Cessna 150M accident near Addison, New York, May 21, 1994
On May 21, 1994 at about 6:37 pm local time, a Cessna 150M, registered N3335V, was substantially damaged in an accident near Addison, New York. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION, RESULTING IN FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING AND COLLISION WITH TREES.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 21, 1994 · about 6:37 pm local time
- Place
- Addison, New York · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150M · all 150Ms on the register
- Registration
- N3335V · no longer on the register · serial 15076464
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT STATED THAT WHILE CRUISING, HE BECAME CONCERNED ABOUT THE FUEL SUPPLY. HE CHANGED HIS DESTINATION TO A CLOSER AIRPORT, BUT THE ENGINE QUIT BEFORE REACHING THAT AIRPORT. HE PERFORMED A FORCED LANDING TO A FIELD; OVERSHOT THE LANDING SITE AND IMPACTED TREES. THE FAA FOUND NO FUEL IN ONE TANK AND A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL IN THE OTHER. THE PILOT HAD A TOTAL OF 5.3 HOURS IN THIS MODEL AIRPLANE AND 3.5 HOURS IN THE LAST 90 DAYS.
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: 90 hours in all; 5 in this make and model; 4 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 58 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,934 hours
- Last inspection: 100-hour inspection; 51 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Continental O-200-A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: BKL Cleveland OH at 3:50 pm
- Destination: ELM Elmira NY
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 63°F (17°C), dew point 55°F (13°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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