MINR · Cessna 150K · 2006-06-19 · Shelton, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA06CA122
Event ID
20060717X00956
Type
Accident
Date
2006-06-19
Location
Shelton, WA, USA
Coordinates
47.238056, -123.14083
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Cessna
Model
150K
Registration
N6255G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision by failing to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. Compensation for weather (head winds), and trees were factors.