NTSB CAROL · Event
Event WPR10LA002
Registry · N31KT
FAA Aircraft Registry record.
Make / Model
CESSNA 421B
Year of manufacture
1970 · 39 years old at event
Engine
CONT MOTOR GTSIO-520-C (340 hp)
Seats / Engines
8 seats · 2 engines
Last airworthiness date
19700603
ADS-B equipped
Yes — Mode-S A3456B
Registrant of record
SMITH KENNETH L
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