# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150K: 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB SEA06CA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA122.md): Cessna 150K · Shelton, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2006 · N6255G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Compensation for weather (head winds), and trees were factors. - [NTSB CHI03LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA252.md): Cessna 150K · Anderson, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N6501G · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot becoming lost/disoriented. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. - [NTSB FTW03LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA107.md): Cessna 150K · Sherman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2003 · N6066G · Substantial damage > The flight instructor's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX02LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2001 · N6136G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper in-flight decision and planning. - [NTSB LAX00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA037.md): Cessna 150K · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N6199G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper preflight planning, and failure to ensure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard the airplane. - [NTSB LAX98LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA247.md): Cessna 150K · Yorba Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 1998 · N6377G · Substantial damage > An oil starvation failure of the engine due to the mechanic's inadequate maintenance installation and quality control procedures, which resulted in a shop rag being inadvertently left inside the accessory case when the starter was changed 7 hours prior to the… - [NTSB NYC97LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA111.md): Cessna 150K · Jay, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1997 · N6218G · Substantial damage > the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MIA97LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA054.md): Cessna 150K · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1997 · N5813G · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper planning/decision, by failing to ensure there was sufficient fuel for continued flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with objects (concrete blocks) during a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB LAX96LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA173.md): Cessna 150K · Mojave, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1996 · N6466G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to clear the engine during an idle power descent, as required by the engine manual. - [NTSB FTW95LA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA400.md): Cessna 150K · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1995 · N5DT · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB ATL94LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA141.md): Cessna 150K · Vidalia, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1994 · N6074G · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft, resulting in fuel exhaustion and engine stoppage. A factor were the trees at the forced landing area. - [NTSB CHI94LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA169.md): Cessna 150K · Jasonville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N6039G · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of an inadequate aircraft preflight inspection. - [NTSB ATL94LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA018.md): Cessna 150 · Cumming, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1993 · N6461G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use the carburetor heat system while maneuvering the airplane. A factor was conditions that were favorable for the formation of carburetor ice. - [NTSB NYC93LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC93LA087.md): Cessna 150L · Melville, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1993 · N601MS · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA129.md): Cessna 150K · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1993 · N6099G · Substantial damage > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss and the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the existing night conditions - [NTSB BFO92LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA134.md): Cessna 150G · New Market, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N6105G · Substantial damage > The pilot's in-flight planning/decision was inadequate resulting in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CHI92FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA023.md): Cessna 150K · Kiowa, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1991 · N5732G · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to properly utilize the carburetor heat to avoid loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's inattention and the encounter of unsuitable terrain during an… - [NTSB BFO91LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA079.md): Cessna 150 · Fallston, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1991 · N5794G · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to accurately determine the fuel quantity before his flight and monitor the quantity during the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate fuel supply. - [NTSB LAX91FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA222.md): Cessna 150K · El Cerrito, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1991 · N6003G · Destroyed > Fuel exhaustion due to improper preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the pilot to choose a proper emergency landing site and/or deviate from a straight course during the emergency… - [NTSB BFO90FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA067.md): Cessna 150K · Clinton, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1990 · N6288G · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the instructor pilot (CFI), which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. - [NTSB NYC90LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA052.md): Cessna C150 · E. Prospect, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1990 · N6017G · Destroyed > Pilot's improper execution of emergency procedures after the engine failed. The pilot lost control of the airplane while maneuver the airplane back to the airstrip during the forced landing. The pilot stalled the airplane at too low an altitude to recover. - [NTSB ATL90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA014.md): Cessna 150K · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1989 · N2662Q · Substantial damage > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the student pilot, which led to fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during the landing and the parked airplane were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX89LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA237.md): Cessna 150K · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1989 · N6352G · Substantial damage > The pilot's poor judgement in not assuring an adequate fuel supply was on board for the flight. - [NTSB LAX88LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA078.md): Cessna 150K · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1987 · N6422G · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC87LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA182.md): Cessna 150K · Dubuque, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1987 · N6206G · Substantial damage > Nearing completion of a personal xc flt, acft experienced a total loss of power. An emergency ldg was made approximately 3 miles short of destination apt. Acft struck terrain and nosed over. Post flt investigation revealed usable fuel supply exhausted. - [NTSB DEN87LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA246.md): Cessna 150K · Aurora, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1987 · N2554Q · Substantial damage > The student plt was flying a long cross country instructional flight. The pilot stated he became disoriented at the first check point and followed highways for the remainder of the four hour flight. The engine quit and the pilot landed in a weed filled field.