# NTSB investigations, 1982: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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 7 · 344 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB MKC83LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA048.md): Cessna 152 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1982 · N94291 · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on downwind when the engine stopped. The aircraft touched down 1000 ft short of the runway. Investigation revealed there was no fuel in the fuel tanks. - [NTSB ATL83LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA079.md): Cessna 182P · Batesville, MS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1982 · N7228Q · Substantial damage > During takeoff engine quit at 250 feet. Pilot landed straight ahead in an open field. Aircraft nosed over. Water was found in the fuel. No wing tank drains were installed. Tanks were left for six weeks with fuel level at half full. Aircraft was parked… - [NTSB LAX83LVG06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVG06.md): Beech G35 · Chico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 29, 1982 · N4428D · Substantial damage > The aircraft was on a flight from arcata, CA to sacramento, CA with en route stops at redding, red bluff and Chico. The pilot reported that when he was on final approach to land at Chico, the engine lost power. Subsequently, the aircraft struck elements of… - [NTSB FTW83LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA069.md): Cessna A185F · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N121BJ · Substantial damage > The eng quit while the amphibious acft was over the city. The acft had insufficient altitude to reach the Mississippi river & the plt made a forced landing on a residential street. The left main tank contained 14 gals of fuel & no usable fuel was in the right… - [NTSB ATL83LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA075.md): Cessna 210 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1982 · N1685X · Substantial damage > Plt stated he departed adel with 12 gals of fuel. Purpose of flt was to refuel at Valdosta (25 mi). Eng quit due to fuel exhaustion 1/2 mi short of Valdosta arpt. - [NTSB SEA83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA035.md): Cessna 150G · Scappoose, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1982 · N2239J · Substantial damage > At about 300 ft AGL after a touch & go the eng quit. The non-pilot owner who was at the controls turned the acft over to the passenger who was a private pilot & he made the forced landing. There was no usuable fuel on board the acft the passenger/pilot… - [NTSB LAX83FUJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ10.md): Cessna T210L · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 20, 1982 · N732HM · Substantial damage > After engine quit on final approach aircraft landed on the roof of a house. No evidence of fuel was found in the aircraft, pilot indicated he did not usually inspect fuel tanks for quantity. - [NTSB CHI83LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA062.md): Scorpion Too · Sandwich, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1982 · N9354A · Destroyed > The rotorcraft impacted the runway very hard with no flare after the engine quit 100-200 feet AGL. The pilot had no training in this aircraft. No fuel was found in the fuel tank and no fuel odors were present. An examination of the fuelsystem, engine and… - [NTSB MIA83LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA051.md): Cessna 172 · Near Ramey, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N4481L · Destroyed > During cross-country VFR day flight pilot became lost and was receiving radio help in orientation when fuel was exhausted and aircraft ditched about 68 nmi north of Ramey, PR. - [NTSB DEN83LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA034.md): Cessna TR182 · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1982 · N756AX · Substantial damage > After power failure pilot landed on a highway and collided with an auto. No evidence of fuel was found in the aircraft. - [NTSB LAX83FUJ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ08.md): Cessna T210M · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Dec 15, 1982 · N761CH · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed gear up short of destination in open field when fuel was exhausted. Pilot did not visually check tanks because a ladder was not available at the last stop before accident. - [NTSB ATL83LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA062.md): Cessna 182 · Phenix City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1982 · N52742 · Substantial damage > Aircraft had power loss during cruise and during the off airport landing a soft spot was hit and aircraft nosed over. Contaminates were found in fuel. Tank caps did not seal properly. Visual inspection of the fuel cell bladder disclosed permanent 1/2 to 3/4… - [NTSB SEA83FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83FA029.md): Cessna 172A · Renton, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N9846T · Destroyed > The eng lost power during takeoff at about 200 ft AGL. The acft then executed a left descending 180 deg turn & crashed on the flightline of an acft company. Investigation revealed that the fuel filter bowl contained about 1/2 fuel & 1/2 water, and the… - [NTSB