# NTSB investigations, 1982: 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 1 of 2 · 91 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ANC83LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA021.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Gambell, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N8225Y · Substantial damage > On 12/12/82, the aircraft departed on a flight from savoonga to nome, AK. After departure, the pilot noted a problem with the left engine and diverted to Gambell, AK. While en route to Gambell, there was a gradual loss of oil pressure. After landing, the… - [NTSB FTW83LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA062.md): Cessna 140 · Ruston, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1982 · N89100 · Substantial damage > On takeoff the pilot heard a loud bang sound then lost engine power. The pilot made a 180 degree descending turn back toward the airport. At the edge of the airport the pilot made a hard touchdown on all three gear assemblies. Investigation revealed the… - [NTSB ANC83LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA011.md): Beech 50 · Quinhagak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1982 · N3582B · Substantial damage > Left engine lost power after takeoff. Pilot feathered left engine and returned to runway on one engine. Since he was overshooting he elected to land on grass wheels up to avoid overrun and collision with ditch. The following discrepancies were found: exhaust… - [NTSB CHI83LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA005.md): Grumman AA-1C · Madison, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1982 · N8055W · Substantial damage > After takeoff from a touch & go the eng lost power. The #1 cyl upper plug lead nut had backed off & the lead was found resting in the plug. The #2 & #4 cyl upper plug lead nuts had backed off & both leads were not in the spark plugs but were resting on the… - [NTSB LAX83FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG01.md): Cougar A · El Mirage, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 3, 1982 · N87DS · Destroyed > After takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot made a forced landing on the desert. The aircraft encountered sand and nosed over. The homebuilt aircraft had a common bracket for throttle and mixture. Advancing the throttle would leaned the mixture. - [NTSB MIA82DA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA189.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 30, 1982 · N921C · Substantial damage > Engine quit while cruising and a forced landing was made in a swamp. #3 cyl exhaust valve head failed. A section of the failed valve head travelled through the induction system into the #2 cylinder damaging both spark plugs rendering the cylinder inoperative. - [NTSB CHI82DA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA367.md): Cessna 207 · Bedford Park, IL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1982 · N1728U · Substantial damage > Pilot made forced landing at night in railroad yard. Engine had loose fuel line. - [NTSB MKC82FCJ06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCJ06.md): Stinson 108-2 · Chadron, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 22, 1982 · N225C · Substantial damage > After departure, the pilot experienced a loss of power. The pilot made a forced landing in a field approximately one mile from the airport. Examination of the aircraft engine revealed that the mixture control was not attached at the carburetor and that the… - [NTSB ATL82DA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA280.md): Grumman G-164 · Greenville, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1982 · N143W · Destroyed > According to the caretaker of muhlenburg airport, N143W was having carburetor problems when it arrived to refuel prior to the accident flight. The caretaker stated that the pilot left the engine running while he refueled because the pilot said it wouldn't… - [NTSB DEN82DA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA194.md): Cessna 182P · 3/4 N.E. Of Nuc, CO · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 14, 1982 · N7446N · Substantial damage > Minor eng maintenance was performed before takeoff. After takeoff the eng ran rough, backfired & could not produce sufficient power to sustain flight. During the landing in an open field the horizontal stablizer hit a fence. The plt reported that evidently a… - [NTSB DEN82AA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82AA191.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hayden, CO · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Sep 12, 1982 · N66U · Destroyed > A maint supervisor & 2 plts noted that the l eng did not respond normally while being started. Aft starting, the plt taxied to rwy 10 for an IFR departure. Since the twy did not extend to the end of the rwy, the plt of another acft waited on the twy, just… - [NTSB NYC82DA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA225.md): Cessna 172K · Vinalhaven, ME · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N84220 · Destroyed > The engine lost power at 100 feet of altitude after takeoff. The pilot found by pumping the throttle, he could regain some power. The aircraft collided with trees and came to rest on the ground. The mixture control cable had separated about one inch from it… - [NTSB ANC82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA083.md): Cessna 207A · Near Kipnuk, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 5, 1982 · N76078 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the aircraft lost oil pressure while he was in normal cruise. Shortly thereafter, the engine began running rough. The engine failed completely while he was on an approach for a forced landing. Shortly after touching down on uneven,… - [NTSB DEN82DA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA181.md): Ercoupe 415C · Englewood, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 3, 1982 · N87141 · Substantial damage > While on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, a strong odor of fuel was detected by the aircrew. A few seconds later, there was a considerable loss of power. The engine continued to operate at reduced power, but the sink rate was too great to reach the… - [NTSB MKC82DA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA158.md): Fairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 26, 1982 · N1345Q · Substantial damage > During a swath run, the engine RPM dropped to flight idle and the helicopter was landed hard in a clear area beside the field. An investigation revealed that a sensing line for the fuel control system had failed. This prevented the engine from operating above… - [NTSB ATL82DA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA244.