Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II crash, Mar 14, 1980 (2 killed)
Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II accident on March 14, 1980 near Tucson-Ryan, Arizona, USA, United States with 2 fatalities. Cause: Airframe failure during...
- Date: March 14, 1980
- Aircraft: Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II
- Location: Tucson-Ryan, Arizona, USA, United States
- Fatalities: 2
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Airframe failure during the climb due to inadequate maintenance and inspection
A Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II departed Tucson-Ryan Airport on a local post-maintenance flight with a pilot and a mechanic on board. During the initial climb the aircraft went out of control and crashed in flames in a field. Both occupants were killed.