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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
4 fatalities
Report status
Investigation Ongoing
What happened
On August 21, 2026, a chartered Cessna 421C crashed in a field near Fulton Airport in Kentucky at approximately 1:15 p.m. local time. All four people on board were killed in the accident.
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 origin and destination have not been released.
Emergency response
Emergency responders arrived at the crash site promptly. Unfortunately, all occupants were fatally injured.
Investigation status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened an investigation into the crash. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
What officials and reports have confirmed
A Cessna 421C crashed near Fulton Airport, Kentucky, on August 21, 2026, at about 1:15 p.m. local time. [1]
Four people on board were killed in the crash. [1]
