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C150 pilot diverted to an alternate when the engine began to run rough due to fuel exhaustion. Engine quit prior to touchdown.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1368306 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201606 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Cessna 150 |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 91 |
| Flight Phase | Cruise |
| Route In Use | Vectors |
| Flight Plan | None |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Engine |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Single Pilot |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Commercial |
| Experience | Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15 Flight Crew Total 366 Flight Crew Type 40 |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical Inflight Event / Encounter Fuel Issue |
Narrative:
On ferry flight in cessna 150M. Stopped for fuel. Added 10 gallons after 2.5 hrs flight time. At 3;500 ft MSL engine began running rough. I immediately informed center that I was diverting to [a nearby airport]. Upon entering downwind I switched to tower and informed them I was having engine problems and needed to land right away. I was cleared with options for the shorter runway. On short final; engine quit a moment before touch down. With enough [momentum] I taxied to nearest intersection. No further action required from emergency services. Upon receiving a tow to nearest maintenance facility; I determined I ran out of fuel after checking tanks. Added 14 gallons for remaining 10 minute flight.why this happened: it was a hot day; in an unfamiliar aircraft; running at full bore; with a headwind. Simply; I thought I had enough fuel and I did not. Conclusion: first and last time that will happen. Topping off every chance I get. Increasing personal minimums to no less than 2 hrs fuel on board at all times.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: C150 pilot diverted to an alternate when the engine began to run rough due to fuel exhaustion. Engine quit prior to touchdown.
Narrative: On ferry flight in Cessna 150M. Stopped for fuel. Added 10 gallons after 2.5 hrs flight time. At 3;500 ft MSL engine began running rough. I immediately informed Center that I was diverting to [a nearby airport]. Upon entering downwind I switched to Tower and informed them I was having engine problems and needed to land right away. I was cleared with options for the shorter runway. On short final; engine quit a moment before touch down. With enough [momentum] I taxied to nearest intersection. No further action required from emergency services. Upon receiving a tow to nearest maintenance facility; I determined I ran out of fuel after checking tanks. Added 14 gallons for remaining 10 minute flight.Why this happened: It was a hot day; in an unfamiliar aircraft; running at full bore; with a headwind. Simply; I thought I had enough fuel and I did not. Conclusion: First and last time that will happen. Topping off every chance I get. Increasing personal minimums to no less than 2 hrs fuel on board at all times.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.