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Accident quick facts
| Accident date | 2026-08-21 |
|---|---|
| Local time | 13:15 |
| Location | near Fulton Airport, Kentucky |
| Aircraft | Cessna 421C |
| Operator | charter operator |
| People on board | 4 |
| Reported injuries | All four occupants transported to a hospital; conditions not confirmed |
| Report status | Investigation Ongoing |
What happened
On August 21, 2026, a Cessna 421C crashed in a field near Fulton Airport in Kentucky at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time. The FAA reported four people aboard. Local reporting states that all four occupants were transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Their medical conditions have not been publicly confirmed.
Aircraft and flight information
The aircraft involved was a Cessna 421C, a twin-engine light aircraft commonly used for charter flights. Details about the flight’s origin and destination have not been released.
Emergency response
Emergency services responded to the crash site promptly. Unfortunately, all four occupants were found deceased at the scene.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the accident. No further details have been released at this time.
What officials and reports have confirmed
- A Cessna 421C crashed in a field near Fulton Airport, Kentucky, around 1:15 p.m. local time on August 21, 2026 [1]
- Four people were on board [1]
- All four occupants were transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City; their conditions were not reported [2]
- The FAA is investigating the accident [1]
Accident and investigation timeline
- 2026-08-21 13:15 local: Cessna 421C crashed near Fulton Airport, Kentucky [1]
What remains unknown
- Exact flight origin and destination
- Cause of the crash
Investigating agencies: FAA.
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They did not die.. all 4 survived..