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March 19, 2011 · Cessna 150M · N714FS
Garland, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Garland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 150M
Tail Number
N714FS
Operator
Mesquite Aviation
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA241
According to the pilot, the airplane lost engine power in-flight while en route to its destination. He performed a forced landing to a terraced field. He reported that there was sunlight, which blocked his detection of the terrace. The airplane's nose landing gear impacted the terrace, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that there was no usable fuel in the fuel tanks.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he had 24 gallons of fuel on board when he departed. The airplane lost engine power in flight while en route to its destination, an approximate distance of 58 miles. The pilot performed a forced landing on a terraced field. The pilot reported that there was sunlight, which blocked his detection of the terrace. The airplane's nose landing gear impacted the terrace, which resulted in substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot's accident report indicated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane in reference to the accident flight. An on-scene examination of the wreckage revealed that there was no usable fuel remaining in the fuel tanks.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150M
Tail NumberN714FS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMesquite Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 75 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 12 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility13 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:47
Weather SourceWFAC