Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II

Operator:

Nolen Truly

Registration:

N59RZ

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Site:

Schedule:

Tucson - Tucson

MSN:

421B-0249

YOM:

1972

Location:

Tucson-Ryan

Arizona

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Captain / Total flying hours:

9590

Circumstances:

The twin engine airplane departed Tucson-Ryan Airport on a local post maintenance flight, carrying one pilot and one mechanic. During initial climb, the airplane went out of control and crashed in flames in a field. Both occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Airframe failure during climb due to inadequate maintenance and inspection. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Airframe - flight control surfaces: elevator assembly, attachments, missing, flutter,
- Overload failure,
- Bolts missing from elevators,
- Elevator push-pull tube rivets failed,
- Overload elevator/stabilizers twisted.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Dysart: 1 killed

Date & Time: Feb 26, 1980

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Codds Air Service

Registration:

VH-EGT

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Positioning

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Site:

MSN:

421B-0933

YOM:

1975

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Crashed on takeoff for unknown reasons. The pilot, sole on board, was killed. He was engaged in a positioning flight.

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Eagle County: 5 killed

Date & Time: Dec 26, 1979 at 1236 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Design for Living

Registration:

N100RV

Flight Phase:

Takeoff (climb)

Flight Type:

Private

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Schedule:

Eagle County - Sun Valley

MSN:

421B-0549

YOM:

1973

Location:

Eagle County-FlyVail

Colorado

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Captain / Total flying hours:

3052

Captain / Total hours on type:

358.00

Circumstances:

Shortly after takeoff from Eagle County Airport, while climbing, the pilot reported problems with the nose door that open after rotation. While returning to the airport, he complete a turn when the airplane stalled and crashed near the runway. The aircraft was destroyed and all five occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Stall during traffic pattern after the pilot diverted attention from operation of aircraft. The following contributing factors were reported:
- The pilot failed to retract landing gear,
- The pilot failed to maintain flying speed,
- Inadequate preflight preparation on part of the pilot,
- Right nose door lock in unlocked position.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II near Locust Grove: 4 killed

Date & Time: Dec 21, 1979 at 0930 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Sterling Stores Company

Registration:

N5428J

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

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Site:

Schedule:

Little Rock - Locust Grove

MSN:

421B-0887

YOM:

1974

Location:

Locust Grove

Arkansas

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Captain / Total flying hours:

6169

Captain / Total hours on type:

885.00

Circumstances:

The pilot encountered poor weather conditions while approaching Locust Grove Airport. The twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in hilly and wooded terrain about six miles from the airport. The aircraft was destroyed and all fou occupants were killed.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees on final approach after the pilot exercised poor judgment. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- Airways facilities,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- High obstructions,
- Poorly planned approach,
- Visibility 1/4 mile or less,
- NDB and compass locator for SDF inoperative.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Charleston: 3 killed

Date & Time: Jun 19, 1979 at 0813 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Lockwood Brothers

Registration:

N69733

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

Flight Type:

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Charleston-Yaeger (Kanawha)

Schedule:

Newport News - Charleston

MSN:

421B-0867

YOM:

1974

Location:

West Virginia

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Captain / Total flying hours:

2008

Captain / Total hours on type:

543.00

Circumstances:

On a final ILS approach to Charleston-Kanawha Airport in marginal weather conditions, the pilot continued the descent 1'000 feet below the glidepath when the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames in a wooded area located few hundred yards from the runway threshold. The pilot and two passengers were killed while two other occupants were seriously injured.

Probable cause:

Collision with trees on final approach after the pilot attempted operation beyond experience and ability level. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Improper IFR operation,
- Incorrect trim setting,
- High obstructions,
- Low ceiling,
- Fog,
- Visibility half a mile or less,
- ILS approach,
- Crashed inside outer marker, 1,000 feet below glidepath,
- The pilot did not have medical, multi-engine or instruments ratings.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Spaichbühl: 4 killed

Date & Time: Nov 3, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Hohenloher Flugdienst

Registration:

D-IDAS

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Plain, Valley

MSN:

421B-0536

YOM:

1973

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While on approach to Schwäbisch Hall Airport, the twin engine airplane crashed in unknown circumstances in a wooded area located about 12 km from runway 28 threshold. All four occupants were killed.
Occupants:
Joachim Beilke,
Klaus P. Gnamm,
Reinhardt Remppis,
Bodo Dietze.

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Stansted: 1 killed

Date & Time: Sep 4, 1978 at 1518 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Registration:

G-AYMM

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Test

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Schedule:

Cambridge - Stansted

MSN:

421B-0033

YOM:

1970

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Captain / Total flying hours:

3113

Captain / Total hours on type:

1401.00

Aircraft flight hours:

2472

Circumstances:

The aircraft was engaged upon a flight test for the renewal of its Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA). The sole occupants were the pilot and an observer. Following an ILS approach to runway 23 at Stansted Airport an overshoot (go-around) was initiated and at about 200 feet the starboard engine cut out. The commander attempted unsuccessfully to restart the engine by use of the starter motor. The aircraft lost speed and height and crashed just outside the airport. The observer was killed and the pilot injured.

Probable cause:

The accident was caused by the pilot failing to feather the propeller and raise the flaps after the starboard engine had cut during an overshoot manoeuvre. A contributory factor is considered to have been the absence of any prescribed procedure in the Flight Manual to meet this eventuality. The reason for the malfunction of the starboard engine both during the stall test and later during the overshoot could not be determined.

Final Report:

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Bilbao

Date & Time: Aug 26, 1978

Type of aircraft:

Kenton Utilities & Developments

Operator:

Registration:

G-BAEI

Flight Phase:

Executive/Corporate/Business

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Survivors:

Yes

Site:

MSN:

421B-0259

YOM:

1972

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On final approach, the twin engine airplane went out of control and crashed on the Getxo golf course located approximately six km short of runway 12 threshold. The aircraft was destroyed and all four occupants were injured.

Crash of a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II in Knoxville: 5 killed

Date & Time: Jan 3, 1978 at 1923 LT

Type of aircraft:

Operator:

Fred Philp

Registration:

N41037

Flight Phase:

Flight Type:

Private

Survivors:

Site:

Mountains

Schedule:

Fort Lauderdale – Knoxville – Chicago

MSN:

421B-0571

YOM:

1974

Location:

Knoxville-McGee Tyson

Tennessee

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