NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N21072 and the event date: after May 25, 1948, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB NYC04FA136Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportLeominster, MAThe pilot's failure to follow instrument flight procedures resulting in a collision with trees. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling, and dark night.NTSB IAD00LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFitchburg, MApilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N21072 and the event date: after May 25, 1948, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 20040601011219AFinal Approach-IFR · Leominster, MA(-23) On June 1, 2004, about 2130 EDT, a Piper PA-32-300, N21072, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Leominster, MA during a GPS approach to runway 32 at fitchburg airport (fit). The certificated private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured.…Accident 20000708041269ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Fitchburg, MA(.4) Before entering the airport's traffic pattern, the pilot tuned into the airport's ASOS and was informed that the winds were favoring runway 02. The pilot observed traffic in the pattern utilizing runway 32, and made a 45 degree entry to the downwind for…
Other aircraft with N21072 · 2
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N21072 now.