Cessna 150L accident near Pinar Del Rio, Cu, May 21, 2002
On May 21, 2002 at about 3:20 pm local time, a Cessna 150L, registered N5332Q, was substantially damaged in an accident near Pinar Del Rio. 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 21, 2002 · about 3:20 pm local time
- Place
- Pinar Del Rio, Cuba
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 150L · all 150Ls on the register
- Registration
- N5332Q · 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
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: EYW Key West FL at 10:56 am
- Destination: MMCZ Cozumel
- Flight plan: VFR
Weather at the time
- Wind: from 040° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 8,000 ft; a few clouds at 1,700 ft
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 73°F (23°C)
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observation at 11:28 am from KEYW
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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