CESSNA 421C

Leesburg, VA — April 5, 2023

Event Information

DateApril 5, 2023
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA23LA180
Event ID20230405107014
LocationLeesburg, VA
CountryUSA
Coordinates39.07797, -77.55750
AirportLEESBURG EXEC
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
Model421C
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None2
Total Injured0

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.

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