Cessna 421B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 104 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 07, 2005 | Medina, OH | N318RF | Incident | substantial | An overload failure of the left main landing gear attachment assembly. |
| Apr 04, 2005 | Lake Havasu Cit, AZ | N637SC | Incident | substantial | the fracture of the landing gear shaft roll pin that resulted in a main gear collapse during the taxi. |
| Dec 02, 2004 | Apison, TN | N421SD | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The 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 f…The 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. |
| Jul 02, 2004 | Portland, ME | N421KS | Incident | substantial | Failure of the right main landing gear down-lock mechanism resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Jun 16, 2004 | Bend, OR | N332CC | Incident | substantial |
On ground encounter with terrain during the takeoff roll as a result of the left side brake not operating. Inadequate maintenance inspection, overloa…On ground encounter with terrain during the takeoff roll as a result of the left side brake not operating. Inadequate maintenance inspection, overload of the nose landing gear and soft terrain were factors. |
| Oct 29, 2003 | Kelso, CA | N444AM | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument conditions between cloud layers and with reduced visibility due to smoke that resulted in an in-fligh…The 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 subsequent high speed descent. |
| Sep 20, 2003 | Driggs, ID | N41053 | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the nose landing gear while taxiing due to the failure of the nose wheel bearing. A factor was the lack of lubrication. |
| Sep 28, 2002 | Mineral Wells, TX | N7926R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate which resulted hard landing and a subsequent failure of the main landing gear. |
| Feb 18, 2002 | Libourne, FR | F-GHUY | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 2001 | New Braunfels, TX | N5286Z | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate flare of the airplane resulting in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Dec 14, 2000 | PENSACOLA, FL | N781SL | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left main landing gear scissors washer during taxi for takeoff, and collapse of the left main landing gear. A factor in the acciden…The failure of the left main landing gear scissors washer during taxi for takeoff, and collapse of the left main landing gear. A factor in the accident was the failure of unknown maintenance personnel to comply with a manufacturers service letter concerning the scissors washers. |
| Dec 10, 2000 | NORMAN, OK | N52KL | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to follow the instrument approach procedure and his continued descent below the prescribed minimum descent altitude (MDA). Contri…the 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 conditions. |
| Jan 02, 2000 | TELLURIDE, CO | N421CF | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The non-instrument rated pilot's intentional flight into IMC, and his subsequent spatial disorientation that resulted in an inadvertent stall. A fact…The 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. |
| Oct 05, 1999 | MONTAGUE, CA | N69GP | Incident | substantial |
The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing rollout for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional cont…The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing rollout for undetermined reasons, which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control. |
| 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. |
| May 27, 1999 | JEFFERSON CITY, MO | N34TM | Fatal (4) | destroyed | the pilot failed to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the partial loss of power due to the exhaust valve fatigue failure. |
| Mar 09, 1999 | NORTH BEND, OR | N41096 | Fatal (2) | substantial | A delayed aborted takeoff for an undetermined reason. |
| Jan 15, 1999 | YOUNGSTOWN, OH | N882BB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was the icy runway. |
| Aug 06, 1998 | COLUMBUS, IN | N5MJ | Serious (2) | substantial |
the pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the open baggage door and…the pilot-in-commands failure to maintain airspeed and the subsequent stall/mush. Factors associated with the accident were the open baggage door and the inadequate aircraft preflight. |
| May 11, 1998 | NASSAU, BF | N17BN | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 18, 1998 | SHOW LOW, AZ | N70PD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper alignment on the runway due to the obscuration by snow of the runway and on the airplane's windows. |
| Nov 19, 1996 | OLYMPIA, WA | N8005Q | Incident | substantial |
inoperative deicing equipment, due to multiple wing boot holes and malfunctioning control/shuttle valves; subsequent build-up of airframe (wing) ice; …inoperative deicing equipment, due to multiple wing boot holes and malfunctioning control/shuttle valves; subsequent build-up of airframe (wing) ice; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during the flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident included: the adverse weather (icing) conditions, and inadequate maintenance concerning the deicing equipment. |
| Aug 31, 1996 | CONCHAS, NM | N55HU | Serious (3) | destroyed | The pilot's inadvertent flight into hail which shattered the pilot's windshield and resulted in his incapacitation due to hypoxia. |
| Jul 02, 1996 | STILLWATER, OK | N450SU | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 421B, N450SU, and the Cessna 152, N94532, to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the inadequate radio commu…the failure of the pilots of the Cessna 421B, N450SU, and the Cessna 152, N94532, to maintain visual lookout. Factors were: the inadequate radio communications maintained by both pilots, and the failure of the student pilot of the Cessna 152 to take evasive action. |
| Mar 03, 1996 | VIGAN, RP | N69905 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |