CESSNA 421C
Leesburg, VA — April 5, 2023
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA180 |
| Event ID | 20230405107014 |
| Location | Leesburg, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 39.07797, -77.55750 |
| Airport | LEESBURG EXEC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 421C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
Separation of the left man landing gear scissor hardware, which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent runway excursion during landing.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.