N66385CESSNA 150 1989-01-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150 S/N: 15076009

Summary

On January 01, 1989, a Cessna 150 (N66385) was involved in an incident near Austin, TX. 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 DID NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT. THE PLTS FLT PLANNING WAS INADEQUATE AND THE IGNORED OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN FUEL ENROUTE LED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, PRIOR TO REACHING DESTINATION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA035. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N66385.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, January 1, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA035
Location
AUSTIN , TX
Event ID
20001213X27584
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 DID NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT. THE PLTS FLT PLANNING WAS INADEQUATE AND THE IGNORED OPPORTUNITIES TO OBTAIN FUEL ENROUTE LED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION, PRIOR TO REACHING DESTINATION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15076009
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
150 C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GLORIS ROBERT J
Address
PO BOX 4012
Status
Deregistered
City
LAGO VISTA
State / Zip Code
TX 78645
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# FTW89LA035