Aviation Accident Summary MKC90LA053

PALESTINE, AR, USA

Aircraft #1

N3049V

CESSNA 150

Analysis

THE PLT RPRTD THAT DURING A X-COUNTRY FLT, THE ENG LOST POWER. AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS MADE IN A WHEAT FIELD, WHICH RESULTED IN A NOSE OVER. AN EXAM REVEALED THERE WAS NO USABLE FUEL REMAINING IN THE ACFT.

Probable Cause and Findings

IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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