CESSNA · piston trainer
CESSNA 421C accident history and safety score
CESSNA 421C appears in 103 current candidate incident rows extracted from Track Plane Crash source snapshots. This generated profile is source-discovery first and awaits deeper authority enrichment.
Diagnostic Safety & Security Metrics
Occupant Survivability Rate
Percentage of cabin occupants surviving indexed crash incidents.
45%
Class average: 60%
Weather Resilience
Tolerance to crosswinds, turbulence, and structural icing thresholds.
3.4/10
Class average: 5.8/10
Mechanical Integrity
Structural robustness, system MTBF, and power plant reliability indicators.
8/10
Class average: 8/10
Operational Control Demand
Pilot experience and workload sensitivity (higher indicates more demanding flight handling).
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Flight System Redundancy
Multi-engine safety margins, backup avionics, and flight envelope protection.
3.5/10
Class average: 4/10
Safety Signature Radar
Actuarial Insurance Underwriting Calculator
Adjust flight parameters dynamically to calculate the custom hull liability safety index for a **CESSNA 421C** (piston trainer class).
Calculated Policy Score
43
High liability exposure. Special hull exclusions apply. Out-of-policy exception approval required.
• Day Visual Flight Rules operations maximize survivability margins.
How We Calculate
These diagnostic indicators are compiled by Track Plane Crash analysts using historical incident data, manufacturer specifications, NTSB/FAA investigation materials, and fleet class coefficients.
They serve as qualitative safety benchmarks for aircraft classes and families, and do not represent insurance actuarial loss ratings for individual tail numbers.
Risk themes
GEO rule: aircraft pages must separate model involvement from accident cause. A crash involving a model is not automatically a model defect.
Similar Models
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Past accident rows
Incidents currently linked to CESSNA 421C
Pilatus PC-6 Crash in Nancy
BAAA lists a Pilatus PC-6 crash at Nancy-Essey on June 28, 2026 with 11 fatalities. This seed page is intentionally marked recent and requires official-source enrichment before causal analysis.
11
Fatalities
0
Survivors
2
Sources
Beechcraft BE55 Crash Near Lancaster, South Carolina
The FAA states that a Beechcraft BE55 crashed near Lancaster, South Carolina around 12:45 a.m. local time on July 2, 2026. Two people were on board; casualty and cause details remain pending in this row.
0
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Two-Seat Cessna Crash Near High Ongar, Essex
Two people died after a two-seat Cessna aircraft crashed in a field near High Ongar, Essex on July 1, 2026 during a flight experience that had departed North Weald airfield, according to public reporting.
2
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Pacific Aerospace 750XL Skydiving Crash Near Butler, Missouri
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL skydiving aircraft operated by Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board. AP reports preliminary NTSB findings found no evidence of engine failure or mechanical malfunction.
12
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Crash Near Fort Simpson
BAAA lists a Rockwell Gulfstream 690C Jetprop 840 crash near Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories on June 24, 2026 with three fatalities. This row is a recent discovery entry pending official investigation enrichment.
3
Fatalities
0
Survivors
1
Sources
Candidate rows
Daily source candidates involving CESSNA 421C
2026-06-19
CESSNA 421 GAA26WA220 NTSB dataset event at La Baule-Escoublac, OF, FR
La Baule-Escoublac, OF, FR · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2026-06-19
Accident to the Cessna 421 registered F-GUST on 19/06/2026 near La Baule - Escoublac AD
La Baule - Escoublac AD · France - Private Operator
pending
Fatalities
2026-06-13
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle II N421CX ASN WikiBase occurrence at North Perry Airport (HWO/KHWO), Pembroke Pines, FL
North Perry Airport (HWO/KHWO), Pembroke Pines, FL · Patriot Aircraft Specialist LLC
0
Fatalities
2026-06-05
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle II N438EL ASN WikiBase occurrence at Leesburg International Airport (LEE/KLEE), Leesburg, FL
Leesburg International Airport (LEE/KLEE), Leesburg, FL · 1 Stop Sod & Landscaping Inc
0
Fatalities
2026-05-04
CESSNA 421C CEN26LA179 NTSB dataset event at Kirksville, MO, USA
Kirksville, MO, USA · Golden Eagle Aircraft LLC
0
Fatalities
2026-05-01
CESSNA 421 CEN26FA174 NTSB dataset event at Wimberley, TX, USA
Wimberley, TX, USA · KB FLIES LLC
5
Fatalities
2026-04-30
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III N291AN BAAA archive accident at Wimberley, Texas
Wimberley, Texas · KB Flies
5
Fatalities
2026-04-18
CESSNA 421 ERA26LA183 NTSB dataset event at Richmond, VA, USA
Richmond, VA, USA · Manufactures Transport Inc.
