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Accident · Substantial damage

FAA accident report · Cessna 150J · Fort Pierce, FL · August 15, 1989

Date: August 15, 1989 · 18:00 local
Place: Fort Pierce, FL
Airport: St Lucie County International
Phase of flight: Forced Landing
Operating rules: General operating rules (Part 91)
Damage: Substantial damage
Aircraft: N60847
NTSB investigation: NTSBMIA89LA223
Reported as: Cessna 150J
Reported engine: Continental O200A
Fatal injuries: 0
Pilot’s flight hours: 2,149 total500 in this make and model50 in the last 90 days

N60847Registration cancelled Apr 25, 2013 · Cessna 150JS/N 15070616 · Built 1969 Airframe modelCessna 150J Engine modelContinental 0-200 seriesReciprocating

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What happened

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Ran out of fuel on approach to airport. Landed in a canal.

As the FAA filed it

RAN OUT OF FUEL ON APPROACH TO AIRPORT. LANDED IN A CANAL.

NTSB investigation

The NTSB’s investigation of this event, with its probable cause and findings. Matched to this report by N-number and date.

NTSB MIA89LA223Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFort Pierce, FLImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The terrain (rough/uneven) in the emergency landing area was a related factor.Aug 15, 1989 · Substantial damage