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April 18, 2026 · Cessna 421 C · C-GTGR

Richmond, VA

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Richmond, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 421 C (1976)
Tail Number
C-GTGR
Operator
Manufactures Transport
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA183

On April 18, 2026, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421C, C-GTGR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Virginia. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The pilot reported that they were departing from the Richmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond, Virginia. After advancing the throttles to full power for takeoff, he noted an asymmetric power condition, which required left rudder input to maintain the runway’s centerline. As the ground speed increased, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reduced both throttles to idle; however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck an airport sign, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently taxied to the ramp, secured the airplane, and all occupants deplaned without injury. Data was successfully downloaded from the airplane’s engine monitor and forwarded to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory, Washington, DC, for further examination. The airframe and engines were retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On April 18, 2026, about 1410 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 421C, C-GTGR, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Richmond, Virginia. The pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The pilot reported that they were departing from the Richmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond, Virginia. After advancing the throttles to full power for takeoff, he noted an asymmetric power condition, which required left rudder input to maintain the runway’s centerline. As the ground speed increased, the airplane veered to the right. The pilot reduced both throttles to idle; however, the airplane departed the right side of the runway, and the left wing struck an airport sign, resulting in substantial damage. The pilot subsequently taxied to the ramp, secured the airplane, and all occupants deplaned without injury. Data was successfully downloaded from the airplane’s engine monitor and forwarded to the NTSB Vehicle Recorders Laboratory, Washington, DC, for further examination. The airframe and engines were retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:10 EDT
Nearest AirportRichmond Intl (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length9003 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 421 C
Tail NumberC-GTGR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorManufactures Transport
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Seats8

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48 F
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data