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 06, 1989 | WATERVILLE, ME | N211PB | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN NOTAMS, AND FAILURE OF THE APPROACH CONTROLLER TO PROVIDE A SAFETY ADVISORY ABOUT THE R…IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, HIS FAILURE TO OBTAIN NOTAMS, AND FAILURE OF THE APPROACH CONTROLLER TO PROVIDE A SAFETY ADVISORY ABOUT THE RUNWAY CONDITION. |
| Jul 13, 1989 | OKMULGEE, OK | N699PC | Serious (1) | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PRECAUTIONARY LANDING PROCEDURES THAT INCLUDED SECURING THE ENGINES PRIOR TO A PO…FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER PRECAUTIONARY LANDING PROCEDURES THAT INCLUDED SECURING THE ENGINES PRIOR TO A POINT WHERE A SAFE LANDING WAS ASSURED. |
| Jul 03, 1989 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N149RT | Incident | substantial | IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT. THE LIGHT CONDITION (DARK NIGHT) WAS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR. |
| Jun 17, 1989 | PICACHO, AZ | N421S | Minor | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE NUMBER THREE EXHAUST VALVE ON THE LEFT ENGINE. A MAJOR FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WHERE THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT OPERATE ON SIN…FAILURE OF THE NUMBER THREE EXHAUST VALVE ON THE LEFT ENGINE. A MAJOR FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WHERE THE AIRPLANE WOULD NOT OPERATE ON SINGLE ENGINE. |
| Apr 01, 1989 | GREAT HARBOR, BF | N4470L | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 29, 1989 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | N4595L | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AFTER LOSSING POWER IN THE RIGHT ENGINE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC), WHICH RESUL…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE AFTER LOSSING POWER IN THE RIGHT ENGINE, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC), WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FUEL STARVATION OF THE RIGHT ENGINE, THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT, AND HIS LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF THE FUEL SYSTEM. |
| Mar 03, 1989 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N5999M | Incident | destroyed |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES BY NOT FOLLOWING THE GLIDESLOPE WHICH RESULTED IN NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTAIN THE PRO…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE PROPER PROCEDURES/DIRECTIVES BY NOT FOLLOWING THE GLIDESLOPE WHICH RESULTED IN NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. |
| Nov 16, 1988 | TOOELE, UT | N222BL | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 02, 1988 | CABAZON, CA | N3385Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S POOR DECISION AND MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. THE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER, FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER, AND IMPACT WITH WIRES AND…THE PILOT'S POOR DECISION AND MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. THE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER, FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER, AND IMPACT WITH WIRES AND A RESIDENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Sep 20, 1988 | WINNER, SD | N44HV | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 1988 | MARSH HARBOUR, BF | N98427 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1988 | TAUNTON, MA | N825DW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 1988 | KNOXVILLE, TN | N700SC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 29, 1988 | SHAVER LAKE, CA | N98683 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH FORCASTED SEVERE ICING AND TURBULENCE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF EITHER THE AIRCRAFT OR THE PILOT , WHICH LED TO AN INFLGIHT LOS…INFLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH FORCASTED SEVERE ICING AND TURBULENCE BEYOND THE CAPABILITY OF EITHER THE AIRCRAFT OR THE PILOT , WHICH LED TO AN INFLGIHT LOSS OF CONTROL. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOTS LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF HIGH ALTITUDE FLIGHT ASPECTS AND METEROLOGICAL PHENOMENA. |
| Apr 04, 1988 | FREEPORT, BF | N42A | Fatal (5) | — | Investigation pending |
| Mar 26, 1988 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | CGVDG | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 04, 1988 | HELENA, MT | N517S | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 03, 1988 | WHEELING, IL | N421Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 1987 | HILTON HEAD ISL, SC | N777RC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 31, 1987 | WOLLONGONG, AS | N8410G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 07, 1987 | DELAND, FL | N8043Q | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 02, 1987 | CORAL SPRINGS, FL | N421DT | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1987 | CLIFTON, AZ | N26596 | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1987 | CRYSTAL CITY, TX | N448 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 1987 | GORDONSVILLE, VA | N9764J | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |