NTSB investigations, 1982
91 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - mech failure/malf”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 91 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 77 |
| 1984 | 88 |
| 1985 | 82 |
| 1986 | 76 |
| 1987 | 58 |
| 1988 | 76 |
| 1989 | 67 |
| 1990 | 74 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 53 |
| 1994 | 54 |
| 1995 | 60 |
| 1996 | 42 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1998 | 50 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 41 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 37 |
Where
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duckdb -csv -c "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\" = 352)
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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" = 352) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
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NTSB ANC83LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Gambell, AKOn 12/12/82, the aircraft departed on a flight from savoonga to nome, AK. After departure, the pilot noted a problem with the left engine and diverted to Gambell, AK. While en route to Gambell, there was a gradual loss of oil pressure. After landing, the…NTSB FTW83LA062Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 140 · Ruston, LAOn takeoff the pilot heard a loud bang sound then lost engine power. The pilot made a 180 degree descending turn back toward the airport. At the edge of the airport the pilot made a hard touchdown on all three gear assemblies. Investigation revealed the…NTSB ANC83LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 50 · Quinhagak, AKLeft engine lost power after takeoff. Pilot feathered left engine and returned to runway on one engine. Since he was overshooting he elected to land on grass wheels up to avoid overrun and collision with ditch. The following discrepancies were found: exhaust…NTSB CHI83LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Madison, INAfter takeoff from a touch & go the eng lost power. The #1 cyl upper plug lead nut had backed off & the lead was found resting in the plug. The #2 & #4 cyl upper plug lead nuts had backed off & both leads were not in the spark plugs but were resting on the…NTSB LAX83FUG01Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCougar A · El Mirage, CAAfter takeoff, the engine lost power. The pilot made a forced landing on the desert. The aircraft encountered sand and nosed over. The homebuilt aircraft had a common bracket for throttle and mixture. Advancing the throttle would leaned the mixture.NTSB MIA82DA189Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Miami, FLEngine quit while cruising and a forced landing was made in a swamp. #3 cyl exhaust valve head failed. A section of the failed valve head travelled through the induction system into the #2 cylinder damaging both spark plugs rendering the cylinder inoperative.NTSB CHI82DA367Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 207 · Bedford Park, ILPilot made forced landing at night in railroad yard. Engine had loose fuel line.NTSB MKC82FCJ06Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportStinson 108-2 · Chadron, NEAfter departure, the pilot experienced a loss of power. The pilot made a forced landing in a field approximately one mile from the airport. Examination of the aircraft engine revealed that the mixture control was not attached at the carburetor and that the…NTSB ATL82DA280Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164 · Greenville, KYAccording to the caretaker of muhlenburg airport, N143W was having carburetor problems when it arrived to refuel prior to the accident flight. The caretaker stated that the pilot left the engine running while he refueled because the pilot said it wouldn't…NTSB DEN82DA194Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 182P · 3/4 N.E. Of Nuc, COMinor eng maintenance was performed before takeoff. After takeoff the eng ran rough, backfired & could not produce sufficient power to sustain flight. During the landing in an open field the horizontal stablizer hit a fence. The plt reported that evidently a…NTSB DEN82AA191Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-25 · Hayden, COA maint supervisor & 2 plts noted that the l eng did not respond normally while being started. Aft starting, the plt taxied to rwy 10 for an IFR departure. Since the twy did not extend to the end of the rwy, the plt of another acft waited on the twy, just…NTSB NYC82DA225Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172K · Vinalhaven, METhe engine lost power at 100 feet of altitude after takeoff. The pilot found by pumping the throttle, he could regain some power. The aircraft collided with trees and came to rest on the ground. The mixture control cable had separated about one inch from it…NTSB ANC82DA083Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 207A · Near Kipnuk, AKThe pilot reported that the aircraft lost oil pressure while he was in normal cruise. Shortly thereafter, the engine began running rough. The engine failed completely while he was on an approach for a forced landing. Shortly after touching down on uneven,…NTSB DEN82DA181Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportErcoupe 415C · Englewood, COWhile on the downwind leg of the traffic pattern, a strong odor of fuel was detected by the aircrew. A few seconds later, there was a considerable loss of power. The engine continued to operate at reduced power, but the sink rate was too great to reach the…NTSB MKC82DA158Accident · No injuriesFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH 1100 · Mason City, IADuring a swath run, the engine RPM dropped