# NTSB investigations: Loss of engine power(partial) - 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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ATL82FID13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FID13.md): Beech B-19 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 19, 1982 · N7698R · Substantial damage
  > N7698R crashed while on final approach, approximately one half mile east of Franklin airport. The father of the pilot stated that the aircraft had been taken without permission. The pilot holds an expired student pilot certificate. In addition, the pilot was…
- [NTSB FTW82DA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA375.md): Cessna 172N · Katy, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N73922 · Substantial damage
  > During a biennial flight review, the pilot/owner began a simulated emergency landing. Reportedly, the engine was not cleared during a long power-off descent from 900 ft. when it became apparent that the field would not be reached, the flight instructor took…
- [NTSB LAX82FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA320.md): Cessna 150M · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1982 · N888GS · Substantial damage
  > As the student was recovering from a slip maneuver at about 1,500 ft power was applied. The eng initially produced about 2500 RPM, then decreased to about 2000 RPM. Application of carburetor heat did not have any effect of the eng RPM.RPM continued to…
- [NTSB CHI82DA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA324.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N5796W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot departed on a flight from lake village to Knox, IN. While en route, he landed to refuel at rensselaer, IN. During the flight from rensselaer to Knox, the engine began loosing power when he was about 5 mi from the destination. When the pilot realized…
- [NTSB CHI82DA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA314.md): Cessna 177 · Minford, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 20, 1982 · N30845 · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft had just recently received an annual inspection. Before taking off on a local flight, the fuel tanks were topped off. The pilot reported that the preflight run-up was satisfactory, and during the takeoff roll, the engine developed full power.…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG45.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Eagle River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 17, 1982 · N2409P · Substantial damage
  > During a local flight, the pilot elected to fly into the mouth of peter's creek valley to look at a friend's cabin. He stated that after he flew over the cabin at about 1500 ft MSL, he "initiated power and a 180 deg turn." He stated that on application of…
- [NTSB ANC82DA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA071.md): Piper PA-12 · Polly Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N2701M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot landed on the beach near the mouth of Polly Creek to go fishing. After fishing for several hours. He noticed fuel leaking from the filler cap on the left main tank. This occurred when fuel cross-flowed from the right auxiliary tank. The pilot turned…
- [NTSB ATL82DA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA232.md): Cessna 150 · Horrell Hill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 8, 1982 · N18019 · Substantial damage
  > Pilot making touch and go landings at private airstrip. After takeoff aircraft would not maintain altitude. Pilot made an emergency landing in a bean field. Aircraft flipped over. Pilot forgot to retract full flaps and carb heat was on during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA82DA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA134.md): Maule M-5-210C · Klamath Falls, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N88JS · Substantial damage
  > Drg tkof, the plt ntoed a partial pwr loss & elected to make a prctnry lndg on the remaining rwy (length 10,300'). Whileaborting, he flared late & lndd hard. Water & products of corrosion were fnd in the gascolator. An investigation revealed the acft was…
- [NTSB CHI82IA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA284.md): Cessna 182P · Oshkosh, WI · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N21254 · Minor damage
  > The pilot entered traffic pattern downwind as number 3 for landing. Traffic pattern spacing required a three mile final approach over lake winnebago. The pilot stated that there were two slower aircraft preceeding him and that spacing between aircraft was…
- [NTSB LAX82DA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA265.md): Air Tractor AT-301 · San Joaquin, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N4326S · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft engine started running rough on a ferry flight and the pilot decided to make a precautionary landing in a cotton field. During the landing the aircraft nosed over.
- [NTSB NYC82DA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA152.md): Enstrom F28A · Hammonton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 10, 1982 · N22BF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot performed an autorotation when the aircraft's engine lost power. Examination revealed no preimpact malfunction or failure.
