Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I crash, Feb 3, 1988 (3 killed)
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident on February 3, 1988 near Helena, Montana, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Terrain, darkness, improper...
- Date: February 3, 1988
- Aircraft: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
- Location: Helena, Montana, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Approach and landing
- Cause: Terrain, darkness, improper instrument procedure by the pilot in command, and improper use of a navigation receiver.
A Cessna 421A operated by Minuteman Aviation flying from Missoula to Helena, Montana, struck a mountain about 12 nautical miles east southeast of Helena while turning to intercept the localizer on a night ILS approach. All three occupants were killed.