C-GCGR - 1977 Cessna 421C Aircraft Registration

C421

1977 Cessna 421C

Aircraft Description

NC-GCGR is a 1977 Cessna 421C, a twin-engine aircraft registered to Briden Investments Inc. in Stoney Creek, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C04A9E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. NC-GCGR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.6464, -81.6546 on March 19, 2026. 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-GCGR. 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
1977
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
421C
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
Briden Investments Inc.
Address
342 Dosco Drive
City
Stoney Creek
State / Zip Code
OntarioL8E2N5
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
2
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C04A9E

Additional Details

Registration
C-GCGR
Serial Number
421C0427
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 18:41:00)
Airport
Latitude
26.646408
Longitude
-81.654616

Data Source

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

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