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Aircraft crash after failed go-around due to taxiway alignment (NC25687)

Jacksonville, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On January 8, 1947, a Lockheed 18 LodeStar (registration NC25687) operated by Caribbean Atlantic Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Jacksonville, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The accident occurred when the aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver initiated after the crew identified an alignment with a taxiway instead of the runway. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-08-05Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed into a wooded area near the runway end after the crew initiated a go-around during final approach but subsequently stalled. All 15 occupants were rescued, though the airframe was destroyed.

What happened

During the final approach phase, the flight crew faced reduced visibility caused by adverse weather conditions. While executing the final segment of the approach, the captain identified that the aircraft's alignment corresponded to a taxiway rather than the intended runway. In response to this misalignment, the pilot increased power on both engines and initiated a go-around maneuver.

Following the initiation of the climb, the aircraft overflew the airport boundary. However, the airframe subsequently entered a stall condition before descending into a wooded area situated near the end of the runway. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Emergency services recovered all 15 occupants from the wreckage, with no fatalities reported.

Probable cause

The accident occurred when the aircraft stalled during a go-around maneuver initiated after the crew identified an alignment with a taxiway instead of the runway.

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