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January 18, 2013 · Cessna 150J · N50690
Porterville, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 18, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Porterville, CA
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
Tail Number
N50690
Operator
Del-Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR13CA103
The pilot reported that during a 4.5-hour cross-country flight, and, after making two full stop landings without refueling, the engine lost power while he was returning to his departure airport. A forced landing was made to a service road where, during the landing roll, the left wing tip struck a wood post, which caused the airplane to rotate 90 degrees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. A postaccident examination revealed no usable fuel in the fuel tanks. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and said it was likely that he had exhausted his fuel supply.
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 that during a 4.5-hour cross-country flight, and after making two full stop landings without refueling, the engine lost power while he was returning to his departure airport. A forced landing was made to a service road where during the landing roll, the left wing tip struck a wood post, which caused the airplane to rotate 90 degrees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. A postaccident examination revealed no usable fuel in the fuel tanks. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and said it was likely that he had exhausted his fuel supply.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PST
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150J
Tail NumberN50690
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDel-Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 SERIES · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 39 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC