Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I crash, Sep 29, 2019 (3 killed)
Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident on September 29, 2019 near DeLand, Florida, United States with 3 fatalities. Cause: Pilot failed to maintain...
- Date: September 29, 2019
- Aircraft: Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I
- Location: DeLand, Florida, United States
- Fatalities: 3
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane; contributing was lack of training and experience in the make and model
A Cessna 421A taking off from DeLand on a private flight went out of control and crashed in a wooded area, catching fire. The pilot and two passengers were killed. The NTSB found the pilot lost control and lacked training and experience in the type, and the owner had not authorized the flight.