N2662QCESSNA 150K 1989-10-25 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150K S/N: 15071662

Summary

On October 25, 1989, a Cessna 150K (N2662Q) was involved in an incident near Vine Grove, KY. 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: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH LED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING AND THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL90LA014. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2662Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 25, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL90LA014
Location
VINE GROVE, KY
Event ID
20001213X29535
Coordinates
37.809757, -85.970123
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING/PREPARATION BY THE STUDENT PILOT, WHICH LED TO FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING AND THE PARKED AIRPLANE WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15071662
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
150K C150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 164
Status
Deregistered
City
NIAGARA FALLS
State / Zip Code
NY 14303-8064
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# ATL90LA014