On December 21, 1982, a Cessna 140 (registration N4269N) operated by Bruce W. Edwards was involved in an aviation accident near Near Palmer, AK. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After takeoff from a frozen lake, the pilot reported propeller thrust loss and limited elevator control. The aircraft impacted nose-low at 60 mph. Post-accident checks found all flight controls functional.
Takeoff and Initial Flight
Immediately after taking off from a frozen lake, the pilot turned left to parallel a fog bank over the Knik River. During the climb, the pilot stated that the engine did not quit, but the propeller lost thrust. He then lost control of the aircraft.
Control Inputs
The pilot reported that he had roll control and some rudder control, but hardly any elevator control.
Impact
According to the report, the aircraft impacted in a 15-degree nose low attitude while indicating 60 mph.
Post-Accident Inspection
All of the flight controls functioned normally when checked after the accident.