# NTSB investigations: Loss of engine power(partial) - 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 28 of 29 · 1,408 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX82FUG14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUG14.md): Grumman AA-5 · Bermuda Dunes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jul 15, 1982 · N7115L · Substantial damage > Immediately after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft was unable to maintain level flt. The acft landed in sand Dunes and flipped over. During a subsequent eng run it was noted that the eng ran normally at low power settings but at takeoff power settings it… - [NTSB LAX82FA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA255.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B · Schellville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1982 · N27GP · Destroyed > At approximately 800 ft down the left side of the rwy the left eng experienced a power loss. The acft swerved off the left side of the rwy colliding with a drainage ditch & coming to rest inverted. Examination of the fuel control unit revealed that the… - [NTSB MIA82DA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA153.md): Piper PA-18 · Kenneth City, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 13, 1982 · N225NY · Substantial damage > While cruising the aircraft oil pressure dropped and smoke entered the cockpit, so made a forced landing in a small field. The aircraft hit a stump and nosed over. An investigation revealed a broken oil line to a pressure gauge and oil leaked on a hot exhaust… - [NTSB NYC82DA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA147.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Cape May, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N6897B · Substantial damage > After departing on a banner towing mission, the pilot experienced a sudden power loss. He had insufficient power and altitude to return to the field and elected to ditch in a creek. An examination of the engine revealed that the no.2 exhaust valve, pn 75068,… - [NTSB FTW82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA265.md): Aero Commander 100 · Dekalb, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1982 · N3780X · Substantial damage > The pilot lost power during a local flight and attempted a landing on a highway. Control was lost and aircraft collided with a fence. The aircraft was landed downwind. Post accident check showed 125 mag drop on both mags and a maximum static of 2350. - [NTSB CHI82DA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA233.md): Cessna 150M · Santisgo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1982 · N63183 · Substantial damage > During aerial photo mission engine began to run rough. Pilot headed home but was forced to land enroute. Aircraft swerved and nosed over. Exam of engine showed exhaust valve stuck open. - [NTSB FTW82DA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA250.md): Beech D18S · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N3962 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during flight, the left engine began leaking oil and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down the left engine, but stated that the propeller would not completely feather due to the loss of oil. While approaching to land at a nearby… - [NTSB DEN82DA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA118.md): Aerospatiale SA 315 B · 35 Se Moab, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N221RM · Substantial damage > Helicopter lifting sling loads lost power in a hover. Pilot jettisoned load and made a forced landing in a ravine, engine had dirt buildup and erosion in the compressor inlet case which led to compressor stall. - [NTSB MIA82DA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA140.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Deerfield Field, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 23, 1982 · N2434K · Destroyed > The engine lost power during cruise flight. The pilot made a forced landing on a beach and collided with rocks and nosed over. The fuel bowl was found loose which lowered the fuel pressure. - [NTSB NYC82FHM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHM07.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sandy Hook Beac, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 20, 1982 · N6879B · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while he was towing a banner, the engine RPM began to decrease. He initiated emergency procedures, but could not restore the power. The plane was maneuvered for a forced landing on a beach. The plane crashed on the beach while the… - [NTSB ANC82IA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82IA048.md): De Havilland DHC-6-100 · Near Port Heide, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1982 · N525N · Minor damage > While in cruise flight, the left engine surged twice and the pilot observed fire emitting from the exhaust and cowling. After securing the engine and discharging the fire bottle without effect, the pilot made a precautionary landing at Port heiden airport.