On March 15, 1993, a Cessna 150M (registration N6168K) operated by Corporate Aircraft Service was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Pierce, FL. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel planning by the pilot. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
The aircraft experienced engine failure due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground during an emergency descent.
What happened
During the third and final leg of a cross-country flight, the engine quit while the aircraft was in cruise flight. The cause was determined to be fuel exhaustion. During the subsequent emergency descent for a forced landing, the aircraft collided with trees before striking the ground.
The investigation
A review of the aircraft records indicated that the aircraft had been operated for 4.6 hours since refueling. An inspection of the fuel system involved draining the tanks, which revealed that they contained approximately one gallon of fuel remaining at the time of the incident.
Probable cause
Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel planning by the pilot.
What happened in the 15 Mar 1993 Cessna 150M accident near Fort Pierce, FL?
The aircraft experienced engine failure due to fuel exhaustion during cruise flight, resulting in a collision with trees and the ground during an emergency descent.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 15 Mar 1993 involved a Cessna 150M, registration N6168K, operated by Corporate Aircraft Service, at Fort Pierce, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Fuel exhaustion due to inadequate fuel planning by the pilot.
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