# NTSB investigations: Cessna 150M: 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB MIA07CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA064.md): Cessna 150 · Okeechobee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2007 · N704HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power during final approach, and a collision with a ditch.
- [NTSB ATL06CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA092.md): Cessna 150M · Shelby, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2006 · N7579U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper preflight inspection and his failure to refuel the airplane resulting in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DFW06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA131.md): Cessna 150M · Ardmore, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2006 · N714BL · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning.
- [NTSB NYC06LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06LA091.md): Cessna 150M · Passadumkeag, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2006 · N714EJ · Substantial damage
  > The partially blocked fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power. Factors in the accident included inadequate maintenance, and the unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CHI05CA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA144.md): Cessna 150M · Marcelles, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2005 · N9327U · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the CFI's inadequate supervision and inadequate planning/decision. The student pilot's inadequate preflight planning was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DFW05LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA023.md): Cessna 150M · Longview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2004 · N704KX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA180.md): Cessna 150M · Sherrill, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N8959U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB DEN04LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA056.md): Cessna 150M · Orem, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 2004 · N66758 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the trees.
- [NTSB MIA02LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA028.md): Cessna 150M · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2001 · N590AM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with trees during a forced landing.
- [NTSB IAD01LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA098.md): Cessna 150M · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2001 · N704SE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI01LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA053.md): Cessna 150M · New Underwood, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 2000 · N63067 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to this accident was the plowed field.
- [NTSB NYC01LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA003.md): Cessna 150M · Haverford Twp., PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2000 · N704ST · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inability to locate the airport. A factor in this accident was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Bethalto, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 2000 · N66081 · Destroyed
  > the improper in-flight decision of the pilot to fly past the Vandalia airport onto Saint Louis Regional and the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW00LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA034.md): Cessna 150M · Carrolton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1999 · N63077 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA99LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Greenville, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1999 · N3206V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while in descent for landing due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly plan and load the fuel required, and the subsequent collision with the terrain during a forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA183.md): Cessna 150M · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 1999 · N66487 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane and improper fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB MIA99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA135.md): Cessna 150M · S. Rockledge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1999 · N66560 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power while in cruise flight due to the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions and the subsequent emergency landing to unsuitable terrain and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB CHI99LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA081.md): Cessna 150M · Paxton, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1999 · N704BF · Substantial damage
  > the inadequate preflight planning by the pilot in command and the exhaustion of usable fuel. Factors were the tailwind landing condition and the rough terrain at the landing site.
- [NTSB FTW98LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA054.md): Cessna 150M · Tajique, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1997 · N714MN · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Factors included unsuitable terrain, and dark night conditions.
- [NTSB FTW98FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA024.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N6206K · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. Contributing was unsuitable terrain consisting of high vegetation and sand.
- [NTSB CHI97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA281.md): Cessna 150M · Benton, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 28, 1997 · N704TL · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's (CFI') improper in-flight planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power before the airplane was safely landed.
- [NTSB MIA97LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA140.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1997 · N63666 · Substantial damage
  > the flight crew's improper planning/decision, which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA044.md): Cessna 150 · Raleigh, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1997 · N714JY · Substantial damage
  > a loose fuel capd and siphoning of fuel, resulting in fuel exhaustion and a loss of engine power. A factor was the rough terrain in the forced landing field that resulted in the nose over during the landing roll.
- [NTSB FTW97LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA072.md): Cessna 150M · Austin, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1996 · N66773 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as result of the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the pilot's improper preflight inspection of the fuel system.
- [NTSB FTW97LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA036.md): Cessna 150M · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1996 · N8960U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due the student pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX97LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA033.md): Cessna 150M · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1996 · N2825V · Destroyed
  > carburetor ice, and failure of the pilot to use carburetor heat, which resulted in loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions, darkness, and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA363.md): Cessna 150M · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1996 · N9253U · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, and subsequent fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's lack of experience in this make and model of aircraft, darkness, and lack…
- [NTSB MIA96LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA159.md): Cessna 150M · Knightdale, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1996 · N47ES · Substantial damage
  > failure of the flight instructor (CFI) to ensure proper use of the carburetor heat, which resulted in carburetor ice, loss of engine power, and a subsequent emergency landing.
