N2015Z – CESSNA 150C – 1993-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

On March 27, 1993, a Cessna 150C (N2015Z) was involved in an incident near El Paso, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS AND THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

On March 27, 1993, at approximately 1215 central standard time (CST), a Cessna 150C, N2015Z, was substantially damaged following a forced landing during the initial climb following a takeoff from El Paso International Airport, El Paso, Texas. The private pilot, who was also the owner, was not injured.

Information provided by the pilot to a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed that he had taken off and during the initial climb he lost total engine power. He further reported that he attempted to return to the runway, however, he was unable to and was forced to land in an adjoining unsuitable area.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA112. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2015Z.