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May 27, 2005 · Cessna 150L · N1770Q

Spokane, WA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Spokane, WA
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1770Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA05LA107

The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector that the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion. Subsequently, the engine was prepared for a test run. A fuel supply was added and the engine started without difficulty and was run for about three minutes at 1,500 rpm before it was shutdown. No evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power while on approach for landing.

Full Narrative

On May 27, 2005, at 1130 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna150L, N1770Q, registered to S & S Trucks Plus Inc., and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight, experienced a loss of engine power while on final approach for landing to Spokane International Airport, Spokane, Washington. During the off airport landing to a dirt road, the aircraft collided with a tree. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft was substantially damaged and the private pilot and his passenger were not injured. The flight departed from West Richland, Washington, about one hour and 45 minutes prior to the accident. The pilot reported to a Federal Aviation Administration Inspector from the Spokane, Flight Standards District Office that the loss of engine power was due to fuel exhaustion. On June 1, 2005, the engine was prepared for a test run. A fuel supply was added and the engine started without difficulty and was run for about three minutes at 1,500 rpm before it was shutdown. No evidence of a mechanical failure or malfunction was found. To date, the pilot has not completed or returned the National Transportation Safety Board, Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1770Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind40° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data