Cessna 182P N6685M

Summary

On 27 February 2005 at about 18:05 local time, a Cessna 182P registered N6685M was involved in an accident near West Milford, New Jersey, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 died. The aircraft was destroyed. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

27 February 2005 at 18:05

Classification

Accident

Location

West Milford, New Jersey, United States

Nearest airport

Greenwood Lake Airport (4N1)

Coordinates

41.1325, -74.3403

Aircraft

Cessna 182P

Registration

N6685M

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

West Milford → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Destroyed

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

IAD05FA040

2 people died.

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.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

During the initial climb after takeoff, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The airplane lost altitude and touched down about 20 feet from the end of the runway pavement, became airborne again, sank below the level of the runway and out of view. After striking several trees and a power line, the airplane came to rest next to a road 362 feet northeast of the departure end of the runway. Examination of the runway revealed that it had a 340 foot displaced threshold that had been marked as a taxiway due to encroachment in the airport safety zone. Examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions; however, water was obtained from the fuel strainer, and a large piece of ice with visible contaminants suspended in it was found attached to the filter assembly. The airplane was stored out of doors and had not flown for almost 6 months. The owners manual stated that "if the aircraft is to be stored temporarily, or indefinitely, refer to the service manual for proper storage procedures." The service manual stated in the returning aircraft to service section to "Check fuel strainer. Remove and clean filter screen."

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.