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N2655BCessna 421C

DeregisteredUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Mar 6, 2021.

Safety record in brief:1 NTSB accident (destroyed damage, Jul 2017)4 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports

Registration
Deregistered
Last based in
Wilmington, DE
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2011
NTSB events
1
destroyed, 2017
ADs may apply
4
confirm with A&P
Service reports
2
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner
Sky King Flying Service INC
Owner type
Corporation
City, state
Wilmington, DE
Certificate issued
Nov 3, 2011
Canceled
Mar 6, 2021
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal
Airworthiness date
Aug 29, 1979

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
421C
Serial number
421C0698
Aircraft type
Fixed wing multi engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
8
Engines
2
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A29499

Engine

Type
Reciprocating

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2011 – 2021Sky King Flying Service INCWilmington, DE
  2. 1957Individual ownerChicago, IL · different airframe: Aero Commander 560 S/N 155

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (1)

Accident · destroyed

Jul 1, 2017 · Catawba, WI

A loss of control and subsequent in-flight breakup for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.

Damage
Destroyed
Injuries
Fatal
Report
CEN17FA248

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN17FA248)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (4)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2016-17-08Elevator Tab Control SystemSep 12, 2016Airframe (421C)
2005-20-25The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 401, 401A, 401B, 402, 402A, 402B, 402C, 404, 411…Nov 9, 2005Airframe (421C)Certain serial numbers: 401 655; 401 401-0001–401-0322; 401A 655; 401A 401A0001–401A0132; 401B 401B0001–401B0221; 402 402-0001–402-0322; …. Only with: Equipped with an avionics bus circuit breaker switch P/N CM3589-50, 593-250-101, 593-250-102, W31-X2M5A-50, or W31-X1000-50.
2000-01-16Cessna Aircraft Company 300 and 400 Series AirplanesFeb 15, 2000Airframe (421C)
98-04-28Cessna Aircraft Company Models T303, 310R, T310R, 335, 340A, 402B, 402C, 404, F406, 414…Mar 13, 1998Airframe (421C)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (2)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Fuel · elbow · brokenJul 7, 2003

    AT CRUISE, PILOT NOTICED A BLUE FUEL STAIN STREAMING BACK FROM THE LEFT ENGINE COOLING LOUVRES. FOUND BROKEN 90 DEGREE ELBOW FITTING ON FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE INLET WAS BROKEN DUE TO VIBRATION OF ENGINE.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Reciprocating engine · crankcase · crackedJan 30, 2003

    DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION. CRACK IN CRACKCASE AT GEAR REDUCTION HOUSING. ENGINE REMOVED FOR REPAIR. CRACK LENGTH 1 INCH. SEEPING OIL. NDT VERIFIED CRACK.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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