No fatalities

26 Mar 2011: CESSNA 150F — Hannawana Falls, NY

Hannawana Falls, NY, United States

On 26 Mar 2011, a CESSNA 150F was involved in an aviation accident near Hannawana Falls, NY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot stated the accident was 100 percent fuel exhaustion. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Cessna 150F experienced a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during descent, resulting in a forced landing with substantial damage.

Accident Overview

A Cessna 150F aircraft, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing on a road approximately 4 miles south of the destination airport. The accident occurred when the engine lost all power during a cruise descent.

Pilot Account

The pilot reported that he could not recall the exact date of the last refueling but believed the airplane was completely fueled at that time. He subsequently flew two uneventful flights totaling about 2 hours without refueling. The accident flight, planned for 1 hour and 19 minutes, took longer than expected due to a headwind. Additionally, the pilot deviated over some clouds.

Engine Failure and Landing

During the cruise descent to the destination airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot executed a forced landing to a road. During the landing, the left wing struck trees, causing substantial damage to the aircraft.

Cause Determination

The pilot stated that the accident was "100 percent fuel exhaustion." No other factors were identified in the pilot's account.

Probable cause

The pilot stated the accident was 100 percent fuel exhaustion.

Contributing factors

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