# 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 57 of 58 · 2,878 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL82DA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA188.md): Grumman G-164A · Doddsville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 1, 1982 · N7397 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that at the end of a swath run, he noticed the smell of burned oil and saw smoke when the engine began a hard miss. He reported that these occurred when the number five cylinder failed. He made a forced landing in a flooded rice field where… - [NTSB ATL82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA181.md): Cessna 172 · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 30, 1982 · N61791 · Substantial damage > Shortly after level-off to cruise, the engine began to lose power. The pilot attempted to restore the power, but the engine RPM continued to decrease. A turn was made back toward the airport. While scanning the instruments, zero oil pressure and a high oil… - [NTSB SEA82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA098.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Glacier Bay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1982 · N2947N · Substantial damage > The aircraft engine stopped during normal cruise and an emergency landing was made in a dry river bed. The landing gear collapsed from overload during the landing. Examination of the engine revealed a connecting dowel for a drive gear driven by the crankshaft… - [NTSB DEN82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA121.md): Ayres S-2C · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1982 · N1648S · Substantial damage > After takeoff the plt noticed the oil temp was increasing & the eng began losing power at about 100 ft AGL. He was unable to gain any additional altitude. He continued flying for another 15 minutes when the eng failed completely. The eng teardown & inspection… - [NTSB ATL82DA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA180.md): Cessna 185 · Scooba, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 29, 1982 · N93DM · Substantial damage > The aircraft was climbing to cruise altitude of 8500 feet. The engine began to lose power, then quit entirely. The pilot called the accompaning aircraft and made an emergency landing in a plowed field. The aircraft nosed over during landing. Examination… - [NTSB FTW82FRD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRD16.md): Piper PA-32-260 · Belle Chasse, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3446W · Substantial damage > The acft departed southern seaplane's land rwy 20 & climbed to approximately 200-300 ft where it was observed trailing white smoke. It travelled approximately 1.6 mi from its departure point & struck a tree on the bank of the algiers outfall canal. Eng tear… - [NTSB FTW82DA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA245.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 24, 1982 · N2114D · Substantial damage > The aircraft crashed into trees after engine failure during takeoff. A fuel line was leaking. The engine had been written up as malfunctioning and was being tested when the accident occurred. - [NTSB FTW82DA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA239.md): Grumman G-164A · Jennings, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 22, 1982 · N9684 · Substantial damage > The pilot had just finished spraying and was on his way back to the airport when the engine failed. A field with grass was selected for an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered ruts and nosed over. The operator reported that the… - [NTSB CHI82DA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA221.md): Peter Clark Super Acro CUB · Delaware, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N222PC · Substantial damage > After completing several aerobatic flights, the pilot proceeded to another airport to obtain fuel. While en route, the engine lost all power and would not restart. Subsequently, the aircraft was damaged during a forced landing in a soybean field. An… - [NTSB ANC82DA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA049.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Near Ekwok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 17, 1982 · N9561K · Substantial damage > The pilot made a forced landing when power would not develop more than 1500 rmp. Takeoff and climb had been normal up to 1000 feet when the engine began to lose power. Since not enough power was available to continue flight a landing was made in the tundra.… - [NTSB FTW82DA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA227.md): Boeing 75A · Picher, OK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N450LR · Substantial damage > The pilot had just completed spraying a field and was climbing to return to his home airstrip when the engine failed. He landed in a nearby pasture but was unable to stop on the wet terrain before hitting a low fence. The main gear caught on the fence and the… - [NTSB SEA82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA087.md): Cessna 206 · Renton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N60092 > According to the pilot, the aircraft was on its first flight after a major engine overhaul and was being flown for maintenance evaluation. About 45 minutes after takeoff, the pilot requested a descent from 7500 feet MSL. After entering an overcast, the engine… - [NTSB NYC82FFJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFJ15.md): Na 64 · Cambria, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 