N880JSCESSNA 421C2023-04-05 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 421CS/N: 421C-0489

Summary

On April 05, 2023, a Cessna 421C (N880JS) was involved in an incident near Leesburg, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Separation of the left man landing gear scissor hardware, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA23LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N880JS.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA180
Location
Leesburg, VA
Event ID
20230405107014
Coordinates
39.077972, -77.557500
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Separation of the left man landing gear scissor hardware, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
421C-0489
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
421CC421
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
8
FAA Model
421C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
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# ERA23LA180