Has N6216L been in an accident?

Yes. N6216L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N6216L?

N6216L is a 1972 American AA-1B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1B-0016.

N6216L — 1972 American AA-1B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026

N6216L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: AA1B-0016
Manufacturer: American
Model: AA-1B
Year: 1972
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA175Aug 1, 2017Phoenix, AZSerious
The partial loss of engine power during initial climb due to the No. 3 cylinder exhaust valve becoming stuck open due to deposit buildup in the exhaust valve stem and guide and the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while attempting to turn back to the airport, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1972 American AA-1B).

Dec 21, 2018deregistered — Swortzel Robert L

Frequently asked

Has N6216L been in an accident?: Yes. N6216L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N6216L?: N6216L is a 1972 American AA-1B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number AA1B-0016.

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