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November 15, 1989 · Cessna 150M · N9258U
Norman, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Norman, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N9258U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW90LA027
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WHEN HE BECAME LOST. HE TRIED FOR SOME TIME TO RELOCATE HIMSELF, THEN CALLED A FSS FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FSS GUIDED HIM BACK TO THE DEPARTURE AREA. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT RAN OUT OF FUEL AND THE PLT LANDED ONE MILE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT IN AN OIL FIELD PIPE YARD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY BECAME LOST AND DISORIENTED AND DELAYED IN OBTAINING HELP FROM THE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ON A SOLO CROSS COUNTRY FLIGHT WHEN HE BECAME LOST. HE TRIED FOR SOME TIME TO RELOCATE HIMSELF, THEN CALLED A FSS FOR ASSISTANCE. THE FSS GUIDED HIM BACK TO THE DEPARTURE AREA. HOWEVER, THE AIRCRAFT RAN OUT OF FUEL AND THE PLT LANDED ONE MILE NORTH OF THE AIRPORT IN AN OIL FIELD PIPE YARD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CST
Nearest Airport0nm N
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN9258U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
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 27 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:50
Weather SourceWFAC