to flight idle and the helicopter was landed hard in a clear area beside the field. An investigation revealed that a sensing line for the fuel control system had failed. This prevented the engine from operating above…NTSB ATL82DA244Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lexington, MSAbout 6 minutes after takeoff, there was a partial loss of engine power when the mixture lever was retarded to lean the engine for cruise. The mixture was quickly advanced, but the engine continued to lose power. The pilot turned back toward the departure…NTSB MIA82DA172Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHelio H-395 · Near St. Marks, FLDuring flight, the engine began missing and started vibrating excessively. The pilot force landed in a swamp with sawgrass and the aircraft flipped inverted. The #3 exhaust push rod was missing and was not found, but debris from the push rod shroud tube was…NTSB ANC82DA075Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28F · Near Sutton, AKThe pilot had approached and landed on a bluff to discharge his two passengers. However, before discharging the passengers, he decided to takeoff and find a better landing area. When the helicopter was about 10 to 20 ft from the takeoff point, but…NTSB LAX82FUD04Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28R-201 · Hawthorne, CAThe acft crashed on final approach after the engine lost power. The plt stated that on final the engine backfired, lost power and would not respond to throttle movement. The engine had been the subject of previous write-ups & work orders, which included fuel…NTSB MKC82DA145Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150J · Conway Springs, KSThe aircraft engine lost power during landing and the aircraft hit trees 100 yards short of the runway. Post-accident examination disclosed low compression on 3 cylinders and none on number four cylinder. The engine had been low on RPM since the beginning of…NTSB FTW82FPM15Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech H35 · Tulsa, OKAircraft lost power during takeoff. Pilot tried to turn back to airport in a left bank described as 60 to 90 degrees. Aircraft stalled and crashed about 1300 feet east of takeoff point. During the investigation the fuel pump was placed on a flow bench & on…NTSB CHI82DA303Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F-28 · Waynesville, OHThe pilot stated that during a spraying operation he felt a vibration in the aircraft. He attempted a precautionary landing with reduced power, avoiding further stress on the rotor system. During the landing the skids dug into the soybeans and the main rotor…NTSB SEA82DA139Accident · No injuriesFinal reportEnstrom F280 · Seattle, WAHelicopter made an emergency forced landing after power loss aircraft landed heavily in loose dirt and damaged skids and rotors. Post-accident exam found "throttle activating arm was improperly engaged to throttle stop."NTSB NYC82DA189Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Wellesley, MAThe pilot experienced a power loss and decaying RPM and decided to land short of destination which was 10 miles away. After surveying a pond for landing, the RPM was 600 and the landing was hard enough to damage the floats. As inspection revealed a blockage…NTSB DEN82FTC08Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna T210N · Near Laramie, WYThe pilot reported that on a previous flight, he had an engine problem, in which, he was unable to obtain more than 27 to 28 inches of manifold pressure. He had the engine checked, no problem was found that would have caused the loss of manifold pressure, and…NTSB ANC82IA067Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper J-3 · Near Big Lake, AKDuring cruise flight, the aircrafts engine lost power and began vibrating severly. After the pilot tried unsuccessfully to remedy the problem, he executed an emergency landing in a marsh. Shortly after touchdown the aircraft bogged down and nosed over. A…NTSB NYC82FNC10Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-24-180 · Woodstock, VTApproximately 5 min after departure the eng lost most of its oil pressure & started to lose power. The acft landed on a rough plowed field & the gear were torn off. The aluminum oil line that connects to the oil cooler broke off at the flare. The "b" nut was…NTSB CHI82DA276Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA25-235C · Ada, MNThe pilot sprayed one field and proceeded to the next field about 2 miles away. He stated that he executed a tight 270 deg turn to the right at about 100 ft. he also stated that after about 90 deg through the turn, the aircraft lost power, stalled and…NTSB FTW82FPG19Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 150J · North Little Ro, ARAfter a right turn after takeoff from rwy 17 the plt declared an emergency. A witness heard the eng backfiring. The plt continued the right turn & attempted a landing on rwy 35. He was described as being too high & hot, & touched down, or almost touched down,…NTSB DEN82DA141Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAmerican AA5B · Broomfield, COThe pilot was conducting local area pleasure sightseeing flights when the aircraft failed to climb during a normal departure. She landed the aircraft in a plowed field. Investigation revealed the flight was conducted at a density altitude approximately 8,750…NTSB LAX82FVG29Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150 · Sacramento, CAThe purpose of the flight was to "shakedown" the aircraft and to break in a newly overhauled engine. A thorough preflight was made and some water was drained from the fuel tanks. (The aircraft had not been flown for some period of time.) While climbing after…NTSB