N6866K (Cessna 421C) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows one earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on September 17, 1965.

FlightFinder has no observed route profile for this registration. The documented safety events below are available independently of live flight tracking.

Safety history

February 11, 1985Accident
THE PLT WAS FLYING HIS WIFE & HER 4 FRIENDS TO ASPEN, CO FOR A SKI VACATION. WITNESSES REPORTED THAT DURING TAKEOFF, THE RGT BAGGAGE DOOR OPENED. THEY OBSERVED THE ACFT TURN LEFT ONTO A DOWNWIND WITH THE LANDING GEAR EXTENDED.
Cessna 421C · 6 fatalities
Occurrence #1: miscellaneous/other Phase of operation: takeoff - initial climb Findings 1. (f) aircraft preflight - inadequate - pilot in command 2. (f) door, cargo/baggage - unlocked 3. (f) diverted attention - pilot in command 4. (f) gear retraction - not performed - pilot in command 5. Full accident record
July 4, 1965Accident
Incapacitation
Piper PA-16 · 1 fatalities