On August 15, 2016, a CESSNA 150 A was involved in an aviation accident near North Conway, NH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, a forced landing, and nose over. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that after circling to avoid rain, the engine lost power due to fuel exhaustion. The airplane landed in a corn field and nosed over, causing substantial damage to the firewall.
Accident Details
During a flight to his destination, the pilot observed a "small area of rain" ahead. He decided to "circled around for a while" to wait for the weather to clear. While circling, the pilot reported that he "ran out of fuel" and subsequently the engine lost power.
Landing and Damage
After the engine failure, the pilot performed a landing in a corn field. During the landing, the airplane nosed over. The firewall sustained substantial damage.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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