Cessna 421 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 326 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2022 | Riverdale, NE | N21GF | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion. |
| 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 10, 2021 | Longmont, CO | N66NC | Minor | substantial | The loss of performance for reasons that could not be determined. |
| 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. |
| Jun 11, 2018 | Plant City, FL | N13RF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was an engine anomaly for reasons …The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was an engine anomaly for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, and the pilot's failure to activate the runway lighting system before takeoff. |
| Nov 22, 2017 | Presque Isle, ME | N421RX | Minor | substantial |
The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the p…The in-flight leakage of fuel from the fuel injection system's mixture shaft onto the hot turbocharger, which resulted in an in-flight fire, and the pilot's inability to see the runway due to reduced visibility conditions and conduct a successful landing. |
| Apr 26, 2016 | Foley, AL | N3372Q | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff speed before breaking ground, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to gain altitude and a collision w…The pilot's failure to obtain proper takeoff speed before breaking ground, which resulted in the airplane’s failure to gain altitude and a collision with trees and terrain. |
| Sep 21, 2015 | Platteville, WI | N813CA | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons with insufficient runway remaining for the aborted takeoff. |
| May 08, 2009 | Alpine, TX | N60HG | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to disengagement of the magneto idler gear support pin. |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Wichita, KS | N345JB | Minor | substantial |
The failure of line personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Ad…The failure of line personnel to ensure that the airplane was serviced with the proper fuel. Contributing to the accident was the Federal Aviation Administration's approval of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) which allowed an improper fuel filler opening, and the complacency in non-standard fueling practices by fixed base operator (FBO) line personnel. |
| Jan 30, 2009 | Nassau, BF | C6-DXL | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 02, 2008 | Greenville, NC | N49DD | Minor | substantial | The malfunction and premature retraction of the landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 04, 2006 | Jacksonville, FL | N80MJ | Minor | substantial | An undetermined event during takeoff/initial climb, which resulted in an emergency landing after takeoff and substantial damage to the airplane. |
| Aug 05, 2005 | Wheeling, IL | N421KC | Minor | destroyed |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to execute a go-around without raising the landing gear and raising the flaps to the full UP position, resulti…The pilot's improper in-flight decision to execute a go-around without raising the landing gear and raising the flaps to the full UP position, resulting in low airspeed and the airplane stalling. Contributing factors to the accident included the pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's mandatory service bulletin and the failure of the starter adapter shaft gear which resulted in the loss of power to the left engine, and the collision with the building. |
| May 09, 2001 | Angwin, CA | N26560 | Minor | substantial | Right main landing gear brake lockup during landing rollout for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 23, 1999 | SANTA MONICA, CA | N26585 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to establish and maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing and on-ground collision with the airport VA…The failure of the pilot to establish and maintain a stabilized approach, which resulted in a hard landing and on-ground collision with the airport VASI display. |
| Jul 02, 1999 | POLACCA, AZ | N5943M | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, wh…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to determine the fuel supply in each fuel tank, and his mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Jan 01, 1999 | SHELBYVILLE, TX | N234CG | Minor | substantial |
The total failure of the aircraft's electrical system. Factors were the thunderstorms, the dusk light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for…The total failure of the aircraft's electrical system. Factors were the thunderstorms, the dusk light condition, and the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing. |
| Oct 18, 1998 | EAGLE PASS, TX | N19MH | Minor | destroyed | A downdraft, which exceeded the aircraft's climb performance. A factor was the thunderstorms in the vicinity of the airport. |
| Dec 28, 1997 | ELKINS, WV | N1348T | Minor | destroyed |
The flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum …The flight instructor's failure to identify an unsafe runway condition and his delay in aborting the takeoff. Contributing was the aircraft's maximum takeoff weight exceeded, and a snow-covered runway. |
| May 01, 1991 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N18DF | Minor | substantial | POWER LOSS ON BOTH ENGINES AS A RESULT OF EXHAUST SYSTEM FAILURE. |
| Nov 28, 1989 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N3359Q | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE LIGHT CONDITION AT DUSK WAS A RELATED 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. |
| Jul 22, 1987 | GORDONSVILLE, VA | N9764J | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 18, 1985 | FT.LAUDERDALE, FL | N657WM | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |