Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN18WA279

Aircraft #1

N66778

Cessna 150

Factual Information

On July 18, 2018, at 2030 UTC, a Cessna 150M, N66778, S/N 15076271, impacted the sea shortly after takeoff from Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TUPJ), Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot, the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries. Preliminary information indicated the intended destination was Pointe-á-Pitre International Airport, Guadeloupe. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) United Kingdom. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from: AAIB: Famborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1252 510300 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk Investigator-in-Charge: Mr. John McMillan Telephone: +44 1252 510300 E-mail: jmcmillan@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the AAIB United Kingdom.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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