Cessna 150G accident near Castillejos, Rp, May 13, 1987
On May 13, 1987 at about 2:45 pm local time, a Cessna 150G, registered N3180X, was substantially damaged in an accident near Castillejos. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 13, 1987 · about 2:45 pm local time
- Place
- Castillejos, RP
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150G · all 150Gs on the register
- Registration
- N3180X · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 1,600 lb
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
- Operator: Cubi Flying Club
The flight
- Departed from: Cubi Pt. Nas OF
- Destination: Castillejos OF
- Flight plan: not recorded
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 200° at 12 knots
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 99°F (37°C), dew point 75°F (24°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 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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