Cessna 421 Golden Eagle

17 Aug 2026 · © Unknown

A Cessna 421 Golden Eagle sporting a white, blue, and yellow general aviation livery, seen parked at a regional airport near a Phillips 66 aviation center.

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Cessna Citation family (possibly Citation CJ series or Citation II)

Aircraft

421 Golden Eagle C421

White with blue and yellow accent striping

N421HA

Registration

Manufacturer

Cessna

Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

Score: 68.0

Heat haze reduces sharpness, but the full profile and readable reg are nice; busy background pulls focus from the aircraft.

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Aviation History

The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle is a pressurized twin-engine light aircraft that became popular for business and air taxi use in the late 1960s through the 1980s.

Fleet Rarity

Rarer than newer types; only a modest number airworthy today compared to jet-powered business aircraft.

Record Flights

No major world records; commonly used for regional business aviation and family travel.

Safety & Events

Has had incidents associated with engine management and improper maintenance, but no widely noted famous accidents.

Future Outlook

Aircraft of this type are still active but becoming less common as they age. Survivors are popular in the secondary owner/GA market.

Specifications

2 × Continental GTSIO-520-D turbocharged piston engines

Engine

12.63 m

Wingspan

11.02 m

Length

2,417 km

Range

390 km/h

Speed

Up to 8 passengers

Capacity

3,402 kg

MTOW

3.60 m

Height

2 × 375 hp (280 kW) (piston engine, not jet thrust)

Thrust

Not typically rated under ICAO Chapter 4/14 jet standards; general piston GA aircraft noise varies (~70-80 dB at 500 ft)

Noise