Cessna 150 accident near Naples, Florida, April 12, 2026
On April 12, 2026 at about 4:16 pm local time, a 1967 Cessna 150, registered N6586S, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (VFR pattern downwind) near Naples, Florida (Marco Island Executive 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 NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 12, 2026 · about 4:16 pm local time
- Place
- Naples, Florida · Marco Island Executive Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150 H, built 1967 · all 150s on the register
- Registration
- N6586S · registry record · serial 15067386
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Fuel exhaustion during approach (VFR pattern downwind) defining event
- Off-field or emergency landing during maneuvering
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during landing (flare/touchdown)
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: LCQ Lake City FL at 1:06 pm
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 17, 5,000 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 030° at 7 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 3,400 ft
- Temperature: 64°F (18°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 30.23 inHg
- Observation at 7:56 am from KMKY
Weather report (METAR): METAR KMKY 121156Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM FEW034 18/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP236 6//// 7//// T01780156 10183 20167 53018 PNO $=
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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