Cessna 182R accident near Pittstown, New Jersey, December 26, 2007
On December 26, 2007 at about 2:55 pm local time, a Cessna 182R, registered N9412X, was substantially damaged in an accident near Pittstown, New Jersey (Alexandria Airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 26, 2007 · about 2:55 pm local time
- Place
- Pittstown, New Jersey · Alexandria Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 182R · all 182Rs on the register
- Registration
- N9412X · no longer on the register · serial 18268516
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
According to the pilot, he took off from runway 26 using "normal power." After takeoff, approximately 50 feet above the ground, the power "reduced" and the propeller completely stopped. The pilot landed in the grass next to the runway, the nose wheel dug into the ground and broke off, and the airplane nosed over. The pilot further stated that he had completed the preflight checklist prior to engine start, including checking the fuel for water, and that there was adequate fuel on board. He also recalled checking the carburetor heat during the engine run-up, with no significant reduction in engine smoothness, just prior to takeoff. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector on scene confirmed crankshaft continuity. He could not find fuel in the carburetor, but noted that it had been upside down for 3 to 4 hours prior to his arrival. He also confirmed that a "full load of fuel" had been onboard at startup. No preimpact mechanical anomalies were noted
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 191 hours in all; 121 in this make and model; 26 in the last 90 days; 3 in the last 30 days; 138 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: October 14, 2007
- Medical certificate: Class 3
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 1,446 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, December 19, 2007
- Maximum gross weight: 3,100 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Teledyne Continental Motors O-470-U (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: N85 Pittstown NJ at 2:55 pm
- Destination: N85 Pittstown NJ
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 26, 2,550 ft by 60 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 9 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 34°F (1°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 30.22 inHg
- Observation at 2:53 pm from TTN, 25 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
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