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August 26, 1989 · Cessna 150G · N465SR
Edgefield, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 26, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Edgefield, SC
Aircraft
Cessna 150G
Tail Number
N465SR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL89LA203
DURING A CROSS COUNTRY BUSINESS TRIP WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 6500 FEET THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT INFORMED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL THAT THE FUEL MAY HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED AND REQUESTED VECTORS TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT. AFTER MAKING A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD THE AIRPLANE HIT TREES DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PILOT LATER TELEPHONED THE ATC FACILITY TO INFORM THEM HE HAD LANDED WITHOUT INJURY. HE STATED AGAIN THAT THE FUEL MAY HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. HIS REPORT OF THE ACCIDENT INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS NOR FAILURES.
NTSB Probable Cause
POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND IN THAT HE ALLOWED THE FUEL SUPPLY TO BE EXHAUSTED.
Full Narrative
DURING A CROSS COUNTRY BUSINESS TRIP WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT AT 6500 FEET THE ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT INFORMED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL THAT THE FUEL MAY HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED AND REQUESTED VECTORS TO THE NEAREST AIRPORT. AFTER MAKING A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD THE AIRPLANE HIT TREES DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PILOT LATER TELEPHONED THE ATC FACILITY TO INFORM THEM HE HAD LANDED WITHOUT INJURY. HE STATED AGAIN THAT THE FUEL MAY HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. HIS REPORT OF THE ACCIDENT INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS NOR FAILURES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150G
Tail NumberN465SR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 3 kt
Visibility4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2700 ft
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time16:40
Weather SourceWFAC