# N4217V: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: November 20, 2012
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4217V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4217V

## Aircraft that carried N4217V

- [Cancelled 2012-11-20](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4217V-2012-11-20): Cessna 170, S/N 18573, built 1948. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Sellers Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELLERS%20ROBERT%20C), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla)

## NTSB investigations on N4217V (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037), May 4, 2007: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA059), Apr 19, 1997: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N4217V (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20070504006929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070504006929A), May 4, 2007: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Wasilla, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft departed wolf lake airport runway 24, engine quit shortly after take-off. Pilot attempted to turn back to airport. Aircraft crashed into trees…
- [Accident 19970419006209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419006209A), Apr 19, 1997: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Delta Junction, AK, Substantial damage. Lost control landing. Began ground loop gear leg broke. Wing hit ground. No pilot certificate or medical.
- [Incident 19890626041739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890626041739I), Jun 26, 1989: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Delta Junction, AK, Minor damage. Struck powerlines while landing into sun on highway. Left wing hit lines not marked.

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