Aircraft Description
N425TV is a Cessna 425, a twin-engine turbo-prop aircraft registered to Paine Conquest I LLC in Redmond, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 1, 1992. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a P&w PT6A SER engine producing 750 horsepower, N425TV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50FEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N425TV was last updated on March 2, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 425 Conquest I was a twin-engine turboprop aircraft designed to provide an affordable entry point into turbine-powered aviation for corporate and charter operators. First flown in September 1978, it was a low-wing, cabin-class twin powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-112 engines, seating up to seven occupants including the pilot. With a maximum cruise speed of 265 knots and a service ceiling of 33,400 feet, the aircraft offered King Air-class performance at a lower acquisition cost. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 236 units between 1981 and 1986 at their Wichita, Kansas facility. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C425.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N425TV. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 1997 | LAX97LA125 | Substantial | None | failure of the right brake to function, due to the installation mechanic's failure to completely bleed all air from the lines. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the unairworthy aircraft before the engine/propeller installation had been fully rigged and tested to specification. |
| Aug 30, 1992 | MIA92LA169 | Substantial | None | FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN HIS DESCENT RATE RESULTING IN AN UNDERSHOOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CHIP DETECTOR FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER QUALITY CONTROL BY THE MANUFACTURER. |
failure of the right brake to function, due to the installation mechanic's failure to completely bleed all air from the lines. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to fly the unairworthy aircraft before the engine/propeller installation had been fully rigged and tested to specification.
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN HIS DESCENT RATE RESULTING IN AN UNDERSHOOT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CHIP DETECTOR FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER QUALITY CONTROL BY THE MANUFACTURER.
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Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC