Final 1 serious, 1 minor Dec 6, 2024

N5321Q crash at Meridian, MS

Cessna 150L — Fuel exhaustion at MEI (Meridian, MS)

DateDec 6, 2024
Tail numberN5321Q
AircraftCessna 150L · Cessna 150 · C150
LocationMEI — Meridian, MS
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Instructional
Injuries1 serious, 1 minor
NTSB caseCEN25LA057

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.

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