LAX82DA272Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 140 · Santa Ynez, CADuring practice landing the engine began to run rough and intermittently. The instructor attempted a downwind landing. Pulling up over a fence aircraft stalled and made a hard landing the aircraft then nosed over. The fuel cap vent was blocked which prevented…NTSB ANC82DA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22 · 65 Mi.Ene Of Mc, AKDuring flight, the pilot noticed a progressive loss of power. He elected to make an emergency landing on a gravel bar. During the landing, the aircraft rolled through a shallow slough where the left main gear hit a log. The nose gear then hit a bank at the…NTSB LAX82FUG14Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-5 · Bermuda Dunes, CAImmediately after takeoff the eng lost power & the acft was unable to maintain level flt. The acft landed in sand Dunes and flipped over. During a subsequent eng run it was noted that the eng ran normally at low power settings but at takeoff power settings it…NTSB LAX82FA255Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B · Schellville, CAAt approximately 800 ft down the left side of the rwy the left eng experienced a power loss. The acft swerved off the left side of the rwy colliding with a drainage ditch & coming to rest inverted. Examination of the fuel control unit revealed that the…NTSB MIA82DA153Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Kenneth City, FLWhile cruising the aircraft oil pressure dropped and smoke entered the cockpit, so made a forced landing in a small field. The aircraft hit a stump and nosed over. An investigation revealed a broken oil line to a pressure gauge and oil leaked on a hot exhaust…NTSB 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,…NTSB FTW82DA265Accident · No injuriesFinal reportAero Commander 100 · Dekalb, TXThe pilot lost power during a local flight and attempted a landing on a highway. Control was lost and aircraft collided with a fence. The aircraft was landed downwind. Post accident check showed 125 mag drop on both mags and a maximum static of 2350.NTSB CHI82DA233Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150M · Santisgo, MNDuring aerial photo mission engine began to run rough. Pilot headed home but was forced to land enroute. Aircraft swerved and nosed over. Exam of engine showed exhaust valve stuck open.NTSB FTW82DA250Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech D18S · Belen, NMThe pilot stated that during flight, the left engine began leaking oil and the cockpit filled with smoke. He shut down the left engine, but stated that the propeller would not completely feather due to the loss of oil. While approaching to land at a nearby…NTSB DEN82DA118Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAerospatiale SA 315 B · 35 Se Moab, UTHelicopter lifting sling loads lost power in a hover. Pilot jettisoned load and made a forced landing in a ravine, engine had dirt buildup and erosion in the compressor inlet case which led to compressor stall.NTSB MIA82DA140Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Deerfield Field, FLThe engine lost power during cruise flight. The pilot made a forced landing on a beach and collided with rocks and nosed over. The fuel bowl was found loose which lowered the fuel pressure.NTSB 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…NTSB ANC82IA048Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportDe Havilland DHC-6-100 · Near Port Heide, AKWhile in cruise flight, the left engine surged twice and the pilot observed fire emitting from the exhaust and cowling. After securing the engine and discharging the fire bottle without effect, the pilot made a precautionary landing at Port heiden airport.…NTSB SEA82DA082Accident · No injuriesFinal reportHughes 269A · 2nm Nnm Redmond, WAThe engine lost power during the climb and the pilot executed an autorotation. Upon landing the aircraft rocked back and the main rotor severed the tail boom.NTSB MKC82FA095Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 65-90 · Wichita, KSThe plt detected a loss of eng torque at about rotation airspeed about 1700 ft down the rwy & the takeoff was aborted. The acft slid into a ditch off the end of the rwy collapsing the main gear. A functional check of the right eng fuel pump, P/N4V146R002,…NTSB FTW82DA211Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech D18S · Beeville, TXThe pilot and three passengers departed on a pleasure flight. The pilot stated that after climbing several hundred feet and while at 110 mph, the right propeller went into high pitch following a propeller governor failure. This resulted in a loss of engine…NTSB ATL82DA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Williamston, NCThe pilot stated that while cruising at 11,000 ft the engine started missing and losing power. After repeated attempts to restore power the pilot landed in a field. During roll out the nose wheel became lodged in soft sand and the aircraft turned over. Engine…NTSB LAX82FA196Accident · 8 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 320D · Chandler, AZShortly after the aircraft took off from stellar airpark, several witnesses saw it flying northbound with smoke trailing from the left engine. One witness, a student pilot, stated that the gear was down and the plane was lower than normal, about 500 ft AGL.…NTSB MKC82DA085Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman G-164A · Tekamah, NEOn the third spray run the pilot stated that the aircraft engine had a loss of power. He attempted to fly back to the airport but was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field. During the landing roll the aircraft nosed over in the soft mud. Engine…