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May 27, 2016 · Cessna 150 J · N60252
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 150 J (1969)
Tail Number
N60252
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA267
The solo student pilot reported that while on a cross country flight the airplane's engine started to "sputter" and then stopped. During the off airport forced landing the airplane impacted a ravine. According to the student pilot, prior to the loss of engine power, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The airplane recovery specialist reported that he drained about two gallons of fuel from the airplane's fuel tanks prior to the airplane being moved. According to the manufacturer the airplane has 3 gallons of unusable fuel. As a safety recommendation the student pilot reported that he should have visually inspected the fuel with a fuel hawk dipstick.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that while on a cross country flight the airplane's engine started to "sputter" and then stopped. During the off airport forced landing the airplane impacted a ravine. According to the student pilot, prior to the loss of engine power, there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the engine mount. The airplane recovery specialist reported that he drained about two gallons of fuel from the airplane's fuel tanks prior to the airplane being moved. According to the manufacturer the airplane has 3 gallons of unusable fuel. As a safety recommendation the student pilot reported that he should have visually inspected the fuel with a fuel hawk dipstick.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:09 MDT
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque Intl Sunport (2nm SE)
Runway30
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 150 J
Tail NumberN60252
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-200 · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 26 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 14 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point25 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time19:52
Weather SourceWFAC