Aviation safety investigations & reports
Cessna 150G, VH-KPP, Nookawarra Station, 170 km of Meekatharra WA, 9 October 1985
Investigation number:
198500150
198500150
Status: Completed

Summary
After the aircraft had been airborne about 90 minutes, the engine began to run roughly. The pilot's attempts to restore full power were unsuccessful and the engine stopped. During the latter stages of the subsequent landing roll, the aircraft struck a dead tree and damage was caused to the left wing and lower engine cowl. Before commencing the flight the pilot had checked the fuel contents gauges, they indicated that both tanks were about half full. He did not, however, visually check the fuel quantity in each tank nor did he specifically plan the duration of the flight. The loss of engine power was caused by fuel exhaustion.
General details
Date: | 09 October 1985 | Investigation status: | Completed | ||
Time: | 900 | ||||
Location: | Nookawarra Station, 170 km of Meekatharra | ||||
State: | Western Australia | ||||
Release date: | 12 March 1986 | ||||
Report status: | Final | Occurrence category: | Accident | ||
Highest injury level: | None |
Aircraft details
Aircraft manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company | |
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Aircraft model | 150 | |
Aircraft registration | VH-KPP | |
Type of operation | Private | |
Damage to aircraft | Substantial | |
Departure point | Nookawarra Station WA | |
Departure time | 0900 | |
Destination | Nookawarra Station WA |