Cessna 182P accident near West Milford, NJ
On February 27, 2005, a Cessna 182P (airplane) was involved in an accident near West Milford, NJ. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- February 27, 2005
- Place
- West Milford, NJ
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182P · Airplane
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 41.133°N, 74.340°W
- NTSB ID
- 20050304X00268
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On February 27, 2005, at 1305 eastern standard time, a Cessna 182P, N6685M, was destroyed when it impacted terrain following a loss of engine power during the initial climb from Greenwood Lake Airport (4N1), West Milford, New Jersey. The certificated private pilot/owner and pilot rated passenger were fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to witness statements, prior to the accident flight the airplane was placed in a hangar for approximately 1 hour, for preflight inspection and "de-ice," and was then placed outside. The pilot was observed rocking the wings up and down with his hands, and carrying a fuel sample cup. After the preflight, the pilot performed a "lengthy" run-up, and taxied into position for takeoff at the threshold of runway 06. Engine power increased, and the airplane lifted off about 400 to 500 feet later. After climbing to an approximate height of 50 to 200 feet above the ground, and at a point about 1,300 feet down the runway, a "puff of blackish" or "dark" smoke was observed coming from the area of the engine cowl. The airplane then lost altitude, and touched down approximately 20 feet from the end of the runway pavement. It briefly became airborne again, and then sank below the level of the runway, and out of view. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single-engine land. He reported a total flight time of 600 hours on his most recent application for a Federal Av
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel ice, during the initial climb after takeoff.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
