Cessna 421B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 104 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

104

All Events

52

Incidents

10

Minor

11

Serious

31

Fatal (96 fatalities)
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.
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 Nassau, BF C6-DXL Minor substantial Investigation pending
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.
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.
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.
Dec 23, 1983 ASPEN, CO N768T Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1982 EL PASO, TX N1969J Minor minor Investigation pending
Apr 06, 1982 FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Y207P Minor substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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