# NTSB investigations, 1982: 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 1 of 4 · 175 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ATL83FKG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG07.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lumber City, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N2805R · Destroyed > During flight, the oil pressure began dropping rapidly just after the engine RPM abruptly increased. Minutes later, the RPM decreased and the engine failed. While the pilot was making a forced landing in darkness, the aircraft struck an object just before… - [NTSB ANC83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA027.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Hope, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1982 · N8653Y · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power during descent and crashed into trees. The weather was VMC and no flight plan was filed. The pilot said he was descending with reduced power and when he turned carburetor heat on the engine began to miss so he turned carburetor heat… - [NTSB ATL83FKJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKJ01.md): Cessna 172N · Clanton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 22, 1982 · N609CW · Destroyed > The acft was observed in a high speed glide to touch down briefly in a pasture at the top of a knoll. It then dropped below the rise & crashed in a wooded area adjacent to the pasture. Examination of the eng showed a crack extending from the top forward… - [NTSB NYC83FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA045.md): Cessna 182N · Ringwood, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N92612 · Substantial damage > The plt declared an emergency due to power loss & the acft crashed into a reservoir. Engine examination disclosed numerous pieces of the induction air filter throughout the engine. Filter paper was found lodged between the intake valve & valve seat of the #5… - [NTSB LAX83FUG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG10.md): Norman Negus KR-2 · Hemet, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N2NN · Destroyed > The owner of the home built aircraft was checking out the other pilot who was second-in-command (SIC). The SIC also had a home built of the same make and model. The objective was to provide familiarization to the SIC. During an approach to land, they elected… - [NTSB MIA83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA050.md): Piper PA-32R-301 · Homestead, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N81012 · Destroyed > The aircraft lost power during takeoff and the pilot made a hard landing in a plowed field. The magneto cam, p/n 10-349359-9, had separated the shaft. Bendix service bulletin #608 recommending a cam retaining screw had not been accomplished. - [NTSB ATL83LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA066.md): Boeing A75N1 · Anderson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1982 · N61857 · Substantial damage > After takeoff, while several hundred feet in the air, the engine backfired & quit. The plt was able to turn around & head back toward the arpt, but could not quite reach the rwy. The acft landed 1,000 ft short of the rwy, hit a ditch & flipped over. The plt… - [NTSB LAX83FVD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVD04.md): Hollman Condor · Fremont, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N100WH · Substantial damage > Unable to start the eng the plt removed the magneto assisted by bystanders. After freezing the mag impluse coupling he reinstalled the mag. A bystander offered to tighten the mag mounting bolts. The only tool availale was a pair of pliers. The mounting bolts… - [NTSB CHI83IA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA054.md): Gates Lear Jet 35A · Over Fargo, ND · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1982 · N1500E · Minor damage > While level at FL370 Over Fargo, ND, the crew heard a loud bang in the engine area and the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of cabin pressure. At the same time, the crew noticed that they had lost power on the #2 engine. After securing the engine and… - [NTSB ATL83LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA052.md): Cessna 150L · Snow Hill, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N19488 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that the aircraft was descending about 10 mi from the destination airport when the engine failed. Subsequently, the plane collided with a ditch during a night landing. An examination revealed that the quick drain oil plug had failed… - [NTSB MIA83IA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83IA043.md): Boeing 727-225 · Sarasota, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1982 · N8871Z · Minor damage > Catastrophic failure of the nr 2 engine occurred drg tkof roll. Tkof was aborted and the aircraft was stopped on the runway. There was no fire although engine parts penetrated the engine case and cowling severing coil and hydraulic lines and electrical wires… - [NTSB FTW83LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA052.