Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I crash, Jul 19, 1986 (4 killed)
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident on July 19, 1986 near Addison, Texas, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Loss of control during initial climb,...
- Date: July 19, 1986
- Aircraft: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
- Location: Addison, Texas, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Loss of control during initial climb, attributed to a reduced propeller setting, lack of recent type experience and airspeed not maintained by the pilot (NTSB FTW86FA133 as summarised in the database)
A Cessna 421 on a flight from Addison to Atlanta lost engine power shortly after takeoff, rolled and dived into the ground from about 400 feet on 19 July 1986. All four occupants were killed and the aircraft was destroyed.