Has N678SW been in an accident?

Yes. N678SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N678SW?

N678SW is a Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C1023.

Has N678SW been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N678SW (WPR21FA270) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N678SW — Cessna 421C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N678SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 421C1023
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 421C
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Gtsio-520 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21FA270Jul 13, 2021Monterey, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation during an instrument departure procedure in instrument meteorological conditions which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent instrument flying experience.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 30, 2022deregistered — M E Mullaly Inc

Frequently asked

Has N678SW been in an accident?: Yes. N678SW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N678SW?: N678SW is a Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C1023.
Has N678SW been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N678SW (WPR21FA270) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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