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Garland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1982 · N6745W · Substantial damage > While flying at night, the engine began to back fire and there was a loss of RPM and metal-to-metal sounds. The pilot attempted to restore the power, but to no avail. During a forced landing in darkness, the pilot saw trees when the plane was about 50 ft AGL,… - [NTSB LAX83FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA048.md): Varieze Ruatan · Riverside, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N1182Z · Destroyed > Witnesses stated he heard and saw the aircraft flying (rather slow and low) over the canyon. He heard the engine "sputtering" and then observed the aircraft appear to stall followed by a steep descent into the hilly terrain. Investigation revealed the… - [NTSB ATL83FKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG04.md): Mooney M22 · Hampton, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 3, 1982 · N7728M · Substantial damage > After takeoff the acft climbed to about 60-70 ft & the eng quit. The acft crash landed off the end of rwy 24. The overboard flexible atmospheric drain vent, connected to the fuel pressurization valve, was found to be plugged by a very small piece of foreign… - [NTSB FTW83DA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83DA046.md): Piper PA-24-250 · Corsicana, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 28, 1982 · N8080P · Substantial damage > The eng seized at 6,000 ft. due to unsuitable surrounding terrain the plt elected to land on a highway. The plt left the gear up until 50 ft AGL to clear a power line crossing the highway. The acft touched down with the gear partially extended. Eng teardown… - [NTSB MIA83FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA036.md): Boeing 707-323C · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · HK284 · Substantial damage > According to the flight crew, a loud explosion was heard a few seconds after reaching takeoff power and the takeoff was aborted. While taxiing, the tower informed the flight crew that flames were coming from the no. 4 engine. The aircrew stopped the aircraft… - [NTSB MIA83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA035.md): Maule M-5-220C · Near Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1982 · N2VB · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during flight, the engine stopped and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down fuel to the engine and started to glide toward an airport, but it was too FAR away. He then selected a field, but had to stay high on final approach to… - [NTSB ATL83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA047.md): Cessna 150J · Bedford, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N60631 · Substantial damage > While practicing stalls and turns, the student stated the aircraft began to vibrate. The student attempted to eliminate the vibration by reducing and advancing the throttle and found the higher the RPM, the greater the vibration. Upon attempting to land in an… - [NTSB ATL83LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA042.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Richmond, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1982 · N3528U > The aircraft had an engine fire a short time after take-off from Richmond, VA. The pilot declared an emergency and dove the aircraft from 6000 feet to put out the fire. Since the fire went out the plan to land at petersburg was changed to Richmond because of… - [NTSB FTW83FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA043.md): Bell 206B · Buccaneer Oil F · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N144AL · Substantial damage > The acft was found floating inverted about 1.5 mi from the point of departure. The tailboom had separated & there was evidence that the m/r blades had struck the tailboom. The windshield & chin bubble was broken out. An oil pump gear tooth was found adhering… - [NTSB MIA83FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA031.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Miramar, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N3677A · Destroyed > The aircraft lost power after a touch and go landing and the pilot elected to land in a meadow. The aircraft collided with a ditch after 300 feet of ground roll and the pilot lost control. The aircraft cartwheeled and was destroyed. The pilot was fatally… - [NTSB MIA83LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA034.md): Cessna 182P · La Belle, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1982 · N4678K · Substantial damage > After experiencing an eng failure the plt made a forced landing on the arpt. The acft overran the rwy & collided with a ditch causing the nose gear to collapse. The #3 cylinder exhaust valve rocker shaft housing failed due to high-cycle low-stress fatigue. - [NTSB LAX83FJA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FJA02.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Honolulu, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 16, 1982 · N56351 · Destroyed > The eng quit & the plt ditched in the ocean near the beach. The #4 connecting rod shank was found broken at the crankpin bearing housing. One rod bolt head was broken off & the bolt grip was necked down. The nut on this bolt was still on the bolt & flush with… - [NTSB SEA83FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA018.md): Stinson 108-3 · Lynnwood, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6943M · Destroyed > The eng failed approaching the arpt at low altitude. The acft struck trees during a descending turn toward a power company right-of-way. Investigation revealed that the impulse drive springs on both magnetos had failed in fatigue. The springs are not assigned… - [NTSB LAX83FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA033.