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June 16, 1987 · Cessna 172 · N9638L
West Milford, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 1987
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
West Milford, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N9638L
Operator
Mac Dan Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC87LA174
THE CESSNA 172 IS REPORTED TO HAVE LOST POWER AFTER GETTING AIRBORNE WHILE MAKING A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF FROM A 1838 FT LONG RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT TOLD THE OPERATOR HE LANDED THE AIRCRAFT ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND SETTLED IN SOME TREES BELOW THE RUNWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE REPORTED POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE PILOT DID NOT RESPOND TO INQUIRIES REGARDING THE ACCIDENT.
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THE CESSNA 172 IS REPORTED TO HAVE LOST POWER AFTER GETTING AIRBORNE WHILE MAKING A SHORT FIELD TAKEOFF FROM A 1838 FT LONG RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT TOLD THE OPERATOR HE LANDED THE AIRCRAFT ON THE REMAINING RUNWAY AND RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY. THE AIRCRAFT WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND SETTLED IN SOME TREES BELOW THE RUNWAY. THE CAUSE OF THE REPORTED POWER LOSS WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE PILOT DID NOT RESPOND TO INQUIRIES REGARDING THE ACCIDENT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenwood Lake (0nm N)
Runway2
Runway Length1838 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN9638L
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMac Dan Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2J · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 34 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 6 kt
Visibility30 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT