# NTSB investigations: Cessna 421B

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

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

Page 1 of 4 · 162 investigations

- [NTSB ERA26LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA360.md): Cessna 421B · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Sep 25, 2026 · N421FA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA145.md): Cessna 421B · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Mar 27, 2026 · N799TF · Substantial damage
  > On March 27, 2026, about 1630 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna 421B, N799TF, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Sedona, Arizona. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Code of…
- [NTSB ERA24LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA041.md): Cessna 421 · Lake City, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 11, 2023 · N977SM · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse following an aborted takeoff due to degraded climb performance for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN22LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA341.md): Cessna 421B · Riverdale, NE · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2022 · N21GF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA21LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA152.md): Cessna 421 · Franklin, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2021 · N80056 · Substantial damage
  > The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA21LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA098.md): Cessna 421B · Old Bethpage, NY · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 10, 2021 · N421DP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA19CA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA335.md): Cessna 421 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2019 · N421WL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN19FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA100.md): Cessna 421 · Plain City, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Mar 17, 2019 · N424TW · Destroyed
  > A loss of airspeed indication due to icing of the airplane's pitot probe, and the pilot's loss of control while maneuvering.
- [NTSB GAA19CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA143.md): Cessna 421 · Woodruff, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2019 · N581CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain to directional control during takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a right, quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with a snowbank.
- [NTSB GAA18CA390](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA390.md): Cessna 421 · Clifton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2018 · N7625Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA18WA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18WA159.md): Cessna 421B · Rock Sound, Bahamas · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jun 5, 2018 · N421MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB WPR17LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA131.md): Cessna 421B · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 22, 2017 · N380AL · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear collapse for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA17FA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA118.md): Cessna 421 · Canton, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2017 · N421KL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a night visual landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to his use of a combination of medications.
- [NTSB ERA16LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA171.md): Cessna 421 · Foley, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2016 · N3372Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff speed before breaking ground, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to gain altitude and a collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB GAA16CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA042.md): Cessna 421 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N19CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB CEN16FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA013.md): Cessna 421B · Hammond, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N33FA · Destroyed
  > The loss of right engine power on takeoff due to maintenance personnel's failure to properly tighten the crankcase through-studs during cylinder replacement, which resulted in crankshaft fracture. Also causal were the pilot's failure to feather the propeller…
- [NTSB CEN15LA418](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA418.md): Cessna 421B · Platteville, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 2015 · N813CA · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons with insufficient runway remaining for the aborted takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN15LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA354.md): Cessna C421B · Clovis, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2015 · N726JB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of fuel to the left engine during approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during the final landing approach, which…
- [NTSB CEN15LA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA199.md): Cessna 421B · Diboll, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2015 · N421PK · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the use of an improper fuel type. Contributing to the accident were the servicing of the airplane with the improper fuel, noncompliance with an airworthiness directive, and the fuel nozzle installed on the fueling truck.
- [NTSB ERA14LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA170.md): Cessna 421 · Charleston, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 2014 · N5929M · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate maintenance, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB ERA12LA589](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA589.md): Cessna 421B · Selma, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 2012 · N1537T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine and a partial loss of engine power on the left engine due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA606.md): Cessna 421B · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 2012 · N69924 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control on takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident were the unlatched nose cargo door, the pilot’s diverted attention, and the pilot's mental ability to handle the emergency…
- [NTSB CEN12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA104.md): Cessna 421B · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N421CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR11IA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11IA213.md): Cessna 421B · Truckee, CA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 2011 · N270CS · No damage
  > Fatigue failure of the right flap extend cable during the landing approach.
- [NTSB CEN10MA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10MA367.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2010 · N31AS · Substantial damage
  > The degraded performance of the airplane due to the pilot not properly setting the flaps and retracting the landing gear after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
- [NTSB CEN10CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA301.md): Cessna 421B · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N421KB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to establish proper rotation and liftoff speed during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN10LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA166.md): Cessna 421B · Artesia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2010 · N3382Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
