# FAA incident reports: Cessna 421A

A list on [Cessna 421A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [Accident 20140524020129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140524020129A.md): Cessna 421A · Dallas, TX · May 24, 2014 · N936U · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [Accident 20130501006279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130501006279A.md): Cessna 421A · Oakland, CA · May 1, 2013 · N216WA · Substantial damage
  > Cessna 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…
- [Accident 20100710037579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100710037579A.md): Cessna 421A · Tulsa, OK · Jul 10, 2010 · N88DF · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > Aircraft 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…
- [Incident 20090809022479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090809022479I.md): Cessna 421A · Houston, TX · Aug 9, 2009 · N3200Q · Minor damage
  > While 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…
- [Incident 20080328014519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080328014519I.md): Cessna 421A · Lonoke, AR · Mar 28, 2008 · N421BF · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20060620015239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060620015239I.md): Cessna 421A · Columbus, OH · Jun 20, 2006 · N216WA · Minor damage
  > (-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]…
- [Incident 20060331005889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060331005889I.md): Cessna 421A · Punta Gorda, FL · Mar 31, 2006 · N849JB · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20050113000759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050113000759I.md): Cessna 421A · Columbia, SC · Jan 13, 2005 · N2221Q
  > (-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.
- [Incident 20030801018269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030801018269I.md): Cessna 421A · St Petersburg, FL · Aug 1, 2003 · N2989Q · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20030704014529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030704014529I.md): Cessna 421A · Tyler, TX · Jul 4, 2003 · N421RU · Minor damage
  > (-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.
- [Accident 20000725005209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000725005209A.md): Cessna 421A · Homewood, MS · Jul 25, 2000 · N1477D · Substantial damage
  > (-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.…
- [Incident 20000413002039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000413002039I.md): Cessna 421A · Titusville, FL · Apr 13, 2000 · N2989Q · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 19980713016619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980713016619I.md): Cessna 421A · Apalachicola, FL · Jul 13, 1998 · N421RM · Minor damage
  > Pilot 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.
- [Accident 19971107032639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971107032639A.md): Cessna 421A · Tomahawk, WI · Nov 7, 1997 · N2957Q · Substantial damage
  > (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…
- [Accident 19941101037079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941101037079A.md): Cessna 421A · Reno, NV · Nov 1, 1994 · N421WB · Destroyed
  > Broke out IFR 5MI from airport. Canceled. Lost power both engine. Hit pole and condo. Burned. Mismanaged fuel.
- [Accident 19940503015989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940503015989A.md): Cessna 421A · Richlands, VA · May 3, 1994 · N2211W · Substantial damage
  > Nose vibration landing after nose first impact. Low time in type. Failed to flare and or use aft trim.
- [Accident 19920706023969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920706023969A.md): Cessna 421 · Greenwood Lake, NJ · Jul 6, 1992 · N24MV · Substantial damage
  > Right main landing gear collapsed, slid off right side of runway striking a parked aircraft,N22206.
- [Accident 19881101048789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881101048789A.md): Cessna 421A · Banning, CA · Nov 1, 1988 · N3385Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Lost right engine. Did not feather,passed airport. Unable stay aloft,hit power pole and burned. Had prior case crack
- [Incident 19880622044209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880622044209I.md): Cessna 421A · Chicopee, MA · Jun 22, 1988 · N421ST · Minor damage
  > Left engine fire inflight. Secured engine. Diverted. NR1 cylinder separated from engine.
- [Incident 19880521038829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880521038829I.md): Cessna 421A · Sallisaw, OK · May 21, 1988 · N15CA · Minor damage
  > Lost electrical power. Unable to extend gear manually. Landed gear up. Gear selector possibly in wrong position.
- [Accident 19880203002029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880203002029A.md): Cessna 421A · Helena, MT · Feb 3, 1988 · N517S · Destroyed · 3 fatal
  > Struck trees on mountainside on ILS approach at night in heavy snow. Co pilot at controls left seat. Acft burned.
- [Accident 19880203001839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880203001839A.md): Cessna 421A · Chicago/Wheelin, IL · Feb 3, 1988 · N421Q · Substantial damage
  > Slid off the snow covered runway while landing in a strong quartering tailwind. Collapsed the gear in deep snow.
- [Accident 19871210070049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871210070049A.md): Cessna 421A · Hilton Head, SC · Dec 10, 1987 · N777RC · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Took off at night on an IFR flight in low IMC and struck trees while maneuvering near airport. No mechanical problem
- [Incident 19871111073909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871111073909I.md): Cessna 421A · Portland, OR · Nov 11, 1987 · N421TB
  > Rough engine in icing conditions. Alternate air was in the cold position. No engine problems found.
- [Incident 19870329014739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870329014739I.md): Cessna 421A · El Monte, CA · Mar 29, 1987 · N421JD · Minor damage
  > Stolen aircraft with uncertificated pilot. Wingtip struck a police car. Shots fired. Numerous airport touch and go's.
- [Incident 19860227011259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860227011259I.md): Cessna 421A · Dallas, TX · Feb 27, 1986 · N3398Q · Minor damage
  > Left main gear folded during rollout. Bellcrank failed due to weat.
- [Incident 19860128026589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860128026589I.md): Cessna 421A · Miami, FL · Jan 28, 1986 · N3191K · Damage unknown
  > Revocation of certificate for trafficking in narcotics.
