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September 26, 1993 · Cessna 150M · N704ZF

Burlington, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 26, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Burlington, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N704ZF
Operator
Scott Weis
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI93LA379

THE PILOT CALCULATED WHAT HE THOUGHT WOULD BE ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE PROPOSED FLIGHT. HE DID NOT FUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS OF FLIGHT THE AIRPLANE SUSTAINED A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE NOSE GEAR IMPACTED UPHILL TERRAIN DURING THE OFF-AIRPORT FORCED LANDING. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED ONLY UNUSABLE FUEL IN TANKS.

NTSB Probable Cause

the improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.

Full Narrative

On September 26, 1993, at 1330 central daylight time, a Cessna 150M, N704ZF, registered to Weis Scott of Burlington, Wisconsin, and operated by a private rated pilot, experienced a loss of engine power and a forced landing was conducted into a farm field three miles west of the Burlington, Wisconsin airport. During the forced landing the nose landing gear impacted uphill terrain and the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported no injuries. The personal 14 CFR Part 91 flight was being conducted in visual meteorological conditions. No flight plan was on file. The local flight departed Burlington, Wisconsin, at approximately 1115. The pilot stated that he departed on the flight from Burlington with what he believed to be 12 gallons of fuel. He indicated that he landed at Kenosha at 1245, taxied back and departed for Burlington where he arrived at 1315. He stated that he then taxied back and decided to make one more take off and landing at Burlington. It was during this last flight that the engine power was lost. In his written statement the pilot stated that he, "Did not have sufficient fuel." Post accident examination of the airplane revealed only unusable fuel on the airplane. A Cessna 150 Owner's Manual excerpt is included as an addendum to this report. It shows "Cruise Performance" with lean mixture fuel consumption rates at 2,500 feet, from a low of 3.2 to a high of 7.0 gallons per hour.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN704ZF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorScott Weis
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 41 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 20000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 50
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC

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