Cessna 421C

FAA incident reports · 320

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Incident 19990319018589ICessna 421C · Steamboat Spgs, CO(-5) No narrativeMar 19, 1999 · N92CV · Minor damageIncident 19990115009039ICessna 421 · Redding, CA(-5)I spoke with the pilot and he stated that while flying the ILS into rdd, he had both navigational equipemnt tuned to the locolizer frequency. The weather was down to minmums, approximatley 200 feet overcast and 1/2 mile visibility. During the approach, he…Jan 15, 1999 · N41CU · Minor damageAccident 19990101000089ACessna 421C · Shelbyville, TXAcft experienced total electrical failure in IMC and icing at 140. Acft descended to VMC, at 2000 MSL searched for arpt. (.19) on January 1, 1999, at 1705 central standard time, a Cessna 421C twin engine airplane, N234CG, was substantially damaged during a…Jan 1, 1999 · N234CG · Substantial damageIncident 19981227033869ICessna 421C · Houston, TXAcft aborted take-off for unknown reasons and ran off the end of the rwy. (-23) takeoff was on rwy 17R at dwh, at approximately 2000 local. Pilot stated that he set 25 inches map before brake release and then "walked the power up" until reaching full power…Dec 27, 1998 · N421MG · Substantial damageIncident 19981214043849ICessna 421C · Waco, TX(-5)On December 14, 1998, at 1750 hours CST, a Cessna 421C, N540CA, operated on a CFR 14 part 91 flight collapsed the nose gear during landing roll out at Waco Regional Airport (act). The pilot, Mr. Donald w. hammermeister, holder of a commercial multi engine…Dec 14, 1998 · N540CA · Minor damageAccident 19981018029479ACessna 421C · Eagle Pass, TXAir ambulance crashed shortly after takeoff under unknown circumstances 3 miles from the arpt. (.4)during takeoff climb, the twin-engine airplane encountered a strong downdraft and impacted trees and terrain. The pilot reported that while taxiing to the…Oct 18, 1998 · N19MH · DestroyedIncident 19980826035709ICessna 421 · Great Falls, MTDuring the conduct of a FAR 135.293 check, the PIC was conducting the takeoff portion of a touch and go. The aircraft passed over the arresting gear cable as the aircraft was beginning to rotate for takeoff. The aircraft turned right 5 to 10 degrees and pedal…Aug 26, 1998 · N88584 · Minor damageIncident 19980401008129ICessna 421C · Chinle, AZNarrative: pilot stated he landed long and fast and not being able to stop before running off the end of the runway. [privacy data omitted]Apr 1, 1998 · N421CC · Minor damageIncident 19980226006299ICessna 421C · Danville, ILNarrative: on 02-26-98, in cruise flight at 16,000 feet, the solo pilot noticed fuel dripping onto the floor skid plate. An emergency was declared and a landing was made at Danville, IL without further incident. Maintenance personnel found a loose cap on a…Feb 26, 1998 · N421PAIncident 19980219003649ICessna 421C · Portland, ORNarrative: pilot and copilot and four pax landed 10L pdx on rollout RH main tire failed. Used rwy 10L 1A turn off, called for tug. Tire damage due to FOD, requested rwy be inspected. Aircraft only damage to tire side wall.Feb 19, 1998 · N421PJ · Minor damageAccident 19980113047269ACessna 421C · Elkins, WV(-23) Mr. Hackett, a private pilot, was receiving multiengine instruction from Mr. Bukoski, who was the PIC. Mr. Hackett, while occupying the left seat, attempted a takeoff on rwy 32 at Elkins, WV (ekn) with 2 inches of snow and ice on the rwy. The aircraft…Jan 13, 1998 · N1348T · No damageIncident 19980108001849ICessna 421C · Great Falls, MTNarrative: on a scheduled 135 cargo flight from billings, MT (bil) to Great Falls, MT (gtf). The right engine failed due to a broken connecting rod. The aircraft landed in Great Falls, MT. Damage was limited to the engine.Jan 8, 1998 · N6858CIncident 19971231043139ICessna 421C · Jayton, TXNarrative: brake failure during landing roll caused aircraft to veer off runway. Soft ground caused nose gear to collapse in sand.Dec 31, 1997 · N9RZ · Minor damageAccident 19971228039409ACessna 421C · Elkins, WVUnable accellerate on 2 inch snow on runway. Aborted. Slide off end rwy. SIC flying not MEL rated. PIC not a CFI. (.4) the pilot/owner and a flight instructor had flown in to pick-up passengers. The owner was not multiengine reated and was receiving…Dec 28, 1997 · N1348T · DestroyedIncident 19970822032029ICessna 421 · Colorado Spring, CO(-23) No