Summary
On April 17, 1989, a Cessna 150J (N50703) was involved in an accident near Athens, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW89LA083. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N50703.
Accident Details
Date
Monday, April 17, 1989
NTSB Number
FTW89LA083
Location
ATHENS, TX
Event ID
20001213X28097
Coordinates
32.200439, -95.849884
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
TRUSTEES OF PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Address
1401 AVIATION DR
Status
Deregistered
City
WEST LAFAYETTE
State / Zip Code
IN 47907-2015
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# FTW89LA083