N21SZ — 1998 Cessna 172R
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026
N21SZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17280653
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172R
- Year
- 1998
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming I0360 Ser A&c
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Vista Air Inc — Pacoima, CA
Accident & incident history
The student pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident were the improper flare and excessive airspeed.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1998 Cessna 172R).
- Apr 14, 2024registered — Vista Air Inc
Frequently asked
- Has N21SZ been in an accident?
- Yes. N21SZ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
- What kind of aircraft is N21SZ?
- N21SZ is a 1998 Cessna 172R (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17280653.
- Who is N21SZ registered to?
- N21SZ is registered to Vista Air Inc of Pacoima, CA. Registration status: active.
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