ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 344813
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| Date: | Friday 28 July 2023 |
| Time: | 17:30 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 150M |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N66165 |
| MSN: | 15075887 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1974 |
| Engine model: | Teledyne Continental O-200-A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Dune City, OR -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Cape Blanco, OR |
| Dunes Park, OR | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that he was enroute to acquire additional fuel but ran out of fuel and experienced a total loss of engine power before reaching the destination. The airplane collided with trees during the forced landing, substantially damaging both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause: The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a total loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB WPR23LA309
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 06-Jan-2024 20:49 | Captain Adam | Updated [Registration, Cn, Phase, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 08-Jan-2024 17:19 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 08-Jan-2024 17:20 | harro | Updated [Operator, Other fatalities, Narrative] |
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