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October 21, 1995 · Cessna 150F · N7157F

Charlotte, NC

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Charlotte, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N7157F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL96LA009

Upon arriving at the destination airport, the pilot experienced a loss of engine power. He made a forced landing to a nearby road and collided with the median and planted trees. During the wreckage examination, approximately one gallon of fuel was recovered from the fuel system. The pilot had flown three hours and fifteen minutes before the loss of power was experienced.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply.

Full Narrative

On October 21, 1995, at 1933 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 150F, N7157F, collided with the median of a local street while attempting an emergency landing two miles northeast of Charlotte, North Carolina. The personal flight operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The private pilot was not injured. The flight departed Manassas, Virginia, at 1615 hours. The flight was on a final approach to runway 23 at the Charlotte/Douglas International Airport, when the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine power. The pilot selected a nearby paved street and attempted an emergency landing. During the landing roll, the airplane collided with the street median and planted trees. Approximately one gallon of aviation fuel was recovered from the aircraft fuel system during the wreckage examination. The pilot stated that the airplane was topped off with aviation fuel before he departed Manassas. With normal fuel conservation procedures employed, the Cessna 150 has an approximate fuel endurance of four hours. No mechanical problems with the airplane were reported by the pilot. The Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) was not received (see attached NTSB letter of request and U.S. Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:33 EDT
Nearest AirportCharlotte (2nm NNE)
Runway23
Runway Length7501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN7157F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind230° @ 6 kt
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 34 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data