13, 1982 · N64BT · Destroyed > The pilot reported that after he made a photo fly-by, he began to climb. At about 400 ft AGL, the engine failed and he began a forced landing. During the approach, the tail wheel caught on two electrical wires and the aircraft pancaked onto a paved road, then… - [NTSB NYC82FHD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHD15.md): Gregg KR-2 · Middletown, DE · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N38DR · Substantial damage > The eng failed on the downwind leg after the plt applied carb heat. The plt attempted a power-off approach to the rwy but encountered turbulence from another acft passing below him on final causing him to lose control & enter a spin. After recovery the acft… - [NTSB FTW82FRD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRD15.md): Grumman G-164A · Egan, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 11, 1982 · N6787Q · Destroyed > As the plt was adjusting the powerplant & prop controls the eng accelerated, & at the same time oil covered the windshield. The acft went down into a bean field & flipped over. Disassembly of the eng revealed the rear counterweight trailing pin worn &… - [NTSB FTW82DA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA212.md): Cessna 210L · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N5280V · Substantial damage > After climbing to 2500 ft the engine suddenly lost power and quit. The pilot lowered the landing gear and shut down all switches but did not extend the flaps. During the ensuing emergency landing the aircraft nosed over in a wheat field. Engine examination… - [NTSB NYC82FFA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FFA06.md): Cessna A188B · White Lake, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N731BG · Substantial damage > While returning from a spraying operation, the engine began running rough, and within seconds, it lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine, and subsequently, ditched the aircraft in a reservior. An engine teardown revealed that the crankshaft… - [NTSB ANC82DAG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG29.md): Stinson 181 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 31, 1982 · N108TM · Substantial damage > The pilot made a forced landing after a spark plug blew out of the engine. During the landing the aircraft collided with a tree. - [NTSB CHI82FEE15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FEE15.md): Swanson SSW-DTV · Marengo, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N1094G · Substantial damage > A power loss occurred shortly after takeoff; however, the pilot was able to regain power after mixture adjustments. Upon returning to land, power was again lost partially, then completely. The pilot landed in a soft cornfield in line with the approach path.… - [NTSB FTW82DA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA201.md): Bell 206L-1 · High Island 389 · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N1070D · Destroyed > Pilot approaching landing platform heard a loud bang and autorotated to water. Aircraft rolled inverted and was damaged by waves banging it against platform. A teardown of the engine revealed that the first stage turbine wheel, pn 6895801G, had failed and… - [NTSB DEN82FTM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM12.md): Quickie Rise · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 29, 1982 · N23SR · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power as the aircraft was climbing near the departure end of the runway. The aircraft was substantially damaged during a forced landing on rolling terrain with brush. An investigation revealed there was a loose screw holding a… - [NTSB FTW82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA194.md): Piper PA-28-236 · Clayton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N8088T · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during flight, the engine lost power. He tried to land on a nearby airport. However, unexpectedly strong winds were encountered and he made a forced landing in a pastured when he saw he could not reach the airport. During the landing,… - [NTSB DEN82FTK04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTK04.md): Callair A-9B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N7769V · Substantial damage > The eng quit & the plt landed in an adjacent field after first hitting a wooded fence. An inspectin of the bendix fuel servo unit, model PSA-10ED-1, revealed that the fuel diaphragm stem, pn 2539806, had failed. - [NTSB FTW82DA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA193.md): Pitts Special S-1S · Huntsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 26, 1982 · N166S · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during flight at 1500 ft AGL, there was a violent explosive failure of the engine and black smoke entered the cockpit. He elected to land between cars on an interstate highway. He cleared over one car, but the driver of the next car… - [NTSB MKC82DA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA087.md): Piper PA-31P · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 21, 1982 · N40NC · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the left engine began running rough at about 300 ft AGL after takeoff and the roughness was accompanied by a slight left yaw. The pilot said the left engine was producing some power so he elected not to feather the propeller. The… - [NTSB ATL82DA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA138.