On April 6, 1997, a Cessna 150J (registration N50918) operated by Adf Airways Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Miami, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: 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. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 2 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight experienced an engine power loss at 1,800 feet while approaching Kendall-Tamiami Airport. The pilot made a forced landing on a dirt trail, where the nose gear collapsed on soft terrain and the airplane spun 180 degrees. Examination revealed no useable fuel in the aircraft.
Incident Overview
A student pilot was conducting a solo cross-country flight. While approaching Kendall-Tamiami Airport for landing, the pilot reported a loss of engine power at an altitude of 1,800 feet. The pilot issued a distress call and selected a forced landing area.
Forced Landing and Ground Sequence
The pilot executed the forced landing on a dirt trail. During the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed due to soft terrain, causing the airplane to spin 180 degrees.
Post-Event Examination
An examination of the aircraft was performed. No useable fuel was found in the aircraft tanks or fuel system.
What happened in the 6 Apr 1997 Cessna 150J accident near Miami, FL?
A student pilot on a solo cross-country flight experienced an engine power loss at 1,800 feet while approaching Kendall-Tamiami Airport. The pilot made a forced landing on a dirt trail, where the nose gear collapsed on soft terrain and the airplane spun 180 degrees. Examination revealed no useable fuel in the aircraft.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 1997 Cessna 150J accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Apr 1997 involved a Cessna 150J, registration N50918, operated by Adf Airways Corporation, at Miami, FL.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
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.
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