N6539LCESSNA 150 1992-12-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15284429

Summary

On December 12, 1992, a Cessna 150 (N6539L) was involved in an accident near Norman, OK. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE AND POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6539L.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 12, 1992
NTSB Number
FTW93LA050
Location
NORMAN, OK
Event ID
20001211X16160
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE AND POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15284429
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
AMERICAN FLIGHT ACADEMY INC
Address
ARDMORE INDUSTRIAL AIRPARK 13
Status
Deregistered
City
ARDMORE
State / Zip Code
OK 73401
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# FTW93LA050