On March 23, 1986, a Douglas C-47 (registration N37AP) operated by Atorie Air Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Steins, NM. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A C-47 made a forced landing after the left engine lost partial power due to a cracked cylinder, and the right engine subsequently ran rough. Investigation found an internal malfunction in the right engine.
Incident Overview
During an en route flight, a C-47 experienced a partial power loss in the left engine. The cause was determined to be a cracked cylinder. The crew shut down the left engine and applied additional power to the right engine to compensate for the increasing rate of descent.
Emergency Response
Shortly after the left engine was shut down, the right engine began running rough. The crew subsequently carried out a forced landing.
Investigation Findings
Post-incident investigation of the right engine revealed an internal malfunction; however, the specific nature of that malfunction was not detailed in the available records.
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