NTSB investigations, 1984
74 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 |
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\") = 1984
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") = 1984 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 FTW85LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Monroe, LAThe acft suffered a collapsed nose gear after losing and regaining power during an ILS approach and finally completing an emergency landing two miles from the rwy of intended landing. There were no injuries and no fire. Examination of the acft in the field…NTSB MKC85LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Stuttgart, ARPlt stated he had attempted an NDB approach to rwy 18 but executed a missed approach when he could not see the rwy when the acft was at 800 ft. the plt pitched the acft to a climb attitude and added full throttle. He continued to state that the acft felt…NTSB CHI85LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Troy, MIThe plt reported a loss of power while in the traffic pattern. During his manuvering to position the acft for landing, the acft stalled & impacted in a field. Investigation did not reveal any fuel/eng malfunction that would have contributed to the accident.NTSB ATL85FKG01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Huntsville, ALAccording to the pax very shortly after takeoff the acft 'stall light' illuminated as the acft flew over trees aft the end of the rwy. One pax reported that the acft climbed slightly before it dropped to the ground left wing and nose first. Exam of the eng…NTSB ATL85FA054Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech D18S · Norfolk, VAThe acft crashed during an ILS approach following an engine power loss while on an air taxi freight flight. The plt related that at about 550 ft on the approach to rwy 23 the left eng fuel press warning lite illuminated & the lt eng loss power. The plt opened…NTSB BFO85FA008Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C23 · Clifton, VAShortly after leveling at the cruise altitude of 2500 ft, the pilot noted a gradual RPM decrease and resultant loss of power. Altitude could not be maintained and the pilot selected a rolling open field in which to land when he realized that reaching an…NTSB MIA85LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Stuart, FLAcft was flying at low level over water to film a tv commercial. Plt pushed throttle in for additional pwr but engine did not respond. Full throttle was applied with no response from the eng. Plt stated that there was insufficient pwr to maintain level flt.…NTSB LAX85LA045Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Inverness, CAAn autorotation was initiated at about 300 ft as eng and rotor RPM began to decrease. Touchdown occurred in soft sand with some forward motion. Full aft cyclic was applied causing the main rotor to contact the tailboom. Exam of the acft fuel system revealed…NTSB FTW85LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Grand Chenier, LAThe pilot told the cameron parrish sheriff that he was attempting to land the aircraft at a small agricultural landing strip after one of the two engines quit due to fuel starvation. The pilot stated that there was nothing wrong with the aircraft except that…NTSB ANC85LA015Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Talkeetna, AKThe acft crashed during a forced landing following a power loss. Post accident fire destroyed the acft. The acft engine was partially disassembled following the accident and no discrepancies were found. The plt said that he suspected carburetor ice. During…NTSB MIA85LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Ocala, FLThe acft started its ground run and upon encountering a dip in the rwy, the acft became airborne. The engines lost power shortly thereafter and the acft collided that a fence and hay bales. The acft owner stated that the plt (a prospective buyer of the acft)…NTSB MIA85LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Davie, FLPlt stated he was practicing maneuvers and when he added pwr after one maneuver the eng did not develope 'full RPM.' He went through emergency procedures but could not effect a recovery of power so he elected to land. The field chosen was soft and wet. The…NTSB DEN85LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320B · Glen Canyon, UTOn takeoff roll, plt noted 5 inch difference in manifold pressure between the engs. Acft began to drift to the right. Plt applied corrective difference power, rudder and aileron to correct drift, but stated a gust of wind caused further right drift. Right…NTSB SEA85LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA38 · Williams, ORPlt was flying 150 to 200 ft AGL at 80 to 85 mph. Upon pwr application to return to alt, plt stated, carburetor heat conrol was not returned to the 'off' position. Plt stated acft did not want to climb so pwr was removed and an attempt to fly under…NTSB CHI85LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCrosetti Glasair - TD · Ypsilanti, MIThe acft had just returned from a flt. Engine run-up and pre-flt checks were normal. On initial climb, eng lost pwr to extent continued flight was not possible. Plt executed forced landing in an open field. Inspection revealed a bird feather lodged against…NTSB CHI85FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310C · Allegan, MIThe non inst non multi-eng rated pvt plt/owner occupied the rt seat & employed the CFI for ferrying the newly purchased acft. From the start, the flt experienced comm difficulties & a compass system malfunction problem. ARTCC transcripts reveal that ATC was…NTSB MKC85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAyres S2R-R3S · Lepanto, ARAs the pilot set climb power the acft began to settle. Full power was applied but the descent continued. The pilot dumped the chemical load and landed in a rice field. During recovery of the wreckage the flexible induction air duct partially collapsed…NTSB DEN85LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Las Vegas, NMThe plt stated he was on a x-country flt and after aprx 1.5 hrs, the engine started to run rough. The plt attempted to correct the roughness and when he applied the carb heat, the engine quit. The plt turned off the carb heat but power could not be restored…NTSB NYC84LA320Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA-360C · New York, NYDuring approach to heliport, the plt heard two loud 'pops' from the engine. The plt activated the emergency floats and continued the approach. The plt stated that the 'popping', recognized as a compressor stall started again on final. He lowered the…NTSB MKC84LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28A · Slater, MOPlt quickly pulled excessive collective while attempting takeoff from a hover. Rotor RPM decreased and the acft touched down hard on the right skid. A post accident engine run revealed no discrepancies.NTSB LAX84LA486Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 414A · Carlsbad, CAThe acft was on IFR departure in minimal weather conditions. On takeoff roll, a pwr loss occurred on the rt eng and the acft veered to the rt. PIC (owner) in left seat initiated aborted takeoff, but rt seat plt took control, continued takeoff and feathered…NTSB NYC84LA317Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Medford, NJDuring engine run-up, right magneto had excessive RPM drop. Plt leaned mixture for burn-out and inavvertently shut down engine. After restart, plt ran engine with lean mixture; subsequent magneto check was within limits. At 300 ft AGL on initial climb, engine…NTSB LAX84FA472Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310 · Redlands, CAGnd witnesses obsvd an initial erratic takeoff gnd roll. After the acft reached 200 ft it experienced a power loss on the left engine. The acft stalled as it turned left, entered into an uncontrolled descent and crashed. The post impact fire consumed the…NTSB DEN84LA286Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale SA315B · Lyman, WYThe plt stated that engine RPM began deteriorating during a climb to cruise flt. He returned to the landing site where the RPM decayed to flt idle, an autorotation was entered and a hard landing resulted. The engine ran for 1 hour in a test cell after the…NTSB FTW84LA379Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · San Antonio, TXThe acft did not climb above 25 to 50 ft AGL after takeoff. The plt said 'the engine felt loaded down.' The stall warning horn sounded and the plt told everyone to 'hang on' as he lowered the nose of the acft. The acft touched down about 555 ft beyond the…NTSB NYC84FIA03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Park Hall, MDThe plt noted that the engine ran rough at low RPM but smoothed out at higher pwr settings. Despite that finding the pltelected to takeoff but aborted as he realized that he would not be able to get airborne before reaching the end of the rwy. After taxiing…NTSB ATL84LA266Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Iuka, MSOn initial climb from take-off, a partial power loss occurred. Carb heat was selected but pwr remained at a level too low to sustain altitude and a forced landing was effected in rough, wooded terrain. Investigation revealed no discrepancies in the fuel or…NTSB CHI84LA355Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · La Salle, ILThe acft made a forced landing in a corn field after a power loss. The plt said that the engine seemed to be running rough at start-up. After leaning and a run-up it smoothed out. Twenty minutes after takeoff the engine started vibratingand the EGT went up to…NTSB MKC84LA247Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDarrell W. MC Moran Monnett Moni · El Dorado, ARAfter lift-off on initial test flight of this homebuilt acft, the engine ceased to develop full RPM. The plt was unable to establish a rate of climb to clear terrain obstacles in the flight path, colliding first with tree tops and then the ground. Plt…NTSB FTW84FA343Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Justin, TXThe acft collided with a power line and nosed over during an attempt to recover from a simulated forced landing. The cfireportedly 'cleared' the engine during the approach but when she took over and added power to climb she claimed the engine did not fully…NTSB CHI84LA329Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGulfstream AA-5A · Wausau, WIDrg a x-country flt at 4500 ft, eng began sputtering. Plt adusted the mix; then applied carb heat, but rprtdly for only a short time. Eng contd operg, but at reduced pwr. Acft lost alt & dscndd into clds, but the plt was able to lvl at APRX500' AGL. He…NTSB DCA84AA033Accident · 9 fatalFinal reportBritten-Norman BN-2A Islander · Vieques, PRA witness reported he heard an apparent eng problem after the acft took off & began a left turn for a x-wind departure. Reportedly, the acft oscillated, then after regaining some lost alt, it banked abruptly to the left, nosed down, & subsequently, crashed in…NTSB LAX84LA424Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G-5A · Winterhaven, CAThe acft collided with the ground during a takeoff attempt. According to the plt, after the acft was loaded with 60 gallons of pesticide a takeoff was begun. The acft became airborne and traveled about 300 ft when the plt inadvertantly allowed the rotor RPM…NTSB DEN84LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportStinson 