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May 27, 1993 · Cessna 150L · N11831

Fort Myers, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N11831
Operator
B & M Classic Aero
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA133

THE PRIVATE PILOT DEPARTED A SMALL AIRSTRIP AND FLEW FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS 43 MINUTES BEFORE THE ENGINE FAILED AND HE EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO A RESIDENTIAL STREET. DURING THE LANDING THE AIRPLANE STRUCK TREES. EXAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM REVEALED ONLY ABOUT 1/2 GALLON OF FUEL IN BOTH FUEL TANKS.

NTSB Probable Cause

FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO PERFORM IN-FLIGHT FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR.

Full Narrative

On May 27, 1993, about 1658 eastern daylight time, N11831, a Cessna 150L, registered to B & M Classic Aero Inc. crashed in Fort Myers, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the pilot reported no injuries. The flight had originated from Arcadia, Florida, about 1315 the same day. The pilot was an Austrian citizen with a temporary U.S. private pilot's certificate. He stated he rented the airplane, filled both fuel tanks and departed to practice touch-and-go landings at various airports. About 3 hours 43 minutes later, the engine failed due to fuel exhaustion, and he initiated a forced landing to a residential area. The airplane collided with trees during the landing. Examination of the aircraft by crash rescue personnel revealed about 1/2 gallon of fuel in both fuel tanks. Multiple requests for an operator's report of aircraft accident were met with negative results.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:58 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN11831
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorB & M Classic Aero
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 1Unknown

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:01
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data