SERS · CESSNA 150L · 2024-12-06 · Meridian, MS, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN25LA057
Event ID
20241211199410
Type
Accident
Date
2024-12-06
Location
Meridian, MS, USA
Coordinates
32.301222, -88.755333
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
CESSNA
Model
150L
Registration
N5321Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate verification of his student’s preflight planning.