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Aircraft Gear Collapse at Castries-George F. L. Charles Airport (N511LC)

Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie), Saint LuciaLanding (descent or approach)

On April 13, 2011, a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II (registration N511LC) operated by Aviation Services Saint Lucia was involved in an aviation accident near Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie), Saint Lucia during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N511LC
Aircraft registered N511LC. Photo: ZLEA / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft suffered a left main gear collapse upon landing at Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie) Airport, veering off the runway and hitting a fence. The pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview and Location Details An aircraft completed an uneventful flight from Bridgetown-Grantley Adams Airport and proceeded to land at Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie) Airport. The incident occurred immediately upon touchdown at the destination airport. ## Sequence of Events During the landing phase, the left main gear collapsed. Following the gear failure, the aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest against a fence. ## Damage and Injuries The pilot was reported to be uninjured in the incident. The aircraft sustained significant damage and was declared damaged beyond repair.

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What happened in the 13 Apr 2011 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident near Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie), Saint Lucia?

An aircraft suffered a left main gear collapse upon landing at Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie) Airport, veering off the runway and hitting a fence. The pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Apr 2011 Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Apr 2011 involved a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, registration N511LC, operated by Aviation Services Saint Lucia, at Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie), Saint Lucia.

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