# N4738A: 1983 Cessna P210N, registration cancelled 2017-05-23

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 23, 2017
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna P210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-p210n) (registry code 2073454)
- Engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A21](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A21), [TCDS E8CE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E8CE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: P21000820
- Year built: 1983
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 26, 1983
- Certificate issued: June 6, 1995
- Last registry action: July 6, 1998
- Mode S code: A5CFB0
- Owner when cancelled: [P210 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/P210%20INC)
- Location: [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 39.1815° N, 75.4736° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19901, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4738A
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4738A
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4738A-2017-05-23

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 P210N: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-p210n.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 CHI95FA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA121), Apr 12, 1995: Cessna P-210N (N4738A), Belle Plaine, MN, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: the failure to replace the deteriorated deicing boots, and the failure of the boots to operate when the airplane encountered icing condition. An additional causes were the pilot's failure to maintain…
- [NTSB MIA90LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA099), Mar 31, 1990: Cessna P210N (N4738A), Natchez, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LATE EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR BY THE PILOT.

## FAA accident and incident reports (4)

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 19950412007529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950412007529A), Apr 12, 1995: Cessna P210N (N4738A), Belle Plaine, NM, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Inflight breakup while operating in IMC. Pilot had only 6 hrs actual instrument time. Unknown if IFR rated or filed (-23) aircraft suffered inflight break-up…
- [Incident 19911111051109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911111051109I), Nov 11, 1991: Cessna P210N (N4738A), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Pilot made a hard landing. Nose gear collapsed. Aircraft was covered with large amount of ice.
- [Accident 19900331009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900331009939A), Mar 31, 1990: Cessna P210N (N4738A), Natchez, MS, Substantial damage. FBO warned pilot on final gear not down. Pilot activated gear but gear in transit at touchdown. Gear then collapsed
- [Incident 19870626043629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870626043629I), Jun 26, 1987: Cessna P210N (N4738A), Lawrence, MA, Minor damage. The pilot declared an emergency when engine lost power after takeoff. Aircraft landed beside runway with gear up.

## Other aircraft with N4738A

- [Cancelled 1970-06-29](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N4738A-1970-06-29): Piper PA-18-150, S/N 18-4963. Owner: [Clarence Labounty](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLARENCE%20LABOUNTY), [Seward, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Seward)

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