Cessna 421C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 136 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 1996 | ST. PETERSBURG, FL | N5195C | Serious (1) | substantial | improper installation of the new starter adapter by maintenance personnel. |
| Aug 04, 1996 | AVALON, CA | N6209V | Serious (4) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around when a landing overshoot became apparent. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's exc…the pilot's failure to initiate a go-around when a landing overshoot became apparent. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's excessive airspeed and misjudged distance during landing, his lack of flying experience in the Cessna, and overconfidence in his personal ability. |
| Nov 22, 1992 | SANTA MARIA, CA | N52AK | Serious (1) | destroyed |
1) THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE, LEFT MAGNETO DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE BULLETINS AND…1) THE INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE, LEFT MAGNETO DUE TO INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE AND NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE BULLETINS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND 2) THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE LANDING ATTEMPT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO SHUT OFF THE LEFT MAGNETO AND THE FALSE LANDING GEAR INDICATIONS, BOTH FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 09, 1988 | MARSH HARBOUR, BF | N98427 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 05, 1985 | LAS VEGAS, NM | N8343G | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 16, 1983 | CENTERTO, IN | N386G | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 25, 1982 | ATLANTA, GA | N6823C | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |