N5321QCESSNA 150L2024-12-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 150LS/N: 15073221

Summary

On December 06, 2024, a Cessna 150L (N5321Q) was involved in an accident near Meridian, MS. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA057. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5321Q.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 6, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA057
Location
Meridian, MS
Event ID
20241211199410
Coordinates
32.301222, -88.755333
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
15073221
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
150LC150
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
150L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# CEN25LA057