Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III crash, Jul 29, 1995 (4 killed)
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III accident on July 29, 1995 near Middleton Island, Alaska, United States with 4 fatalities. Cause: Mechanical loss of engine...
- Date: July 29, 1995
- Aircraft: Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III
- Location: Middleton Island, Alaska, United States
- Fatalities: 4
- Phase of flight: En route
- Cause: Mechanical loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, followed by a collision with water (ditching at sea).
A Cessna 421C flying from Juneau to King Salmon reported that its right engine had come apart. The pilot tried to reach Middleton Island, but the airplane kept losing altitude, passed the island and was lost from radar. Oil and debris were seen on the water near the island, and the aircraft was never recovered; all four aboard died.