N3385QCESSNA 421A 1988-11-02 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

CESSNA 421A S/N: 421A0115

Summary

On November 02, 1988, a Cessna 421A (N3385Q) was involved in an accident near Cabazon, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S POOR DECISION AND MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. THE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER, FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER, AND IMPACT WITH WIRES AND A RESIDENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3385Q.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 2, 1988
NTSB Number
LAX89FA030
Location
CABAZON, CA
Event ID
20001213X27261
Coordinates
33.929191, -116.770545
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S POOR DECISION AND MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE. THE SEPARATION OF THE CYLINDER, FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER TO FEATHER, AND IMPACT WITH WIRES AND A RESIDENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
421A0115
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
421A C421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# LAX89FA030