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Cessna TR182 accident near Porvenir, Pm, February 13, 2002

On February 13, 2002 at about 7:25 pm local time, a Cessna TR182, registered N739FF, was destroyed in an accident near Porvenir. 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

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
February 13, 2002 · about 7:25 pm local time
Place
Porvenir, Saint Pierre and Miquelon · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Cessna TR182 · all TR182s on the register
Registration
N739FF · no longer on the register
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Foxtrot Aviation Inc

The flight

  • Departed from: MPMG Marcos Gelabert at 2:05 pm
  • Destination: MPVR Porvenir
  • Flight plan: VFR

Weather at the time

  • Wind: from 340° at 14 knots
  • Visibility: 10 statute miles
  • Sky: clear
  • Temperature: 91°F (33°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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