Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I crash, Jun 21, 1983 (8 killed)
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident on June 21, 1983 near Atmore, Alabama, United States with 8 fatalities.
- Date: June 21, 1983
- Aircraft: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
- Location: Atmore, Alabama, United States
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
A Cessna 421A lost right engine power about 20 minutes after takeoff and crashed in woods about 3 miles from Atmore airport during an emergency approach. All eight occupants died. Investigators found a worn turbocharger with oil leakage, an overweight and aft loaded aircraft and a fatigued pilot.