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Twin-Engine Aircraft Crash at Fort Pierce-St Lucie-County Airport (N6233Q)

Fort Pierce-St Lucie County, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On November 9, 1980, a Cessna 401 (registration N6233Q) operated by Coastal Community was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Pierce-St Lucie County, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Stall during go-around after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary report: the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Updated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed after stalling during a go-around at Fort Pierce-St Lucie-County Airport. The pilot initiated an evasive maneuver to avoid another aircraft, resulting in serious injuries to all three occupants.

Incident Overview On final approach to Fort Pierce-St Lucie-County Airport, a twin-engine aircraft crashed after the pilot initiated an evasive maneuver to avoid a collision with another aircraft that was turning in front of it. The maneuver was performed at insufficient speed, causing the aircraft to stall and crash. All three occupants on board were seriously injured. ## Probable Cause The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was a stall during a go-around after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or exact location beyond the airport name.

Aerodynamic stall

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Nov 1980 Cessna 401 accident near Fort Pierce-St Lucie County, United States of America?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed after stalling during a go-around at Fort Pierce-St Lucie-County Airport. The pilot initiated an evasive maneuver to avoid another aircraft, resulting in serious injuries to all three occupants.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Nov 1980 Cessna 401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Nov 1980 involved a Cessna 401, registration N6233Q, operated by Coastal Community, at Fort Pierce-St Lucie County, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Stall during go-around after the pilot failed to maintain flying speed.

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