Summary
On November 14, 1994, a Cessna 150K (N6110K) was involved in an accident near El Monte, CA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Fuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure.
On November 13, 1994, at 1850 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150K, N6110K, collided with ground obstructions in a dry reservoir during a forced landing near El Monte, California. The forced landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power while the flight was letting down for entry into the traffic pattern at the El Monte airport. The aircraft was operated by Valley Flight Center, El Monte, California, and was on a dual primary instructional cross-country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated commercial pilot/flight instructor and his dual primary student sustained minor injuries.
This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX95LA034. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6110K.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
fuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
On November 13, 1994, at 1850 Pacific standard time, a Cessna 150K, N6110K, collided with ground obstructions in a dry reservoir during a forced landing near El Monte, California. The forced landing was precipitated by a loss of engine power while the flight was letting down for entry into the traffic pattern at the El Monte airport. The aircraft was operated by Valley Flight Center, El Monte, California, and was on a dual primary instructional cross-country flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed. The aircraft incurred substantial damage. The certificated commercial pilot/flight instructor and his dual primary student sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at the El Monte airport on the day of the accident at 1000 and made en route stops at Sandy Valley and Las Vegas, Nevada.
A National Transportation Safety Board investigator was near the accident site, responded to the scene, and examined the aircraft. Complete fuel system continuity was established with no evidence of line or tank leakage. The fuel tank vent system was not blocked and no evidence of fuel siphoning was observed on the upper surfaces of the wings. Only residual fuel was found in the fuel system.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX95LA034