- [NTSB ANC82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA058.md): Cessna 310 · Elim, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 9, 1982 · N7745Q · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, he was at VMC when he saw the right eng fuel flow needle split away from the left fuel flow needle & the acft started to swerve right. The takeoff was aborted & the acft ran off the end of the rwy. The rwy was heavily rutted & acft had…
- [NTSB ATL82DA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA178.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Ft. Meade, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 25, 1982 · N4214Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that the carburetor heat operated during an engine run-up before takeoff, and that he used the carburetor heat during each landing. During a touch-and-go, he lifted off at 65 KTS, but the plane settled and would not climb out of ground…
- [NTSB ANC82DAG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG31.md): Piper PA-18 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 12, 1982 · N8653Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot reported that before takeoff, he had trouble getting the engine to develop power. He called a mechanic who advised that conditions were right for carburetor icing. The mechanic suggested running the engine with carburetor heat applied. The pilot did…
- [NTSB FTW82DA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA206.md): Lake LA-4-200 · Rockport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N1233L · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of power was experienced during takeoff and a forced landing was made on a road. As the pilot was landing, a car pulled out on the road ahead of the aircraft. While manuevering to the right to avoid the car, the right wing struck a road sign…
- [NTSB DEN82DA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA100.md): Cessna T337C · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 1, 1982 · N12AC · Substantial damage
  > During takeoff, the rear engine lost power at about 600 ft AGL, and about 20 seconds later, the front engine lost power. The pilot had turned to a downwind, but had lost all power during the turn to final approach. The aircraft impacted about 1/2 mile from…
- [NTSB DEN82DA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA091.md): Cessna 180 · Backoo, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 19, 1982 · N2195C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot flew to the vicintiy of his destination by following the path of recent showers. He was a farmer and was interested in the amount of standing water. He had arranged to fly over a friend's house so the friend would pick him up at the airport. After…
- [NTSB FTW82FQA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA19.md): Piper PA-16 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 11, 1982 · N5648H · Substantial damage
  > Both of the occupants were rated pilots and had just purchased the aircraft. They were ferrying the plane from new york state to California. The pilot reported that during takeoff, he lifted off near the mid-point of the runway and held a flat attitude to…
- [NTSB MIA82DA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA097.md): Cessna 182G · Lake Wales, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 16, 1982 · N3212S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated that while on short final the engine would not respond to power increases and remained at idle speed. The pilot swerved around a building and dove the aircraft under wires finally coming to rest in a ditch. Examination of the fuel system…
- [NTSB NYC82DA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA063.md): Cessna 152 · East Aurora, NY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N757HZ · Substantial damage
  > During a local flight in marginal weather conditions with light snow, there was a gradual loss of power. At first, the instructor thought the student had throttled back and told him to increase the power. When the instructor realized the problem, he took the…
- [NTSB LAX82DVD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DVD10.md): Cessna A188B · Lodi, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1982 · N731RG · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that he noted frost on the wings before takeoff, but felt there was not enough to be concerned. He initiated a takeoff on a 2500 ft airstrip with a load of paraquat and water. There was a slight tailwind. He stated that during the takeoff…
- [NTSB DCA82AA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA82AA015.md): Nihon YS-11A · King Salmon, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 16, 1982 · N169RV · Substantial damage
  > The acft was on a scheduled flt from anchorage to cold bay, AK with intermediate stops at King Salmon & dutch harbor, AK. En route between anchorage & King Salmon, the air temps at cruise altitude were between -36 & -40 deg fahrenheit. While entering donwnd…
- [NTSB ATL82FLJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLJ04.md): Porterfield CP-65 · Jacksonville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Feb 14, 1982 · N37768 · Substantial damage
  > Witnesses heard the eng sputter after takeoff as the acft was in a steep climb. The acft was then observed to turn sharply left, enter a nose down attitude & crash. About 1/2 teaspoon of rusty water was found in the main fuel strainer & the fuel screen…
- [NTSB MIA82FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA037.md): Douglas DC-3 · 15nm W. Opa Loc, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1982 · N211TA · Destroyed
  > During a touch & go the dual student added power rapidly & the left eng sputtered causing the acft to swerve left. The instructor took control but felt resistance on the controls from the student. He then reduced power on both engs & then reapplied power at…
- [NTSB NYC82DA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA023.md): Cessna 150M · Swanton, VT · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 16, 1982 · N704KE · Substantial damage
  > During the initial takeoff, the pilot noted a partial loss of engine power at about 200 ft AGL. Carburetor heat was applied and power was restored. He flew the traffic pattern and landed, and then he made another preflight inspection and a full run-up. During…

## 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" = 354)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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