| Crash location | 44.363611°N, 73.173889°W |
| Nearest city | Shelburne, VT
44.384217°N, 73.248182°W 3.9 miles away |
| Tail number | N1693Q |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 21 Oct 2005 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 150L |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot departed his home airport to take aerial photographs of the end of the season tree color changes. After 4.2 hours of flight time, which included an intermediate stop at another airport, the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot subsequently performed a forced landing to a field, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. During a postaccident examination of the airplane, no preimpact fuel leaks were discovered, and no evidence of fuel spillage was identified at the scene. Approximately 2 quarts of fuel was recovered from the fuel system. There was no record of the airplane being refueled at the intermediate airport.
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.