# NTSB investigations, 1983: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB NYC84LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA050.md): Bellanca 7GCBC Citabria · Nantucket, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1983 · N5041N · Substantial damage > The acft experienced a power loss and crashed during a low pass to observe an object on the ground. The flt had departednantucket and flown over to tuckernuck isl where a descent was made to observe an unusual object on a shoal. Carburetor heat was applied… - [NTSB ATL84FIA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FIA01.md): Cessna 150K · Newburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Nov 23, 1983 · N6385G · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff at aprx 200 ft AGL, the eng began to sputter & run rough. He elected to make a 180 deg turn in an attempt to reach a clear area. However, the acft struck a tree & impacted in a wooded area. Reportedly, the acft had been… - [NTSB LAX84FU022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FU022.md): Lazair Ultralight · Elsinore, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 15, 1983 · UNREG · Substantial damage > After purchasing the 2 eng ultralight, the plt modified it by installing 2 additional engs. These were 6 HP pioneer engsinstalled in the #1 & #4 positions. Just prior to the accident, witnesses observed the vehicle flying over the center ofa lake at aprx 250… - [NTSB NYC84LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA026.md): Piper PA-28 · Hackettstown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1983 · N4720L · Substantial damage > According to the plt, he made an extended pattern to keep spacing on a slower acft that was landing. He stated that he went thru the landing checklist & everything seemed normal. On final apch, the acft got a little low, but when the throttle was advanced,… - [NTSB ANC84LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA015.md): Stinson 108 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1983 · N97155 · Substantial damage > After takeoff the eng lost 50% of its power & a forced landing was made in trees. The plt believed the eng failure was due to water/ice in fuel. - [NTSB MKC84LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA013.md): Cessna 172 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1983 · N55461 · Substantial damage > The plt reported that while he was making an instrument apch in heavy rain, there was a parial loss of eng power. He applied carburetor heat, but reported that the eng still did not provide full power. He continued the vor/dme apch. When he saw the rwy, he… - [NTSB LAX84FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA025.md): Deley Starduster SA-100 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1983 · N717MD · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in mountainous terrain in VMC weather. There is no record of radio communications with the acft on the day of the accident. The acft impacted a 30 degree upslope in a 25 degree nose down wings level attitude. Two witnesses said they observed… - [NTSB CHI84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA010.md): Cessna 177B · Northfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 1983 · N34010 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees after loss of power during initial climb. The engine reportedly lost power at about 50 ft AGL. During the descent the engine restarted but the acft was too low and slow to continue a climb out. The acft struck trees beyond the… - [NTSB FTW84LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA002.md): Grumman American AA-5B · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N28745 · Substantial damage > The acft stalled and landed hard off the side of the rwy during a forced landing. The plt said the engine was misfiring during initial climb at 150-200 ft AGL. He tried to land on the remaining rwy. The plt later said he thought the power loss was due to… - [NTSB ATL84LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA007.md): Hiller UH-12B · Mccullough, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N67699 · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in a cotton field after maneuvering at low alt to check the crop. The pilot said he was at an alt of 4 or 5 ft and forward flt was below transitional lift speed. The rotor RPM began to reduce and also there was a drop in engine RPM. The pilot… - [NTSB LAX83LA464](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA464.md): Grumman 164B · Tracy, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N6708K · Substantial damage > The acft crashed during a forced landing shortly after takeoff when the engine lost power at about 10 ft AGL. Heavy rainhad fallen the night before and the acft are generally parked outside. After the engine lost power the plt landed off the end of the rwy… - [NTSB MKC83LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA224.md): Beech A36 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1983 · N797CC · Substantial damage > The plt stated he was flying near his relatives' house when he switched fuel tanks and the eng began running rough. The plt suspected the magnetos since they had recently been serviced. The plt switched fuel tanks again with the boost pumpson and the engine… - [NTSB DEN83LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA202.md): Piper PA-11-90 · Babb, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1983 · CFGNB · Substantial damage > The pilot said that before takeoff, he fueled the left tank of the aircraft. The right tank was reportedly empty. Five or ten minutes after takeoff the pilot put the acft into a 5 degree left forward slip for about 30 seconds. As soon as the pilot returned… - [NTSB LAX83FA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA400.md): Bell 206-B · Battle Mountain, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1983 · N17355 · Destroyed > The helicopter lost power during takeoff,touched down on the left skid,bounced and rolled over. The flt had originated at 1315 at a local field and proceeded to pick up a passenger at another location. The acft had just landed, picked up the passenger and was… - [NTSB MKC83LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA193.