Has N21214 been in an accident?

Yes. N21214 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N21214?

N21214 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263908.

N21214 — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N21214 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17263908
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA546Aug 30, 2012Bardstown, KYNo injuries
The flight instructor's decision to turn the fuel selector to the off position and his delayed remedial actions to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Cessna 172M).

Oct 20, 2017deregistered — Spalding Harry S

Frequently asked

Has N21214 been in an accident?: Yes. N21214 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N21214?: N21214 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263908.

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