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. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collapse of the left main landing gear upon touchdown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
A landing accident involving a gear collapse occurred at Vigie Airport following a flight from Barbados.
What happened
A flight originating from Bridgetown-Grantley Adams Airport concluded with an accident upon arrival at Castries-George F. L. Charles (Vigie) Airport. During the landing phase, the left main gear collapsed immediately after the aircraft made contact with the runway. This mechanical failure caused the aircraft to veer away from the runway centerline, eventually coming to a stop against a perimeter fence.
Findings
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
There were no injuries reported for the pilot following the incident.
The sequence of events began during the touchdown phase of the landing.
Probable cause
The collapse of the left main landing gear upon touchdown.
