N3359QCESSNA 421B 1989-11-28 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Minor

CESSNA 421B S/N: 421B0243

Summary

On November 28, 1989, a Cessna 421B (N3359Q) was involved in an accident near Chesapeake, VA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE LIGHT CONDITION AT DUSK WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO90LA014. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3359Q.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 28, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO90LA014
Location
CHESAPEAKE, VA
Event ID
20001213X29752
Coordinates
36.749271, -76.219932
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE TO THE RUNWAY, WHILE ON FINAL APPROACH TO LAND. THE LIGHT CONDITION AT DUSK WAS A RELATED FACTOR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
421B0243
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1972
Model / ICAO
421B C421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FAY-HOF INC
Address
C/O PETER FAY 1777 W RD POB 15400
Status
Deregistered
City
CHESAPEAKE
State / Zip Code
VA 23320
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# BFO90LA014