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March 26, 2011 · Cessna 150F · N8830G
Hannawana Falls, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hannawana Falls, NY
Aircraft
Cessna 150F
Tail Number
N8830G
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA217
The pilot stated that he could not remember the exact date he last fueled his airplane, but recalled that it was completely fueled. He then flew about 2 hours uneventfully. The airplane was not refueled and he departed on the planned 1 hour 19 minute flight. The flight took longer than expected due to a headwind and he said that he deviated over some clouds. During a cruise descent to the destination airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power and he performed a forced landing to a road, about 4 miles south of the destination airport. During the landing, the left wing struck trees, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot added that the accident was due to 100 percent fuel exhaustion.
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 of the Cessna 150F stated that he could not remember the exact date he last fueled his airplane, but recalled that it was completely fueled. He then flew about 2 hours during two uneventful flights. The airplane was not refueled and the pilot departed on the planned 1 hour 19 minute accident flight. The flight took longer than expected due to a headwind and the pilot also deviated over some clouds. During a cruise descent to the destination airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a road, about 4 miles south of the destination airport. During the landing, the left wing struck trees, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot added that the accident was "100 percent fuel exhaustion."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:46 EDT
Nearest AirportPotsdam Municipal Airport (4nm)
Runway06
Runway Length3705 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150F
Tail NumberN8830G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 12 C
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC