Cessna 441 accident near Grand Chenier, Louisiana, November 10, 1984
On November 10, 1984 at about 3:00 pm local time, a Cessna 441, registered N441ST, was substantially damaged in an accident near Grand Chenier, Louisiana. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- November 10, 1984 · about 3:00 pm local time
- Place
- Grand Chenier, Louisiana · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 441 · all 441s on the register
- Registration
- N441ST · no longer on the register · serial 441-0014
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
THE PILOT TOLD THE CAMERON PARRISH SHERIFF THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAND THE AIRCRAFT AT A SMALL AGRICULTURAL LANDING STRIP AFTER ONE OF THE TWO ENGINES QUIT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE PILOT STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE AIRCRAFT EXCEPT THAT IT WAS OUT OF FUEL. THE SHERIFF PLACED BOTH OCCUPANTS OF THE AIRCRAFT UNDER ARREST FOR POSSESSION OF COCAINE.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Medical certificate: Class 2 (expired)
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 6,800 lb
- Seats: 10
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Garrett 331-8-401S (turboprop); 0 hours total
The flight
- Destination: Orlando FL
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 220° at 11 knots
- Visibility: 15 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 1,900 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 66°F (19°C), dew point 63°F (17°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
- Observation at 2:47 pm from LCH, 65 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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