Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150M near Garland, TX — 2011-03-19

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Date
2011-03-19
Location
Garland, TX, USA
Aircraft
CESSNA 150M
Registration
N714FS
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, the airplane lost engine power in-flight while en route to its destination. He performed a forced landing to a terraced field. He reported that there was sunlight, which blocked his detection of the terrace. The airplane's nose landing gear impacted the terrace, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that there was no usable fuel in the fuel tanks.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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