Has N123SM been in an accident?

Yes. N123SM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N123SM?

N123SM is a 1968 Cessna 421 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421-0193.

N123SM — 1968 Cessna 421

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N123SM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 421-0193
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

CEN23LA267Jun 24, 2023Rockport, TXNo injuries
The failure of the left engine starter adapter gear, which resulted in catastrophic damage to other engine components, and the subsequent loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 29, 2026deregistered — Fernair Llc

Frequently asked

Has N123SM been in an accident?: Yes. N123SM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
What kind of aircraft is N123SM?: N123SM is a 1968 Cessna 421 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421-0193.

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