Cleveland - Lexington
Flight / Schedule
Cleveland - Lexington
Aircraft
Cessna 421B Golden Eagle IIRegistration
N123QF
MSN
421B-0139
Year of Manufacture
1971
Operator
JerricoDate
August 7, 1972 at 06:00 PM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Executive/Corporate/Business
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Crash Location
Cleveland-Hardwick Tennessee
Region
North America • United States of America
Crash Cause
Technical failure
Narrative Report
On August 7, 1972 at 06:00 PM, Cleveland - Lexington experienced a crash involving Cessna 421B Golden Eagle II, operated by Jerrico, with the event recorded near Cleveland-Hardwick Tennessee.
The flight was categorized as executive/corporate/business and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.
5 people were known to be on board, 5 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: 4, passenger fatalities: 4, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is technical failure. Shortly after takeoff from Cleveland-Hardwick Airport, while in initial climb, the right engine lost power. The pilot was cleared to return for an emergency landing and started an immediate turn before trying to feather the right propeller. Due to insufficient speed, the airplane lost height, stalled and crashed, killing all five occupants.
Aircraft reference details include registration N123QF, MSN 421B-0139, year of manufacture 1971.
Fatalities
Total
5
Crew
1
Passengers
4
Other
0
Crash Summary
Shortly after takeoff from Cleveland-Hardwick Airport, while in initial climb, the right engine lost power. The pilot was cleared to return for an emergency landing and started an immediate turn before trying to feather the right propeller. Due to insufficient speed, the airplane lost height, stalled and crashed, killing all five occupants.
Cause: Technical failure
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
1
Passengers On Board
4
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 5
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Cleveland - Lexington
Operator
JerricoFlight Type
Executive/Corporate/Business
Flight Phase
Takeoff (climb)
Crash Site
Airport (less than 10 km from airport)
Region / Country
North America • United States of America
Aircraft Details
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