Cessna 421

FAA incident reports · 96

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Accident 20230624010359ACessna 421 · Rockport, TX[privacy data omitted] Serial number 421-0193 a Cessna 421 departed corpus christi (kcrp) with a destination to houston (k''') on a part 91 [privacy data omitted]flight on June 24, 2023. Approximately eighteen minutes into flight the aircraft experienced a…Jun 24, 2023 · N123SM · Substantial damageAccident 20190929018389ACessna 421 · Deland, FLAircraft departed Deland airport on a local flight with one pilot and two passengers. About 25 minutes after takeoff aircraft crashed into the woods. During the flight, the aircraft performed a series of turns and descents before crashing into the woods and…Sep 29, 2019 · N731PF · Destroyed · 3 fatalIncident 20170825017379ICessna 421 · Manchester, NHThis office notifed 8/25/2017 that N269F, C421, declared an emegency due to one engine out. Aircraft landed kmht, runway 6 without incident, exited and was towed to the ramp. Pilot stated the engine failed approximaetly 14 minutes into flight at 12,200 feet…Aug 25, 2017 · N269F · Minor damageAccident 20140422012409ACessna 421 · Marble Falls, TXPilot heard a loud pop upon selecting gear down. He was unable to obtain a green gear down indication following several attempts including emergency extension. Upon landing, right gear collapsed causing extensive damage to aircraft. There was no post crash…Apr 22, 2014 · N866BS · Substantial damageAccident 20070523009519ACessna 421 · St Louis, MO(-23) The pilot was departing from sus after dropping off a passenger at midwest aviation. Less than 90 seconds after take off from runway 26L, the pilot radioed sus tower that there was a problem and he needed to return. The aircraft crashed short of and…May 23, 2007 · N4082L · Substantial damageAccident 20070130000909ACessna 421 · Pocatello, ID(-23) Ida to U01, climbing through 9400' MSL to 10500' MSL, pilot heard a bang, experienced flight control flutter and controllability issues. Pilot declared an emergency to the pih tower at 2050Z, and landed pih at 2057Z without further incident. Inspection…Jan 30, 2007 · N4584L · Substantial damageAccident 20041217033829ACessna 421 · Denver, CO(-23) N421FR declared an emergency on departure runway 17L, kapa, due to an unspecified engine problem. The aircraft crashed and burned 1/4 mile southwest of the runway while attempting to return for landing. Aircraft destroyed by fire. Three souls on board,…Dec 17, 2004 · N421FR · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 20030216001879ACessna 421 · Ferguson, KY(-23) On 2-16-03, at approximately 2000 local time, N421TJ crashed into a wooded ridge while conducting a GPS rwy 22 instrument approach to somerset, KY (ksme). The weather at somerset was approximately 700 overcast with 6-7 miles visibility. No communication…Feb 16, 2003 · N421TJ · Substantial damage · 3 fatalAccident 20021225034989ACessna 421 · Akron, CO(-23) The flight departed on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan from centennial airport (apa) englewood, CO at 0933MST on December 25, 2002. At 1001MST, the pilot reported to the denver air route traffic control center (zdv) that the left engine had…Dec 25, 2002 · N421D · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20010409006099ICessna 421 · Palm Springs, CA(-23) On April 9, 2001, at 11:54 PST, a Cessna 421 departed long beach, CA. Enroute to roswell, NM. The a/c diverted to Palm Springs airport, Palm Springs, CA. When the pilot reported that the right engine was running rough and elected to shut down the engine…Apr 9, 2001 · N20GSAccident 20010213001869ACessna 421 · Anniston, AL(-23) On February 13, 2001AT 1840 CST, Cessna N5AY, collided with the southeast bank of the choccolocco creek near munford, Alabama, while manuevering for a visual landing. The a/c was destroyed, the pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. Examination…Feb 13, 2001 · N5AY · Destroyed · 5 fatalAccident 19980601026769ACessna 421 · Little Falls, MNWitnesses reported that the aircraft was not gaining altitude shortly after take-off. The wings were dipping up then down. The pilot was then seen trying to bank left when the plane went down into the forest approx. 