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Cessna 421A

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 2076012

Manufacturer (registry)
CESSNA
Model
421A
Registry code
2076012
Registered
20 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
2 · Reciprocating
Seats
7
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
172 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA7CE
Holder
Textron Aviation Inc.

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Aircraft by year built · 87

1968Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 28

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1972In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 10

Historical bulletins · 1
SAIB CE-14-11Landing Gear; Nose Landing Gear TrunnionsIssued Feb 25, 2014
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Registered aircraft · 20

N2211QHill Jeffrey A · Bridgeport, WVBuilt 1968 · S/N 421A0011N2214Q421 Partners · Delphi, INBuilt 1968 · S/N 421A0014N2221QAviation Sales And Charter LLC · Dover, DEBuilt 1968 · S/N 421A0021
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STCs approved for this model · 234

STC SA00057SEInstallation of emergency medical stretcher, oxygen, and electrical systems.LifePort LLCSTC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.
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NTSB investigations · 38

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 13 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421A · Dallas, TXThe improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.May 24, 2014 · N936U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421A · Oakland, CAA failure of the left main landing gear pivot bolt in overstress during landing.May 1, 2013 · N216WA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA382Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Tulsa, OKThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and management in-flight, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of performance-impairing medications.Jul 11, 2010 · N88DF · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 57

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Accident 20140524020129ACessna 421A · Dallas, TXThe ATP rated pilot and his three passengers taxied from parking at Dallas executive airport (rdb) on AN14 CFR part 91, IFR clearance to the assigned runway, one-seven via taxiway alpha. The pilot was at the intersection of alpha-four and had just been…May 24, 2014 · N936U · Substantial damageAccident 20130501006279ACessna 421A · Oakland, CACessna N216WA s/n 421A-0032. PIC - [privacy data omitted]. The airman reported the intended flight was to maintain IFR currency. Aircraft owner [privacy data omitted] acting as safety pilot while under the hood. Several sucessful approaches were compelted…May 1, 2013 · N216WA · Substantial damageAccident 20100710037579ACessna 421A · Tulsa, OKAircraft was on approach for rvs then asked to land tul during the approach for runway 18 at tul pilot reported to the tower (we have exhausted our fuel) aircraft landed short of the runway in a heavely wooded area. Hit trees and broke apart killing the pilot…Jul 10, 2010 · N88DF · Destroyed · 3 fatal
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Service difficulty reports · 31

SDR 2014FA0000615Trunnion · failedTHE RT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED DUE TO A BROKEN LANDING GEAR OVER-CENTER DOWNLOCK AND THAT THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION/RETRACTION TORQUE TUBE HAD CAUSED AN OVERLOAD CONDITION ON ITS MOUNTING/PIVOT BOSS ON THE RT MLG. THIS OVERLOAD CONDITION MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY May 24, 2014 · N936U · Cessna 421A · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR 2013FA0000425Bolt · shearedLEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING ROLLOUT, PIC ADVISED 3 GREENS ON APPROACH, NORMAL LANDING UNTIL ACFT SETTLED ON GEAR AND LT SIDE COLLAPSED. WINDS LIGHT. ACFT PULLED LEFT INTO GRASS AND STRUCK LIGHTS AND POLE. LEFT ENGINE PROP SHOWS CURLED TIPS DUE TO GRMay 1, 2013 · N216WA · Cessna 421A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension SystemSDR 2013FA0000358Bolt · shearedLEFT MAIN GEAR COLLAPSED ON LANDING. PIC ADVISED 3 GREENS ON APPROACH, NORMAL LANDING UNTIL ACFT SETTLED ON GEAR AND LEFT SIDE COLLAPSED. WINDS LIGHT, ACFT PULLED LEFT INTO GRASS AND STRUCK LIGHTS AND POLE. LEFT ENGINE PROP SHOWS CURLED TIPS DUE TO GROUND SMay 1, 2013 · N216WA · Cessna 421A · Landing Gear Retraction/Extension System
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