# NTSB FTW85LA042: Cessna 441, N441ST, Grand Chenier, LA, November 10, 1984

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: November 10, 1984, 09:00 local (15:00 UTC)
- Place: Grand Chenier, LA
- Coordinates: 29.75937, -92.969215 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=29.7594&lon=-92.9692&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 2 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 21620
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=FTW85LA042
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/21620/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA042

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(partial) - nonmechanical, climb
  - preflight planning/preparation - poor, pilot in command (cause)
  - fluid,fuel - starvation
  - fuel supply - misjudged, pilot in command (cause)
  - stolen aircraft/unauthorized use (contributing factor)
- Forced landing, descent - emergency
- In flight collision with terrain/water, landing - flare/touchdown
  - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
  - terrain condition - soft
  - terrain condition - wet

## Analysis

THE PILOT TOLD THE CAMERON PARRISH SHERIFF THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT AT A SMALL AGRICULTURAL LANDING STRIP AFTER ONE OF THE TWO ENGINES QUIT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AIRCRAFT EXCEPT THAT IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE SHERIFF PLACED BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE AIRCRAFT UNDER ARREST FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N441ST](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N441ST-2012-11-27), registration cancelled 2012-11-27, S/N 441-0014, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 441
- Registry model: [Cessna 441](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-441) (registry code 2076020) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [AiResearch TPE331-5&6SER](https://openairdocs.org/engine/airesearch-tpe331-5-6ser) (registry code 01515, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 441-0014
- Engines: GARRETT 331-8-401S 776 horsepower turbo prop
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Volar-Sugar Invest. Co.
- Destination: ORLANDO, FL

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 28; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, expired; seat: left

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 220° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: 1,900 ft broken
- Temperature: 66 °F, dew point 63 °F
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observed at: LCH, 65 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19841110063579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841110063579A), Nov 10, 1984: Cessna 441, Grand Chenier, LA, Substantial damage. Collided with terrain while looking for airstrip in swamp. Fuel starvation one engine. Occupants arrested, cocaine.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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