Flight Tracker
N146TJ
1978 CESSNA 421C
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
BIRDBOYS2 AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
BOERNE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 12, 2019
Airworthiness Date
Aug 15, 1990
Expires
Dec 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421C
Year
1978
Serial Number
421C0500
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
90 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520 SER
Type
Reciprocating
Power
435 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A0BAAC
Mode S Code (Octal)
50135254

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Dec 8, 2023 Accident Substantial McGregor, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The failure of the spring pin in the right propeller governor, which precluded the pilot from controlling the propeller pitch to maintain engine rpm, resulting in a loss of engine thrust, excessive drag, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.

NTSB CEN24LA061