… - [NTSB SEA82DA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA082.md): Hughes 269A · 2nm Nnm Redmond, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 9, 1982 · N8730F · Substantial damage > The engine lost power during the climb and the pilot executed an autorotation. Upon landing the aircraft rocked back and the main rotor severed the tail boom. - [NTSB MKC82FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA095.md): Beech 65-90 · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1982 · N190BT · Substantial damage > The plt detected a loss of eng torque at about rotation airspeed about 1700 ft down the rwy & the takeoff was aborted. The acft slid into a ditch off the end of the rwy collapsing the main gear. A functional check of the right eng fuel pump, P/N4V146R002,… - [NTSB FTW82DA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA211.md): Beech D18S · Beeville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 3, 1982 · N7510 · Substantial damage > The pilot and three passengers departed on a pleasure flight. The pilot stated that after climbing several hundred feet and while at 110 mph, the right propeller went into high pitch following a propeller governor failure. This resulted in a loss of engine… - [NTSB ATL82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA148.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 30, 1982 · N1615P · Destroyed > The pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine… - [NTSB LAX82FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA196.md): Cessna 320D · Chandler, AZ · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1982 · N4167T · Destroyed > Shortly after the aircraft took off from stellar airpark, several witnesses saw it flying northbound with smoke trailing from the left engine. One witness, a student pilot, stated that the gear was down and the plane was lower than normal, about 500 ft AGL.… - [NTSB MKC82DA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA085.md): Grumman G-164A · Tekamah, NE · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 20, 1982 · N7689 · Substantial damage > On the third spray run the pilot stated that the aircraft engine had a loss of power. He attempted to fly back to the airport but was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over in the soft mud. Engine… - [NTSB NYC82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA100.md): Piper PA-38 · Punxsutawney, PA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N2363A · Substantial damage > While descending to confirm his position because of encountering rain on a cross country flight the student pilot discovered an engine RPM loss. After attempting to restore power several times an emergency landing was made into a plowed field during which the… - [NTSB LAX82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA181.md): Grumman G-164 · 10 West Of Bigg, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 17, 1982 · N10280 · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine began to vibrate and lose power. While landing in the only available area, one of the main gear dug into a soft spot and the aircraft flipped over. An investigation revealed that the no. 4 cylinder had become cracked from the front… - [NTSB NYC82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA097.md): Bell 47G-2 · Brookville, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N911X · Substantial damage > While returning to the heliport, the pilot noticed a decay in the engine and rotor rpm's. he elected to make a precautionary landing in a plowed field. During landing, the manifold pressure went to the red line while the RPM decayed. The helicopter touched… - [NTSB FTW82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA178.md): Bell 206L-1 · Cameron, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1982 · N2048X · Substantial damage > While enroute to refuel the pilot experienced a loss of power and elected to autorotate to the ground. The aircraft rocked forward then back on landing and the main rotor severed the tailboom. Investigation revealed both fuel flow switches were stuck in the… - [NTSB MKC82FCQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ09.md): Luscombe 8A · Fredonia, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · May 9, 1982 · N2248K · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed after taking off on a test flight. A witness reported that the aircraft was in a steep angle of climb, and the nose pitched down as the pilot was making a left turn. The witness reported that the pilot had been adjusting the magnetos… - [NTSB FTW82DA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA169.md): Grumman G164A · Welsh, LA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 8, 1982 · N9937 · Substantial damage > During the initial takeoff with a load of fertilizer the engine lost power and the load was dumped. A forced landing wasmade in a plowed, wet field and the aircraft nosed over. Investigation revealed the cylinder head failed. - [NTSB ATL82DA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA126.md): Piper PA-28R-180 · Front Royal, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · May 6, 1982 · N4903J · Substantial damage > During flight the aircraft engine developed a noise which the pilot described as a hissing. The pilot declared an emergency, was vectored to the nearest airport, and proceeded to shut off the engine at 5000 feet when over the airport. During the forced… - [NTSB LAX82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA151.md): Beech V35B · Terminal Island, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N1573W · Substantial damage > The pilot and a mechanic were on a flight to test the aircraft after changing the magnetos, spark plugs, and ignition harness. During the flight, the engine began running rough, but smoothed out after the boost pump was switched on. A short time later, the… - [NTSB ATL82IA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82IA121.