Flight Tracker
N31KT
1970 CESSNA 421B
Fixed wing multi engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
SMITH KENNETH L
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
POMONA, CA
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Dec 20, 2005
Airworthiness Date
Jun 3, 1970
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421B
Year
1970
Serial Number
421B0011
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
172 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Type
Reciprocating
Power
340 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)
A3456B
Mode S Code (Octal)
50642553

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

Oct 3, 2009 Accident Substantial San Simeon, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 135
Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer’s checklist and set the parking brake.

NTSB WPR10LA002