No fatalities

6 Nov 2020: CESSNA 150F — Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ, United States

On 6 Nov 2020, a CESSNA 150F was involved in an aviation accident near Chandler, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to 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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Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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