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Lexington, MS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N5044T · Substantial damage > About 6 minutes after takeoff, there was a partial loss of engine power when the mixture lever was retarded to lean the engine for cruise. The mixture was quickly advanced, but the engine continued to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the departure… - [NTSB MIA82DA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA172.md): Helio H-395 · Near St. Marks, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N4197D · Substantial damage > During flight, the engine began missing and started vibrating excessively. The pilot force landed in a swamp with sawgrass and the aircraft flipped inverted. The #3 exhaust push rod was missing and was not found, but debris from the push rod shroud tube was… - [NTSB ANC82DA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA075.md): Enstrom F-28F · Near Sutton, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N5698E · Substantial damage > The pilot had approached and landed on a bluff to discharge his two passengers. However, before discharging the passengers, he decided to takeoff and find a better landing area. When the helicopter was about 10 to 20 ft from the takeoff point, but… - [NTSB LAX82FUD04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUD04.md): Piper PA-28R-201 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N9342C · Substantial damage > The acft crashed on final approach after the engine lost power. The plt stated that on final the engine backfired, lost power and would not respond to throttle movement. The engine had been the subject of previous write-ups & work orders, which included fuel… - [NTSB MKC82DA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA145.md): Cessna 150J · Conway Springs, KS · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N61142 · Destroyed > The aircraft engine lost power during landing and the aircraft hit trees 100 yards short of the runway. Post-accident examination disclosed low compression on 3 cylinders and none on number four cylinder. The engine had been low on RPM since the beginning of… - [NTSB FTW82FPM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPM15.md): Beech H35 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Aug 12, 1982 · N4800Y · Destroyed > Aircraft lost power during takeoff. Pilot tried to turn back to airport in a left bank described as 60 to 90 degrees. Aircraft stalled and crashed about 1300 feet east of takeoff point. During the investigation the fuel pump was placed on a flow bench & on… - [NTSB CHI82DA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA303.md): Enstrom F-28 · Waynesville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1982 · N81HF · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during a spraying operation he felt a vibration in the aircraft. He attempted a precautionary landing with reduced power, avoiding further stress on the rotor system. During the landing the skids dug into the soybeans and the main rotor… - [NTSB SEA82DA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA139.md): Enstrom F280 · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 9, 1982 · N267Q · Substantial damage > Helicopter made an emergency forced landing after power loss aircraft landed heavily in loose dirt and damaged skids and rotors. Post-accident exam found "throttle activating arm was improperly engaged to throttle stop." - [NTSB NYC82DA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA189.md): Piper PA-12 · Wellesley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N4463M · Substantial damage > The pilot experienced a power loss and decaying RPM and decided to land short of destination which was 10 miles away. After surveying a pond for landing, the RPM was 600 and the landing was hard enough to damage the floats. As inspection revealed a blockage… - [NTSB DEN82FTC08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTC08.md): Cessna T210N · Near Laramie, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N5433A · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that on a previous flight, he had an engine problem, in which, he was unable to obtain more than 27 to 28 inches of manifold pressure. He had the engine checked, no problem was found that would have caused the loss of manifold pressure, and… - [NTSB ANC82IA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82IA067.md): Piper J-3 · Near Big Lake, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1982 · N70604 · Minor damage > During cruise flight, the aircrafts engine lost power and began vibrating severly. After the pilot tried unsuccessfully to remedy the problem, he executed an emergency landing in a marsh. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft bogged down and nosed over. A… - [NTSB NYC82FNC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FNC10.md): Piper PA-24-180 · Woodstock, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1982 · N7502P · Substantial damage > Approximately 5 min after departure the eng lost most of its oil pressure & started to lose power. The acft landed on a rough plowed field & the gear were torn off. The aluminum oil line that connects to the oil cooler broke off at the flare. The "b" nut was… - [NTSB CHI82DA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA276.md): Piper PA25-235C · Ada, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N7208Z · Substantial damage > The pilot sprayed one field and proceeded to the next field about 2 miles away. He stated that he executed a tight 270 deg turn to the right at about 100 ft. he also stated that after about 90 deg through the turn, the aircraft lost power, stalled and… - [NTSB FTW82FPG19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPG19.md): Cessna 150J · North Little Ro, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N60246 · Destroyed > After a right turn after takeoff from rwy 17 the plt declared an emergency. A witness heard the eng backfiring. The plt continued the right turn & attempted a landing on rwy 35. He was described as being too high & hot, & touched down, or almost touched down,… - [NTSB DEN82DA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA141.md): American AA5B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jul 22, 1982 · N28218 · Substantial damage > The pilot was conducting local area pleasure sightseeing flights when the aircraft failed to climb during a normal departure. She landed the aircraft in a plowed field. Investigation revealed the flight was conducted at a density altitude approximately 8,750… - [NTSB LAX82FVG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FVG29.md): Cessna 150 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N22912 · Substantial damage > The purpose of the flight was to "shakedown" the aircraft and to break in a newly overhauled engine. A thorough preflight was made and some water was drained from the fuel tanks. (The aircraft had not been flown for some period of time.) While climbing after… - [NTSB LAX82DA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA272.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 21, 1982 · N90088 · Substantial damage > During practice landing the engine began to run rough and intermittently. The instructor attempted a downwind landing. Pulling up over a fence aircraft stalled and made a hard landing the aircraft then nosed over. The fuel cap vent was blocked which prevented… - [NTSB ANC82DA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA060.md): Piper PA-22 · 65 Mi.Ene Of Mc, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 17, 1982 · N891A · Substantial damage > During flight, the pilot noticed a progressive loss of power. He elected to make an emergency landing on a gravel bar. During the landing, the aircraft rolled through a shallow slough where the left main gear hit a log. The nose gear then hit a bank at the… - [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… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=352&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" = 352) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=352&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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