Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I crash, Aug 20, 1971 (2 killed)
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident on August 20, 1971 near Athens Tennessee, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during a low pass...
- Date: August 20, 1971
- Aircraft: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
- Location: Athens Tennessee, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Loss of control during a low pass over the runway, followed by a turning pull up (NTSB report MIA72AM015)
A Cessna 421A flown by its owner on a business trip from Knoxville crashed in flames beside the runway at Athens, Tennessee, during a night approach. The pilot lost control during a low pass and both occupants died.