narrative available.Aug 22, 1997 · N5421FIncident 19970710024719ICessna 421C · Naples, FLATC saw engine smoking and advised landed. Oil on cowl. Right engine cylinder hanging by one bolt. Others sheared.Jul 10, 1997 · N98507Incident 19970619019249ICessna 421C · Minden, NVPilot reported that when his airspeed reached 190 knots just at the beginning of his descent from 16,500 feet asl the tail of the airplane started fluddering and it felt like he was losing control. He declared emergency to oakland center. He stated that he…Jun 19, 1997 · N35SJ · Minor damageAccident 19970206001269ACessna 421C · Cedar City, UTUnable get right gear downlock. Used blowdown. No go. Landed right main up. Water in gear hydraulic fluid froze.Feb 6, 1997 · N45MV · Substantial damageIncident 19970128006989ICessna 421C · Aspen, CONarrative: on takeoff the pilot stated that the right engine started to lose power (manifold pressure). Pilot aborted takeoff and ran into a snow bank at the end of the runway. Only minor damage was done to the nose landing gear steering, the stop clamp was…Jan 28, 1997 · N345MS · Minor damageAccident 19961208037549ACessna 421C · St Petersburg-C, FLShortly after departure right engine quit, unable to make runway, crash landed se of airport. (.4)the flight departed the airport in visual meteorological conditions. Shortly after takeoff, the pilot experienced a rough running right engine and a subsequent…Dec 8, 1996 · N5195C · Substantial damageIncident 19961106041429ICessna 421C · Rapid City, SDLevel at FL230 right windshield blew out. Glare shield sun vison sucked out in explosive decompression. Landed.Nov 6, 1996 · N3912C · Minor damageIncident 19960920040579ICessna 421C · Akron, OHNarrative: upon landing nose gear collapsed. Eye broke off the end of nose gear actuator. This was the 9th landing since nose gear actuator was replaced. Props and engine cowling damaged.Sep 20, 1996 · N98437 · Minor damageIncident 19960905031919ICessna 421C · Portland, ORNarrative: on September 5, 1996, around 0710 local, N421CW, a Cessna 421, departed Portland international airport on an IFR flight to tacoma narrows, WA. On board the aircraft were the pilot and two passengers. Shortly after gear retraction on takeoff, the…Sep 5, 1996 · N421CW · Minor damageAccident 19960804020799ACessna 421C · Avalon, CAOverran runway landing. Down an embankment. On same flight filed follow ATC directions. Prior long fast landings.Aug 4, 1996 · N6209V · Substantial damageIncident 19960415012739ICessna 421C · Cleveland, OHNarrative: upon touchdown pilot experienced directional control problem due to right gear scissor failure. Aircraft went off the right side of the runway, and slid approximately 75 feet in grass and soft ground. Examination of the right gear revealed wheel…Apr 15, 1996 · N850RM · Minor damageAccident 19951221041679ACessna 421C · Cleveland, OKIFR and overgross wt. Pilot not qualified IFR was advised no go. Spun out of clouds. Pilot system had no fly drugs.Dec 21, 1995 · N421EP · Destroyed · 6 fatalIncident 19951028045639ICessna 320E · Hayward, CANarrative: history of flight: on 10-28-95 at approximately 1334 local, Cessna 320E, N900CB, flown by john m. kidder for the purpose of pleasure, made a landing on rwy 28L at Hayward Air Terminal during which all three landing gear collapsed. The occupants…Oct 28, 1995 · N900CB · Minor damageAccident 19951021033589ACessna 421C · Augusta, MICrashed three miles short of btl after descent to 4000 ft. had departed denver bjc. No further info. (-23) aircraft departed denver (bjc) enroute to battle creek, MI (btl). Was given descent clearance from 9K to 4K with radar vector. Pilot acknowledged and…Oct 21, 1995 · N421TV · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19950902027429ACessna 421C · Mesquite, NVLost left engine. Turbocharger quit diverted. Overshot runway. Stalled turning back. Gross weight. Failed feather.Sep 2, 1995 · N6234G · Destroyed · 8 fatalAccident 19950902027219ACessna 421C · Phoenix, AZStalled out of a slip on final for landing. Pilot lacked recent flight time. Wings rocked prior nose dive.Sep 2, 1995 · N3911C · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19950827027079ACessna 421C · Chinle, AZOverran runway landing with a 30 knot tailwind. Touchdown midway. Wanted to avoid obstacles for landing on 35.Aug 27, 1995 · N745CA · Substantial damageIncident 