The aircraft broke up in flight then impacted the ground after an uncontrolled descent at about 0153 Central time. The commercial pilot and five passengers sustained fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. Dark night visual conditions prevailed. An IFR flight plan was in effect.The airplane was in cruise at 10,000 feet msl when its pilot queried ATC about nearby weather conditions. Radar data then showed the airplane climb slightly and turn left.
A notable number of incidents involved mechanical failures, primarily engine power loss, leading to forced landings.
Several fatal accidents resulted from in-flight breakups, often occurring during encounters with adverse weather conditions.
Multiple accidents took place during the takeoff and landing phases of flight, including runway excursions, hard landings, and loss of control.
Pilot decision-making, such as flying into hazardous weather, incorrect aircraft configuration for conditions, or misjudgment of landing environments, contributed to various accidents.
July 1, 2017, Catawba, Wis. Cessna 421C Golden Eagle
The aircraft broke up in flight then impacted the ground after an uncontrolled descent at about 0153 Central time. The commercial pilot and five passengers sustained fatal injuries; the airplane was destroyed. Dark night visual conditions prevailed. An IFR flight plan was in effect.
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