CESSNA 150G near Seagoville, TX — 2025-09-20

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

The pilot and pilot rated passenger were on a cross country flight when the airplane’s engine stopped. The pilot conducted a forced landing to a field. The airplane struck a fence and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, empennage, and wings. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel tanks were not breached and contained no usable fuel. After the accident, the pilot stated that he was surprised they ran out of fuel and will use this accident as a lesson learned.

NTSB coding

• Fuel exhaustion · Enroute-descent
• Decision Making / Judgment
• Planning / Preparation

Evidence available

• Photos
• 5 docket documents

Docket documents5

• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1 - FIRST PILOTform
• PILOT/OPERATOR AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORT, NTSB FORM 6120.1-SECOND PILOTform
• MOR-AIRPLANE OWNERother
• MOR-PILOTother
• PHOTOSphotos

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