- [NTSB CHI96LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA195.md): Cessna 150M · Red Wing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1996 · N9132U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion due to an inadequate supply. A factor relating to the accident was: soft terrain in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB LAX96LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA205.md): Cessna 150M · Los Banos, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 1996 · N66392 · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper in-flight decision to utilize a high engine power setting which reduced the airplane's endurance, and the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB FTW96LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA209.md): Cessna 150M · Springdale, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 1996 · N704RS · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper (unapproved) procedure of using the mixture control to simulate an engine failure. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA031.md): Cessna 150M · Beaufort, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1995 · N8779U · Substantial damage
  > An inadequate preflight which resulted in water contamination in the fuel system and the subsequent loss of engine power. The tree stump was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA011.md): Cessna 150M · Brea, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1995 · N704QJ · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's improper leaning procedures and his failure to use the performance charts in the pilot operating handbook to determine fuel consumption rates for the selected cruise power setting.
- [NTSB LAX96LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA002.md): Cessna 150M · Fillmore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1995 · N63522 · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to adequately supervise the flight; and the student pilot's poor preflight planning/preparation and fuel consumption calculations.
- [NTSB SEA95LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA222.md): Cessna 150M · College Place, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1995 · N714NW · Destroyed
  > the pilot-in-command's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA039.md): Cessna 150M · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N704BJ · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot-in-command to insure the aircraft contained enough fuel to complete the flight resulting in engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB MIA95LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA038.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1994 · N9436U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command became lost and operated the aircraft until fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB LAX95LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA034.md): Cessna 150K · El Monte, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1994 · N6110K · Substantial damage
  > fuel exhaustion due to the failure of both pilots to ensure that an adequate supply was on board prior to departure.
- [NTSB CHI94LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA224.md): Cessna 150 · Andover, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1994 · N9284U · Substantial damage
  > the flight instructor's improper procedures and directives by electing to pull the mixture control to the 'off' position during simulated emergency procedures. A factor associated with the accident is the existence of weather conditions conducive to…
- [NTSB CHI94LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA219.md): Cessna 150M · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1994 · N63277 · Substantial damage
  > inadequate preflight planning/preparation and the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. Factors related to the accident were a poorly planned forced landing approach and high vegetation.
- [NTSB NYC94LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA086.md): Cessna 150M · Addison, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 1994 · N3335V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper inflight planning and decision, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent forced landing and collision with trees.
- [NTSB BFO94LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA075.md): Cessna 150M · Washington Cros, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6101K · Substantial damage
  > the pilot-in-command's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI94LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA025.md): Cessna 150M · Franklin, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 1993 · N9259U · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the instructor pilot (CFI) to use carburetor heat during the simulated engine failure, which resulted in carburetor ice and loss of engine power. Factors related to the accident were: carburetor icing conditions and the crop in the emergency…
- [NTSB CHI93LA379](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA379.md): Cessna 150M · Burlington, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1993 · N704ZF · Substantial damage
  > the improper fuel calculations by the pilot-in-command. Factors were the pilot-in-command's not refueling and uphill terrain.
- [NTSB SEA93LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93LA189.md): Cessna 150M · Missoula, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1993 · N3305V · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion due to inadequate preflt planning/preparation by the PIC. A factor related to the accident was the rough/uneven terrain at the accident site.
- [NTSB FTW93LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA224.md): Cessna 150M · Bald Knob, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1993 · N66081 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA085.md): Cessna 150M · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N6168K · Substantial damage
  > Inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ATL92LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA186.md): Cessna 150M · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1992 · N7764U · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate inflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was his geographical disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI92LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA284.md): Cessna 150M · Joplin, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1992 · N9234U · Substantial damage
  > Poor preflight planning and preparation along with the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply to complete the flight. A factor related to the accident was the downdraft encountered.
- [NTSB LAX92LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA113.md): Cessna 150M · Tucson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 1992 · N9312U · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the instructor pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft.

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## The whole list in SQL

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```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 ('2071830')
    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
```

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