# NTSB investigations, 1983: 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 · 77 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MKC84IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84IA053.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Trenton, NE · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1983 · N2082Y · Minor damage > During a precautionary landing due to a partial power loss the acft nose gear failed after colliding with a snow bank. The no. 6 cylinder wall was found broken. - [NTSB ANC84FAG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84FAG02.md): Cessna 170B · Mcgrath, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 26, 1983 · N2601D · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng had a partial loss of power & the application of carburetor heat did not improve the situation. He decided to land at the nearest arpt. According to the plt, the rwy was covered with aprx 2 ft of snow, and during the landing, the… - [NTSB MIA84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA050.md): Cessna 210 · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1983 · N9510T · Destroyed > During tkof roll abt halfway down the rwy the plt noticed the acft was not accelerating normally. Aft liftoff he atmptd to return to the arpt however was forced to ditch the acft in the caloosahatche river due to a loss of pwr. Exam of the eng revealed that… - [NTSB MKC84IA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84IA040.md): Douglas DC-9-15 · Wichita, KS · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1983 · N968E · No damage > A catastrophic (uncontainted) failure of the left engine occurred at the beginning of the takeoff roll. The takeoff was aborted & fire erupted on the taxi back to the gate. Investigation revealed a broken turbine long shaft. - [NTSB SEA84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA027.md): Cessna 150F · Prosser, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1983 · N6841F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot shortly after departure the engine began running rough for the second time. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a gravel road he was familiar with. During the landing flare, with a gusty crosswind, directional control… - [NTSB NYC84LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA027.md): Grumman AA-5A · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N26445 · Substantial damage > The aircraft's engine lost power on takeoff and the pilot elected to make an emergency landing in a residental area. The pilot maneuvered the aircraft between two homes and crashed into a tree. The aircraft rolled to the left and fell tothe ground.… - [NTSB MIA84LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA028.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N123EF · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during flt, the eng had a partial loss of power. He attempted to divert to an arpt. He was able to get on final apch, but when he saw he could not reach the runway, he turned away from the lights & a building for an emergency landing.… - [NTSB SEA84LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA019.md): Morton B8M · Shelton, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N37860 · Substantial damage > The acrt collided with fir trees, about 18 feet tall, during an off-arpt forced landing after a power loss. The plt suspected carburetor ice. He said the engine began to run rough and RPM dropped to about 1200/1500 RPM. When he was unable to clear the trees… - [NTSB MIA84LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA020.md): Schweizer G-164B · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1983 · N8459K · Destroyed > The acft is a twin-engine conversion of the Grumman G-164B. The plt was on a local test flt with the hopper filled with water to simulate flt conditions near the operating gross weight of the acft. After lift-off a partial power loss was experienced on the #2… - [NTSB MKC84FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA010.md): Convair 340 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1983 · N30DR · Substantial damage > While in a climb after takeoff, the aircrew encountered an eng problem (which was reported as detonation) & requested clearance to return to the departure arpt. The flt was vectored for a right traffic pattern to rwy 24. The plt reported he was at 2000 ft MSL… - [NTSB CHI84FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA022.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Dodgeville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1983 · N8419G · Destroyed > Momentarily after lifting off, the plt heard a pronounced decrease in eng noise & noted that the tachometer indication had dropped to 1950 RPM. He elected to abort, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. After departing the rwy, the acft hit an object &… - [NTSB NYC84FHM02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FHM02.md): Beech A24R · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Oct 12, 1983 · N200AA · Substantial damage > The acft went off the end of the rwy during an aborted takeoff after the engine backfired and ran rough. The plt closed the throttle as he discontinued the takeoff. Before the acft could be stopped it went off the rwys end and down an embankment. Post… - [NTSB MKC84FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA005.