Has N866BS been in an accident?

Yes. N866BS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.

What kind of aircraft is N866BS?

N866BS is a 1968 Cessna 421 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421-0072.

N866BS — 1968 Cessna 421

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N866BS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2014, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 421-0072
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 421
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Gtsio-520-c
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN14LA256Apr 22, 2014Horseshoe Bay, TXNo injuries
The failure of the drive mechanism for the gearbox motor, which resulted in the gear not extending for the landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Cessna 421).

Sep 4, 2014deregistered — Glenn Smith Presents Inc

Frequently asked

Has N866BS been in an accident?: Yes. N866BS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2014.
What kind of aircraft is N866BS?: N866BS is a 1968 Cessna 421 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421-0072.

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