Preliminary
2 serious
Jan 10, 2026
N6516J crash at Port St. Lucie, FL
Piper PA-28-180 — Loss of engine power (total) at OBE (Port St. Lucie, FL)
DateJan 10, 2026
Tail numberN6516J
AircraftPiper PA-28-180 · Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior · P28A
LocationOBE — Port St. Lucie, FL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 serious
NTSB caseERA26LA091
Report summary
Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb Injuries: 2 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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