Cessna 421C

FAA incident reports · 320

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Accident 19940121000759ACessna 421C · Titusville, FLOn climbout rolled into 90 degree bank. Nose down and crash. Turbo oil drain fitting broke. Powewr loss mishandled.Jan 21, 1994 · N777BE · Destroyed · 3 fatalIncident 19940120008569ICessna 421C · Cincinnati, OHNarrative: at the beginning of the take-off roll on runway 24 at Blue ash airport, everything appeared normal. As the aircraft was rolling forward and accelerating the throttles were simultaneously being advanced (as usual). The right turbocharger then surged…Jan 20, 1994 · N3968G · Minor damageIncident 19930917043379ICessna 421C · Belmar/Farmingd, NJPilot lost directional control on landing rollout. Veered off runway into mud. Nose cone collapsed.Sep 17, 1993 · N6794D · Minor damageIncident 19930530019869ICessna 421C · Louisville, KYRight manifold pressure drop. Secured right engine. Diverted to Louisville. Landed safely.May 30, 1993 · N37466Incident 19930412052079ICessna 421C · Indianapolis, INManifold pressure drop on takeoff. Aborted. Departed end of runway. Found turbocharger wastegate had failed.Apr 12, 1993 · N85SC · Minor damageAccident 19930311004999ACessna 421C · Eagle Mountain, CAElevator hinge failed. Ensuing flutter destroyed and separated empannege. Impacted hills. Possible auto pilot defectMar 11, 1993 · N2656N · Destroyed · 3 fatalIncident 19930220007149ICessna 421C · Akron, COLeft engine running rough. Precautionary landing. Found rusty water in left main and cross feed drains.Feb 20, 1993 · N90MKIncident 19930201006069ICessna 421C · Chester, CAPilot lost control of aircraft on takeoff roll. Veered right and wing hit la snowbank.Feb 1, 1993 · N31CU · Minor damageIncident 19930111001449ICessna 421C · Imperial, NEPilot felt aircraft did not want to fly. Aborted takeoff. Unable to stop. Departed end of runway.Jan 11, 1993 · N3922C · Minor damageIncident 19930108004809ICessna 421 · San Antonio, TXPilot attempting to taxi around another aircraft for takeoff. Became stuck in the mud. Called for tug.Jan 8, 1993 · N745CAAccident 19921212049839ACessna 421C · Wilsonville, ORRolled inverted dived. Began pullup. Struck tree and crashed. No anomalies. Possible intentional roll.Dec 12, 1992 · N98489 · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19921122047569ACessna 421C · Santa Maria, CALost left engine. Extended flight 200 miles to base. Gear unsafe. Hit fence on go around. Worn mag poor maintenanceNov 22, 1992 · N52AK · DestroyedIncident 19921113056929ICessna 421C · Marathon, FLOn an aborted go around pilot forgot to lower gear. Landed gear up.Nov 13, 1992 · N818X · Minor damageIncident 19921022046169ICessna 421C · Lubbock, TXFuel pressure dropping on left engine. Engine secured. Precautionary landing. Found a loose fuel line connection.Oct 22, 1992 · N421LFIncident 19921003043389ICessna 421C · Mackinac Island, MIRight main gear collapsed on landing rollout. Found upper to lower link assembly bolt was missing.Oct 3, 1992 · N421GP · Minor damageIncident 19920617020699ICessna 421C · Thomaston, GAPilot forgot to lower landing gear on a night landing. Landed gear up. Gear horn sounded.Jun 17, 1992 · N427CC · Minor damageIncident 19920529024429ICessna 421C · Waco, TXSmoke from left engine after takeoff. Returned.nose gear folded. Found broken hydraulic line,allowing fluid to leak.May 29, 1992 · N8181G · Minor damageIncident 19920216010699ICessna 421C · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXLanded long and fast. Gear retracted on touchdown. Raised nose and gear extended and locked. Landed safely.Feb 16, 1992 · N811VQ · Minor damageIncident 19920209005479ICessna 421C · La Verne, CANose gear collapsed on landing.Feb 9, 1992 · N12CR · Minor damageIncident 19920116004319ICessna 421C · Middletown, PALow oil pressure on NR2 engine. Engine shut down and diverted. Landed without incident.Jan 16, 1992 · N685GFAccident 19920113000469ACessna 421C · Brunswick, GAContinued into area of known thunderstorms. Lost control and broke up in flight. Sigmets in effect for thunderstromJan 13, 1992 · N40JK · Destroyed · 5 fatalAccident 19920105000149ACessna 421C · Mammoth Lakes, CADeparted early to avoid snowstorm. While obtaining IFR clearance failed climb. Struck trees. Off propper heading.Jan 5, 1992 · N2654M · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19911221060589ICessna 421C · Billings, MTLost NR2 engine oil pressure. Returned to Billings. Found hydraulic pump idler gear shaft had failed.Dec 21, 1991 · N421RAAccident 19911205056739ACessna 421C · Chicago/Wheelin, ILSlid off runway into snowbank landing. Windshield partly obscured by ice. Runway plowed but slippery.Dec 5, 1991 · N777RA · Substantial damageAccident 19911004045001ACessna 421C · Santa Monica, CAWhile taxiing