Has N21391 been in an accident?

Yes. N21391 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N21391?

N21391 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263943.

N21391 — 1974 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

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

N21391 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17263943
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

WPR13LA035Nov 6, 2012Modesto, CAMinor
Failure of the throttle control cable during maneuvering flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

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

May 13, 2015deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N21391 been in an accident?: Yes. N21391 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N21391?: N21391 is a 1974 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17263943.

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