ATL83LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA061.md): Robinson R-22 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1982 · N90773 · Substantial damage > During an autorotation at about 125 ft AGL the student attempted to apply power for a recovery but noted that the oil pressure light was illuminated & the eng had quit. The CFI took the controls & executed an emergency landing. He maneuvered to avoid power… - [NTSB CHI83LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA052.md): Cessna A150 · Fostoria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1982 · N7399A · Substantial damage > The student pilot was practicing ground reference maneuvers when he experienced a power failure. A forced landing was made in an open plowed field. The aircraft nosed over. The aircraft had been flying about 1 hour and was out of fuel. It as estimated that… - [NTSB MKC83FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA032.md): Cessna 340 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 1982 · N4094L · Substantial damage > The plt listed a total fuel endurance of 5+30 on his flt plan & a total of 182 gals at takeoff on his plt/operator accident report. The total acft fuel capacity is 162 gals. The flt departed a 1055. At 1527 the plt received destinationwx of ceiling indefinite… - [NTSB MIA83LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA039.md): Cessna 152 · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1982 · N25341 · Substantial damage > During a night, VFR flight to opa locka, Florida, the pilot experienced a loss of power and was forced to make an emergency landing in the everglade swamps. The aircraft was recovered from 3 feet of water in an upside down position. Examination of the… - [NTSB CHI83FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83FA049.md): Aeronca 11CC · Spencer, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1982 · N4110E · Destroyed > The acft was observed in a steep left turn at low altitude then impacting the ground straight down. Both propeller blades were bent back with no evidence of twisting. Approximately 1/2 inch of ice was found in the fuel line gascolator. - [NTSB MKC83LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA026.md): Piper PA28-18 · St. Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N9582J · Substantial damage > When power was applied after a long 20 mile descent the engine would not respond except for a "chugging idle." The pilot stated that he did use some carburetor heat during the early part of the descent. FAA advisory circular AC-20-113 recommends "heat should… - [NTSB CHI83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1982 · N18236 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that while enroute to Red Wing, MN he ran into deteriorating weather and the engine started to run rough. He decided to execute a precautionary landing into a hay field rather than encounter darkness and adverse weather conditions with a… - [NTSB FTW83LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA047.md): Cessna 150L · Vinton, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N18632 · Substantial damage > The aircraft had been stolen by a noncertificated pilot sometime during the evening of 11/21/82. The purpose and destination of the flight was not determined. It was found laying upside down in a swamp on 11/29/82. The pilot was extracted by helicopter and… - [NTSB DEN83FTE04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FTE04.md): Scorpion 133 · Englewood, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N4KF · Destroyed > The helicopter crashed while maneuvering at low altitude. The pilot had modified the cowling and had only completed the first phase of his training in this aircraft. The school warned the student not to try advanced flying without more instruction. A witness… - [NTSB ATL83LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA043.md): Aerosport Champ · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N27SS · Substantial damage > The aircraft collided with trees during a forced landing following an engine failure during climbout after takeoff. The engine developed full power during runup and takeoff. During a left turn to crosswind the engine began to lose power andcontinued to lose… - [NTSB ANC83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA017.md): Piper PA-22 · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1982 · N1461A · Substantial damage > The plt stated as he approached Cordova he smelled & observed smoke in the cockpit. He reduced power & commenced a modified approach to rwy 9 which was nearest his position. When he elected to add power the engine did not respond. The plt turned & landed on a… - [NTSB SEA83LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA024.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N2698V · Destroyed > The pilot reported that while climbing through about 75 to 100 ft AGL, the engine lost power. He maneuvered the aircraft straight ahead to land beyond a highway. There were transmission lines on both sides of the roadway. The pilot believed he had… - [NTSB LAX83FUD01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUD01.md): Bell 47D1 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N6324X · Substantial damage > Aircraft engine quit while cruising to refueling port. A power off autorotation was made to a street. The rotor hit trees and result was a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI83LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA046.md): Stinson 108 · Milan, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N8836K · Substantial damage > While on downwind the pilot stated he "pulled the carburator heat on and almost immediately reduced the power." At this point the engine stopped. Although he attempted to restart the engine while executing emergency procedures, the engine failed to respond.