor blades separated the tail boom during a forced landing following a total loss of power. The plt stated the acft was equipped with an experimental engine torque and temperature limiting device and this flt was to collect data concerning its… - [NTSB SEA83FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA052.md): Maule M-5-220C · Near Asotin, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1983 · N51599 · Destroyed > While flying in the vicinity of the snake river, the engine lost power. Emergency landing areas were limited. The plt elected to land on a road Near the river. While in a right turn to line up with the road, the acft collided with a single power line, then… - [NTSB MIA83FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA065.md): MBB Scorpion TOO · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N5459G · Substantial damage > The helicopter collided with trees while on a local personal flight. According to witnesses the acft was flying low overthe trees. Several loud backfires were heard and the helicopter crashed in a wooded area. The acft descended almost vertically with the… - [NTSB FTW83FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA101.md): Mooney M20E · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N5604Q · Substantial damage > Power loss occurred about 7 min after takeoff. The plt turned back toward the arpt but was unable to reach the arpt due to a 15-20 kt headwind. The acft landed hard collapsing the landing gear after the plt mushed the acft to clear wires. Examination & flow… - [NTSB SEA83FYM04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYM04.md): Mooney M20K · Dufur, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 24, 1983 · N97429 · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with an irrigation pipe line and fence during rollout of a forced landing after engine failure. The engine stopped while the aircraft was cruising en route. The pilot remained in radio contact throughout the emergency and landed in a… - [NTSB CHI83FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA086.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Monroe, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1983 · N5818F · Destroyed > While cruising at 4,000 ft MSL the eng quit. During a forced landing on rolling farm terrain both main landing gear separated. The acft then slid through a barbed wire fence & caught fire. Metallurgical examination revealed a fatigue failure of the idle set… - [NTSB FTW83FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA092.md): Cessna 150 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1983 · N45528 · Substantial damage > The acft nosed over during an emergency landing after an engine failure. The landing was made off arpt in a cotton fieldthe nose gear dug in and the acft nosed over. 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