# N5321D: 1979 Cessna 172N, registration cancelled 2012-04-27

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: April 27, 2012
- Status when cancelled: First renewal notice
- Airframe: [Cessna 172N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n) (registry code 2072434)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17272516
- Year built: 1979
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: April 2, 1979
- Certificate issued: September 25, 1984
- Last registry action: September 18, 2007
- Mode S code: A6BA5A
- Owner when cancelled: [Tulip City Air Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TULIP%20CITY%20AIR%20SERVICE%20INC)
- Location: [Holland, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Holland)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 42.7392° N, 86.0848° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 49423, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5321D
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=5321D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5321D-2012-04-27

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 172N: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172n.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 CHI07CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA076), Feb 23, 2007: Cessna 172N (N5321D), Holland, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, which caused the airplane to impact the snow bank and nose…
- [NTSB CHI03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA035), Dec 4, 2002: Cessna 172N (N5321D), Holland, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll. Additional factors include the student pilot's lack of total flight experience, the CFI's inadequate supervision, and the…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20070223002299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070223002299A), Feb 23, 2007: Cessna 172N (N5321D), Holland, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) The student pilot reported that on takeoff between 40-50 KTS the aircraft pulled to the left. He attempted to straighten the takeoff run using the flight…
- [Accident 20021204031749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021204031749A), Dec 4, 2002: Cessna 172N (N5321D), Holland, MI, Substantial damage. (-23) Student pilot with 10 total hours was performing his first solo flight in the aircraft. During his first landing and after a normal touchdown, the…

## Other aircraft with N5321D

- [Cancelled 1958-07-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N5321D-1958-07-17): Cessna 180A, S/N 50219. Owner: [Cessna Aircraft Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CESSNA%20AIRCRAFT%20CO), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita)

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