CESSNA 150L
Meridian, MS — December 6, 2024
Event Information
| Date | December 6, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA057 |
| Event ID | 20241211199410 |
| Location | Meridian, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.30122, -88.75533 |
| Airport | Key Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning.
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.