# N4217V: 1948 Cessna 170, registration cancelled 2012-11-20

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 20, 2012
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 170](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170) (registry code 2072302)
- Engine: [Continental C145 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c145-series) (registry code 17012)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A-799](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-799), [TCDS E-253](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-253) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 18573
- Year built: 1948
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard
- Airworthiness date: October 21, 1955
- Certificate issued: March 26, 2002
- Last registry action: March 18, 2008
- Mode S code: A502B7
- Owner when cancelled: [Sellers Robert C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SELLERS%20ROBERT%20C)
- Location: [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 61.6051° N, 149.4227° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99654, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4217V
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4217V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4217V-2012-11-20

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 170: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170.md

## NTSB investigations (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 (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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