Zone
Florida

Crash of a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III near Kenansville

Date & Time: Apr 23, 1979
Type of aircraft:
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III
Operator:
Aero Facilities Corporation
Registration:
N8432N
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
Yes
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
421C-0491
YOM:
1978
Location:
Kenansville
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
0
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
0
Circumstances:
The twin engine airplane was engaged in an illegal flight, carrying drugs. It crashed in unknown circumstances near Kenansville and was destroyed. The pilot was not recovered.
Probable cause:
The cause of the accident could not be determined.
Final Report:

Crash of a Beechcraft D18S in Kenansville: 2 killed

Date & Time: Jan 16, 1979 at 2000 LT
Type of aircraft:
Beechcraft D18
Operator:
Steele Aviation
Registration:
N80W
Flight Phase:
Landing (descent or approach)
Flight Type:
Illegal (smuggling)
Survivors:
No
Site:
Plain, Valley
MSN:
A-267
YOM:
1946
Location:
Kenansville
Florida
Country:
United States of America
Region:
North America
Crew on board:
1
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
2
Captain / Total flying hours:
310
Circumstances:
While flying at low height by night on an illegal flight, the twin engine airplane struck trees and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.
Probable cause:
Collision with trees on final approach and subsequent stall and crash after the pilot misjudged altitude and clearance. The following contributing factors were reported:
- Failed to maintain flying speed,
- Stolen or unauthorized,
- Fire after impact,
- Unauthorized use of aircraft,
- Transporting marijuana.
Final Report:
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