NTSB investigations, 1983
43 cases where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical”.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 33 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 74 |
| 1985 | 60 |
| 1986 | 60 |
| 1987 | 55 |
| 1988 | 64 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 67 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1994 | 53 |
| 1995 | 44 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 35 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 45 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 39 |
| 2004 | 40 |
| 2005 | 38 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 34 |
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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\") = 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)
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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
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NTSB NYC84LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7GCBC Citabria · Nantucket, MAThe 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 ATL84FIA01Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 150K · Newburg, MDThe 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 LAX84FU022Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportLazair Ultralight · Elsinore, CAAfter 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 NYC84LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28 · Hackettstown, NJAccording 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 ANC84LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Skwentna, AKAfter 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 MKC84LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Osage Beach, MOThe 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 LAX84FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportDeley Starduster SA-100 · Wrightwood, CAThe 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 CHI84LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Northfield, OHThe 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 FTW84LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5B · Midland, TXThe 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 ATL84LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHiller UH-12B · Mccullough, ALThe 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 LAX83LA464Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman 164B · Tracy, CAThe 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 MKC83LA224Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Oberlin, KSThe 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 DEN83LA202Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-11-90 · Babb, MTThe 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 LAX83FA400Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206-B · Battle Mountain, NVThe 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 MKC83LA193Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Keytesville, MOAccording 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 ANC83FA146Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna C-206 · Anchorage, AKPrior 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 ATL83LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Jamestown, TNThe 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 ATL83LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Birmingham, ALThe 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 ATL83FA290Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna TR 182 · Seneca Rocks, WVThe 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 ANC83LA130Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca Citabria 7GCBC · Seward, AKThe 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 FTW83LA345Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Houma, LAThe 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 NYC83FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65S · Abbot Village, METhe 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 FTW83LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Elk City, OKThe 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 LAX83LA301Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Marina, CAThe 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 FTW83LA277Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-1820 · Ville Platte, LAThe 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 NYC83FA141Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Ridgefield, CTShortly 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 MKC83LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150H · Salem, MOThe 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 LAX83LA268Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Meadview, AZThe 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 NYC83FNC05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportEnstrom 280C · New Market, NHAfter 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 SEA83LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108 · Grants Pass, ORThe 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 FTW83LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairchild Hiller FH-1100 · Beaumont, TXThe 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 LAX83LJA07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportGrumman AA-1C · Kauai, HIThe 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 ANC83IA074Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 185 · Anchorage, AKLoss 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 FTW83LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Hempstead, TXAcording 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 ANC83FAG05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Chugiak, AKThe 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 MKC83LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Ollie, IAThe 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 FTW83LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 8KCAB · Roswell, NMDuring 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 FTW83FA121Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Alexandria, LAThe 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 MIA83LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 23 · Naples, FLAccording 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 ANC83LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC-12-D · White Mountain, AKThe 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 FTW83LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A185F · Loreauville, LAReportedly, 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 ATL83FA086Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Quinton, VAThe 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 NYC83FA050Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Montgomery, NYThe 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…