Cessna 421 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 326 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2024 | Fairview, OR | N421GP | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Tofino, CA | N264DC | Fatal (3) | — | Investigation pending |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Steamboat Springs, CO | N245T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low a…The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient airspeed following a loss of engine power, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin at low altitude. |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Tapachula, MX | N421RN | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jan 08, 2024 | Carson City, NV | N421TP | Incident | substantial |
Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recor…Airport personnel’s failure to properly prioritize their response actions, including updating the airport’s automated weather observation system recording in a timely manner to notify incoming pilots of a runway closure, which resulted in an airplane striking an immobilized airplane on the runway during landing at night. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s inadequate emergency response plan. |
| Jan 07, 2024 | Valledupar, OF | HK4983 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 08, 2023 | McGregor, TX | N146TJ | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, …The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, resulting in a loss of engine thrust, excessive drag, and the subsequent forced landing to a field. |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Lake City, FL | N977SM | Incident | substantial | A landing gear collapse following an aborted takeoff due to degraded climb performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Sunshine Coast, AS | VH-VPY | Fatal (3) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Rockport, TX | N123SM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engi…The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Apr 05, 2023 | Leesburg, VA | N880JS | Incident | substantial |
Separation of the left man landing gear scissor hardware, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landi…Separation of the left man landing gear scissor hardware, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing. |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Decatur, TX | N6797L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of power on the left engine due to fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of power on the right engine for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 16, 2022 | Riverdale, NE | N21GF | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion. |
| May 15, 2022 | Monroe, LA | N619AC | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevat…The failure of the maintenance personnel to properly reinstall the elevator trim tab hardware, which resulted in an in-flight separation of the elevator. |
| May 06, 2022 | Houston, TX | XB-FQS | Minor | substantial | The fixed-base operator’s incorrect fueling of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines. |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Monterey, CA | N678SW | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during an instrument departure procedure in instrument meteorological c…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during an instrument departure procedure in instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent instrument flying experience. |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Longmont, CO | N66NC | Minor | substantial | The loss of performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Mar 12, 2021 | Franklin, NC | N80056 | Incident | substantial | The reason for this accident could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Feb 22, 2021 | St. Marys, PA | N84HA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the…The pilot’s decision to continue the approach to a snow-covered runway in low-visibility conditions with limited ability to visually differentiate the left runway edge from the snow berm that ran along that side of the runway. |
| Jan 10, 2021 | Old Bethpage, NY | N421DP | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a forced landing. |
| Sep 29, 2019 | Deland, FL | N731PF | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training and…The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of training and experience in the accident airplane make and model. |
| Jun 09, 2019 | Moriarty, NM | N421WL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 17, 2019 | Plain City, OH | N424TW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of airspeed indication due to icing of the airplane's pitot probe, and the pilot's loss of control while maneuvering. |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Canadian, TX | N421NS | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions with icing conditions present, which resulted in…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions with icing conditions present, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin into terrain. |
| Feb 10, 2019 | Woodruff, WI | N581CJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain to directional control during takeoff from a snow-covered runway with a right, quartering tailwind, which resulted in …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. |