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Accidents · NTSB LAX88WA031 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Cessna 421C accident near Wollongong, As, October 31, 1987

On October 31, 1987 at about 11:15 am local time, a Cessna 421C, registered N8410G, was substantially damaged in an accident near Wollongong. It was a business flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged

The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.

Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.

What the record shows

Date
October 31, 1987 · about 11:15 am local time
Place
Wollongong, American Samoa
Type
Accident
Injuries
No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Cessna 421C · all 421Cs on the register
Registration
N8410G · no longer on the register
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Business flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 0 hours since
  • Seats: 0
  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Not recorded
  • Operator: Fabergo PTY LTD

The flight

  • Destination: Bankstown OF
  • Flight plan: none
  • Runway 0

Weather at the time

  • Light: not reported
  • Visibility: 20 statute miles
  • Sky: clear
  • Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
  • Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
  • Observation at 11:15 am

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1
Passengers1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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