for takeoff struck a 152 N93839 that was holding for takeoff. Had looked inside failed note moving.Oct 4, 1991 · N5486G · Minor damageIncident 19910904046449ICessna 421C · Cleveland, OHElectrical system failed in flight. Right engine starter relay shorted system out.Sep 4, 1991 · N421EPIncident 19910801038049ICessna 421C · San Saba, TXRight engine malfunction in flight. Diverted for landing. Right engine crankcase had failed.Aug 1, 1991 · N251JLAccident 19910329007879ACessna 421C · Cortez, COOff course VOR inbound,hit rising mesa terrain. No wx briefing. Below minimum,low time in type and low IFR experienceMar 29, 1991 · N3851C · Destroyed · 5 fatalIncident 19910320011409ICessna 421C · Stevensville, MDWhile taxiing for takeoff the right main gear went off the hard surface area and sank into mud.Mar 20, 1991 · N55WSIncident 19910111001759ICessna 421C · Middletown, PAPanel lights dimmed on climb. Smell in cockpit. Landed safely. Found moisture shorted the day-night switch.Jan 11, 1991 · N685GFIncident 19901115060319ICessna 421C · Columbia, SCSmoke trailing behind the aircraft on takeoff. Returned. Gasket failed between the oil cooler and engine block.Nov 15, 1990 · N700LCIncident 19900825047879ICessna 421C · Shreveport, LALeft tire deflated on rollout. Aircraft veered and left runway. Tire rotated and sheared valve stem.Aug 25, 1990 · N37379 · Minor damageIncident 19900801042879ICessna 421C · Fort Worth, TXOil fire in left engine on climb. Returned. Line to turbocharger waste gate controller came off.Aug 1, 1990 · N811VQ · Minor damageAccident 19900718030589ACessna 421C · Lancaster, CALost power on climbout. Landed gear up to avoid wires. Igniters worn and sooted. Had recent annual inspection.Jul 18, 1990 · N6089X · Substantial damageIncident 19900713036819ICessna 421C · Fresno, CAUnsafe right gear light. Cycled it and it appeared down. Landed safely. Unable to duplicate problem.Jul 13, 1990 · N5498GIncident 19900603029699ICessna 421C · White Plains, NYSparks from behind engine prop spinner. Shut down deice system. Found a broken brush spring.Jun 3, 1990 · N53MJIncident 19900430011959ICessna 421C · Scottsdale, AZNo nose gear down light. Returned to departure point. Landed nose gear up. Found disconnected actuating rod.Apr 30, 1990 · N985RA · Minor damageAccident 19900401006869ACessna 421C · Boulder, COPassenger intent on suicide struggled with pilot according to finding,causing pilot to lose control crash and burn.Apr 1, 1990 · N2655V · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19900202007229ICessna 421C · Lubbock, TXWindshield delaminated during descent. Moved to right seat and landed without incident.Feb 2, 1990 · N886DM · Minor damageIncident 19900127009849ICessna 421C · Navajo Dam, NMOn takeoff uneven power caused aircraft to veer off runway. Nose gear collapsed. Runway slick.Jan 27, 1990 · N3855C · Minor damageIncident 19891207063919ICessna 421C · Charlotte, NCLost manifold pressure on climb. Left propeller fell off. Returned. NR5 piston pin broke at boss separating piston.Dec 7, 1989 · N2658Z · Minor damageIncident 19890324011959ICessna 421C · Dallas, TXLeft main gear folded while taxiing to ramp after landing. Down lock mechanism had failed within retract cylinder.Mar 24, 1989 · N777BE · Minor damageIncident 19890305022729ICessna 421C · Kansas City, MOSmoke from right engine on departure. Returned found oil filter was leaking on engine. Installed different filter.Mar 5, 1989 · N421PSIncident 19881228067689ICessna 421C · Dallas-Ft Worth, TXBlinded by taxi lights from a DC1O. Taxied nose gear into a curb at edge of ramp collapsing the nose gear.Dec 28, 1988 · N44AR · Minor damageIncident 19881104049599ICessna 421C · Ocracoke, NCLost directional control on takeoff. Veered off side of runway. Nose gear collapsed. Had a cocked nose wheel.Nov 4, 1988 · N5CL · Minor damageIncident 19880728042299ICessna 421C · Coatesville, PARight main landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Aircraft veered off runway. Cause not stated.Jul 28, 1988 · N369C · Minor damageAccident 19880528023329ACessna 421C · Shaver Lake, CALost control in area of mountain wave,severe turbulence and icing. Crashed out of control. Weather notamed for area.May 28, 1988 · N98683 · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19880317043809ICessna 421C · Houston, TXEngine problem. Oil temp up. Oil pressure down. Oil regulator relief valve and inlet oil screen to pump cleaned.Mar 17, 1988 · N98522Incident 19880303012489ICessna 421C · West Mifflin, PAPilot landed with his landing gear retracted.Mar 3, 1988 · N84U · Minor damageAccident 19870816045579ACessna 421C · Clifton/Morenci, AZEngine fire on climbout. Prop control seized. Crashed and burned off airport.Aug 16, 1987 · N26596 · Destroyed
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