Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 421B
49 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 421B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1972 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 4 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
Where
Open the mapLatest cases
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2076014'))
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2076014'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB CEN19FA100Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportCessna 421 · Plain City, OHA loss of airspeed indication due to icing of the airplane's pitot probe, and the pilot's loss of control while maneuvering.NTSB ERA18WA159Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421B · Rock Sound, BahamasNTSB ERA17FA118Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Canton, GAThe 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 CEN16FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Hammond, LAThe 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 CEN10MA367Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Alpine, TXThe 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 ERA09FA248Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Oakland Park, FLThe 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 DFW08RA232Accident · 4 fatalClass 5 · ForeignCessna 421B · Ojinaga, MexicoOn 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 MIA07FA029Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Greenhead, FLThe 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 LAX07FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Big Bear Lake, CAFailure 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 CHI06FA076Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Wheeling, ILThe 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 ATL05FA032Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Apison, TNThe 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 LAX04FA031Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Kelso, CAThe 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 FTW01FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Norman, OKthe 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 DEN00FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Telluride, COThe 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.NTSB CHI99FA163Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Jefferson City, MOthe pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the partial loss of power due to the exhaust valve fatigue failure.NTSB SEA99FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · North Bend, ORA delayed aborted takeoff for an undetermined reason.NTSB LAX96WA132Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421B · Vigan, PhilippinesNTSB CHI95FA328Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Coldwater, MIfailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and the lack of…NTSB CHI94MA032Accident · 5 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Greensburg, INan inadvertent stall by the pilot in command. Factors associated with the accident are the icing conditions and low ceilings.NTSB CHI93FA149Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Valley Park, MOImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during approach to an emergency landing. A related factor was: failure of the pilot to…NTSB LAX92FA260Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Monterey, CAThe owner/pilot's poor judgement in attempting an operation beyond his experience and ability, which resulted in his failure to attain an adequate climb profile necessary for terrain clearance. Also, the owner/pilot lacked instrument experience, and was…NTSB DEN92FA024Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Steamboat Spgs, COAirframe ice and the pilot's failure to remove it. Factors were: aircraft weight exceeded and lack of pilot certification.NTSB FTW91FA027Accident · 6 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Muskogee, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's physical impairment from the chronic sinus infection.NTSB MIA91FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Flamingo, FLAn undetermined airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, which resulted in a fuel fed fire in the left wing.NTSB ATL90FA179Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Jefferson, GAFailure of the pilot to perform the correct emergency procedures, when confronted with a loss of engine power, and his failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC), which resulted in a loss of aircraft control.NTSB MIA89WA123Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna 421B · Great Harbor, BahamasNTSB DEN89FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Tooele, UTNTSB ATL88FA191Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Knoxville, TNNTSB MIA88FA005Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Deland, FLThe acft was observed to be flying slowly, then roll steeply to the left and dive into an unoccupied house from about 300 ft shortly after takeoff. The plt had considerable flt time but he had not flown this model, except for a 35 min checkout that morning.…NTSB NYC85FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Johnson City, NYAfter a heavy snow shower passed over the airport, the accident acft attempted a departure. Immediately after takeoff the plt transmitted that he was coming back to land. The acft crashed shortly thereafter, 1 mile southwest of the airport. Ground witnesses…NTSB ATL84MA114Accident · 6 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Cullman, ALPlt cleared for night NDB rwy 19 apch to folwom field. Erratic radar track drg procedure turn and inbd intercept. Witnesses described 200 ft ceiling and reduced vis in fog at airport. Other witnesses observed acft on northbound course,followed by turn to west…NTSB ATL83AA059Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportCessna 421B · Savannah, GAPlt reported he was on a missed approach & was returning to charleston "heading 360 degrees..." The acft crashed about 1/4 mi south & 100 ft short of the departure end of rwy 27. The wreckage scatter pattern was oriented on a heading of 155 deg. Missed…NTSB FTW82FPM17Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportCessna 421B · Afton, OKAt about 1930 CDT, the aircraft departed yukon, OK on a direct flight to alton, IL. It landed at alton at about 2200 CDT, and about 10 minutes later, it departed on a return flight to yukon. Before departing alton, the pilot stated that he would refuel at…NTSB LAX82FA006Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Camarillo, CANTSB DEN81FA025Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Lafayette, CONTSB CHI81DAMS2Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Muskegon, MINTSB LAX80FA064Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Tucson, AZNTSB DEN79FA015Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Eagle.Co, CONTSB FTW80FA024Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Locust Grove, ARNTSB IAD79FA058Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Charleston, WVNTSB IAD78FA028Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Knoxville, TNNTSB CHI76FA013Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Winchester, INNTSB FTW76AF122Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Ashdown, ARNTSB MIA76AM098Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 421B · De Funiak Spgs, FLNTSB FTW76AF091Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Follett, TXNTSB FTW76AF036Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Berryville, ARNTSB CHI73AC071Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 421B · Brookfield, WINTSB FTW73AF026Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 421 · Fort Hancock, TXNTSB NYC72AN104Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 421B · East Boston, MA