# NTSB NYC82DA223: Beech B23, N7674R, West Yarmouth, MA, September 11, 1982

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Final report
- Date: September 11, 1982, 15:15 local (19:15 UTC)
- Place: West Yarmouth, MA
- Location: 41.6478° N, 70.2515° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of West Yarmouth, MA, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.6478&lon=-70.2515&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 1 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report September 11, 1983
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 73014
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=NYC82DA223
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/73014/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82DA223

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - mech failure/malf, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system,ram air/induction air - worn (cause)
  - fuel system,ram air/induction air - blocked(total) (cause)
- Forced landing, landing - flare/touchdown
- In flight collision with object, landing - flare/touchdown
  - object - wire,transmission (contributing factor)
  - visual lookout - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - terrain condition - high obstruction(s) (contributing factor)
  - maneuver - performed, pilot in command
  - stall/mush - intentional, pilot in command
  - terrain condition - soft (contributing factor)

## Analysis

ABOUT 30 MIN AFTER TAKEOFF, THE ENGINE LOST POWER AT ABOUT 1000 FT AGL WHEN THE PILOT ADDED POWER TO CLIMB. HE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND ELECTED TO LAND ALONG THE SHORELINE. DURING THE APPROACH, THE AIRCRAFT COLLIDED WITH POWER LINES. REPORTEDLY, THE PILOT THEN STALLED THE PLANE WHILE AVOIDING A HOUSE, THE AIRCRAFT DROPPED INTO A MARSH AND IT SLIDE ABOUT 100 FT BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. AN OPERATIONAL CHECK OF THE ENGINE REVEALED THAT THE SLEET DUCT BETWEEN THE CARBURETOR AND CARBURETOR AIRBOX WAS WORN. ABOVE 1200 TO 1500 RPM, THE DUCT WOULD COLLAPSE AND THE ENGINE WOULD QUIT.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N7674R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N7674R-1983-02-16), registration cancelled 1983-02-16, S/N M-1271 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: BEECH B23
- Registry model: [Beech B23](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b23) (registry code 1151240) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 1271
- Airframe hours: 1191
- Engines: LYCOMING O-360-A2G 180 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: John L. Trotto
- Registered owner: John L. Trotto
- Departed: HYA, HYANNIS, MA
- Destination: HYA, HYANNIS, MA

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 44; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; flight hours: 177 total, 119 in this make and model, 115 as pilot in command, 14 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Temperature: 167 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19820911045409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820911045409A), Sep 11, 1982: Beech 23BEECH, West Yarmouth, MA, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing after engine failure.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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