N80RSCessna (Textron Aviation) 421B 1991-08-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Cessna (Textron Aviation) 421B S/N: 421B-0895

Summary

On August 16, 1991, a Cessna 421B (N80RS) was involved in an incident near Pagosa Springs, CO. All 4 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY LATCH THE CARGO DOOR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN91LA136. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N80RS.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 16, 1991
NTSB Number
DEN91LA136
Location
PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
Event ID
20001212X17855
Coordinates
37.239288, -107.029891
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO PROPERLY LATCH THE CARGO DOOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Serial Number
421B-0895
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1975
Model / ICAO
421B C421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
421B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
ROBERSON MARK E
Address
5558 BELLVIEW CT
City
MILTON
State / Zip Code
FL 32583-8310
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN91LA136