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Enterprise, AL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N53RT · Minor damage > Shortly after liftoff, the pilot felt the aircraft yaw left and noticed that the left engine manifold pressure had dropped from 42" hg to 29" hg. He analysed a turbocharger failure and elected to keep the engine running in the normallyaspirated mode. At… - [NTSB DEN82FTM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTM11.md): Bell 47G-3B-1 · Vermal, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Apr 28, 1982 · N48217 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he experienced a partial loss of engine power during landing at an elevation of about 5280 ft MSL. The temperature was about 50 degrees fahrenheit. He applied full throttle, but the RPM decayed and the plane crash landed. A partial… - [NTSB LAX82DUG11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DUG11.md): Bellanca 300A · Lucerne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 25, 1982 · N93747 · Substantial damage > The owner of the aircraft reported that there was a gradual loss of engine power. The plane was landed on a dirt road; however, there was insufficient room to stop before reaching the end of the road. The owner reported that he swerved to avoid a dead end… - [NTSB NYC82FHJ05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FHJ05.md): Cessna 150 · Bayport, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 24, 1982 · N22550 · Destroyed > During takeoff, the engine began to lose power at about 50 ft AGL and then began to vibrate. The pilot checked that the fuel selector switch was on. He turned and attempted to return to the airport; however, he was unable to maintain altitude. Subsequently,… - [NTSB FTW82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA141.md): de Havilland DH-82A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N1350 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that an examination of the throttle linkage friction system revealed that the throttle jammed in the idle power range. The pilot stated in the accident report that a modification to the friction bearings on the throttle cross shaft linkage be… - [NTSB DEN82FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA061.md): Cessna 150 · Parker, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N6859A · Substantial damage > At about 150 ft AGL & beyond the rwy departure end the eng lost power. The acft impacted an embankment during the attempt to return to the arpt. Eng exam revealed that the #1 cylinder piston compression ring was broken corresonding to grooves on the cylinder.… - [NTSB ATL82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA106.md): Beech B19 · College Park, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 17, 1982 · N1932W · Substantial damage > During the preflight the pilot noted the engine ran rough on the right magneto then smoothed out. The pilot departed the runway with the stall warning horn sounding and began a turn into the wind; however, due to buildings in his path he turned 360 degrees.… - [NTSB DEN82DA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA060.md): Cessna 170B · Worden, MT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 15, 1982 · N3415D · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the carburetor heat control became inoperative while on a cross-country flight. The weather conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. A decision was made to land in an alfalfa field while the engine was still… - [NTSB FTW82DA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA130.md): Goodyear FGID(F4U) · Forney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 14, 1982 · N9964Z · Substantial damage > Following the last aerobatic manuever, a loop, and while in straight and level flight, the low oil pressure light illuminated. The oil pressure decreased to zero and shortly thereafter propeller control was lost. Due to a rough running engine an emergency… - [NTSB MIA82FKT09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FKT09.md): Piper PA-36 · Delray Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Apr 2, 1982 · N57750 · Substantial damage > While climbing after takeoff, the pilot noted a partial loss of power. He thought he could smell smoke and turned the master and alternator switches off. The engine continued to lose power and the pilot dumped the load. He elected to land in a canal. As he… - [NTSB LAX82DA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA121.md): Cessna 150G · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 28, 1982 · N4816X · Substantial damage > During flight, the student pilot heard a loud noise from the engine and landed at a nearby airport. He reported that during the landing, a gust of wind was encountered, the left wing came up and the nose veered left. At that time, the right spindle attachment… - [NTSB FTW82DA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA106.md): Piper PA-28-235 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N8904W · Substantial damage > The aircraft experienced a partial power loss during takeoff at an altitude of about 150 AGL. The pilot turned left with the intention of landing on a perpendicular taxiway. During the turn the aircraft developed a high sink-rate and struck the taxiway in a… - [NTSB ATL82FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA083.