Has N8721C been in an accident?

Yes. N8721C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N8721C?

N8721C is a 1953 Piper PA-22-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-1368.

Has N8721C been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8721C (WPR11FA319) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8721C — 1953 Piper PA-22-135

Deregistered

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

N8721C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-1368
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-22-135
Year: 1953
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-290 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11FA319Jul 8, 2011Verlot, WAFatal · 2 fatal
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into clouds and his failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering in an area of reduced visibility, low clouds, and mountain obscuration.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1953 Piper PA-22-135).

Oct 27, 2017deregistered — Annis Mathew K

Frequently asked

Has N8721C been in an accident?: Yes. N8721C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N8721C?: N8721C is a 1953 Piper PA-22-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-1368.
Has N8721C been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8721C (WPR11FA319) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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