CESSNA 150
Denton, TX — January 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | January 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA121 |
| Event ID | 20170124X42431 |
| Location | Denton, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.22028, -97.20583 |
| Airport | DENTON ENTERPRISE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on base to final, the engine quit. He further reported that the airplane could not make it to the runway and force landed in a small field a half mile from the airport.
The airplane impacted a tree during landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's fuselage and wings.
The pilot reported there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Inspector who responded to the accident stated, that when he arrived he only observed a few drops of fuel remaining in the airplane's undamaged fuel system. He further stated that prior to removal of the wings from the airplane for transport, all the fuel was drained from the fuel tanks, totaling approximately 1.5 gallons of fuel.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.