- [NTSB WPR10LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA002.md): Cessna 421B · San Simeon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 3, 2009 · N31KT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.
- [NTSB CEN09LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA284.md): Cessna 421B · Alpine, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2009 · N60HG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin.
- [NTSB ERA09FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA248.md): Cessna 421B · Oakland Park, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2009 · N1935G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and secure the right engine during an emergency return to the airport after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was an in-flight fire of the right engine for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DFW08RA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08RA232.md): Cessna 421B · Ojinaga, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 15, 2008 · N7560Q · Substantial damage
  > On September 15, 2008, approximately 1318 central daylight time, a United States registered Cessna 421B, N7560Q, was substantially damaged after it collided with mountainous terrain approximately 28 miles northwest of Ojinaga, Mexico, near the border town of…
- [NTSB ANC08CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA069.md): Cessna 421 · Caldwell, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2008 · N777FF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. Factors in the accident were a hydroplaning condition, and a wet runway.
- [NTSB SEA07CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA224.md): Cessna 421B · Oceanside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2007 · N968J · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reason, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB MIA07FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA029.md): Cessna 421B · Greenhead, FL · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N70BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's improper planning/decision and continued flight into known adverse weather which resulted in an encounter with a level 5 thunderstorm.
- [NTSB DFW07CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA038.md): Cessna 421 · Brackettville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2006 · N642CB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper runway alignment on final approach and his delayed decision to execute a go-around. Factors were the dark night conditions and the inoperative runway edge lights.
- [NTSB LAX07FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07FA035.md): Cessna 421B · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2006 · N642BD · Destroyed
  > Failure of the turbine wheel shaft in the left turbocharger during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's failure to attain and maintain safe single engine airspeed that led to a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC06LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA069.md): Cessna 421B · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2006 · N80MJ · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined event during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an emergency landing after takeoff and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB MIA06LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA105.md): Cessna 421B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 8, 2006 · N988GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in the propellers striking the runway, an aborted landing, and an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CHI06FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA076.md): Cessna 421B · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 2006 · N920MC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the landing approach which led to an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB NYC05LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC05LA116.md): Cessna 421B · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 2005 · N318RF · Substantial damage
  > An overload failure of the left main landing gear attachment assembly.
- [NTSB LAX05LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA130.md): Cessna 421B · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2005 · N637SC · Substantial damage
  > the fracture of the landing gear shaft roll pin that resulted in a main gear collapse during the taxi.
- [NTSB ATL05FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA032.md): Cessna 421B · Apison, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 2004 · N421SD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper identification of a partial loss of engine power on initial takeoff climb resulting in a collision with trees and the ground. A factor was a partial failure of the left engine starter adapter due to overload.
- [NTSB IAD04LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD04LA029.md): Cessna 421B · Portland, ME · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2004 · N421KS · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the right main landing gear down-lock mechanism resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB SEA04LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA108.md): Cessna 421B · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2004 · N332CC · Substantial damage
  > On ground encounter with terrain during the takeoff roll as a result of the left side brake not operating. Inadequate maintenance inspection, overload of the nose landing gear and soft terrain were factors.
- [NTSB NYC04LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA067.md): Cessna 421 · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2004 · N300FB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent hard landing. A factor in the accident was degraded aircraft performance due to the airframe ice accumulation.
- [NTSB LAX04FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04FA031.md): Cessna 421B · Kelso, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2003 · N444AM · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument conditions between cloud layers and with reduced visibility due to smoke that resulted in an in-flight loss of control from spatial disorientation, and the structural overload of the airframe during the…
- [NTSB FTW02LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA269.md): Cessna 421B · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2002 · N7926R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted hard landing and a subsequent failure of the main landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW01LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA186.md): Cessna 421B · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2001 · N5286Z · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare of the airplane resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB FTW01FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA033.md): Cessna 421B · Norman, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2000 · N52KL · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure and his continued descent below the prescribed minimum descent altitude (MDA). Contributory factors were the pilot's physical impairment from drugs, the low ceiling, fog, and dark night light…
- [NTSB DEN00FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA037.md): Cessna 421B · Telluride, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 2000 · N421CF · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument rated pilot's intentional flight into IMC, and his subsequent spatial disorientation that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the snow showers weather condition.

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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 c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2076014')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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