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May 21, 2006 · Cessna 150M · N714BL
Ardmore, OK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ardmore, OK
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714BL
Operator
Harley W Hollingsworth
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA131
The 79-hour private pilot was on a 697-nautical mile cross-country flight when he decided to stop for the night at an airport approximately 209 nautical miles from his point of departure. Upon landing at the airport the pilot discovered that all airport services were closed. The pilot then contacted the fixed base operator (FBO) at a nearby airport and elected to fly there and spend the night. While en-route to the airport the aircraft engine lost power and the pilot elected to execute a forced landing to a vacant field. The airplane collided with trees during the forced landing. According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) the pilot reported he departed the airport with 3 gallons of fuel on-board and the intended destination was approximately 11 miles away. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident scene, examined the airplane and found no fuel in the fuel system.
NTSB Probable Cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
Full Narrative
The 79-hour private pilot was on 697-nautical mile cross-country flight when he decided to stop for the night at an airport approximately 209 nautical miles from his point of departure. Upon landing at the airport the pilot discovered that all airport services were closed. The pilot then contacted the fixed base operator (FBO) at a nearby airport and elected to fly there and spend the night. While enroute to the airport the aircraft engine lost power and the pilot elected to execute a forced landing to a vacant field. The airplane collided with trees during the forced landing. According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) the pilot reported he departed the airport with 3 gallons of fuel on-board and the intended destination was approximately 11 miles away. The FAA inspector, who responded to the accident scene, examined the airplane and found no fuel in the fuel system.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:20 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714BL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHarley W Hollingsworth
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · 0-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 39 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time01:49
Weather SourceWFAC