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December 24, 1995 · Cessna 150M · N19LV

Round Rock, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 24, 1995
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Round Rock, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N19LV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW96LA076

The flight originated at Austin, Texas, at 1125 with two en route stops. Fuel was not purchased during any portion of the flight. During the return route to Austin, Texas, there was a total loss of engine power. A forced landing was made in an open field with soft soil, but the airplane nosed over. An FAA inspector reported 'evidence of a residual amount of fuel in the wings, fuel filter, and at the carburetor.' The FAA inspector and the owner/operator found no mechanical discrepancies that would have contributed to a power loss.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On December 24, 1995, at 1430 central standard time, a Cessna 150M, N19LV, sustained substantial damage during the forced landing following a loss of engine power near Round Rock, Texas. The student pilot was not injured. The airplane was being operated as an instructional flight under Title 14 CFR part 91. The last leg of the solo cross country flight originated in Temple, Texas, at 1400. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. During an interview, conducted by the FAA inspector, and on the Pilot/Operator Report, the solo student pilot reported the following. Fuel was checked and a flight log (enclosed) prepared prior to departing Austin. The round robin cross country flight departed Austin, Texas, at 1125, with en route stops at Brownwood, Texas, and Temple, Texas. The flight was conducted with a "high power setting" and fuel was not purchased during any portion of the flight. During the return to Austin, the "engine quit," an emergency was declared to Austin Approach Control, and the emergency landing was initiated to an open field. During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed in the "soft soil" and the airplane nosed over before coming to rest inverted. The FAA inspector examined the airplane and reported structural damage to the wings, propeller, firewall, rudder, and stabilizers. There were no mechanical discrepancies noted with the airplane. There was "evidence of a residual amount of fuel in the wings, fuel filter, and at the carburetor." During a telephone interview, conducted by the investigator-in-charge, the owner/operator reported that he found no mechanical discrepancies that would have contributed to a power loss. His written statement was never submitted to the Board.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN19LV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 24 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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