Summary
On December 12, 1994, a Cessna 150M (N704BJ) was involved in an incident near Ormond Beach, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO INSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ENOUGH FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
On December 12, 1994, about 1738 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N704BJ, registered to Ormond Beach Aviation, made a forced landing in a swamp following total loss of engine power, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated at Ormond Beach, Florida, on December 12, 1994, about 1400.
The pilot stated that as he proceeded toward Ormond Beach Airport he considered stopping at New Symrna Beach for fuel. He did not do this and at a point 7 miles south of Ormond Beach Airport the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a wooded area and the aircraft came to rest.
This incident is documented in NTSB report MIA95LA039. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N704BJ.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO INSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ENOUGH FUEL TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On December 12, 1994, about 1738 eastern standard time, a Cessna 150M, N704BJ, registered to Ormond Beach Aviation, made a forced landing in a swamp following total loss of engine power, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The aircraft received substantial damage and the private-rated pilot and one passenger were not injured. The flight originated at Ormond Beach, Florida, on December 12, 1994, about 1400.
The pilot stated that as he proceeded toward Ormond Beach Airport he considered stopping at New Symrna Beach for fuel. He did not do this and at a point 7 miles south of Ormond Beach Airport the engine quit. He made a forced landing in a wooded area and the aircraft came to rest. He radioed to the Daytona Beach Airport Control Tower that they were alright and that he had run out of fuel.
Examination of the aircraft by the operator after recovery from the crash site indicated the aircraft contained 6 quarts of fuel. There was no evidence of precrash or postcrash fuel leakage from the aircraft.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MIA95LA039