CESSNA 150J near Greenville, MS — 2025-02-18
- Date
- 2025-02-18
- Location
- Greenville, MS, USA
- Airport
- GLH
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 150J
- Registration
- N7486S
- Category
- Airplane
- Highest injury
- None
- Fatalities
- 0
Probable cause
The pilots’ inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing into wooded terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the instructional flight.
Contributing factors
Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision during the instructional flight.
NTSB narrative
The flight instructor reported that while conducting holding pattern training, the engine “stuttered” which was followed by a loss of engine RPM. The pilot receiving instruction pulled on the carburetor heat, and the engine did not regain power. The engine subsequently lost total power. Due to the lack of suitable terrain, the flight instructor then conducted a forced landing to wooded terrain. The airplane impacted trees and terrain resulting in substantial damage to the wings and empennage. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the fuel system was intact and contained no usable fuel.
NTSB coding
Evidence available
- Photos
- 3 docket documents