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January 4, 2007 · Cessna R182 · N695X

Hackettstown, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 4, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hackettstown, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna R182
Tail Number
N695X
Operator
Michael J Waluk
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA054

The pilot was performing a takeoff on runway 05, a 2,200-foot long asphalt runway. About three quarters down the runway, the pilot attempted to rotate the airplane, but it did not respond well. The pilot then noted that the airspeed indicator appeared to indicate less than the 65-knot speed needed to continue with rotation. At that time, the pilot aborted the takeoff; and the airplane overran the runway and strucks rocks. Winds were reported as calm at the time of the accident. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot-in-command's delayed aborted takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain. A factor was the rocks off the end of the runway.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he and a friend were conducting a ferry flight in their Cessna R182. The pilot performed a preflight inspection of the airplane, started the engine, and back-taxied on runway 5, a 2,200-foot long, 50-foot wide, asphalt runway. He then performed a run-up, and initiated a takeoff roll on runway 5. About "three quarters down the runway," the pilot attempted to rotate the airplane, but it did not respond well. The pilot then noted that the airspeed indicator was indicating less than the 65-knot speed needed to continue with rotation. At that time, the pilot aborted the takeoff; however, the airplane overran the runway, struck a rock, and came to rest in a field. During the overrun, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the empennage and right wing. The pilot and a nearby weather station reported the winds as calm at the time of the accident. The pilot also reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:45 EST
Nearest AirportHackettstown Airport (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length2200 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN695X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMichael J Waluk
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 34 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data