Has N211FC been in an accident?

Yes. N211FC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N211FC?

N211FC is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17253173.

N211FC — 1965 Cessna 172F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N211FC appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17253173
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172F
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA297Jul 31, 2016Newark, ILNo injuries
The failure of the No. 4 cylinder exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a forced landing. Contributing to the valve failure and loss of engine power was the extended time since the last overhaul.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Cessna 172F).

Mar 13, 2018deregistered — Engelmann Kurt C

Frequently asked

Has N211FC been in an accident?: Yes. N211FC appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N211FC?: N211FC is a 1965 Cessna 172F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17253173.

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