19950821031189ICessna 421C · Truth Or Conseq, NMCrashed during attempted takeoff.Aug 21, 1995 · N748CA · Minor damageAccident 19950729020049ACessna 421C · Middleton Islan, AKReported right engine blew up. Over flew Island. Unable find mdo. Crashed in ocean. Not located. Over gross weightJul 29, 1995 · N800DD · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19950611020199ICessna 421C · Shelby, MTNose gear collapsed on landing.Jun 11, 1995 · N20LC · Minor damageIncident 19950427025299ICessna 421C · Alturas, CAInflight fire left engine. Used bottles. Landed safe. Evacuated. Fire put out. Hose ruptured in turbocharger area.Apr 27, 1995 · N31CU · Minor damageIncident 19950413013459ICessna 421C · Cleveland, OHOil leak left engine. Returned to cgf. Alternator loose on mounting pad. Appears improper installation and parts.Apr 13, 1995 · N421EWIncident 19950328011039ICessna 421C · Monticello, UTNarrative: during cruise at FL-230 on an IFR flight from provo, Utah to albuquerque, new Mexico the right engine suddenly lost power and shuddered. The pilot notified ATC and maneuvered to stay out of clouds during descent. He shut the engine down, attempted…Mar 28, 1995 · N146TJ · Minor damageIncident 19950328008779ICessna 421C · San Antonio, TXNarrative: on March 28, 1995, at 5:05 p.m. CST, a Cessna 421C, N411MZ, owned and operated by critical air medicine, inc., (ibua), experienced a rough running engine after departure form San Antonio International Airport (sat). The pilot, Mr. Foster sinclair…Mar 28, 1995 · N411MZAccident 19950305003129ACessna 421C · Taos, NMEncountered freezing rain on approach to Taos. Lost control. Near vertical ground impact. Full deice equipment.Mar 5, 1995 · N421BL · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19950216005459ICessna 421C · Augusta, GANarrative: pilot stated that he simply forgot to extend the gear. Minor damage to aircraft. Added info: 609 check completed (satisfactory) on 2-22-95.Feb 16, 1995 · N6869G · Minor damageIncident 19950131005069ICessna 421 · Chinle, AZNarrative: as daytime duty pilot for lifeflite air ambulance in window rock, AZ, I received a call from our dispatch office at approximately 1450 on Tuesday, 31 January, 1995 informing me of a Chinle flight. I was asked by dispatch how I felt about going into…Jan 31, 1995 · N421CC · Substantial damageAccident 19950120000639ACessna 421C · Angola, INHard crosswind landing and side load collapsed right main gear. Ice on wings and tail contributed to hard landing. (-23) on January 20, 1995, at 1945 EST, a Cessna model 421C, N421AW, registered to the Angola wire company, inc., of Angola, Indiana, and…Jan 20, 1995 · N421AW · Substantial damageAccident 19940729025049ACessna 421C · Polacca, AZOverran runway on landing into soft sand. Collapsed nose gear. Delayed braking when a bird hit windshield.Jul 29, 1994 · N985RA · Substantial damageAccident 19940729019889ACessna 421C · Oshkosh, WITrying for short field landing. Landed hard. Damaged right prop, blew out tire and wrinkled right wing.Jul 29, 1994 · N819RA · Substantial damageAccident 19940615016469ACessna 421C · Carlsbad, CALost right engine shortly after departure. Did not feather. Stalled on downwind trying to return. No defects found.Jun 15, 1994 · N421AG · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19940505014099ICessna 421C · Oklahoma City, OKUpon landing the altitude controller unit slid out of the mount, restricted elevator movement. Made hard landing.May 5, 1994 · N421JP · Minor damageIncident 19940406013579ICessna 421C · Jackson, WYBuffett in elevator control on takeoff. Aborted overran end of runway. Ground icing present on airfield.Apr 6, 1994 · N923CPIncident 19940330014859ICessna 421C · Manching, GEBoth engines lost power after takeoff. Forced landing in field. German air force refueled aircraft with wrong fuel.Mar 30, 1994 · N26563 · Minor damageAccident 19940210001949ACessna 421C · San Antonio, TXReported problem. Trailed black smoke and wobblly trying to return. Crashed short. Jet a in tanks. Fuel nozzle fit.Feb 10, 1994 · N741CA · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19940126000879ACessna 421C · Mccook, NELost electric power due failed alternators. Stalled steep turn at mck. Windshield airframe ice. Airmets severe ice.Jan 26, 1994 · N5468G · Destroyed · 2 fatal
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