Cessna 150G accident near New Market, Maryland, September 11, 1992
On September 11, 1992 at about 4:00 pm local time, a Cessna 150G, registered N6105G, was substantially damaged in an accident near New Market, Maryland (Frederick Muni airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION WAS INADEQUATE RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 11, 1992 · about 4:00 pm local time
- Place
- New Market, Maryland · Frederick Muni · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150G · all 150Gs on the register
- Registration
- N6105G · no longer on the register · serial 15071605
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
WHILE CRUISING AT 3000 FEET, AND APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 5 MILES NORTHEAST OF HIS DESTINATION, THE PILOT STATED THAT THE ENGINE LOST PARTIAL POWER. HE STATED THAT HIS ATTEMPT TO RESTART THE ENGINE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. EVENTUALLY ALL POWER WAS LOST AT 1000 FEET SO HE DECIDED TO MAKE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. HE STATED THAT DURING THE LANDING THE NOSE GEAR COLLAPSED AND THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER. THE TOTAL DISTANCE OF THE FLIGHT WAS 115 MILES AND ACCORDING TO THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK THE UNUSABLE FUEL IS 3.5 GALLONS, AND THE FUEL CONSUMPTION AS CALCULATED WOULD HAVE BEEN 6.8 GPH. DURING THE EXAMINATION 2 GALLONS OF FUEL WAS DRAINED FROM THE TANKS; HOWEVER THERE WAS NO FUEL INSIDE THE CARBURETOR. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE DID NOT DISCLOSE EVIDENCE OF MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 670 hours in all; 250 in this make and model; 50 in the last 90 days; 20 in the last 30 days; 630 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: annual inspection, June 3, 1992; 25 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,670 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LNS Lancaster PA at 3:00 pm
- Destination: FDK Frederick MD
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 270° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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