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Carrollton, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1982 · N50468 · Destroyed > The student completed a touch & go & was climbing out when the instructor took control. He told the student that he was going to show him what to do if the eng quit shortly after takeoff. At 150-180 ft above the rwy near the upwind numbers the instructor cut… - [NTSB FTW82DA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA101.md): Snow AT-301 · Spearman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1982 · N2326S · Substantial damage > When the aircraft lost power after spraying crops the pilot executed a forced landing in a field. During the landing the aircraft nosed over. Investigation revealed that an induction hose had failed and blocked the carburetor. A service letter relating to… - [NTSB FTW82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA100.md): Cessna 310B · West Memphis, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 22, 1982 · N5417A · Substantial damage > During a dual instruction engine out in a two engine aircraft a go around was attempted by the student pilot because of conflicting traffic in the pattern. The aircraft developed a high sink rate and the CFI landed the aircraft wheels up. The student raised… - [NTSB FTW82DA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA096.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 17, 1982 · N91317 · Substantial damage > The aircraft lost power during a cross country flight. During the subsequent forced landing on a dirt road the aircraft collided with a ditch and nosed over. - [NTSB DEN82DA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA044.md): Piper PA-31P · Gunnison, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 15, 1982 · N12JP · Substantial damage > While enroute to addison, TX, the pilot noticed a fluctuation in the engine exhaust gas temperature gauge, followed by the tachometer dropping to zero. The pilot also observed smoke emanating from the engine nacelle and proceeded to secure the engine and… - [NTSB DEN82DA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA040.md): Bell 206B III · Trenton, ND · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1982 · N16867 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was hovering during a sling load operation when the engine lost power. The pilot released the load but due to low rotor RPM the aircraft landed hard, substantially damaging the aircraft. Investigaton revealed a failure of the forward male splines… - [NTSB LAX82FUA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUA12.md): Beech 35-B33 · Corona Del Mar, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N1418G · Substantial damage > While climbing through 4000 feet the pilot heard a grinding noise emanating from the engine. Almost immediately thereafter the windshield was covered with oil. The aircraft was force landed in a high school baseball field with the gear up. It slid across the… - [NTSB DEN82DA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA037.md): Bell 206B III · Alma, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 1, 1982 · N580P · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that before the accident, the flight had been uneventful and all instruments were reading normal except the tot gauge. Reportedly, it was indicating 750 degrees, which was about 100 degrees higher than normal for his power setting of 70%… - [NTSB MIA82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA058.md): Cessna 152 · Miami Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1982 · N24542 · Destroyed > The pilot stated that while flying approximately 10 miles southeast of the airport over the ocean the engine started to vibrate. The pilot elected to return to the airport however. A few minutes later the engine oil pressure dropped to zero and the aircraft… - [NTSB SEA82FYM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82FYM10.md): Weatherly 201C · Wasco, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1982 · N9243W · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that during takeoff, the engine did not maintain full power. While landing in a residential area, the aircraft struck a telephone wire and three trees. An examination of the engine revealed no obvious defects that would cause a loss of… - [NTSB ATL82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA058.md): Eagle DW-1 · Clarksdale, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 24, 1982 · N8803H · Substantial damage > The pilot reported no indication of engine malfunction during takeoff and climb-out. However, after turning in a downwind direction, he noted a loss of airspeed and power. He stated that the power loss was so gradual that he noticed nothing unusual until the… - [NTSB FTW82DA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA067.md): Grumman G-164A · Pickens, AR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 22, 1982 · N8526H · Substantial damage > At about 100 ft AGL during takeoff, the engine began to lose power. The pilot reported that he smelled a strong odor of hot metal and began a right turn to return to the airstrip. Shortly thereafter, he experienced a complete loss of power. While landing in… - [NTSB LAX82FVM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVM12.md): Pitts 51 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 1982 · N8WA · Destroyed > While performing acrobatic maneuvers the pilot noticed smokeand oil streaming back from the engine and a loss of oil pressure. He throttled back immediately and started a descent towards a vacant field. In an attempt to clear some telephone lines in his path… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?occurrence=352&page=29 ## 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" = 352) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=352&page=28 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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