C-GBYV - 1969 Cessna 421A Aircraft Registration

C421

1969 Cessna 421A

Aircraft Description

NC-GBYV is a 1969 Cessna 421A, a twin-engine aircraft registered to Quest Steel Inc. in Mississauga, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C049D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle was a pressurized twin-engine aircraft that brought high-altitude comfort to the business aviation market at a fraction of turboprop costs. First flown on May 1, 1967, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental GTSIO-520 turbocharged engines, seating six to eight occupants. With a service ceiling of 30,000 feet and cruise speed of 277 mph, the 421 spanned 43 feet 2 inches with a length of approximately 39 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 1,901 examples between 1967 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C421.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-GBYV. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1969
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
421A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C421421 Executive Commuter
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Quest Steel Inc.
Address
1097 Britannia Rd. E.,
City
Mississauga
State / Zip Code
OntarioL4W3X1
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C049D2

Additional Details

Registration
C-GBYV
Serial Number
421A0072
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC