Cessna 421B
FAA incident reports · 314
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Incident 20110424007489ICessna 421B · Perry, FLOn Sunday, 24 April, 2011, N421FA, a Cessna 421, experienced a gear collapse of the right MLG upon rollout from a landing on runway 6 at Perry-Foley Airport (40J), Perry, FL. There were no injuries and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The pilot stated he…Accident 20100704047309ACessna 421B · Alpine, TXThe aircraft departed runway 23, Alpine airport, Alpine Texas for an air ambulance flight to odessa, Texas. The aircraft impacted the terrain in the landing configuration approximatly one mile, NE of the airport. No indications of aircraft or engine…Accident 20100604034959ACessna 421B · Anderson, INThis runway excursion was preceded by a loss of directional control after an unsatisfactory attempt at a rejected takeoff. The pilot holds a commercial certificate with a multi-engine rating earned in July, 2009. Since obtaining this rating, the pilot has…Incident 20100401030919ICessna 421B · Nebraska City, NEN1958G was enroute at 16,000 feet from dallas, TX. To omaha, NE. The pilot stated that the left engine lost power and quit. The pilot declared an emergency with omaha approach control. The pilot diverted to Nebraska City, NE, landing safely with emergency…Accident 20100318029579ACessna 421BOn March 18, 2010, the pilot of N3382Q, a Cessna 421 aircraft, executed a go around at Artesia Municipal Airport (ats), Artesia, new Mexico. During the go around he lost power on the left engine and subsequently landed on a field approximately 2 miles…Incident 20091108051169ICessna 421B · Mccook, NEN69771, CE421B, was enroute from grinnell, IA, to Colorado springs, CO. The aircraft diverted to Mccook, NE because of a rough running left engine. Maintenance found that the right bendix 1200 series magneto on the left engine had a defective distributor…Accident 20091003019429ACessna 421B · San Simeon, CAThe pilot (kenneth smith) left the flight compartment ot open the passenger door. By the pilot's own admission to san luis obispo county sheriff department the parking brake was not set. The aircraft rolled back into a parked vehicle damaging the left…Incident 20091002050031ICessna 421B · Tamiami, FLAircraft was taxiing on the taxiway with aircraft located on centerline. As he past the vehicle that was parked by the taxiway, his left wing tip struck the vehcile. No damage to the aircraft, only had a very small scratch to the wing tip.Incident 20090529008949ICessna 421B · Mineral Wells, TX(-23) On may 29, 2009, at around 17:50 local time, a Cessna 421B owned by [privacy data omitted] and operated by [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft while enroute to austin (kaus) it was reported that the right engine had smoke coming from it with high oil…Accident 20090508053949ACessna 421B · Alpine, TXOn may 8, 2009, aircraft N60HG, a Cessna 421B, departed E38 (Alpine) airport at approximately 1030 CDT. The aircraft climbed to approximately 300 feet AGL. The pilot adjusted the engines to climb power and experienced a right engine failure. As the pilot…Incident 20090224001599ICessna 421B · El Paso, TX(-23) On February 24, 2009 a Cessna 421B, N421LP registered to aguila dorada LLC and operated by volare air charter co. landed gear up at El Paso International Airport, El Paso, Texas while on a commercial flight. Visual meterological conditions prevailed at…Incident 20081007852099ICessna 421B · Concord, NC(-23) PIC stated gear was selected down for landing during final approach to charlotte Douglas intl airport (clt), the pilot heard the gear extend, however the gear down light did not illuminate. The pilot elected to depart traffic to the east to run…Accident 20080516850199ACessna 421B · Caldwell, NJ(-23) At approximately 1500 hours local on 5/17/2008, the aircraft left runway 04 at cdw and hit the 2000' distance remaining sign and 3 runway edge identifier lights. As stated by the pilot, he attempted to land on runway 27 and realized his ground speed was…Incident 20080201010729ICessna 421B · Refugio, TX(-23) Pilot stated that after landing at about 1,000 ft on rollout the right landing gear collapsed. Minor damage to the aircraft. No NMAC, no fire, no damage to persons or property on the ground. An m or d will be submitted.Incident 20071123827339ICessna 421B · Houston, TX(-23) On November 23, 2007, at 1010 EST, a Cessna 421, N69924, registered to the pilot, sustained minor damage while taxiing for departure at the David Wayne Hooks airport (dwh), while operating on a part 91 pleasure flight in visual meteorological…Incident 20070915021529ICessna 421B · Pittsburgh, PA(-23) Aircraft landed on runway 32 after reporting a problem with the landing gear. ARFF responded and the aircaft taxied to the ramp without incident. Atlantic aviation maintenance work order #5615, dated 9-15-07, states that l/h down lock indication did not…Accident 20070707020589ACessna 421B · Oceanside, CA(-23)The right landing gear collapsed on landing and the aircraft drifted off the right side of the runway and into a chain-link fence. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger, but the aircraft sustained substantial damage from contact with the…Incident 20070428008489ICessna 421B · Chicago/Romeov, IL(-23) Following a normal approach the aircraft landed on the approach end of runway 27 at the Lewis airport in romeoville, IL (klot). Midway through the landing rollout and after initial brake application, the left brake pedal lost pressure and went to the…Accident 20061222027289ACessna 421B · Chipley, FL(-23) The aircraft departed destin, Florida for marsh harbor in the Bahamas. Shortly after take off, a weather cold front with embedded thunderstorms was encountered just north of panama city, Florida. The pilot was talking to tyndall approach and asked for…Accident 20061215026919ACessna 421B · Brackettville, TX(-23) On December 15, 2006, at approximately 2132 CST, a Cessna CE-421B, N642CB, was destroyed after the pilot made an approach to a 5300 foot paved, lighted ranch strip. The pilot said some of the runway lights were out and he was confused as to what side of…Accident 20061114025039ACessna 421B · Big Bear City, CA(-23) The pilot records have not been located, and pilot information cannot be completed. The aircraft impacted the ground on the bank of big Bear lake. This report will be updated as information is available.Incident 20060823028429ICessna 421B · Brookings, SD(-23) On 8/23/2006 at approximately 0652 local time the pilot and a company employee planned on departing Brookings, SD (bkx) to go to sioux falls, SD to pick up a passenger. This proposed flight was under CFR part 91. They taxied out with plans to use runway…Accident 20060604010969ACessna 421B · Jacksonville, FL(-23) Pilot departed runway 32 on an IFR clearance to pensacola, FL. Shortly after takeoff aircraft made a left 270 degree turn and then a 90 degree right turn in an attempt to line up for a landing on runway 14. Aircraft impacted 2200 feet from end of runway…Incident 20060518008529ICessna 421B · San Martin, CA(-23) The center torque linkage connecting bolt assy was not installed properly by maintenance personnel which resulted in the aircraft left main landing gear twisting and rotating at least 90 degrees when the aircraft touched down and eventually resulted in…Incident 20060515011709ICessna 421B · Omaha, NE(-23) N8017Q, CE-421-B, was enroute from kokomo, IN, to lincoln, NE. At cruise altitude the pilot noticed a low oil pressure indication and an alternator failure indication. The pilot shut down the right engine, diverted to Omaha, NE, and landed safely.…Accident 20060508006809ACessna 421B · Marathon, FL(-23) Gear was not extended. Aircraft propellers came into contact with the runway and pilot initiated a go-around, became airborne but was unable to gain sufficient altitude to avoid colliding with telephone poles and tree and subsequently crashed into canal…Accident 20060130007309ACessna 421B · Chicago/Wheelin, IL(-23) During normal night landing when turning from downwind to base the aircraft entered a stall with a left turn impacting near vertical. Landing gear was extended but flaps were not visible. The impact was caught on surveillance camera of the business…Incident 20060127004729ICessna 421B · Panama City, FL(-23) On January 7, 2006, at 09:15, CST. A Cessna-421B was involved in an incident. The Cessna's nose landing gear collapsed on landing. The pilot stated that he performed a normal landing on runway 14, using full flaps. The main gear touched the runway…Incident 20051024033339ICessna 421B · Houma, LA(-23) The pilot was landing at Houma airport, in Houma, LA when upon touch down and nearly stopped the left gear folded up and laid the wing down on the runway with the propeller making contact with the runway.Incident 20051019025729ICessna 421B · Greenville, MS(-23) Left landing gear collapsed after landing and roll out of approximately 1000 feet. [privacy data omitted]Incident 20050822020449ICessna 421B · Lincoln, NE(-23) On 08/22/2005 at 18:50 gmt N411Z, a Cessna 421B, serial number 0482, departed eppley airfield, omaha, Nebraska for a local 14 CFR 91 flight. The pilot was adjusting the elevator trim for level flight at 12,000 feet AGL when he heard a loud pop emanate…Incident 20050817021339ICessna 421B · Cocoa, FL(-23) Hit a large buzzard approx. 5 miles west of Merritt Island Airport. Damage to right wing and wing tip tank.Incident 20050816017119ICessna 421B · Reno, NV(-23) The left engine ran rough and was shut down shortly after takeoff. The pilot safely returned to rno where it was discovered that a 2 inch hole had been created in the crankcase by #1 connecting rod, under the right engine.Incident 20050804019819ICessna 421B · Refugio, TX(-23) Aircraft was on night VFR with flight following from mcallen (mfe) to Refugio (rfg) for servicing. On landing, the aircraft struck a deer on the runway centerline in the touchdown zone approximately 1000 feet from the approach end. The nose gear was…Accident 20050707016449ACessna 421B · Medina, OH(-23) Aircraft departed 1G5 Medina municipal, Medina, Ohio for raliegh-durham, north carolina. Pilot noticed a high oil temperature and elected to go back to Medina Ohio. Upon landing left main landing gear collapsed and sent aircraft down into a gully.Incident 20050624011679ICessna 421B · Port Isabel, TX(-23) Pilot experienced an oil leak of the right engine and returned to land at his home airport. After landing the right brake was not responsive and aircraft departed to left of end of runway and into ditch. Minor damage done to aircraft and no injuries.Accident 20050404007439ACessna 421B · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ(-23) On April 04, 2005, around 1200 MST, Cessna 421B, N637SC, operated by sun western flyers, dba sun care air ambulance, landed at the lake Havasu airport, in Arizona. After landing and starting to depart the runway, the left main landing gear collapsed.…Incident 20050101002889ICessna 421B · Charleston, SC(-23) Pilot was distracted (sneezed) while taxiing aircraft and made turn to centerline late and hit marking cone.Accident 20041202034429ACessna 421B · Apison, TN(-23) On December 2, 2004 at 1324 east a Cessna 421B, was departing on runway 03 at collegedale municipal airport. The aircraft altitude was between 200 to 300 feet on initial climb when the aircraft lost power on the right side. The pilot lowered the nose to…Incident 20041029034379ICessna 421B · Tifton, GA(-23) On landing at Tifton, GA the pilot reported hearing a loud pop. The aircraft struck the left prop and the left gear collapsed. The aircraft was removed for the runway for repair. Evidence of wavy tire marks on the runway show the left main landing gear…Incident 20041014024449ICessna 421B · Chino, CA(-23) During climb to altitude, the right engine shut down. Aircraft returned to cno without incident. Maintenance discovered the right engine turbo charger (tc) froze up. Synopsis: the fuel manifold flooded the tc with fuel and caused it to shut down. The…Incident 20040923025459ICessna 421B · Harbor Springs, MI(-23) Aircraft landing at Harbor Springs, MI runway 10 (mgn) deer ran into the left landing gear. No injuries, minor damage to aircraft.Incident 20040721014149ICessna 421B · Portland, OR(-23) After aircraft departed Portland Oregon (pdx) approx. 30 minutes into the flight smoke started filling the cabin. The pilot secured electrical systems and asked controllers to return to pdx. The controllers gave N1942G priority handling and the aircraft…Accident 20040702012529ACessna 421B · Portland, ME(-23) Pilot stated that he was cleared for harbor visual approach to runway 29 at pwm. Pilot stated he had normal approach and touchdown with full flaps, three gear down with green lights. Pilot stated that as the nosewheel touched down at approximately 70…Incident 20040617020389ICessna 172R · Cincinnati, OH(-23) Aircraft taxied into building when engine was started. Parking brake was not set and pilot said he pushed on brake pedals but aircraft did not stop.Accident 20040616012579ACessna 421B · Bend, OR(-23) Aircraft commenced take-off roll at take-off power. As pilot released brakes, aircraft veered right, immediately power was reduced to flight idle and the rudder and brakes applied. According to the pilot, braking was unresponsive, even with 2nd pilot…Incident 20040429007099ICessna 421B · Louisville, KY(-23) N421LE, C421, on a flight from tul to lou at 2158Z reported passenger medical emergency (possible ruptured appendix). Aircraft requested priority handling and continued to lou and landed 2222Z without incident. Aircraft met by medical emergency vehicle…Accident 20040114006359ACessna 421B · Ravenna, OH(-23) Pilot departed battle creek Michigan enroute to Portage County Airport (29G). On climb out aircraft began to pick up ice. The aircraft left de-ice boot as well as windshield de-ice system was inoperative. As pilot attempted landing at 29G the aircraft…Incident 20031229033449ICessna 421B · Marathon, FL(-23) On December 30, 2003, inspector from this office investigated an accident/incident that occurred on December 29, 2003 at approximately 11:15AM at Marathon Airport Florida with a Cessna 421B N318RF s/n 421B0245, upon landing the left main gear collapsed…Accident 20031129034299ACessna 421B · Kelso, CA(-23) On November 29, 2003, N444AM (Cessna 421-B) took off from bullhead city, Arizona enroute to van nuys, CA. At approximately 1330 local time, N444AM crashed and burned southeast of Kelso, CA fatally injuring all 5 souls onboard. The airplane was destroyed…
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