Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III crash, Jan 4, 1992 (4 killed)
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident on January 4, 1992 near Mammoth Lakes-Yosemite, California, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: The pilot...
- Date: January 4, 1992
- Aircraft: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III
- Location: Mammoth Lakes-Yosemite, California, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: The pilot failed to plan and fly the departure clear of high terrain and became lost and disoriented; self-induced pressure to leave before the snowstorm was a contributing factor.
A Cessna 421C departed early from an uncontrolled mountain airport at Mammoth Lakes ahead of an approaching snowstorm, into instrument conditions. The pilot became lost and disoriented and the aircraft struck snow-covered terrain at about 10,200 feet. Four passengers were killed and two occupants, including the pilot, were injured.