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Keytesville, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N9703U · Substantial damage > According to the pilot, after departure he climbed to 2000 feet MSL, adjusted the throttle for 2500 RPM and leaned the mixture for cruise flight. The engine slowed to 2000 RPM so he selected the opposite fuel tank, moved the mixture to full rich and applied… - [NTSB ANC83FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FA146.md): Cessna C-206 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N70531 · Destroyed > Prior to the flight N70531 was noted to have the entire cabin area full of cardboard fish packing boxes and empty 5 gal buckets stuffed one inside the other. The acft was noted to be heavier than normal during repositioning operations. The plt stated during a… - [NTSB ATL83LA321](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA321.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Jamestown, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1983 · N4552T · Substantial damage > The acft crashed in trees during a forced landing after takeoff. The pilot said that during climbout the engine failed to develop full power. The pilot reported that the carburetor heat control was in the cold position. The pilot elected to land straight… - [NTSB ATL83LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA309.md): Cessna 172N · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1983 · N738NV · Substantial damage > The instructor (CFI) reported the eng began missing when power was applied after practicing stalls. A decision was made to return to the arpt. Carburetor heat was applied & the throttle was retarded to descend. The mixture was in full rich. After a couple of… - [NTSB ATL83FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA290.md): Cessna TR 182 · Seneca Rocks, WV · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1983 · N737JA · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees and the ground following a reported loss of power. The acft had completed a descent of 2000-3000 ft to observe rock formations and had commenced a climb when power loss occurred. The plt said the mixture wasleft in lean position… - [NTSB ANC83LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA130.md): Bellanca Citabria 7GCBC · Seward, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1983 · N50509 · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was flying at 200 feet AGL, at about 65 mph in a left turn, spotting fish for a fishing vessel when a map that was on his lap fell to the floor. When he reached for it his left hand hit the throttle, reducing power. Before he could… - [NTSB FTW83LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA345.md): Cessna A185F · Houma, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 1983 · N4959Q · Destroyed > The acft had previously been submerged in water. After it was salvaged & repaired, a ferry permit was obtained to fly it to amarillo, TX. According to a witness, the eng began running rough after the 1st 50 ft of the ground roll during takeoff. However. The… - [NTSB NYC83FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA172.md): Piper J3C-65S · Abbot Village, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1983 · N42847 · Destroyed > The acft was observed to depart a pond to the south & climb over trees when the eng lost power. The acft started a rightbank as if to return to the pond & stalled into the trees. One witness heard the eng restart just before the crash. The last annual… - [NTSB FTW83LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA309.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Elk City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1983 · N93624 · Substantial damage > The acft landed short of the rwy during a night landing following a x-country. The plt stated that he was on the approach to land and attempted to add power. The engine sputtered without an increase in power. The acft touched down 5 ft short of the rwy… - [NTSB LAX83LA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA301.md): Cessna 172N · Marina, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1983 · N733PP · Destroyed > The acft collided with the water while circling at low alt at night. During the maneuvering the engine also was reportedas running rough which further distracted the plt. He was already distracted trying to identify an object in the water while circling.… - [NTSB FTW83LA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA277.md): Ayres S2R-1820 · Ville Platte, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 14, 1983 · N4025P · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a dirt levee during takeoff after an engine malfunction. According to the plt he experienced a power failure at liftoff. He dumped his spray load and applied brakes. The engine regained partial power and failed again. At about 60 mph… - [NTSB NYC83FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA141.md): Beech K35 · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1983 · N9554R · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, several witnesses heard unusual sounds from the acft. One stated that he heard a sputtering noise & the eng stopped, then it restarted, but was not smooth. The other 2 witnesses heard a backfiring or sputtering noise. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB MKC83LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA123.md): Cessna 150H · Salem, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1983 · N6732S · Substantial damage > The flt instructor (CFI) initiated a simulated forced landing at about 500 ft AGL as the acft was climbing during takeoff at night. The student elected to turn downwind for a landing on the departure rwy. When the CFI determined that the student would not be… - [NTSB LAX83LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA268.md): Piper PA-28RT-201 · Meadview, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1983 · N8348Z · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that shortly after takeoff at aprx 100 feet, the engine lost power. He then switched the boost pumps from low to high and the engine momentarily surged before losing power. During the forced landing the landing gear collapsed and the wings… - [NTSB NYC83FNC05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FNC05.md): Enstrom 280C · New Market, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 2, 1983 · N587H · Substantial damage > After completing a normal run-up & mag check, the plt hovered in ground effect. A normal takeoff was then made in groundeffect. At about 200 ft AGL the plt noticed the RPM dropping from 2900 to about 2700. He tried to restore by dropping collective &… - [NTSB SEA83LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA114.md): Stinson 108 · Grants Pass, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1983 · N6202M · Substantial damage > The acft ran off the runway and collided with bushes during an aborted go-around. According to the pilot a crosswind caught the acft as he was landing, in spite of his attempts to keep it straight the acft started to veer to the left and he decided to… - [NTSB FTW83LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA247.md): Fairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1983 · N543FH · Substantial damage > The helicopter was damaged in an emergency landing in a street. The acft had just taken off from an adjoining parking lot in a shopping center. According the plt the acft lost rotor RPM at 150-175 ft during climb after takeoff and went into a 'settling with… - [NTSB LAX83LJA07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LJA07.md): Grumman AA-1C · Kauai, HI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 15, 1983 · N39019 · Destroyed > The acft descended at a flat angle under power into trees after the engine lost power. The pilot took off at 1010 for a sightseeing flight. The temperature was 78 and the dew point was 65 degrees f. after about 30 minutes of flight the pilot turned to avoid… - [NTSB ANC83IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83IA074.md): Cessna 185 · Anchorage, AK · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1983 · N9824X · Minor damage > Loss of power caused by rags stuffed into the engine air induction intake duct forced the pilot to make an emergency landing on a frozen lake. - [NTSB FTW83LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA184.md): Bell 206B · Hempstead, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1983 · N3898P · Substantial damage > Acording to the pilot the aircraft was in level flight at 800 feet AGL when the pilot experienced severe yaws in rapid rapid succession. He noticed he torque fluctuating between 30 and 100 pounds, went into autorotation and selected a landing spot heading… - [NTSB ANC83FAG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83FAG05.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Chugiak, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 13, 1983 · N1642J · Substantial damage > The flt originated at anchorage, AK at aprx 1400 ast. While flying in the vicinity of knik glacier, some sheep were observed & the plt circled in the area 2 times. During the 2nd turn, the engine began running erratically. Reportedly, the plt applied… - [NTSB MKC83LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA075.md): Cessna 150F · Ollie, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N8803G · Substantial damage > The student reported that the eng lost aprx 500 RPM while he was practicing turns & stalls at an altitude of aprx 3500 ft MSL. Reportedly, the situation became worse & he was unable to maintain altitude. He applied carburetor heat, but it did not help.… - [NTSB FTW83LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA141.md): Bellanca 8KCAB · Roswell, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N5042J · Substantial damage > During arrival, the engine began to lose power as the acft was on base leg for landing. The plt was unable to restore full power and made a forced landing in an umimproved area aprx 2 mi from the airport. During the landing roll-out, the right wing tip hit a… - [NTSB FTW83FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA121.md): Cessna P210 · Alexandria, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N4880P · Destroyed > The acft made excessively steep turns at low altitude and the engine lost power. During the forced landing that followedthe acft struck a tree and rolled inverted. It struck the ground in a near vertical nose down attitude. From the amount of fuel aboard at… - [NTSB MIA83LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA076.md): Beech 23 · Naples, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 1983 · N2302L · Substantial damage > According to the pilot the engine lost power while on a short final due to water in the fuel. The acft impacted the ground at a high rate of sink, the nose gear collapsed and the acft was damaged substantially. - [NTSB ANC83LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC83LA040.md): Taylorcraft BC-12-D · White Mountain, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N39196 · Substantial damage > The plt was demonstrating ski landings on river ice. The OAT was at least minus 20 deg f. after a prolonged power-off descent he recognized a need for additional power but the eng would not respond. The plt attempted to stretch his glide but the acft stalled… - [NTSB FTW83LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA089.md): Cessna A185F · Loreauville, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1983 · N1071F · Substantial damage > Reportedly, the acft was preflighted and all three water traps (sumps) were drained until only fuel flowed. During takeoff, the engine began losing power at aprx 400 ft AGL. An emergency landing was made in a cane field. During touchdown, the acft hit rows in… - [NTSB ATL83FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA086.md): Champion 7ECA · Quinton, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1983 · N5175X · Substantial damage > The acft crashed shortly after takeoff following an engine malfunction. The student was taking basic instruction in tailwheel acft and had made one landing. Following the 2nd takeoff, at 150-200 feet AGL, the engine lost power with the RPM dropping to the… - [NTSB NYC83FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA050.md): Piper PA-30 · Montgomery, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1983 · N223JN · Destroyed > The acft experienced a power loss on one engine during take-off initial climb. The pilot regained control of the acft and continued to fly the landing pattern. On the downwind leg the engines ran intermittently. Turning final both enginesstopped. A forced… ## 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" = 354) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=354&year=1983 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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