No fatalities

Twin-engine aircraft crashes in cornfield near Fulton Airport (N28RH)

Fulton, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On August 21, 2026, a Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III (registration N28RH) operated by National Airplane Sales & Leasing Corporation was involved in an aviation accident near Fulton, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

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A twin-engine airplane crashed into a field during final approach to Fulton Airport, Kentucky, resulting in serious injuries for two of the four occupants.

What happened

The flight originated at Blytheville, Arkansas, with a destination of Fulton, Kentucky. The aircraft was carrying one pilot and three passengers when it departed for the short cross-state journey. During the final approach phase to Fulton Airport (1M7), the twin-engine airplane lost control and impacted the ground. The crash site was located in a cornfield approximately 3 kilometers northwest of the threshold of runway 09.

Following the impact, all four individuals on board sustained injuries. Medical reports indicated that two of the occupants were seriously hurt, while the others suffered less severe trauma. The structural integrity of the airframe was compromised significantly by the collision, rendering the aircraft damaged beyond repair.