0
Fatalities
2024-08-31
CESSNA 421C WPR24FA289 NTSB dataset event at Fairview, OR, USA
Fairview, OR, USA · Pending verification
2
Fatalities
2024-08-31
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III N421GP BAAA archive accident at Troutdale, Oregon
Troutdale, Oregon · Circle Capital Industrial IAC
3
Fatalities
2024-07-18
CESSNA 421C GAA24WA258 NTSB dataset event at Tofino , CA
Tofino , CA · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
2024-07-18
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III N264DC BAAA archive accident at Tofino, British Columbia
Tofino, British Columbia · AirDVM
2
Fatalities
2024-07-18
A24P0074: Collision with terrain involving Cessna 421C, N264DC at Tofino/Long Beach Airport (CYAZ), British Columbia
Tofino/Long Beach Airport (CYAZ), British Columbia · Privately registered
pending
Fatalities
2024-06-17
CESSNA 421 CEN24FA228 NTSB dataset event at Steamboat Springs, CO, USA
Steamboat Springs, CO, USA · HIGH COUNTRY AERO LTD
2
Fatalities
2024-06-17
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III N245T BAAA archive accident at Steamboat Springs-Bob Adams, Colorado
Steamboat Springs-Bob Adams, Colorado · High Country Aero
2
Fatalities
2024-02-21
CESSNA 421C DCA24WA107B NTSB dataset event at Tapachula, MX
Tapachula, MX · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2024-01-08
CESSNA 421C WPR24LA068 NTSB dataset event at Carson City, NV, USA
Carson City, NV, USA · DOUBLE R AVIATION LLC
0
Fatalities
2024-01-07
CESSNA 421 GAA24WA065 NTSB dataset event at Valledupar, OF, CO
Valledupar, OF, CO · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2024-01-07
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III HK-4983 BAAA archive accident at Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Cesar
Valledupar-Alfonso López Pumarejo, Cesar · Pending verification
1
Fatalities
2023-12-08
CESSNA 421C CEN24LA061 NTSB dataset event at McGregor, TX, USA
McGregor, TX, USA · BIRDBOYS2 AVIATION LLC
0
Fatalities
2023-11-11
CESSNA 421 ERA24LA041 NTSB dataset event at Lake City, FL, USA
Lake City, FL, USA · KMC AVIATION LEASING LLC
0
Fatalities
2023-11-10
CESSNA 421C GAA24WA034 NTSB dataset event at Sunshine Coast, AU
Sunshine Coast, AU · Pending verification
3
Fatalities
2023-11-10
Cessna 421C Golden Eagle III VH-VPY BAAA archive accident at Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Sunshine Coast, Queensland · Pending verification
0
Fatalities
2023-06-24
CESSNA 421 CEN23LA267 NTSB dataset event at Rockport, TX, USA
Rockport, TX, USA · FERNAIR LLC
0
Fatalities
2023-04-05
CESSNA 421C ERA23LA180 NTSB dataset event at Leesburg, VA, USA
Leesburg, VA, USA · BRAVO AVIATION LLC
0
Fatalities