N8830G

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150FS/N: 15062930

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 26, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA217
Location
Hannawana Falls, NY
Event ID
20110330X43924
Coordinates
44.617500, -74.950553
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's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15062930
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1966
Model / ICAO
150FC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SMOKOVITZ JOSEPH M
Address
5198 POCKLINGTON RD
City
TECUMSEH
State / Zip Code
MI 49286-9533
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot of the Cessna 150F stated that he could not remember the exact date he last fueled his airplane, but recalled that it was completely fueled. He then flew about 2 hours during two uneventful flights. The airplane was not refueled and the pilot departed on the planned 1 hour 19 minute accident flight. The flight took longer than expected due to a headwind and the pilot also deviated over some clouds. During a cruise descent to the destination airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power and the pilot performed a forced landing to a road, about 4 miles south of the destination airport. During the landing, the left wing struck trees, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot added that the accident was "100 percent fuel exhaustion."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA217