Has N21231 been in an accident?

Yes. N21231 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N21231?

N21231 is a 1972 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18261503.

N21231 — 1972 Cessna 182P

Deregistered

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

N21231 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18261503
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182P
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13CA257Jun 2, 2013Bridgeport, CASerious
The pilot's distracted attention while on final approach which resulted in his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and subsequent loss of aircraft control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 Cessna 182P).

Aug 7, 2013deregistered — Nagel Robert

Frequently asked

Has N21231 been in an accident?: Yes. N21231 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N21231?: N21231 is a 1972 Cessna 182P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18261503.

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