On December 13, 1991, a Cessna 150 (registration N60040) operated by Business Air, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Charlestown, IN. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot experienced a loss of engine power during a night cross-country flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
What happened
The pilot was conducting a night cross-country flight when the aircraft experienced an unexpected loss of engine power. The cause of this power loss was determined to be fuel exhaustion. In response to the emergency, the pilot executed a forced landing in a nearby field. This unplanned landing resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
The investigation
An examination of the incident revealed that the right wing fuel transmitter was inoperative at the time of the accident. Additionally, records indicated that the airplane had a history of excessive fuel usage issues prior to this event.
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
What happened in the 13 Dec 1991 Cessna 150 accident near Charlestown, IN?
A pilot experienced a loss of engine power during a night cross-country flight due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing and substantial damage to the airplane.
Were there any fatalities in the 13 Dec 1991 Cessna 150 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 13 Dec 1991 involved a Cessna 150, registration N60040, operated by Business Air, Inc., at Charlestown, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel supply for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing.
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