No fatalities

CESSNA 150 F accident at Dunnellon, FL, 20 Feb 2024

Dunnellon, FL, United States

On February 20, 2024, a CESSNA 150 F was involved in an aviation accident near Dunnellon, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

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

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotFluid levelInadequate inspection