108-1 · Bountiful, UTFollowing an uneventful runup the pilot took off and was climbing through 400 ft AGL when the engine began to lose power. The pilot then turned on the carburetor heat, but it did not alleviate the engine problem. He then made an emergency landing in a field,…NTSB LAX84FVM01Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportE.L. Griggs Q2 · Hollister, CAThe acft passed over the arpt twice after departure with the engine popping and backfiring. A witness who heard this radioed the plt to warn him. The plt replied that he was trying to correct it with the mixture control. The plt was also advised that his…NTSB SEA84LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150J · Burley, IDThe acft made a forced landing in a potato field and nosed over after the engine lost power. The plt said she used carburetor heat when the engine started running rough. The engine did not immediately improve but was running in surges from 1800-2200 RPM. The…NTSB SEA84LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150K Aerobat · Blaine, WAThe student pilot had just returned to his home airport after a x-country flight. He had not refueled at the last airport and was aware that both fuel gages were below one quarter tank. He said that his first approach was two high. The second approach was…NTSB NYC84FNE03Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper J4A · Gardner, MADuring climbout, plt noted slight pwr loss, applied carb heat & eng regained pwr. On removal of carb heat, pwr loss (aprx 200 RPM) again occurred. Application of carb heat again resorted pwr but plt elected to turn back to field and land. During turn, plt…NTSB FTW84LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182A · Marshall, TXThe acft was descended in a long glide from 5000 ft. the engine did not respond to throttle application on final. Pumping the throttle produced brief restarts. The plt landed in a rough field off the arpt. The nose gear separated and the acft nosed over. No…NTSB CHI84LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Richmond Hts, OHThe aircraft was being flown back from an annual inspection. The pilot stated after the accident that he experienced a loss of power while on downwind leg for landing on rwy 23. The pilot attempted a landing on rwy 5 but the acft landed 1500 feet short.…NTSB FTW84LA304Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 · Lubbock, TXAccording to the plt, the right eng lost power & during the approach to the arpt, the left eng also lost power. Subsequently, he made a wheels up landing in a cotton field & the acft was damaged. The plt indicated that he was distracted in his attempts to…NTSB FTW84FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Georgetown, TXThe acft crashed into trees during takeoff following a reported loss of power. The engine by observation was running at impact. Investigation showed a worn magneto and fouled spark plugs; #3 bottom plug was coated with unburned oil and foreign matter. The…NTSB CHI84LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G2 · Detroit, MIThe acft landed in the Detroit river after the engine sputtered and the acft vibrated. The plt reduced pwr & collective and pushed the cyclic forward. The RPM reduced from 3000 to 2500 but the rotor and engine RPM remained married. The plt adjusted descent…NTSB FTW84FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-22-150 · Quinlan, TXSeveral witnesses stated the acft 'buzzed them below tree-top level' before the accident. Witnesses also stated that the engine 'sounded like it cut out.' The acft impacted the ground in a steep left bank. Post accident inspection revealed no evidence of any…NTSB CHI84LA257Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172L · Lewisburg, OHAfter descent from 4000 ft to 1000, plt applied pwr for level off & eng did not respond. Carb heat was not used during descent or after power loss. Plt executed forced landing in bean field, colliding with a wire on approach and damaging the right main gear.…NTSB FTW84LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150G · Ennis, TXAfter the plt experienced a rough running eng while doing touch & go landings he executed a precautionary ldg. Upon rollout the acft nosed over in a ditch & came to rest inverted. Post crash examination of the eng revealed no evidence of a mechanical failure…NTSB CHI84MA249Accident · 4 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Cincinnati, OHPlt requested fuel from FBO but failed to make it clear what type he wanted. The FBO personnel misunderstood the plt's request and refueled the acft with 'jet a' instead of aviation grade gasoline. The plt did not monitor the refueling process and failed to…NTSB FTW84LA280Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Blue Ridge, TXPlt had power at idle during descent from 900 ft AGL to 200 ft AGL. During a low pass over a field, plt advanced throttle, engine sputtered and did not accelerate. Heavy braking was used during forced landing roll and acft nosed over. Plt did not recall using…NTSB ANC84FA091Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Whittier, AKThe helicopter experienced an eng power loss during takeoff and descended into marshy terrain. The PIC stated that he was departing from a confined area & at 90% torque the acft rose to 50 ft AGL. He then rose to 200 ft AGL but could not recall power…NTSB CHI84LA222Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Kankakee, ILAfter departing the arpt, the plt elected to practice emergency procedures. He shut down & feathered the left eng about 4 mi south of the arpt at 4000 ft MSL. He then tried to restart the eng, but reported that the battery did not have enough pwr to turn the…