N3163XCESSNA 150G 1993-04-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150G S/N: 15064563

Summary

On April 22, 1993, a Cessna 150G (N3163X) was involved in an accident near Pendleton, OR. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED AND SOFT TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA93LA100. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3163X.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 22, 1993
NTSB Number
SEA93LA100
Location
PENDLETON, OR
Event ID
20001211X12254
Coordinates
45.729389, -118.790878
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED AND SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15064563
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
150G C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MURPHY JOYCE V
Address
1613 TUCKER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
OR 97031-9680
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# SEA93LA100