Cessna 421A

FAA incident reports · 57

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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 fatalIncident 20090809022479ICessna 421A · Houston, TXWhile landing on runway 33 at West Houston Airport (iws) a Cessna 421A hit hard on the right main landing gear. The impact caused the right hand main gear strut bolts to sheer. The right hand engine propeller to make contact with the runway. The aircraft…Aug 9, 2009 · N3200Q · Minor damageIncident 20080328014519ICessna 421A · Lonoke, AR(-23) Pilot stated on Friday March 28, 2008 at about 11:30 am during a maintenance flight of Cessna N421BF, a Cessna 421, operated out of Lonoke, AR, he experienced a gear up landing in the grassy runway of Lonoke country air estates airpark. His statement…Mar 28, 2008 · N421BF · Minor damageIncident 20060620015239ICessna 421A · Columbus, OH(-23) Aircraft N216WA was cleared to land on runway 28L at cmh. On landing rollout, PIC stated the left wing started to settle and dip. The left main gear collapsed and the left wingtip and propeller contacted the runway. Inspectors [privacy data omitted]…Jun 20, 2006 · N216WA · Minor damageIncident 20060331005889ICessna 421A · Punta Gorda, FL(-23) On March 31, 2006, at 1030 EST, a Cessna 421, N849JB, operating on a personal flight, encountered a right main landing gear malfunction during taxiing at Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda, Florida. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the…Mar 31, 2006 · N849JB · Minor damageIncident 20050113000759ICessna 421A · Columbia, SC(-23) Aircraft landed long with tail winds. The aircraft veered to the left and went off of the runway. Right brake system failed due to fluid leak.Jan 13, 2005 · N2221QIncident 20030801018269ICessna 421A · St Petersburg, FL(-23) On August 1, 2003, at 1150 EDT, a Cessna 421A, N2898Q, registered to g-money air inc., the right main gear collapsed on landing, at Albert Whitted municipal airport, st. Petersburg Florida while on a personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions…Aug 1, 2003 · N2989Q · Minor damageIncident 20030704014529ICessna 421A · Tyler, TX(-23) Pilot made a normal landing at Tyler airport, Tyler, Texas. During rollout pilot stated left main gear collapsed causing damage to left flap area, left wing tip, left gear door. Further investigation discovered aircraft was out of annual inspection.Jul 4, 2003 · N421RU · Minor damageAccident 20000725005209ACessna 421A · Homewood, MS(-23) While enroute from destin, Florida to tulsa, Oklahoma, at 12K feet, 30 miles se of jackson, MS., the aircraft had a slight vibration then the right propeller separated fron the engine. An emergency was declared and the aircraft landed safety at jackson.…Jul 25, 2000 · N1477D · Substantial damageIncident 20000413002039ICessna 421A · Titusville, FL(-23) Pilot stated he had normal gear indications (3 lights) after extending the landing gear. Upon touchdown the right main landing gear collapsed and the aircraft veered off the runway. Upon leaving the runway the left main landing gear broke off and the…Apr 13, 2000 · N2989Q · Minor damageIncident 19980713016619ICessna 421A · Apalachicola, FLPilot stated that he circled the field for over an hour burning fuel and trying to manually lower the gear. On touchdown the right main gear folded once weight on wheel. Damage to right wing and engine.Jul 13, 1998 · N421RM · Minor damageAccident 19971107032639ACessna 421A · Tomahawk, WI(Tty) acft auto dis on climb out, upon landing the right ele was found severely damaged. Merrill, WI. (.4)on climb out at 11,000 feet at 700 feet per minute rate of climb on autopilot, the pilot heard a loud bang and felt a 'rapid vibration in the control…Nov 7, 1997 · N2957Q · Substantial damageAccident 19941101037079ACessna 421A · Reno, NVBroke out IFR 5MI from airport. Canceled. Lost power both engine. Hit pole and condo. Burned. Mismanaged fuel.Nov 1, 1994 · N421WB · DestroyedAccident 19940503015989ACessna 421A · Richlands, VANose vibration landing after nose first impact. Low time in type. Failed to flare and or use aft trim.May 3, 1994 · N2211W · Substantial damageAccident 19920706023969ACessna 421 · Greenwood Lake, NJRight main landing gear collapsed, slid off right side of runway striking a parked aircraft,N22206.Jul 6, 1992 · N24MV · Substantial damageAccident 19881101048789ACessna 421A · Banning, CALost right engine. Did not feather,passed airport. Unable stay aloft,hit power pole and burned. Had prior case crackNov 1, 1988 · N3385Q · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19880622044209ICessna 421A · Chicopee, MALeft engine fire inflight. Secured engine. Diverted. NR1 cylinder separated from engine.Jun 22, 1988 · N421ST · Minor damageIncident 19880521038829ICessna 421A · Sallisaw, OKLost electrical power. Unable to extend gear manually. Landed gear up. Gear selector possibly in wrong position.May 21, 1988 · N15CA · Minor damageAccident 19880203002029ACessna 421A · Helena, MTStruck trees on mountainside on ILS approach at night in heavy snow. Co pilot at controls left seat. Acft burned.Feb 3, 1988 · N517S · Destroyed · 3 fatalAccident 19880203001839ACessna 421A · Chicago/Wheelin, ILSlid off the snow covered runway while landing