Wheeling - Jefferson

On March 15, 1972 at 10:15 AM, Wheeling - Jefferson experienced a crash involving Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, operated by Picoma Industries, with the event recorded near Jefferson Ohio.

The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 1, passengers on board: 1, passenger fatalities: 1, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is human factor. On final approach to Jefferson-Ashtabula County Airport, the pilot completed a steep left turn to join the approach path when the twin engine airplane stalled and crashed in flames. Both occupants were killed.

Aircraft reference details include registration N3390Q, MSN 421A-0120, year of manufacture 1968.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 40.3793°, -80.7848°.