Eloy – Sedona

On June 17, 1989 at 03:00 PM, Eloy – Sedona experienced a crash involving Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, operated by William E. Hamilton, with the event recorded near Eloy Arizona.

The flight was categorized as private and the reported phase was takeoff (climb) at a airport (less than 10 km from airport) crash site.

4 people were known to be on board, 0 fatalities were recorded, 4 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 0.0%.

Crew on board: 1, crew fatalities: 0, passengers on board: 3, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.

The listed crash cause is technical failure. The left engine lost power just after takeoff. With the gear and flaps retracted and the left propeller feathered, the airplane would climb slightly. As it passed over green fields, the airplane started a descent. The airplane touched down in a cotton field and the left tip tank burst into flames as it touched the ground. The airplane was consumed by fire. Engine teardown revealed the number three exhaust valve failed. Elevation of the accident was 1,600 feet mst, OAT was 114° F. Density altitude was approximately 5,600 feet.

Aircraft reference details include registration N421S, MSN 421A-0063, year of manufacture 1968.

Geospatial coordinates for this crash are approximately 32.7552°, -111.5535°.