N421CE

Substantial
None

CESSNA 421BS/N: 421B0008

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 9, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12CA104
Location
Pampa, TX
Event ID
20111213X31519
Coordinates
35.618610, -100.993888
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N421CE
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
421B0008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1970
Model / ICAO
421BC421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
2825 13TH AVE S
Status
Deregistered
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
MN 55407-1417
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot was flying a global positioning system approach to landing in instrument meteorological conditions with icing present. The pilot stated that the airplane broke out of the weather about 300 feet above the ground and 300 feet right of the runway, with 1/8 to 1/4 inch of ice accumulated on the wings. The pilot made a correction to land and overshot the runway, landing hard in the grass. The airplane traveled about 1,000 feet in the grass before re-entering the runway. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the rear spar of the right wing was bent. The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA104