Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near Wasilla, AK — 2017-08-31

Final reportGAA17CA542
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Date
2017-08-31
Location
Wasilla, AK, USA
Airport
IYS
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N2996S
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot’s inadequate in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, the subsequent total loss of engine power, and a forced off-airport landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, on a cross-country flight, she diverted to a closer airport because the airplane was low on fuel. She added that she executed a go-around after a high approach, but when she advanced the throttle forward, the engine experienced a total loss of engine power. She then landed the airplane straight ahead in brush. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. Postaccident examination revealed that the airplane had less than the 3.5 unusable gallons of fuel. The student pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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