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April 2, 2004 · Cessna 150M · N66758

Orem, UT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 2, 2004
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Orem, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N66758
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04LA056

The private pilot said that he "ran out of fuel." The pilot attempted a forced landing to an open field near the east shore of the lake. During the forced landing, the airplane's right wing struck several branches on the top of a 50-foot tree and the airplane subsequently struck the ground in a nose-down attitude. An examination of the airplane showed that both wing fuel tanks were intact. Approximately 2 cups of fuel was recovered from the tanks.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.

Full Narrative

On April 2, 2004, at approximately 0300 mountain standard time, a Cessna 150M, N66758, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees during a forced landing to a field near Orem, Utah. The private pilot, and passenger sustained minor injuries. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal cross-country flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The flight to Provo, Utah, originated at Emmett, Idaho, at approximately 0010. The pilot said that he "ran out of fuel," and was forced to make an emergency landing. Prior to the flight, the pilot purchased 22.8 gallons of fuel. During the flight to Provo, the engine "cut" as he was flying south over Utah Lake. The pilot attempted a forced landing to an open field near the east shore of the lake. During the forced landing, the airplane's right wing struck several branches on the top of a 50-foot tree near the edge of the field. The airplane spun to the right, approximately 180 degrees, and struck the ground in a nose-down attitude approximately 100 feet southeast of the tree. According to Cessna's pilot operating handbook (POH), for a Cessna 150M with standard fuel tanks, the total fuel capacity is 26 gallons, and the total useable fuel is 22.5 gallons. An examination of the airplane showed the airplane's engine separated from the firewall, the upper portion of the firewall crushed aft, the leading edges of both wings crushed aft, and a buckled aft fuselage. Further examination showed both fuel tanks were intact. On draining both wing tank sumps, approximately 2 cups of fuel was recovered.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:00 MST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN66758
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 28 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind320° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 75 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 43 C
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time09:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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