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Coaling, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N3035M · Destroyed > The pilot reported that during flight, the engine started missing, then lost 10 inches of manifold pressure. He immediately positioned the mixture to full rich, switched fuel tanks and started the fuel boost pump, but the engine continued to worsen. Shortly… - [NTSB SEA83FYK01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FYK01.md): Piper PA-32-300 · 27ne Rogue Rive, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N656ZM · Destroyed > At 9,500 ft the eng failed. The acft impacted a large tree while maneuvering to land on a rural road in heavily forested mountains. Eng examination revealed that the top of the case had a large hole on the rear portion. Pushrod housings were missing from #5 &… - [NTSB NYC83LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA023.md): Ercoupe 415C · Prospectville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N2230H · Substantial damage > Prior to departure the pilot performed a run-up and engine check. All indications were normal. The pilot stated that the takeoff was normal until 100 feet when an engine power loss was experienced. He attempted to land on the remaining runway, however was… - [NTSB MKC83FCA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FCA02.md): Bensen M8M · Gerald, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N31048 · Substantial damage > The eng quit on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern after takeoff. The flexible fuel supply line from the fuel tank to the fuel pump was disconnected. The hose clamp was positioned & tightened so that the line could not have been properly installed on the… - [NTSB DEN83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA012.md): Cessna 310H · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N1008Q · Substantial damage > The acft was unairworthy due to low compression on two cylinders on the left eng. A ferry permit was obtained which stipulates that the acft be airworthy for the proposed flt. According to the left eng logbook, the low compression problem was not corrected… - [NTSB MIA83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA024.md): Cessna 210 · Near Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1982 · N6545X · Substantial damage > About 15 minutes after takeoff the aircraft engine quit. All attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and the pilot landed in the everglades swamp. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the fuel manifold valve, PN-631427-A15 was stuck in the… - [NTSB ATL83FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA024.md): Cessna 210E · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1982 · N4958U · Substantial damage > The eng lost power passing 4,000 ft during climbout. The plt immediately reversed course & attempted to reach lovell field. He was unable to reach the rwy & landed in a shopping center parking lot 1 mi short of the rwy. The right wing struck a signpost & the… - [NTSB FTW83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA028.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Ardmore, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1982 · N29632 · Destroyed > Pilot tookoff with prop governor inoperative. While cruising 21 miles south of Ardmore, he began to loose oil pressure and turned toward Ardmore. Engine quit 4 miles from airport. Pilot declared an emergency and descended through the clouds. He went through… - [NTSB CHI83LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA029.md): Flagg 13 · Lansing, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 1982 · N13625 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated he took off to the west and just after becoming airborne the engine lost power. The aircraft landed in a bean field. Examination of the fuel system revealed that the inlet fuel line to the fuel pump had rotted and large pieces of the interior… - [NTSB NYC83FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA012.md): Piper PA-32-300 · Dexter, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 1982 · N4031W · Substantial damage > The aircraft made a forced landing going upslope on a river bank following an engine failure. The landing was made just short of an open field. The engine failure occurred at 1404 feet. The power loss was due to failure of crankshaft gear indexing dowel pin. - [NTSB FTW83LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA019.md): North American F-51D · Piedmont, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1982 · N11T · Substantial damage > The eng failed at 5,500 ft MSL. During an emergency landing at a 5,000 ft dirt strip (under construction for paving), gear extension was delayed to increase glide. The right gear did not have time to lock down & retracted during landing. Initial exam of the… - [NTSB FTW83LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA016.md): Volksplane VP-2 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1982 · N3SW · Substantial damage > After taking off, the pilot flew back by the airport and then began to climb again. While climbing through about 700 ft, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to reach the airport. During a landing, he cleared over an area with trees but struck a power… - [NTSB DEN83LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA007.md): Hiller UH-12C · Blanding, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1982 · N5316V · Destroyed > The private single-engine pilot had a student helicopter certificate. He took off to hover and check that the helicopter was in good condition. He stated that before takeoff, the helicopter was fueled with a 5 gallon can that had been painted red. Before… - [NTSB LAX83LVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVM01.md): Bell 47G2 · 5nm East Of Sal, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N5159B · Substantial damage > After takeoff, during an aerial application flight, the pilot felt a sudden jolt and the engine RPM revved then decayed very rapidly. The pilot made a hard landing and the main rotor severed the tail rotor. The aircraft was