N4276UCESSNA 150D 1989-05-11 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150D S/N: 15060276

Summary

On May 11, 1989, a Cessna 150D (N4276U) was involved in an incident near Vacaville, CA. 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: THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION DURING PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION AND DURING THE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4276U.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, May 11, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA190
Location
VACAVILLE, CA
Event ID
20001213X28347
Coordinates
38.349651, -121.930992
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO ACCURATELY CALCULATE FUEL CONSUMPTION DURING PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND PREPARATION AND DURING THE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15060276
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150D C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX89LA190