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Havelock, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N6690V · Substantial damage > About eight minutes after takeoff, the pilot declared an emergency and reported an engine failure. He diverted, but was unable to reach the airport. A gear-up landing was made about one mile short of the runway. An examination of the aircraft revealed that… - [NTSB SEA82DA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA072.md): Bell 47G-2 · Grandview, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 18, 1982 · N11VH · Substantial damage > While dispensing herbicide (systox) over an apple orchard the pilot sensed that the engine was binding followed by a power loss. The pilot elected to dump the herbicide and performed a power-off autorotation landing in a grape vineyard. Investigation revealed… - [NTSB DEN82DA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA089.md): Enstrom F-28C · Marmath, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N8617J · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was in flight at about 75 to 80 ft AGL, the engine lost power. During an autorotative landing in an open pasture, a skid dug into the ground and the helicopter rolled over. A subsequent engine teardown revealed evidence that… - [NTSB NYC82DA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA095.md): North American SNJ-5 · Toughkenamon, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N3673F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, takeoff and departure were normal, however, shortly after the first power reduction the engine lost power and windmilled to touchdown. The pilot in the rear seat took control of the aircraft and landed in a plowed field. The loss of… - [NTSB LAX82DA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA176.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 16, 1982 · N8089N · Substantial damage > During flight at about 1500 ft, the engine suddenly lost power and the propeller stopped turning. The pilot attempted a restart, but the starter would not turn the propeller. The pilot maneuvered to make a forced landing at the Van Nuys airport. The aircraft… - [NTSB NYC82DA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA098.md): Aero Commander 680F · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N567D · Substantial damage > The pilot had planned to purchase the aircraft and was ferrying it to buffalo, NY for inspection and repair. While en route, the right engine lost power. He feathered the right propeller and diverted to turner field. When he lowered the gear, he did not get a… - [NTSB FTW82DA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA180.md): Nash Cassutt Racer 111M · Sebastian, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N176N · Destroyed > During cruise flight the engine misfired then quit and would not restart. The pilot made a forced landing in a grain field and the aircraft nosed over. No preimpact mechanical malfunction or failure was found. - [NTSB CHI82DA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA170.md): Playmate SA11A · Pendleton, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N4652 · Substantial damage > The pilot was cruising at 2000 feet with one passenger when the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a soft soybean field and the aircraft nosed over during deceleration. The aircraft revealed the exhaust system baffles were collapsed. "Blow by" was… - [NTSB DEN82DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA082.md): Bellanca 17-31ATC · Walsh, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N4050B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine lost power at about 75 ft AGL. While making a forced landing, the aircraft struck large pipes that were laying on the ground. An investigation revealed the engine would run satisfactorly as long as the… - [NTSB CHI82FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82FA157.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N6837J · Substantial damage > Engine failure forced pilot to land in an open plowed field. Aircraft collided with wires but a successful landing was made. Oil pump gear tooth had failed. - [NTSB ATL82DA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA127.md): Beech 35-B33 · Herndon, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N969H · Substantial damage > Following an engine failure, the pilot had a limited choice of terrain for landing. He landed hard and slid into trees. A metallurgical examination revealed that the shaft on the engine oil pump drive gear, pn 538609, had failed from fatigue. Evidence of… - [NTSB SEA82DA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA065.md): Cessna 182P · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N6319F · Substantial damage > After arriving in the Walla Walla area the pilot executed a spiraling descent, using carburetor heat, so as to arrive at pattern altitude. When he commenced a level-off the engine would not respond. A force landing was executed into a nearby field.… - [NTSB SEA82FYA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYA07.md): Hughes 369HS · Gooding, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N9184F · Destroyed > While making a turn at the end of a swath run, the pilot heard a bang and then noticed a loss of engine power. He entered an autorotative landing from a low altitude at low airspeed. Subsequently, the helicopter landed hard and rolled over on its right side.