# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150J: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 1 of 2 · 72 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB LAX06CA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA245.md): Cessna 150J · Napa, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N60816 · Substantial damage > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation (failure to refuel the airplane before taking off) and his inadequate in-flight decision (to make right turns while holding) that… - [NTSB CHI06CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA107.md): Cessna 150 · Sandstone, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N50970 · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX05CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA044.md): Cessna 150J · Amado, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 8, 2004 · N60469 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and failure to refuel the airplane at the intermediate stop, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI03LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA049.md): Cessna 150J · Garner, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 2003 · N60834 · Substantial damage > The students pilots improper in-flight fuel planning resulting in exhaustion of the fuel supply, and the collapse of the nose gear during the forced landing. Factors were unsuitable landing are encountered by the pilot, the plowed field and the fuel… - [NTSB NYC02LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA180.md): Cessna 150 · Louisa, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2002 · N60425 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB LAX01LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA289.md): Cessna 150J · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2001 · N51256 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel consumption calculations and failure to ensure that adequate fuel was onboard the airplane prior to departure. A factor in the accident was the pilot's continued use of the airplane with known… - [NTSB NYC00LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Bridgewater, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2000 · N51181 · Substantial damage > The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection, which resulted in a departure with fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot-in-command's inadequate preflight inspection. - [NTSB LAX00LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA284.md): Cessna 150J · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2000 · N60764 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the fuel supply onboard the airplane. - [NTSB FTW99LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA257.md): Cessna 150J · Frisco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1999 · N50495 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to refuel the airplane. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX99LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA255.md): Cessna 150J · Huntington Bch, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1999 · N60169 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to ensure that adequate fuel was on board to complete the flight. The pilot's basic lack of knowledge of the airplane's fuel capacity was a factor. - [NTSB CHI97LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA276.md): Cessna 150J · Romeo, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1997 · N60200 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, and the crop (corn) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB MIA97LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA121.md): Cessna 150J · Miami, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N50918 · Substantial damage > The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB CHI97LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA088.md): Cessna 150J · La Valle, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1997 · N5526G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning/preparation which led to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the snow covered terrain. - [NTSB CHI96LA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA296.md): Cessna 150 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1996 · N61094 · Substantial damage > improper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB LAX96LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA266.md): Cessna 150J · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1996 · N50814 · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to monitor and correctly configure the fuel system for landing prior to entering the traffic pattern, and the pilot's premature lowering of full flaps which led to the runway undershoot. A factor in the accident was… - [NTSB NYC96FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA078.md): Cessna 150J · Warwick, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1996 · N5587G · Destroyed > the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A related factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB MIA96LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA036.md): Cessna 150J · Orange Springs, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1995 · N60758 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat resulting in engine failure due to carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC96LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA025.md): Cessna 150J · Norwood, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1995 · N51197 · Substantial damage > the student's inadvertent use of the mixture control and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the final approach resulting in the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the subsequent nose over during the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA95LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA166.md): Cessna 150J · West Jordan, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1995 · N61284 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft prior to initiating his cross-country flight resulting in a total power loss due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW94LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA255.md): Cessna 150J · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1994 · N5580G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel and the resultant loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW94LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA161.md): Cessna 150J · Del Rio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1994 · N51150 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor. - [NTSB SEA94LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA041.md): Cessna 150J · Tonasket, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1993 · N61215 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point. Factors include an inadequate preflight, fuel exhaustion, and an icy landing area. - [NTSB CHI93LA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA335.md): Cessna 150J · Rochester, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1993 · N74GT · Substantial damage > the commercial pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation. - [NTSB MIA93FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA141.md): Cessna 150J · Niceville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N60366 · Substantial damage > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel and the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed above a stall. - [NTSB NYC93LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA104.md): Cessna 150J · West Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1993 · N60186 · Substantial damage > The complete loss of engine power as a result of carburetor icing, the subsequent forced landing and impact with the terrain. - [NTSB CHI93LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA117.md): Cessna 150J · Hastings, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1993 · N50467 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane en route which resulted in an inadequate fuel supply for the flight. - [NTSB SEA92LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA080.md): Cessna 