… - [NTSB ATL83FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA039.md): Aero Commander 680W · Atlanta, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1982 · N5058E · Destroyed > The plt reported that on the previous flt, the center fuel tank gauge was malfunctioning and indicated 800 lbs even when it was full with 1400 lbs. After lndg at charlotte,NC, it was still indicating 800 lbs. Bfr tkof, the center tank was refilled. While en… - [NTSB NYC83FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA030.md): Piper PA-28-180 · Plymouth, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1982 · N9103J · Destroyed > The aircraft had been repossessed. The purpose of the flight was for the pilot to demonstrate it to one or both of the other occupants. Prior to this flight, the aircraft had not been flown since 5/20/82. During takeoff, the engine lost power at about 200 ft… - [NTSB DEN83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA020.md): Piper 28-140 · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1982 · N6385R · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to enrich mixture during descent from 10,000 feet. Power was lost during the approach and a forced landing made in a pasture. During the landing the aircraft collided with a fence and ground-looped collapsing the landing gear. - [NTSB DEN83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA017.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-60 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1982 · N274MA · Substantial damage > The aircraft was being repositioned for an air taxi operation. The pilot began taking off on a slush covered runway. He reported that as the aircraft accelerated, the nosewheel began to sling water and slush off the runway and onto the windshield. He raised… - [NTSB MKC83LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA018.md): Air Tractor AT-301A · Anthony, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N23539 · Substantial damage > While returning from a spraying operation the aircraft ran out of fuel and the pilot made an emergency landing. In a field. The pilot stated that after rolling for about 300 feet during the landing, he observed a terrace ahead and applied heavy braking. The… - [NTSB LAX83FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA030.md): Cessna T337D · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1982 · N86041 · Destroyed > Four minutes after takeoff the plt radioed that his eng had failed & he was going down. The acft crashed into a residential area, striking power lines, a fence & two houses. The acft had been flown during the day with no refueling the right aux tank contained… - [NTSB FTW83LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA035.md): Cessna T210L · Midland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1982 · N1767X · Substantial damage > The pilot advised Midland approach control that he was out of fuel over the west side of Midland, TX at 4800 feet. The aircraft was observed to disappear from the radar approximately 1/4 to 1/2 mile north of the airport. The pilot stated he ran the tanks dry. - [NTSB SEA83LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA017.md): Froehlich M-II · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N33RF · Destroyed > Pilot acting as safety pilot for a friend in formation under the hood in another aircraft. He noticed his fuel was low, called his friend and headed for home. When his engine quit 2 miles from paine field he ditched. The aircraft sank and was not recovered. - [NTSB FTW83FPM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FPM03.md): Cessna 152 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N67798 · Substantial damage > On the day before the accident the plt flew the acft to excelsor springs, MO for refueling, returning to liberty. On 11/7/82 at 1545 the flt departedliberty on an IFR flt plan. Approximately 7 mi north of Tulsa intl arpt the plt elected to land at Tulsa for… - [NTSB ATL83LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA027.md): Cessna 172H · Birmingham, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1982 · N2633L · Substantial damage > Pilot made a hard off airport landing after loss of power. He had used a prolonged slip to lose altitude and the engine stopped. Then he could not reach the runway. The fuel selector was found on left tank. Left tank had less than two gallons of fuel. - [NTSB MKC83LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA014.md): Beech C23 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N6012J · Substantial damage > The pilot executed a forced landing after the engine stopped. The pilot successfully landed the aircraft on a highway, the left wing struck a pole and the aircraft came to rest in a ditch. - [NTSB LAX83LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA028.md): Pitts S1 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N42JF · Destroyed > The acft had been airborne about 2 hrs & consumed over 23 gals of fuel when the eng quit due to fuel exhaustion. The operator stated this was considerably more then the normal fuel consumption of about 8 gals/hr. During the emergency landing the acft struck a… - [NTSB LAX83DA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83DA031.md): Cessna 152 · Marana, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N69199 · Substantial damage > During cruise the aircraft ran out of fuel prior to reaching the pilot's intended point of landing. The pilot attempted a forced landing in the desert. Records indicated the aircraft had flown about 5.3 hours since it was last refueled. - [NTSB CHI83LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA032.md): Temco GC-1B · Boston Heights, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1982 · N78309 · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power abruptly as he was climbing through about 200 ft AGL after takeoff. During a forced landing, he maneuvered to avoid houses and attempted to land between two trees. Reportedly, the aircraft collided with a tree and… - [NTSB NYC83LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA022.md): Cessna 172H · Clarion, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1982 · N2649L · Substantial damage > After engine quit pilot tried to return to airport but crashed off airport in a turn collapsing the nose gear and damaging the right wing. The fuel aboard was one gallon in left tank and about two gallons in right tank. The gauges indicated empty for left and… - [NTSB MKC83LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA013.md): Cessna 182D · Bucklin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1982 · N7432N · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the engine lost power from fuel exhaustion and the pilot made a forced landing in a plowed field. While landing, the wheels dug into the soil and the aircraft nosed over. The pilot stated that he regularily flew another aircraft with a larger… - [NTSB ATL83FKG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FKG02.md): Cessna 152 · Doraville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 4, 1982 · N757TA · Substantial damage > The pilot was on an IFR flight plan and made a missed approach at the destination. While on a second approach, the aircraft ran out of fuel. During a forced landing, the nose gear collapsed and the left wing and right aileron were damaged. - [NTSB LAX83LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA025.md): Cessna 150B · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1982 · N7280X · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, the aircraft departed on a cross-country flight with partially filled fuel tanks. Enroute, over the santa monica mountains the engine quit from fuel exhaustion. After hitting a highway sign during the approach, the aircraft landed on… - [NTSB FTW83LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA032.md): Piper PA-32RT-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N21136 · Substantial damage > The aircraft struck a tree when the pilot was landing on a road. After tree impact, the aircraft spun around and crashed on the road sliding into a culvert and a telephone pole. The aircraft had been stolen and two occupants were observed to exit the aircraft… - [NTSB ANC83IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA010.md): Short Bros. SC7 Series 3 · Barrow, AK · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1982 · N50DA · Minor damage > The aircraft was on a round trip flight from Barrow, AK to point hope, AK and return. After landing at point hope, there was a 20 min delay while waiting for the ground crew. The pilot stated that he ran the engines for some 10 min or so due to the high winds… - [NTSB ATL83FLA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FLA01.md): Cessna 172M · 9nm Nw Quitman, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Oct 31, 1982 · N8977V · Destroyed > Witnesses observed the acft a little above the tree tops prior to colliding with a high voltage tension wire. The two passengers (ages 10 & 11) were seated in the right front seat, both using the same seat belt. The surviving passenger stated they had… - [NTSB ATL83LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA020.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Corinth, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1982 · N5537U · Destroyed > During a VMC cross country flight the pilot encountered low ceilings and rain. The pilot stated that the engine also started running rough and was losing power. At this point he executed a forced landing into trees. The investigation disclosed that serious… - [NTSB LAX83FVD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVD03.md): Beech B35 · Linden, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N5236C · Destroyed > The aircraft engine lost power during a night cross-country. The pilot was forced to land in a grove of young walnut trees. The aircraft hit with one wing low and spun around. All motion stopped in a very short distance. An examination revealed that both fuel… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?year=1982&occurrence=353&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" = 353) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=353&year=1982 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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