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Sullivan, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N55008 · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees during an attempted go-around from a precautionary/forced landing. There were no radio calls from the pilot but evidence discovered in the engine tear down revealed internal problems. The magneto had broken and the oil pan… - [NTSB DEN84FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA004.md): Cessna 421C · Center, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1983 · N770JW · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a dirt bank after a left engine overspeed and loss of directional control during takeoff. The plthad already aborted one takeoff due to overboost and a sticking wastegate. The problem seemed corrected after work and lubrication by a… - [NTSB LAX84IA461](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84IA461.md): McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 · Santa Ana, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1983 · N302RC · No damage > Just after takeoff the left engine failed due to a fatigue failure of the 7 th stage rear compression stator assembly several homes under the fligh path sustained fire & debris damage when engine parts departed the acft. The acft returnedto the airport and… - [NTSB LAX83FVD07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVD07.md): Pilatus PC-6/C-H2 · Lodi, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 26, 1983 · N361F · Substantial damage > According to the pilot as he made an approach to land he advanced the power lever to gain more thrust but he felt that the propeller went into beta range due to play in the propeller control linkage. At aprx 50 feet AGL and 200 feet from the end of the… - [NTSB ATL83FAG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FAG12.md): Beech E18S · Jonesboro, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 20, 1983 · N452CC · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the departure end of the rwy and nosed over during takeoff after an engine lost power. The acft had notbeen flown in several weeks and there had been days of rain and humidity. The magnetoes on the right engine were rough but seemed to clear… - [NTSB FTW83LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA085.md): Hiller H-23D · Humble, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N3201F · Substantial damage > The helicopter made a hard autorotative landing after a power loss. The pilot stated he was hovering about 75 ft AGL waiting for ground personnel to attach a line to his external sling load when the engine decelerated to flt idle and he could not regain… - [NTSB CHI83LA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA424.md): Piper PA-31-350 · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1983 · N62971 · Substantial damage > The acft went off the rwy and collapsed the landing gear after power loss during takeoff. Three of the passengers furnished statements and 2 seemed to think that the left engine quit. The acft turned to the right but the pilot did notknow which engine quit.… - [NTSB MIA83FA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA226.md): Cessna C-114A · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1983 · N256EL · Destroyed > The acft crashed while maneuvering at low airspeed and altitude right after takeoff. The plt said the left engine started losing power intermittently at 90 KTS. The plt had rotated the acft and tried to continue the takeoff. He was cleared to land on any rwy… - [NTSB MIA83LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA222.md): Bucker Flugzeugbau Casa 1-131E · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 1983 · N2305Z · Substantial damage > Shortly after tkof the eng lost pwr and the pilot was forced to execute an emerg lndg. The main landing gear collapsed during touchdown on a highway. During the subsequent engine teardown the magneto timing was found to be retarded 24 degrees on the left… - [NTSB MKC83LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA211.md): Mooney M20C · Bloomfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N4057N · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered a progressive, partial power loss. At 1st the eng began running rough, then the manifold pressure dropped to 15 inches (18 inches had been set for cruise). He heard a clicking noise & started a descent from his cruise alt… - [NTSB LAX83FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA422.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N56283 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the eng began to miss at aprx 300 ft AGL & he felt a definite loss of power. He tried to raise the gear, but the airspeed was below the automatic gear extenstion speed, so the gear did not retract. He repositioned the… - [NTSB CHI83LA406](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA406.md): Edwards Mitchell P-38 · Sheridan, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1983 · N81TE · Substantial damage > The acft nosed down in a crop of corn during a forced landing after the engine lost power at 200 ft AGL during takeoff climb. During the turn back to the airstrip the left wing stalled. The pilot said he recovered about 10 ft AGL but the corn stalks slowed… - [NTSB FTW83LA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA405.md): Grumman G-164B · East Bernard, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N48687 · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the eng had a partial loss of power after the acft lifted off. The plt reported that he dumped his load of defoliant, but the acft would not climb. Subsequently, it settled & collided with brush & trees. The plt attributed the power loss to a… - [NTSB ATL83LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA348.md): Grumman G-164A · Clinton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1983 · N5256 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he was spraying a field that was bordered by obstacles. When he was about half way thru a procedure turn, the eng began 'backfiring & losing power.' The plt moved the throttle to about the 1/2 power setting, hoping the condition would be… - [NTSB CHI83LU011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LU011.md): Pioneer Flightstar · Robinson, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 27, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > The plt reported that after taking off, he stayed low over farm fields. He reported that he traveled about 1 1/4 mi from the arpt & decided to return & land. However, during a left turn, the ultralight vehicle crashed. The plt was seriously injured & did not… - [NTSB NYC83FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA207.md): Cessna 310Q · Scranton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1983 · N69JM · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff the acft ws observed on radar making a left 360 deg turn. The plt did not respond to a call from the controller. A witness heard the plane 'sputtering' & observed it in erratic maneuvers prior to it hitting a house. Post exam revealed… - [NTSB FTW83LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA370.md): Cessna 182Q · Portland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N771SB · Substantial damage > The plt stated that shortly after takeoff, he heard a 'loud bang' which was followed by a rattling sound & a loss of eng power. He had taken off over water & elected to make a 180 deg turn to land downwind on the arpt. The acft touched down at about the… - [NTSB MIA83LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA200.md): Aerostar 600 · Pahokee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1983 · N7447S · Substantial damage > The acft departed ft. pierce, FL on a VFR flight to key west, FL, and ditched in lake okeechobee. While climbing THROUGH5000 ft the left engine lost power and started surging, the oil temperature gauge failed and smoke came from under the instrument panel.… - [NTSB MIA83FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA197.md): Piper PA-28-150 · Brandon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N5888W · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and the ground after the engine lost power during takeoff. The CFI noted the RPM dropping to 2000 with full throttle and at about 75 AGL and tried to arrest the descent with flaps but was unsuccessful. One takeoff had been aborted… - [NTSB DEN83LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA187.md): Piper PA-11 · Wagner, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N4573M · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the eng began loosing power as he approached his destination. He elected to make an emergency landing on a road to investigate the problem. He stated that he made a stalled landing that caused the tailwheel to unlock & allowed the acft… - [NTSB ATL83LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA314.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Normantown, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N7272W · Substantial damage > The plt noticed smoke in the cockpit, & soon thereafter observed the oil press gage reading zero. The plt was given radar vectors to the nearest arpt but he was unable to reach it. The acft collided with trees & a powerline during the forced landing.… - [NTSB ATL83FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA312.md): Sikorsky S-58D · Gatlingurg, TN · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1983 · N6488 · Substantial damage > The helicopter collided with terrain on a wooded mountainside after liftoff. The plt said a power loss occurred after itwas to late to abort. Takeoff was made from a lot that was 5200 ft MSL. The plt hover-checked at 2500 RPM and 39.5 inches of manifold… - [NTSB CHI83FA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA370.md): Zenair Cricket MC12 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1983 · CGAYW · Substantial damage > During a formation takeoff, the plt was flying in a left wingman position & the flt entered a relatively steep climb. The plt stated that the airspeed was slightly above the stall speed at about 100 to 150 ft AGL when the left eng lost power & the acft began… - [NTSB LAX83FUG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG20.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N26798 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that on takeoff from a touch and go landing the acft lost power. The fuel boost pumps were on and the mixture was full rich. He switched fuel tanks but the engine did not regain power. The acft was landed in a hay field. A post accident run… - [NTSB CHI83FER01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FER01.md): Goodyear FG1D · Crystal, MN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N62290 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the takeoff roll, there was a slight loss of manifold pressure. This was followed by a loud 'misfire', a futher loss of manifold pressure & a drop in the eng RPM. With an estimated 2000 ft of rwy remaining, he elect to abort &… - [NTSB FTW83LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA358.md): Rockwell S2R · Eudora, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1983 · N4903X · Substantial damage > While dispensing fertilizer, oil suddenly covered the windshield & the eng began running at reduced power. The plt made an emergency landing in a water covered rice field where the wheels hit a levee & the acft nosed over. An exam revealed that the #1 exhaust… - [NTSB ATL83LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA297.md): Hughes 269B · Summerville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1983 · N9419F · Substantial damage > The helicopter was being used in controlled burning of timberland. While being operated at an alt of aprx 20 ft over wind rows of organic material, there was a partial loss of eng power. