N700EM — 1980 Cessna 421C
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N700EM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to regain airplane control following a sudden rapid descent during cruise, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to make the flight with a failed vacuum pump, particularly at high altitude in night conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1980 Cessna 421C).
- Feb 16, 2018deregistered — Clarke Scott H
Frequently asked
- Has N700EM been in an accident?
- Yes. N700EM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N700EM?
- N700EM is a 1980 Cessna 421C (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 421C1010.
- Has N700EM been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N700EM (WPR13FA037) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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