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May 3, 2004 · Cessna 150E · N3050J

Goldthwaite, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Goldthwaite, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150E
Tail Number
N3050J
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW04CA122

The single-engine airplane experienced a loss of engine power. The private pilot reported that the engine lost power while in cruise flight. The pilot elected to land the airplane in a pasture. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a tree with the left wing, spun around, and collided into a fence. Examination of the wreckage revealed that the left fuel tank contained 1/2 gallon of fuel, and the right fuel tank was found empty. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he had flown the airplane about 4.3 hours since the last refueling.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision not to refuel, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.

Full Narrative

On May 3, 2004, approximately 0100 central daylight time, a Cessna 150E single-engine airplane, N3050J, registered to and operated by the pilot, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Goldthwaite, Texas. The private pilot, who was the sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. Dark night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The 74-nautical miles cross-country flight originated from the Coleman Municipal Airport (COM), Coleman, Texas, about midnight, and was destined for the Llano Municipal Airport (6R9), Llano, Texas. Despite attempts by the Investigator-In-Charge to obtain a completed Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2), a form was not obtained. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that the engine lost power while in cruise flight. The pilot elected to land the airplane in a pasture. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a tree with the left wing, spun around, and collided into a fence. Examination of the wreckage by a FAA inspector, who responded to the accident site, revealed structural damage to the right wing, the tail was bent 90 degrees, and the left wing and fuselage were destroyed. The left fuel tank contained 1/2-gallon of fuel, and the right fuel tank was found empty. The pilot reported to the FAA inspector that he had flown the airplane about 4.3 hours since the last refueling.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:00 CDT
Nearest AirportLlano Municipal Airport (33nm)
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150E
Tail NumberN3050J
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 67 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 48
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time05:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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