Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I crash, Feb 21, 1972, Midland T...
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident on February 21, 1972 near Midland Texas, United States with no fatalities.
- Date: February 21, 1972
- Aircraft: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
- Location: Midland Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 0
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
A Cessna 421 operated by Smith International caught fire in its left engine during the initial climb after takeoff from Midland, Texas. The pilot attempted an emergency landing in a field, where the aircraft came to rest in flames. All five occupants got out safely but the aircraft was destroyed.