Has N421NS been in an accident?

Yes. N421NS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N421NS?

N421NS is a 1980 Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C-0874.

Has N421NS been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N421NS (CEN19FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N421NS — 1980 Cessna 421C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N421NS appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 421C-0874
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 421C
Year: 1980
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Gtsio-520 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN19FA082Feb 15, 2019Canadian, TXFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while in instrument meteorological conditions with icing conditions present, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna 421C).

May 8, 2021deregistered — Azzopardi Charles S

Frequently asked

Has N421NS been in an accident?: Yes. N421NS appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N421NS?: N421NS is a 1980 Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C-0874.
Has N421NS been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N421NS (CEN19FA082) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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