- [Incident 19850826067869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850826067869I.md): Cessna 421A · Wheeling, IL · Aug 26, 1985 · N421Q · Minor damage
  > Abnormal noise and unsafe gear light with extension. Nose gear collapsed. Torque tube support mount torn away.
- [Accident 19850703037079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850703037079A.md): Cessna 421A · San Diego, CA · Jul 3, 1985 · N222CF · Substantial damage
  > Right main gear collapsed on rollout. Found cotter pins were not installed in nut on torque links.
- [Incident 19850620033589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850620033589I.md): Cessna 421A · Islip, NY · Jun 20, 1985 · N2211W · Minor damage
  > Unsafe left gear indication and unable to correct by manual means. Collapsed on rollout. Push pull tube failed.
- [Incident 19841218072859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841218072859I.md): Cessna 421A · Tyler, TX · Dec 18, 1984 · N540JM · Minor damage
  > After shooting downwind approach pilot unable to stop on wet runway. Rolled 150 feet off end. Damage to gear, prop.
- [Accident 19830820074379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830820074379A.md): Cessna 421A · Salt Lake City, UT · Aug 20, 1983 · N2239Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Crash occurred after lift off on third attempt to make flight. Witness stated engines were surging.
- [Accident 19830627029389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830627029389A.md): Cessna 421A · Ft Worth, TX · Jun 27, 1983 · N2222Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot reported no brakes on the landing roll. Ran off end of runway into a fence and sewage plant. Brake disc worn.
- [Accident 19830621026079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830621026079A.md): Cessna 421A · Atmore, AL · Jun 21, 1983 · N2960Q · Destroyed · 7 fatal
  > Overgrossed by 991 pounds, 8 people and baggage. Lost engine, did not feather. Turbocharger leaking oil, FOD damage
- [Incident 19830608049089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830608049089I.md): Cessna 421A · Moline, IL · Jun 8, 1983 · N6162Q · Minor damage
  > Landed gear up. Pilot not current on biennial flight review.
- [Incident 19830324019519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830324019519I.md): Cessna 421 · Boise, ID · Mar 24, 1983 · N421TB
  > Right engine ran rough. Shut down and feathered. After landing found water in fuel system.
- [Incident 19830226023229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830226023229I.md): Cessna 421A · Chicago, IL · Feb 26, 1983 · N2973Q · Minor damage
  > Unsafe gear light. Unable to correct. Nose gear collapsed on landing. Doubler bracket not installed. Support failed
- [Accident 19820924048969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820924048969A.md): Cessna 421A · Sabetha, KS · Sep 24, 1982 · N2231Q · Substantial damage
  > Left gear collapsed during landing roll. P/n NAS464P4-26, part of retraction linkage was found broken.
- [Incident 19820803046179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820803046179I.md): Cessna 421A · Winnemucca, NV · Aug 3, 1982 · N421JD · Minor damage
  > Nose failed to lock and collapsed on landing. Found linkage to nose gear doors was unbolted.
- [Incident 19810714056839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810714056839I.md): Cessna 421 · Normangels, TX · Jul 14, 1981 · N421RM · Minor damage
  > Pilot taxied into soft area and props were damaged.
- [Accident 19810710040859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810710040859A.md): Cessna 421A · El Reno, OK · Jul 10, 1981 · N2235Q · Substantial damage
  > Nose gear jammed. Landed with nose gear partially extended. Mechanic failed to connect doors. Pilot failed to check
- [Incident 19810425029649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810425029649I.md): Cessna 421A · Sarasota, FL · Apr 25, 1981 · N2234Q · Minor damage
  > Aircraft ran off end of runway due to controls still being locked.
- [Incident 19800320034129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800320034129I.md): Cessna 421A · Las Vegas, NV · Mar 20, 1980 · N555CM
  > Engine lost power due to separation of exhaust pipe. Turbocharger not able to provide boost.
- [Accident 19791109041109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791109041109A.md): Cessna 421A · Crystal, MN · Nov 9, 1979 · N4025L · Substantial damage
  > Landed on runway, wheels up. Failed to ascertain gear down. Gear horn inop. Unknown why gear would not extend.
- [Accident 19790222009859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790222009859A.md): Cessna 421A · Kansas City, KS · Feb 22, 1979 · N77PM · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Pilot was making an ILS approach. Flew into the ground short of the runway. Crash site 200 ft. above rwy elevation.
- [Incident 19790103001509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790103001509I.md): Cessna 421 · Dansville, NY · Jan 3, 1979 · N2248Q
  > On climbout lost 15 inches of manifold pressure. A two inch hole found in left exhaust stack.
- [Accident 19781129036929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781129036929A.md): Cessna 421 · Salt Lake City, UT · Nov 29, 1978 · N38J · Substantial damage
  > Returned to VOR after deviating off course drg ILS.
- [Incident 19781029027689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781029027689I.md): Cessna 421A · White Plains, NY · Oct 29, 1978 · N2972Q · Minor damage
  > Left main collapsed after touchdown due to failure of a down lock bell crank pivot bolt.
- [Incident 19781001030769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781001030769I.md): Cessna 421 · Houston, TX · Oct 1, 1978 · N3383Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot failed to extend the landing gear before touchdown. No mechanical defects found.
- [Accident 19780313010199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780313010199A.md): Cessna 421 · Muscle Shoals, AL · Mar 13, 1978 · N2245Q · Substantial damage
  > R eng #2 exh valve found in oil sump.r eng plugs gapped 0.033 to 1,0.015 to 0.019 recommended.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076012')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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