N50472CESSNA 150J 1991-10-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150J S/N: 15069328

Summary

On October 27, 1991, a Cessna 150J (N50472) was involved in an incident near Hatch, NM. 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: FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND HIS POOR PREFLIGHT AND INFLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS WERE THE UNSUITABLE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL AND THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS ALOFT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW92LA019. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50472.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 27, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW92LA019
Location
HATCH, NM
Event ID
20001212X18307
Coordinates
32.660797, -107.149696
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FUEL EXHAUSTION AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL AND HIS POOR PREFLIGHT AND INFLIGHT PLANNING. FACTORS WERE THE UNSUITABLE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL AND THE UNFAVORABLE WINDS ALOFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069328
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
150J C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 723897
Status
Deregistered
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30339
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# FTW92LA019