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December 8, 2012, Lake Worth, Fla. - Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
At 1334 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed when it collided with trees and terrain following a loss of control after takeoff. The solo commercial pilot was fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed. The flight followed an annual inspection and repainting. According to the mechanic, the pilot performed a ground run of the airplane for several minutes before taxiing for takeoff. The airplane lifted off about halfway down the runway and climbed at a “normal” rate. The mechanic then observed the airplane suddenly yaw to the left “for a second or two” and the airplane’s nose continued to pitch up before rolling left and descending vertically, nose-down, until it disappeared from view.
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September 5, 2012, Fort Worth, Texas, Cessna 421B Golden Eagle
The airplane sustained substantial damage at 0949 Central time when it collided with trees shortly after takeoff. The airline transport pilot and the passenger were seriously injured. Visual conditions prevailed.
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April 19, 2012, Gulf of Mexico, Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
The airplane collided with the water at about 1108 Central time. Visual conditions prevailed for the IFR flight from Louisiana to Florida. The solo private pilot was fatally injured and the airplane received substantial damage. Approximately 20 minutes after levelling at FL 270, the airplane began to deviate from its altitude and route. Military fighter aircraft intercepted the airplane and reported the airplane was circling in a left-hand turn and the windows were partially frosted over.
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