N50690

Substantial
None

CESSNA 150JS/N: 15069486

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 18, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR13CA103
Location
Porterville, CA
Event ID
20130125X45542
Coordinates
36.024444, -119.057777
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
N50690
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15069486
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
150JC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DELLICKER DONNA L TRUSTEE
Address
22593 AVENUE 112
Status
Deregistered
City
PORTERVILLE
State / Zip Code
CA 93257-9416
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during a 4.5-hour cross-country flight, and after making two full stop landings without refueling, the engine lost power while he was returning to his departure airport. A forced landing was made to a service road where during the landing roll, the left wing tip struck a wood post, which caused the airplane to rotate 90 degrees. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. A postaccident examination revealed no usable fuel in the fuel tanks. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and said it was likely that he had exhausted his fuel supply.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13CA103