Reims-Cessna F150 — Other Documents

This document is an investigation report by the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) regarding an accident involving the Reims-Cessna F150 M aircraft, registered F-BXNO, which occurred on June 20, 2020. The report aims to enhance aviation safety by analyzing the circumstances surrounding the accident without assigning blame. It details the flight history, pilot information, meteorological conditions, and the aircraft's specifications, including fuel management issues that led to the accident. The report highlights the importance of proper fuel management and the implications of inoperative fuel gauges, which contributed to the pilot's miscalculation of fuel requirements for the flight.

• The Reims-Cessna F150 M has a total fuel capacity of 144 litres, with 11.5 litres unusable.
• The aircraft's fuel consumption is approximately 21.2 l/h at 75% power (2,700 rpm) and 17.0 l/h at 2,500 rpm.
• The pilot estimated 50 litres of fuel before departure, which was insufficient for the flight duration planned.
• The aircraft was not equipped with a low fuel warning system, and the fuel gauges were inoperative.
• The accident occurred due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a complete engine shutdown during descent.