On February 22, 1986, a Cessna 421 (registration N8155Q) operated by Jiffy Food Stores, Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Alvord, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
During a ferry flight for maintenance, an aircraft collided with tree tops and sheared its landing gear during a forced landing off airport after both engines failed due to mechanical issues.
Incident Summary
An aircraft experienced a forced landing off airport, during which it collided with tree tops and sheared its landing gear. The aircraft was being ferried for maintenance at the time of the incident.
Engine Failures
The left engine had been feathered due to a loss of oil from a ruptured oil hose located between the oil pump and filter. The right engine was not developing full power because an air duct had separated from the throttle assembly. Investigation revealed that a clamp had loosened and fallen off, leading to the separation.
Maintenance and Permit Status
The aircraft's last annual inspection was completed on July 6, 1984. There is no record of a ferry permit being issued for this flight.