Beechcraft 65 Queen Air crash, Jun 29, 1980 (4 killed), F...
Beechcraft 65 Queen Air accident on June 29, 1980 near Fort Pierce-St Lucie County, Florida, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Engine failure and...
- Date: June 29, 1980
- Aircraft: Beechcraft 65 Queen Air
- Location: Fort Pierce-St Lucie County, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Engine failure and stall on final approach attributed to inadequate preflight preparation by the pilot, including fuel mismanagement and fuel exhaustion.
While cruising at night over Florida the pilot reported a loss of engine power and was cleared to divert to Fort Pierce-St Lucie County Airport. On final approach the Beechcraft 65 Queen Air stalled, dove and crashed a few miles from the airfield, killing all four occupants.