N50788CESSNA 150J 1990-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 150J S/N: 15069554

Summary

On June 08, 1990, a Cessna 150J (N50788) was involved in an accident near Las Cruces, NM. 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: THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. FACTORS WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL AND THE HIGH VEGETATION IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA129. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50788.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 8, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA129
Location
LAS CRUCES, NM
Event ID
20001212X23386
Coordinates
32.220050, -106.990905
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS. FACTORS WERE THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL AND THE HIGH VEGETATION IN WHICH THE FORCED LANDING WAS PERFORMED.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069554
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150J C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WEST MESA FLYING ASSOCIATION INC
Address
PO BOX 1151
Status
Deregistered
City
MESILLA
State / Zip Code
NM 88046
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# DEN90LA129