N64556CESSNA 150K 1991-07-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150K S/N: 15071955

Summary

On July 04, 1991, a Cessna 150K (N64556) was involved in an incident near Flagstaff, AZ. 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 PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING OF FUEL REQUIREMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENDED FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE FENCE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA286. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N64556.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 4, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA286
Location
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Event ID
20001212X17581
Coordinates
35.290241, -111.319465
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER PREFLIGHT PLANNING OF FUEL REQUIREMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENDED FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE FENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15071955
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
150K C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172P

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
D & S AVIATION LLC
Address
20119A STUEBNER AIRLINE RD
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
TX 77379-5430
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# LAX91LA286