On December 1, 1985, a Beech D95A (registration N26FM) was involved in an aviation accident near Millville, NJ. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A pilot and his wife departed Sarasota, Florida for Millville, New Jersey. The aircraft crashed in woods about two miles short of the airport after a flight of 5 hours and 8 minutes. Fuel calculations indicated over 11 gallons remaining. Weather included fog and drizzle.
Departure and Flight
The pilot and his wife departed Sarasota, Florida for a planned flight to Millville, New Jersey. The flight was scheduled to last 5 hours and 10 minutes.
Crash and Location
The aircraft crashed in wooded terrain approximately two miles short of Millville Municipal Airport (MIV). The accident occurred 5 hours and 8 minutes after departure.
Fuel Calculations
Post-accident fuel calculations indicated that the aircraft should have had over 11 gallons of fuel remaining in its tanks at the time of the crash.
Witness Reports
Witnesses located in a housing development four miles west of the airport reported hearing and seeing the aircraft flying low in the area prior to the accident.
Weather Conditions
Weather at the time was reported as 300 feet overcast with fog and drizzle.