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain a hover, so he landed on… - [NTSB ANC83FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA131.md): Cessna U206 · Near Iliamna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N4661Z · Substantial damage > The eng lost power just after a water takeoff. The acft landed straight ahead in muskeg & tundra collapsing the floats. Eng teardown revealed a metallic 'nugget' in the left intake manifold between the #4 & #6 ports. Numerous marks were found on the inside of… - [NTSB SEA83LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA156.md): Finamore KR-2 · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N3382F · Substantial damage > The acft lost power at about 100 ft AGL during takeoff. The pilot made a forced landing straight ahead into a grain field. The high vegetation caused enough drag on the landing gear to nose the acft over. Examination of the engine revealed that the high… - [NTSB CHI83AA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83AA326.md): Aero Commander 685 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · 6 fatal · Final report · Jul 20, 1983 · N3711T · Destroyed > While turning from downwind to base leg, the acft was observed descending rapidly in a steep bank. Witnesses reported smoke was trailing from the acft. The acft crashed in an industrial area. An exam of the right eng revealed that the exhaust-to-turbo… - [NTSB LAX83FUA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUA05.md): Cessna 150 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 12, 1983 · N6554S · Substantial damage > While turning downwind in a closed pattern the eng lost power. The acft crash landed in a risidential street & struck power lines & poles. A portion of the sponge material attached to the carburetor inlet screen had become detached & lodged in the throat of… - [NTSB SEA83LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA146.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Dixie, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N4461E · Substantial damage > About an hour after departure the engine began to run rough. The pilot did a magneto check and noted a drop of 300 RPM. A precautionary landing was made into a field of tall wheat. During landing roll the left main landing gear struck a hole. Examination of… - [NTSB LAX83LUQ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LUQ04.md): Hiller UH 12-E · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 8, 1983 · N64861 · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, after spraying an onion field he was departing for the next job when he noted an increase in engine RPM and a decrease in rotor RPM. Unable to maintain altitude, he made an emergency landing aprx 200 feet AGL. Prior to landing, the… - [NTSB LAX83FUG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUG16.md): Eiriavion PIK 20E · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 4, 1983 · N83FU · Substantial damage > The acft made a hard landing off the runway surface after the engine lost power during a go-around. This was a motor glider and the pilot said he planned this missed approach go-around maneuver prior to his approach. At about 400 ft AGL he applied full… - [NTSB MIA83LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA179.md): Grumman G-164B · Altha, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N6531K · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the eng began losing power during an aerial application mission. Subsequently, he landed in a muddy field & the acft nosed over. He stated that the indupartial loss of power. - [NTSB ATL83LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA246.md): Hughes 269A · Gastonia, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N8835F · Substantial damage > While en route at 500 ft AGL, the eng suddenly lost power & went to idle RPM. During an autorotation to the side of a highway, the acft was maneuvered over a power line, then under another line. After touchdown, the helicopter slid into some bushes & a small… - [NTSB FTW83LA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA297.md): Bell 206L-1 · Lafayette, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1983 · N3904L · Substantial damage > The helicopter made a hard precautionary landing after the plt noted the rotor RPM and N2 would bleed off when collective pitch was increased to 80 percent torque. The plt returned to the arpt and elected to autorotate instead of landing with power available.… - [NTSB LAX83FA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA295.md): Cessna 172G · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1983 · N4655L · Destroyed > The plt-in-command (PIC) & student plt were on an aerial photography flt when the PIC noticed a loss of eng oil pressure. They saw meadowlark arpt & began an emergency apch. The PIC stated that she relinquished her PIC duties to the student because she… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1983&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") = 1983 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=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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