… - [NTSB FTW87LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA191.md): Cessna 150K · Mansfield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1987 · N6287G · Substantial damage > The student pilot experienced fuel exhaustion and made a forced landing a few miles short of his planned destination. His preflight trip planning, which was approved by his flight instructor, if followed correctly would have been adequate for successful… - [NTSB MIA87LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA044.md): Cessna 150K · Apollo Beach, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N6330G · Substantial damage > While in cruise flt at 600 feet a sudden loss of engine power occurred. Attempts to restart the engine were unsuccessful and the aircraft was ditched. Post accident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failure or malfunction. The icing… - [NTSB FTW87LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA027.md): Cessna 150K · Georgetown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1986 · N5809G · Destroyed > The plt experienced a loss of pwr due to fuel exhaustion during the x-country flt. The plt elected to divert to Georgetown, TX, during the flt to refuel. The engine quit aprx 4 to 6 miles north of the aprt. The plt attempted to make the arpt with inadequate… - [NTSB LAX86LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA180.md): Cessna 150K · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1986 · N6398G · Substantial damage > The plt landed at the yucca valley arpt to refuel, but no fuel was available. The acft fuel gages registered 1/8 & 1/4 full, so the plt took off on a planned 7 min flt to another arpt. About 4 min after departing, fuel exhaustion occurred. During an emergency… - [NTSB SEA86LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA083.md): Cessna 150K · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1986 · N6355G · Substantial damage > While on final VFR approach to landing, total loss of power occurred. Acft landed short on rough terrain, collapsing the nose landing gear, and acft nosed over. Investigation found a quart of water in the fuel system. Acft had been parked outside three days… - [NTSB FTW86FPA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FPA21.md): Cessna 150K · Cresson, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 7, 1986 · N6307G · Substantial damage > The flt departed with an estimated 8 to 9 gallons of fuel (auto gas) on board with a dual student and a flt instructor. Forty five minutes of touch-and-go landing practice was accomplished. On the sixth takeoff and about 30 feet above the ground the engine… - [NTSB NYC86LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA072.md): Cessna 150 · Naugatuck, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 1986 · N6007G · Substantial damage > A student pilot preflighted Cessna 150, departed the airport and performed a few touch and go landings before leaving the area and following the merrit parkway in Connecticut. The pilot stated that the engine was not running smooth. The pilot landed at cross… - [NTSB ATL85LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA229.md): Cessna 150K · Orchard Hill, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1985 · N5773G · Substantial damage > The acft suffered a loss of pwr due to fuel exhaustion and the plt made an emergency landing in a fld. During landing roll the acft collided with trees at the end of the fld. Post accident exam of the acft revealed one gallon of fuel in the right fuel tank… - [NTSB FTW85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA038.md): Cessna 150K · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1984 · N6258G · Substantial damage > The acft was being flown to a nearby facility for refueling. Fuel exhaustion occurred en route. The plt set up a full flaps descent and collided with trees on landing. - [NTSB ATL85LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA012.md): Cessna 150 · Wirtz, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1984 · N6348G · Substantial damage > After a 1 hr 45 min flt, plt decided to initiate another flt. Fuel quantity gages indicated 1/4 full. Eng lost pwr on initial climb. Forced landing executed in open field, wind struck fence post. Post-mishap inspection revealed fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB MKC84LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA125.md): Cessna 150K · Paragould, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 14, 1984 · N6057G · Substantial damage > A student pilot carrying a passenger landed to refuel. Unaware of the procedure to acquire fuel at this location, he took off for another airport. The engine quit on climb-out and the aircraft was substantially damaged when it landed short of the runway. No… - [NTSB NYC84LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA130.md): Cessna 150K · Colts Neck, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1984 · N5746G · Substantial damage > During an apch to the destination arpt, the eng lost power. The plt stated 'short base leg used at 800 ft, too close to airport, so I tried skids to slow down.' Witnesses reported seeing the acft in 's' turns along the rwy as the plt attempted to lose… - [NTSB MKC84LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA083.md): Cessna C-150K · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1984 · N6063G · Substantial damage > The acft collided with trees during the forced landing 1/4 mile from the rwy. The plt had landed only 19 miles from the accident, and finding no fuel available at the unattended arpt decided to continue his flt. Just short of destination the acft, ran out of… - [NTSB SEA84LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA022.md): Cessna 150K · Oregon City, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N6054G · Substantial damage > The plt, who was an a & p mechanic, had just installed an eng that had been overhauled by someone else. He reported that the pretakeoff & run-up checks were normal. At aprx 250 to 300 ft AGL, during takeoff, the eng began to shake violently & lost power. The… - [NTSB FTW83LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA316.md): Cessna 150K · Arcadia, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1983 · N6056G · Substantial damage > The acft was damaged in a forced landing after the engine quit from fuel exhaustion. The plt had made an unscheduled stop for oil during the x-country flt. According to the plt the engine began to run rough while cruising and then quit completely even though… - [NTSB MIA83FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA058.md): Cessna 150 · Green Cove Spgs, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1983 · N6503G · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a spin after the engine quit during takeoff. This was one of a series of touch and go landings. The acft reached an alt of about 150 ft when the engine sputtered and quit. The acft then started a 180 degree turn which steepened into a spin… - [NTSB FTW82DA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA399.md): Cessna 150K · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 29, 1982 · N6229G · Substantial damage > A student pilot preparing to land pulled the mixture control instead of the carburetor heat control. The engine quit and the pilot started to land on a road. But had to take evasive action to avoid collision with a car. The right wing collided with a bush and… - [NTSB MIA82DA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA143.md): Cessna 150 · Hollywood, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 27, 1982 · N6064G · Destroyed > While on final approach for landing, the pilot noticed a loss of power at about 500 ft AGL. He verified that his carburetor heat was on and pushed the throttle forward. Power was restored for a second, but once again, it was lost. While landing on hospital… ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2071822') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2071822&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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