150J · Sunriver, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N60754 · Substantial damage > The pilot did not accurately calculate fuel consumption. A factor to the accident was: fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI92LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA058.md): Cessna 150 · Charlestown, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1991 · N60040 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were inadequate maintenance of the airplane and the pilot's decision to fly an airplane with known mechanical deficiencies. - [NTSB NYC92LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA032.md): Cessna 150 · Poestenskill, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N50877 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper use of carburator heat, resulting in carburator ice and a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB FTW92LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA019.md): Cessna 150J · Hatch, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1991 · N50472 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to refuel and his poor preflight and inflight planning. Factors were the unsuitable mountainous terrain at the pilot's disposal and the unfavorable winds aloft. - [NTSB CHI91LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA206.md): Cessna 150 · Carlos, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1991 · N50637 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use adequate carburetor heat. Factors to the accident were the carburetor icing conditions and the wires. - [NTSB MIA91LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91LA142.md): Cessna 150J · Lantana, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1991 · N20PC · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to perform fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. Also, inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during the forced landing. Contributing to the accident was an incorrect fuel gauge. - [NTSB ATL90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · Albemarle, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 23, 1990 · N5BW · Substantial damage > The pilot's not obtaining an adequate fuel supply for his planned flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB DEN90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA178.md): Cessna 150J · League City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1990 · N60774 · Substantial damage > Ground collision with an object during the landing roll during a forced landing following a complete power loss. The reason for the power loss is undetermined. - [NTSB DEN90LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA129.md): Cessna 150J · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1990 · N50788 · Substantial damage > The fuel exhaustion induced power loss. Factors were the failure of the pilot to refuel and the high vegetation in which the forced landing was performed. - [NTSB MKC90LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA095.md): Cessna 150 · Allport, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1990 · N50973 · Substantial damage > Improper use of carburetor heat by the pilot. Contributing factors were carburetor icing conditions, power lines and visual outlook inadequate by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX90LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA125.md): Cessna 150J · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 1990 · N60025 · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to anticipate the carburetor icing conditions and to take the appropriate precautions. - [NTSB SEA90LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA051.md): Cessna 150J · Graham, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1990 · N5559G · Substantial damage > Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and inadequate remedial action after bouncing/ballooning during the forced landing. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation was a factor related to the accident. - [NTSB FTW89LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA157.md): Cessna 150J · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N60062 · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to accurately calculate the necesary fuel for the flight and assure that the aircraft had been refueled to provide that quantity. - [NTSB MIA89LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA223.md): Cessna 150 · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1989 · N60847 · Substantial damage > Improper 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. - [NTSB MIA89LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA135.md): Cessna 150M · Olive Branch, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1989 · N51344 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion caused by the pilot exceeding the fuel endurance of the airplane. - [NTSB FTW89LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA083.md): Cessna 150J · Athens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1989 · N50703 · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflight by the pilot. - [NTSB MKC89LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA057.md): Cessna 150 · Wayland, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1989 · N61064 · Substantial damage > The pilot becoming lost during the flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI89LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA044.md): Cessna 150J · Osceola, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1989 · N61306 · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight by the student pilot, inadequate supervision (to assure a proper preflight) by the instructor pilot (CFI), and water contamination of the fuel. The terrain was considered to be a contributing factor. - [NTSB FTW89LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA001.md): Cessna 150 · Navasota, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1988 · N51112 · Substantial damage > Acft struck a tree during a night forced landing following an eng failure in cruise flt. The eng failure was caused by fuel exhaustion. The flt had been airborne for 4 hours and 44 minutes; however, the plt had calculated that he had sufficient fuel to make… - [NTSB LAX88LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA205.md): Cessna 150J · Calistoga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1988 · N61175 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA88LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA157.md): Cessna 150J · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1988 · N60358 · Substantial damage > After landing at umatilla, muni, an unattended arpt, the plt asked an unauthorized individual to fill the acft's tanks. The individual stated that fuel is not sold to transient acft. The plt departed with the fuel tank gauges indicating 1/4 each. When it was… - [NTSB ATL88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA079.md): Cessna 150J · Fayetteville, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 15, 1988 · N60362 · Destroyed > The student plt rptdly became lost on a solo x-c flight, and was unable to locate her destination arpt. She subsequently obtained radar vectors to another arpt. The airplane subsequntly lost power while on final appch to the arpt, and the airplane crashed… - [NTSB ATL88LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA075.md): Cessna 150 · Carolina Beach, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1988 · N50738 · Substantial damage > The aircraft sustained substantial airframe damage when the acft collided with the ground following an aborted t/o. the instructor reported that the student pulled the throttle back after the aircraft broke ground. The instructor attempted to recover, but the… - [NTSB CHI88LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA027.md): Cessna 150J · Patoka, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1987 · N86WA · Substantial damage > While enroute to Patoka airport for fuel the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion and the pilot was forced to make an emergency landing in a field. The aircraft landed approximately two miles northeast of the airport. 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