in a strong quartering tailwind. Collapsed the gear in deep snow.Feb 3, 1988 · N421Q · Substantial damageAccident 19871210070049ACessna 421A · Hilton Head, SCTook off at night on an IFR flight in low IMC and struck trees while maneuvering near airport. No mechanical problemDec 10, 1987 · N777RC · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19871111073909ICessna 421A · Portland, ORRough engine in icing conditions. Alternate air was in the cold position. No engine problems found.Nov 11, 1987 · N421TBIncident 19870329014739ICessna 421A · El Monte, CAStolen aircraft with uncertificated pilot. Wingtip struck a police car. Shots fired. Numerous airport touch and go's.Mar 29, 1987 · N421JD · Minor damageIncident 19860227011259ICessna 421A · Dallas, TXLeft main gear folded during rollout. Bellcrank failed due to weat.Feb 27, 1986 · N3398Q · Minor damageIncident 19860128026589ICessna 421A · Miami, FLRevocation of certificate for trafficking in narcotics.Jan 28, 1986 · N3191K · Damage unknownIncident 19850826067869ICessna 421A · Wheeling, ILAbnormal noise and unsafe gear light with extension. Nose gear collapsed. Torque tube support mount torn away.Aug 26, 1985 · N421Q · Minor damageAccident 19850703037079ACessna 421A · San Diego, CARight main gear collapsed on rollout. Found cotter pins were not installed in nut on torque links.Jul 3, 1985 · N222CF · Substantial damageIncident 19850620033589ICessna 421A · Islip, NYUnsafe left gear indication and unable to correct by manual means. Collapsed on rollout. Push pull tube failed.Jun 20, 1985 · N2211W · Minor damageIncident 19841218072859ICessna 421A · Tyler, TXAfter shooting downwind approach pilot unable to stop on wet runway. Rolled 150 feet off end. Damage to gear, prop.Dec 18, 1984 · N540JM · Minor damageAccident 19830820074379ACessna 421A · Salt Lake City, UTCrash occurred after lift off on third attempt to make flight. Witness stated engines were surging.Aug 20, 1983 · N2239Q · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19830627029389ACessna 421A · Ft Worth, TXPilot reported no brakes on the landing roll. Ran off end of runway into a fence and sewage plant. Brake disc worn.Jun 27, 1983 · N2222Q · Substantial damageAccident 19830621026079ACessna 421A · Atmore, ALOvergrossed by 991 pounds, 8 people and baggage. Lost engine, did not feather. Turbocharger leaking oil, FOD damageJun 21, 1983 · N2960Q · Destroyed · 7 fatalIncident 19830608049089ICessna 421A · Moline, ILLanded gear up. Pilot not current on biennial flight review.Jun 8, 1983 · N6162Q · Minor damageIncident 19830324019519ICessna 421 · Boise, IDRight engine ran rough. Shut down and feathered. After landing found water in fuel system.Mar 24, 1983 · N421TBIncident 19830226023229ICessna 421A · Chicago, ILUnsafe gear light. Unable to correct. Nose gear collapsed on landing. Doubler bracket not installed. Support failedFeb 26, 1983 · N2973Q · Minor damageAccident 19820924048969ACessna 421A · Sabetha, KSLeft gear collapsed during landing roll. P/n NAS464P4-26, part of retraction linkage was found broken.Sep 24, 1982 · N2231Q · Substantial damageIncident 19820803046179ICessna 421A · Winnemucca, NVNose failed to lock and collapsed on landing. Found linkage to nose gear doors was unbolted.Aug 3, 1982 · N421JD · Minor damageIncident 19810714056839ICessna 421 · Normangels, TXPilot taxied into soft area and props were damaged.Jul 14, 1981 · N421RM · Minor damageAccident 19810710040859ACessna 421A · El Reno, OKNose gear jammed. Landed with nose gear partially extended. Mechanic failed to connect doors. Pilot failed to checkJul 10, 1981 · N2235Q · Substantial damageIncident 19810425029649ICessna 421A · Sarasota, FLAircraft ran off end of runway due to controls still being locked.Apr 25, 1981 · N2234Q · Minor damageIncident 19800320034129ICessna 421A · Las Vegas, NVEngine lost power due to separation of exhaust pipe. Turbocharger not able to provide boost.Mar 20, 1980 · N555CMAccident 19791109041109ACessna 421A · Crystal, MNLanded on runway, wheels up. Failed to ascertain gear down. Gear horn inop. Unknown why gear would not extend.Nov 9, 1979 · N4025L · Substantial damageAccident 19790222009859ACessna 421A · Kansas City, KSPilot was making an ILS approach. Flew into the ground short of the runway. Crash site 200 ft. above rwy elevation.Feb 22, 1979 · N77PM · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19790103001509ICessna 421 · Dansville, NYOn climbout lost 15 inches of manifold pressure. A two inch hole found in left exhaust stack.Jan 3, 1979 · N2248QAccident 19781129036929ACessna 421 · Salt Lake City, UTReturned to VOR after deviating off course drg ILS.Nov 29, 1978 · N38J · Substantial damageIncident 19781029027689ICessna 421A · White Plains, NYLeft main collapsed after touchdown due to failure of a down lock bell crank pivot bolt.Oct 29, 1978 · N2972Q · Minor damageIncident 19781001030769ICessna 421 · Houston, TXPilot failed to extend the landing gear before touchdown. No mechanical defects found.Oct 1, 1978 · N3383Q · Minor damageAccident 19780313010199ACessna 421 · Muscle Shoals, ALR eng #2 exh valve found in oil sump.r eng plugs gapped 0.033 to 1,0.015 to 0.019 recommended.Mar 13, 1978 · N2245Q · Substantial damage
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