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October 21, 2005 · Cessna 150L · N1693Q
Shelburne, VT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 21, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shelburne, VT
Aircraft
Cessna 150L
Tail Number
N1693Q
Operator
Shelburne Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA017
The pilot departed his home airport to take aerial photographs of the end of the season tree color changes. After 4.2 hours of flight time, which included an intermediate stop at another airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. During a postaccident examination of the airplane, no preimpact fuel leaks were discovered, and no evidence of fuel spillage was identified at the scene. Approximately 2 quarts of fuel was recovered from the fuel system. There was no record of the airplane being refueled at the intermediate airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.
Full Narrative
The pilot departed his home airport to take aerial photographs of the end of the season tree color changes. After 4.2 hours of flight time, which included an intermediate stop at another airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. During a postaccident examination of the airplane, no preimpact fuel leaks were discovered, and no evidence of fuel spillage was identified at the scene. Approximately 2 quarts of fuel was recovered from the fuel system. There was no record of the airplane being refueled at the intermediate airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 EDT
Nearest AirportShelburne Airport (1nm)
Runway1
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150L
Tail NumberN1693Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorShelburne Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 32 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time19:54
Weather SourceWFAC