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July 9, 2011 · Cessna 150J · N50575

Lacassine, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Lacassine, LA
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N50575
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11LA472

Prior to departure, the pilot estimated that the airplane contained about 9 gallons of fuel; however, he did not perform a visual inspection of the fuel quantity. About 30 minutes after departure, the airplane’s engine lost power, and the pilot executed a forced landing to a cane field. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. Following the accident, about 3 gallons of fuel were recovered from the airplane’s fuel tanks. The two fuel tanks were not compromised during the accident, and both fuel caps were securely fastened. In addition, there was no smell of fuel and no noticeable fuel blight on vegetation at the accident site. The airplane’s total capacity was 26 gallons of fuel, of which 21.5 gallons were usable. The remaining 4.5 gallons were considered unusable fuel. The postaccident examination revealed no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s airframe or engine that would have prevented the airplane from operating normally.

NTSB Probable Cause

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, as a result of the pilot's improper fuel planning.

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2011, about 1300 central daylight time, a Cessna 150J, N50575, was substantially damaged during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Lacassine, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual under the provisions of 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan had not been filed. The cross-country flight had originated from the Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH), Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 1230, and was destined for the Welsh Airport (6R1), Welsh, Louisiana. According to the pilot, prior to departure, he estimated that the airplane contained about 9 gallons of fuel. A ladder was not available so a visual check was not performed. Approximate 30 minutes after departure the airplane’s engine lost power and the rpm dropped to approximately 1,500 rpm. Unable to maintain altitude the pilot performed a forced landing to a cane field. During the landing, the airplane nosed over and came to rest in an inverted position. During impact, the airplane’s fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector performed a postaccident examination of the airplane. According to the inspector, approximately 3 gallons of fuel were recovered from the airplane’s fuel tanks. Neither of the two fuel tanks had been compromised during the accident and both fuel caps were found securely fastened. There was no smell of fuel and no noticeable fuel blight on vegetation at the accident site. The inspector further reported that he found no mechanical anomalies with the airplane’s airframe or engine that would have prevented the airplane from operating normally. According to the airplane’s Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS), the airplane could accommodate 26 gallons of fuel, of which 21.5 gallons were usable. The remaining 4.5 gallons were considered unusable fuel.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN50575
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data