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Aircraft Crashes on Golf Course Near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport After Double Engine Failure (N827AB)

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On December 8, 1974, a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I (registration N827AB) operated by International Leasing Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Double engine failure in flight for undetermined reason. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft crashed in flames on a golf course near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport following a double engine failure in flight. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Incident Overview A double engine failure in flight forced the pilot to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently crashed in flames on a golf course located by the Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport. ## Outcome There were no injuries reported from the incident. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire. ## Probable Cause The official findings identified the probable cause as a double engine failure in flight for undetermined reason. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material, and no further details regarding the cause of the engine failure were determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Dec 1974 Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia?

An aircraft crashed in flames on a golf course near Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport following a double engine failure in flight. No injuries were reported, but the aircraft was destroyed by a post-crash fire.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Dec 1974 Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Dec 1974 involved a Cessna 421A Golden Eagle I, registration N827AB, operated by International Leasing Corporation, at Medellín-Enrique Olaya Herrera, Colombia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Double engine failure in flight for undetermined reason.

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