within the weight and balance… - [NTSB LAX83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA005.md): Beech A36 · Rialto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N4603A · Substantial damage > While cruising at 9500 ft MSL, the engine began running rough. The pilot diverted to Rialto municipal airport for a precautionary landing. While on base leg, the engine quit completely. From that position, the pilot was unable to reach the runway. The… - [NTSB ANC82DA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA099.md): Piper PA-12 · Nr. White Mount, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N7765H · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with the tundra during a forced landing in marginal weather. The pilot said the engine continued to lose engine RPM even though he used carburetor heat. The carburetor heat hose was found to be badly deteriorated during post accident… - [NTSB FTW82DA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA397.md): Saville Hummer Falcon AA-1A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1982 · N33FN · Substantial damage > The student pilot was flying a home built, ultralight aircraft which had been issued an airworthiness certificate. The aircraft was about 1100 ft AGL when the engine lost power. During a forced landing, the aircraft struck a fence and flipped over. An… - [NTSB LAX82FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA347.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Malibu, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1982 · N8094F · Substantial damage > The eng seized approximately 3500 ft & the acft was ditched off the beach. The right mag distributor block showed evidence of carbon tracking & cross firing. Neither end of the right mag had breather plugs installed. All spark plugs were excessively fouled &… - [NTSB ANC82FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FA094.md): Cessna U206 G · Near Kotzebue, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1982 · N5331X > Aircraft engine lost power over water of hotham inlet on an air taxi flight. Due to low altitude pilot had to ditch the aircraft. Aircraft sank almost immediately. Because of pilot's radio call two passengers were rescued. - [NTSB MKC82DA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA173.md): Cessna U206F · Baton Rouge, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N9530G · Substantial damage > The pilot changed the fuel selector from right to left while descending through 2200 ft MSL. The engine failed immediately after the fuel selector was moved. Repeated attempts to restart the engine by changing fuel selector position was unsuccessful. The… - [NTSB LAX82DA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA349.md): North American P-51D · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N151DM · Substantial damage > The engine failed & caught fire during the national championship air races. The plt stated he was pre-occupied trying toput out the engine fire & turned base too late. The acft landed short of the rwy on a poorly graded road & the plt lost control of the acft. - [NTSB CHI82DA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA356.md): Cessna 172M · Brimfield, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 18, 1982 · N9871Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that about 30 minutes after takeoff, a partial loss of power was experienced and was accompanied by the sounds of metal-to-metal contact. He headed toward an airport about 12 miles away, but shortly thereafter, total engine failure… - [NTSB DEN82DA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA196.md): Cessna U206F · Kemmerer, WY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N8317Q · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power after takeoff in a large field. During the landing roll, the aircraft crossed a dirt road that crossed the field, the nose gear failed and the aircraft nosed over. A section of aluminum from the air induction box was missing. Aluminum… - [NTSB ATL82DA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA275.md): Cessna 172F · Millry, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 15, 1982 · N8423U · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a partial loss of power during a ferry flight and was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. He stated that he noted 4 vibrations followed by a missing in the engine. The RPM dropped to 1200 and he could not maintain altitude.… - [NTSB FTW82DA377](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA377.md): Cessna P210N · Gage, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 12, 1982 · N5237W · Substantial damage > While on a VFR cross-country flight from tucson, AZ to roswell, NM, the engine failed and the pilot made an emergency landing in the desert. The engine teardown revealed that the oil passage which feeds the number 2 and 3 main bearing journals had not been… - [NTSB NYC82DA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA223.md): Beech B23 · West Yarmouth, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N7674R · Substantial damage > About 30 min after takeoff, the engine lost power at about 1000 ft AGL when the pilot added power to climb. He was unable to restart the engine and elected to land along the shoreline. During the approach, the aircraft collided with power lines. Reportedly,… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=351&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") = 1982 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" = 351) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=351&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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