N297DB — Cessna 421C
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N297DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to follow established engine-out procedures and to maintain a proper airspeed after the total loss of engine power on one of the airplane’s two engines during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to a loss of torque on the crankcase bolts for reasons that could not be determined because of impact- and fire-related damage to the engine.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 421C).
- Jan 3, 2018deregistered — Sdsef Leasing Llc
Frequently asked
- Has N297DB been in an accident?
- Yes. N297DB appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N297DB?
- N297DB is a Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C0826.
- Has N297DB been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N297DB (ERA13FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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