On May 22, 2004, a Cessna 182E (registration N2852Y) was involved in an aviation accident near Santa Teresa, NM. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
After completing a skydiver drop at 14,000 feet, the pilot experienced an engine failure during descent. Initially suspecting carburetor ice, he later realized fuel exhaustion. The aircraft landed short of the runway, collapsing the nose gear and buckling the firewall.
Incident Overview
The pilot of a skydiving aircraft reported that after dropping skydivers at 14,000 feet, the engine quit during the descent to land. The pilot initially believed the cause to be carburetor ice but subsequently determined that the aircraft had run out of fuel.
Emergency Landing
With the engine inoperative, the pilot was forced to land the airplane short of the runway. The aircraft impacted terrain, resulting in the collapse of the nose landing gear and buckling of the firewall.
Post-Accident Report
The pilot informed an FAA inspector about the occurrence but did not complete the required Pilot Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2).
What happened in the 22 May 2004 Cessna 182E accident near Santa Teresa, NM?
After completing a skydiver drop at 14,000 feet, the pilot experienced an engine failure during descent. Initially suspecting carburetor ice, he later realized fuel exhaustion. The aircraft landed short of the runway, collapsing the nose gear and buckling the firewall.
Were there any fatalities in the 22 May 2004 Cessna 182E accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 22 May 2004 involved a Cessna 182E, registration N2852Y, at Santa Teresa, NM.
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