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NTSB investigations, NJ

27 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.

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  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NJ' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ATL07LA131Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Pittsgrove, NJA partial loss of engine power due to low compression for undetermined reasons.Sep 29, 2007 · N8761H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07LA221Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Bernardsville, NJThe failure by unidentified maintenance personnel to follow appropriate procedures when attaching the No. 3 cylinder, which was replaced subsequent to the engine overhaul and not entered in the logbook, resulting in fatigue failures of the cylinder studs.Sep 6, 2007 · N62BA · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA016Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJahns RV-7 · Farmingdale, NJA loss of engine power due to a disconnected throttle/power lever linkage. A contributingfactor was the owner/builder's improper installation of the throttle linkage.Oct 31, 2006 · N916R · Substantial damageNTSB NYC06LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Pompton Lakes, NJImproper maintenance of the throttle shaft, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight, and subsequent impact with trees during a forced landing.Jul 14, 2006 · N4792D · DestroyedNTSB NYC05LA144Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Millville, NJThe flight instructor's improper in-flight decision to perform a emergency landing to a runway, with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain airspeed after aborting that landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with terrain.…Sep 20, 2005 · N6494J · Substantial damageNTSB IAD04LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Chatsworth, NJA blocked internal oil passage, which resulted in inadequate lubrication of the blower impeller shaft, and the subsequent partial loss of engine power.Jul 2, 2004 · N915X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC02FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Teterboro, NJImproper maintenance by other maintenance personnel, which resulted in the air filter element being sucked into and blocking the turbocharger inlet, and a subsequent power loss. Factors in the accident were the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the…Mar 9, 2002 · N2BS · DestroyedNTSB IAD01LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportde Havilland DH-82 Tiger Moth · Allamuchy, NJThe loss of engine power over unsuitable terrain due to an exhaust valve stuck in the open position.Jun 16, 2001 · N4797 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-25 · Wildwood, NJThe partial loss of power caused by detonation of the #3 piston.Aug 1, 2000 · N6195Z · Substantial damageNTSB NYC00FA122Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 · Newark, NJStress rupture of the 2nd-stage low pressure turbine anti-rotation nozzle locks, resulting from inadequate nozzle lock design.Apr 25, 2000 · N39081 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC97LA124Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Hammonton, NJA loss of engine power due to a partially blocked engine muffler.Jun 21, 1997 · N43464 · DestroyedNTSB NYC96LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman-Schweizer G-164A · Vineland, NJfailure of the number 8 cylinder, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing in soft terrain, and subsequent nose over of the airplane.May 14, 1996 · N6620Q · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Matawan, NJThe water collection in the ignition harness which rendered the lower cylinder spark plugs inoperative resulting in partial power loss.Jul 30, 1993 · N6617X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-236 · West Milford, NJA manufacturer's defect which resulted in fatigue failure of the magneto impluse coupling spring and the loss of engine power. A factor was unsuitable terrain.Jun 27, 1993 · N8220J · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA076Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHockenbury Bowers FLY Baby · Peapack, NJThe failure of the throttle valve actuating arm which resulted in partial opening of the throttle valve. A factor related to the accident was the unsuitable terrain available for landing.May 9, 1993 · N80PH · Substantial damageNTSB NYC93FA066Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Elmwood Park, NJInadequate maintenance and inspection of the fuel injector system resulting in a loss of power of the left engine, and the failure of the pilot to maintain minimum control speed which resulted in a flat spin. A factor which contributed to the accident was the…Mar 28, 1993 · N6382Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210N · Milleville, NJThe total loss of engine power caused by mechanical failure, which resulted in the pilot landing the airplane on unsuitable terrain.Mar 25, 1991 · N6237Y · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Atlantic City, NJThe failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff in sufficient time to prevent an overrun. Factors related to the accident were a partial power loss due to a faulty ignition system.Dec 7, 1990 · N8339D · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B-23 · Tinton Falls, NJPrecautionary landing in unsuitable terrain following a partial power loss due to a failed exhaust valve.Nov 27, 1989 · N2350L · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA076Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Williamstown, NJThe flight departed runway 27 at cross keys airport and upon reaching 250 feet altitude, the engine lost power and began vibrating. The pilot maneuvered to return to the airport but was unable to reach it. The aircraft crashed in a yard about 1/2 mile from…Feb 5, 1988 · N2352N · DestroyedNTSB NYC86FHD01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiasecki Acft. Helistat 97-34J · Lakehurst, NJThe helistat, a hybrid a/c with 4 H-34 main fuselages attached to a frame along with a ZPG-2 helium filled envelope had just completed it first hover test flt successfully and landed. A pwr loss was noted on the no. 3 helicopter and the test was terminated…Jul 2, 1986 · N1897Z · DestroyedNTSB DCA85AA023Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGeneral Dynamics 240-27 · West Trenton, NJThe coplt bgn takeoff (tkof) with 2700 RPM & 52 to 53.5' of manifold pressure (mp). Wtr injection was not used altho 12 gal was available. At 150 to 250 ft AGL, the l eng lost pwr & the l prop autofeathered. The capt took control (ctl) & took action to verify…Jun 19, 1985 · N155PA · DestroyedNTSB NYC84LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Marlboro, NJOn initial climb after takeoff, plt noted a loss of climb performance, executed steep 180 degree turn to avoid high voltage lines on rising terrain ahead. This maneuver, coupled with reduced power resulted in an airspeed decrease to near stall speed. Plt…Jun 25, 1984 · N40921 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FHD01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHiller UH-12D · Bricktown, NJThe plt reported an erratic RPM drop & a partial loss of power during a swath run. This occurred when the helicopter was aprx 10 ft above trees at aprx 40 KTS. The acft began losing airspeed & altitude. During an emergency landing, the tail rotor & main rotor…Jun 8, 1983 · N67155 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC83FA110Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA5B · Bedminster, NJThe acft crashed into trees during a forced landing after a loss of power while enroute from white plains. The engine started to shake and the rpms decreased. The plt initiated emergency procedures but the engine continued to run roughly.a decision was made…May 13, 1983 · N28426 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82DA147Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Cape May, NJAfter departing on a banner towing mission, the pilot experienced a sudden power loss. He had insufficient power and altitude to return to the field and elected to ditch in a creek. An examination of the engine revealed that the no.2 exhaust valve, pn 75068,…Jul 9, 1982 · N6897B · Substantial damageNTSB NYC82FHM07Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Sandy Hook Beac, NJThe pilot reported that while he was towing a banner, the engine RPM began to decrease. He initiated emergency procedures, but could not restore the power. The plane was maneuvered for a forced landing on a beach. The plane crashed on the beach while the…Jun 20, 1982 · N6879B · Substantial damage