Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II crash, Jan 3, 1978 (5 killed)
Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident on January 3, 1978 near Knoxville-McGee Tyson Tennessee, United States with 5 fatalities. Cause: Collision with...
- Date: January 3, 1978
- Aircraft: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II
- Location: Knoxville-McGee Tyson Tennessee, United States
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Collision with trees during descent due to the pilot's improper in-flight decisions or planning, with misjudged altitude
On 3 January 1978 a Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II (N41037) was cleared to descend at the pilot's discretion to 2,500 feet about 34 miles south of Knoxville. While descending through 3,800 feet it struck trees and crashed in flames in the Smoky Mountains. All five occupants were killed.