… - [NTSB CHI82DA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA150.md): Sikorsky S-55B · Otsego, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 4, 1982 · N16861 · Substantial damage > The pilot was spreading fertilizer by using external buckets. As he was unhooking a bucket, the engine lost power. He did a hovering autorotation, but the helicopter settled on a bucket, tipped over and allowed the main rotor blades to hit the ground. An… - [NTSB ATL82DA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA122.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Greenwood, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 3, 1982 · N8617L · Substantial damage > The pilot smelled an odor similar to burning rubber followed by a loss of oil pressure. During the attempted forced landing the right wing contacted a fence causing substantial damage. Examination of the engine logbook reflected installation of new pistons,… - [NTSB MKC82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA068.md): Beech M35 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N313Z · Substantial damage > During flight, the engine RPM exceeded its maximum limit. The pilot attempted to reduce the RPM by using the propeller control, but this had no effect. The pilot was in the process of shutting down the engine when engine oil sprayed out the cowling and onto… - [NTSB FTW82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA158.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N70TT · Substantial damage > During a business flight the aircraft's engines quit. The pilot attempted a gear-up emergency landing in a residential area. The aircraft impacted one pickup and two cars during the landing. Investigation revealed the aircraft had been mistakenly fueled with… - [NTSB DEN82DA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA080.md): Piper PA-23 · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N13845 · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power during takeoff climb and was landed straight ahead resulting in substantial damage. The fuel selector valve was hard to move and during tests moving it caused the engines to quit. Piper AD 80-18-10 warns that scott manufactured… - [NTSB NYC82FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA083.md): Bell 206L · New York City, NY · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1982 · N16959 · Substantial damage > The flt departed the 34th street heliport on a local sightseeing flt to the statue of liberty & return. As the flt crossed lower manhattan, about 1/4 mi from the east river, the plt heard the low RPM audio signal. He lowered the collective & rotor RPM… - [NTSB LAX82FUJ40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUJ40.md): Hughes 369D · Teec Nos Pos, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1982 · N1089S · Substantial damage > The acft lost eng power & crashed while attempting an autorotation. Eng teardown revealed that the #2 bearing failed as a result of some of the ball retainers being broken & cracked between the ball pockets. This condition allowed the impeller assembly to… - [NTSB FTW82FRA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRA18.md): Beech A36TC · League City, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 26, 1982 · N1838F · Substantial damage > At about 200 ft the eng abruptly quit. The plt was unable to restart the eng by switching tanks & turning the boost pump on. The acft was landed gear up in an open field adjacent to the rwy. Just prior to the eng failure the plt noticed that the fuel pressure… - [NTSB SEA82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA058.md): Grumman G-164A · S. Of Echo, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N4897 · Substantial damage > During a spray run the pilot experienced a power loss. After pulling up to 100 feet AGL and turning 90 degrees the engine ceased to operate. The pilot completed a forced landing in a nearby soft wheat field and after rolling approximately 300 feet the… - [NTSB DEN82FTC03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC03.md): Aerospatiale SA315B · Big Piney, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 20, 1982 · N9007N · Destroyed > The acft was engaged in seismic activity supplying explosives by long line. The eng failed at about 400-500 ft AGL. The load was released & an open field was selected. At about 150 ft AGL the plt was unable to maintain rotor RPM & the acft impacted the ground… - [NTSB CHI82DA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA124.md): Cessna 172 · Salem, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N13226 · Substantial damage > After returning from a local flight, the engine lost power before landing. The plane crashed about 35 ft from the approach end of runway 27. Two telephone poles were damaged. The wind was gusting to 35 knots. An examination of the engine revealed a… - [NTSB ATL82IA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA109.md): Beech BE-99 · Asheville, NC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N95WA · Minor damage > During takeoff on a regularly scheduled passenger flight the aircraft sustained a total engine failure and flameout on the right engine. After securing the engine, the crew executed an uneventful single engine landing without further damage to the aircraft or… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=351&page=58 ## 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 c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 351) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=351&page=57 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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