1/16 mi in from the road. The pilots log…Jun 1, 1998 · N541N · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19971110046639ICessna 421 · Morristown, TN(-23) M & d report to be filed on gear.Nov 10, 1997 · N333AK · Minor damageIncident 19970406004899ICessna 421 · Bend, ORNarrative: on 4-6-97, 1836 PDT, at Sunriver, Oregon airport, aircraft N285N, Cessna 421 touched down and the left main gear collapsed. The aircraft went off left (east side) side of the runway. Weather was not a factor. Minor damage and no injuries. April 18,…Apr 6, 1997 · N285N · Minor damageAccident 19970320003319ACessna 421 · Houston, TXLost right engine power on descent. Pilot reported out of fuel, crashed into water. (-23) on March 19, 1997, at 2333 central standard time, a Cessna 421, N4050L, impacted water and sank during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near league…Mar 20, 1997 · N4050L · Substantial damage · 1 fatalAccident 19960429046099ACessna 421 · Bernard, IA(.4)During flight, the pilot reported shutting down the left engine due to a loss of oil pressure. He declared an emergency and diverted toward an alternate airport. However, while diverting, radar and radio contact were lost, and the airplane crashed. The…Apr 29, 1996 · N341DA · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19950818038759ACessna 421 · Creswell, ORFire in left engine on landing. Evacuated. Put out fire. Fuel line repaired by bogas line to save money.Aug 18, 1995 · N3121K · Substantial damageAccident 19931110042579ACessna 421 · Miami, FLWarned fuel leak left wing. Ignored. Backfire on engine start. Left wing exploded. Ground crew overfilled tank.Nov 10, 1993 · N1600B · Substantial damageIncident 19930401011889ICessna 421B · Lufkin, TXAircraft started a pitch oscillation on descent. Landed safely. Found left elevator middle hinge bolt missing.Apr 1, 1993 · N100JLIncident 19910806047699ICessna 421 · Mena, ARLanding gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found down limit switch part failed.Aug 6, 1991 · N4044L · Minor damageAccident 19910501013889ACessna 421 · Denver, COLost both engines on initial climbout. Collapsed gear landing in a field. Both exhaust pipes failed at welds.May 1, 1991 · N18DF · Substantial damageAccident 19910322007209ACessna 421A · El Monte, CALeft main gear collapsed on landing roll. No mechanical defects. Damage shows gear intransit on touchdown.Mar 22, 1991 · N4071L · Substantial damageIncident 19910306019289ICessna 421 · Green Bay, WIAircraft encountered icing and unable to maintain altitude. Requested vectors to airport. Made a hard landing.Mar 6, 1991 · N421FR · Minor damageIncident 19910218007019ICessna 421 · Perico, TXFuel low. Precautionary landing on highway. Added fuel and departed. Higher winds aloft than forcasted.Feb 18, 1991 · N421FRIncident 19910110011949ICessna 421 · San Jose, CAAircraft departed end of runway on landing rollout. Brake system had no fluid. Person named as pilot unavailable.Jan 10, 1991 · N20GSIncident 19901222062859ICessna 421 · Little Rock, ARLanded short of runway. Damaged threshold lights and left gear collapsed.Dec 22, 1990 · N140DP · Minor damageAccident 19890713022279ACessna 421 · Okmulgee, OKUnable to lock down nose gear. Secured both engines too soon on gear up landing. Landed short. Retract rod failed.Jul 13, 1989 · N699PC · Substantial damageIncident 19890623017369ICessna 421 · Friday Harbor, WAGear collapsed on landing rollout when the aircraft weight was fully on the wheels.Jun 23, 1989 · N285N · Minor damageAccident 19890617016179ACessna 421 · Pichaco, AZLost left engine on initial climbout, 114 temp and density altitude precluded further climb. Exhaust valve failure.Jun 17, 1989 · N421S · DestroyedIncident 19890521030609ICessna 421 · Paris, TXManifold pressure dropped on left engine. Precautionary landing. Turbocharger induction duct had blown off.May 21, 1989 · N888KIncident 19890429020459ICessna 421 · Ramona, CAMain gear collapsed on rollout. Came to rest off runway. Bolt attaching bellcrank had sheared off.Apr 29, 1989 · N4268T · Minor damageAccident 19890329004829ACessna 421 · Brownsville, TXStarved right engine of fuel on self check out. Failed feather, put gear and flaps down. Below VMC stalled. CrashedMar 29, 1989 · N4595L · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19890306017809ICessna 421 · Mc Allen, TXRight main gear collapsed on rollout. Slid off runway. Bolt in the landing gear retraction system had sheared.Mar 6, 1989 · N4004L · Minor damageIncident 19890305026969ICessna 421 · Tulsa, OKNose landing gear collapsed on rollout. Nose landing gear intermediate retraction tube bent.Mar 5, 1989 · N699PC · Minor damageIncident 19890210019649ICessna 421 · Crookston, MNRight engine lost power, then left engine. Landed off airport. Aux pump in right tank inop. Left aux tank pump inop.Feb 10, 1989 · N52JR · Minor damageIncident 19890127005959ICessna 421 · Atlanta, GALeft main gear collapsed while taxiing for takeoff. Cause undetermined.Jan 27, 1989 · N421SH · Minor damageIncident 19880725062409ICessna 421 · Manti, UTLoss of power on base leg. Landed short of runway. Drifted off runway and hit VASI light. Skidded to stop on nose.Jul 25, 1988 · N11VF · Substantial damageAccident 19880714026649ACessna 421 · Taunton, MARight engine smoked,lost oil pressure. Starter bolts had sheared.Jul 14, 1988 · N825DW · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19880520038759ICessna 421 · Fallon, NVLeft gear collapsed taxiing to the ramp. Found the downlock link had failed in the threaded area of the rod end.May 20, 1988 · N1027D · Minor damageIncident 19870904070439ICessna 421 · Paducah, KYThe pilot was unable to retract gear after takeoff. It collapsed on landing. Bellcrank broken. Unknown cause.Sep 4, 1987 · N410RH · Minor damageAccident 19870902050049ACessna 421 · Coral Springs, FLCrashed into the everglades.IFR conditions in crash area. VFR pilot had no prior experience or checkout in aircraftSep 2, 1987 · N421DT · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19870323028939ICessna 421 · Lancaster, PABattery voltage low, no radio communications heard en route. Landed with ATC light signals. Circuit breaker popped.Mar 23, 1987 · N421DNAccident 19860719047019ACessna 421 · Addison, TXAircraft rolled inverted after liftoff. Impacted ground vertically. Pilots lack of experience in aircraft a factor.Jul 19, 1986 · N6VR · Destroyed · 3 fatalIncident 19851113067149ICessna 421 · Iraan, TXAircraft dropped suddenly and impacted runway during landing. Right main gear collapsed.Nov 13, 1985 · N66PC · Minor damageIncident 19850708034899ICessna 421 · Houston, TXEngines lost power on descent. After landing, water and black sediment was drained from fuel cells.Jul 8, 1985 · N100LPAccident 19850510016649ACessna 421 · Mckinney, TXNose gear collapsed while taxiing back on the runway after landing. Claimed soft asphalt on runway caused collapse.May 10, 1985 · N888K · Substantial damageIncident 19850415029349ICessna 421 · Ormond Beach, FLRight main gear collapsed on rollout. Found actuator rod bearing jammed preventing gear from locking over center.Apr 15, 1985 · N4010L · Substantial damageAccident 19840720033699ACessna 421 · Birchwood, WISwitched to aux tanks too soon, vented fuel overboard. Fuel exhaustion, both engines quit. Steep angle impact.Jul 20, 1984 · N14TC · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19831118073979ICessna 421 · Roanoke Rapids, NCUnsafe left gear light until gear recycled. Got 3 greens and landed. Left main collapsed on rollout.Nov 18, 1983 · N2740Y · Minor damageIncident 19830923066809ICessna 421 · Ft Smith, ARNoticed smoke and flames coming from cowling. Shut engine down. Exhaust stack above clamp and waste gate had brokenSep 23, 1983 · N280BA · Minor damage
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