- Manufacturer (registry)
- SOCATA
- Model
- TB21
- Registry code
- 8680697
- Registered
- 50 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 4
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification
- Type certificated
- Data sheet
- TCDSA51EU
- Holder
- Daher Aerospace
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 67
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 4 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 24
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1987 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
See all 24 ADs
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Information bulletins that may apply · 7
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Registered aircraft · 50
N113MVRettig Air LLC · Riverside, CAN12WZNortech Data Services Inc · Wilmington, DEN148JMTvpx Aircraft Solutions Inc Trustee · North Salt Lake, UT
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NTSB investigations · 11
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 6 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB WPR26FA097Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportSocata TB21 · Prescott, AZOn February 4, 2026, about 1950 mountain standard time, a Socata TB21, N967WM, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Prescott, Arizona. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…NTSB CEN23LA138Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB21 · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot’s continued flight into icing conditions in an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing, subsequent loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA23WA084Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignSocata TB21 · Saint-Pons, FranceNTSB WPR22LA259Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSocata TB21 · San Marcos, CAThe failure of the mechanical fuel pump due to internal friction for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA12FA412Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Gold Hill, NCAn inflight fire, the origin of which could not be determined because of postaccident fire damage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper modifications to the airplane.NTSB CEN12FA098Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Silverton, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to embark on a flight through forecasted instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his subsequent flight into IMC, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and subsequent maneuvering of the airplane…NTSB ATL04LA059Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSocata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's inadequate flare, and his failure to maintain directional control. The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and trees are a contributing factor.NTSB LAX02FA166Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportSocata TB-21 · New River, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude during a cruise descent that resulted in controlled flight into terrain (CFIT). Factors in the accident were the rising mountainous terrain, the dark nighttime lighting condition, and the…NTSB ATL93LA163Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB21 · Spruce Pine, NCThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision in delaying a go-around attempt and in attempting a go around with full flap extension.NTSB LAX89FA225Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-21 · Newhall, CAFuel contamination, due to the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft fuel system, and inadequate maintenance. A related factor was: inadequate transition training.NTSB MKC89LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale TB-21 · Clinton, IAThe plt rprtd that while cruising at 10,000' & monitoring the eng instruments in a normal manner, power was suddenly lost as if by fuel starvation. He stated that emerg procedures were performed, but he was unable to restart the eng in spite of fuel in both…
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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FAA incident reports · 15
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260204000519ASocata TB21 · Prescott, AZOn February 4, 2026, at about 2000 local time, [privacy data omitted] crashed while turning to approach for landing at Prescott Arizona (prc). The Socata TBN21 aircraft had one person on board (pilot), who was fatally injured in the crash. The accident…Accident 20230311004539ASocata TB21 · Eden Prairie, MNOn March 11th, 2023 at approximately 2135 central time, a Socata TB20, crashed while on approach to runway 10R at kfcm. The aircraft was not certified for flight into known icing. Prior to the flight, the PIC received a weather briefing via phone from leidos…Accident 20220716012589ASocata TB21 · San Marcos, CA[privacy data omitted]Pilot picked up aircraft at a repair facility at montgomery airport (myf) after the completion of of an annual inspection. Pilot wanted to do some pattern work to ensure the aircraft was performing properly but ATC only allowed him to do…Incident 20220112000459ISocata TB21 · Lakeland, FLOn January 12, 2022 at 09:44 EST, aircraft N423Z, a Socata TB21, reported a propeller strike after landing on runway 23 at Lakeland Linder International Airport (klal) in Lakeland, FL. [privacy data omitted]Was the sole person and pilot at the time of the…Incident 20130510009579ISocata TB21 · Auburn, CAOn may 10, 2013, the pilot and his family depart concord, CA (ccr) to livermore, CA (lvk) for fuel. The aircraft was fueled to 66 gallons and took off at approximately 9:10 pm. While cruising at 12,000 feet, and preparing to descend to reno, the pilot noticed…Accident 20120625011409ASocata TB21 · Gold Hill, NCThe aircraft departed runway 09 of goldhill airpark at 0400 hours on June 25, 2012 on an IFR flight plan. The aircraft made a left turn after departure and subsequently impacted trees before crashing into the ground approximately 1 mile from the airport. The…Accident 20111203029429ASocata TB21 · Silverton, CON25153 departed 00C approx. 1330 contacted zdv and requested flight following to ase. The controller issued a disceet code 1430 radar identified N25153 and verified a/c at FL200. The controller asked if the pilot was capable and qualified for IFR flight,…Accident 20031227037729ASocata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NC(-23) On December 27, 2003 an aircraft accident occurred at Avery county airport in Spruce Pine, north carolina, the following is an account of this inspector's on scene investigation. A series of thirty-one (31) photographs were taken sequentially by this…Accident 20020516011379ASocata TB21 · Newriver, AZ(.19) On may 16, 2002, about 2154 mountain standard time, a Socata TB-21, N328CG, descended into mountainous terrain in the tonto national forest, about 7 NM northeast of new river, Arizona. The airplane was destroyed. The pilot, who was demonstrating the…Incident 19940905044419ISocata TB21 · Easton, MDElectrical failure on approach when gear activated. Used manual extension. Nose gear folded landing. Cause unknown.Accident 19930926036259ASocata TB21 · Spruce Pine, NCOvershooting downhill runway began go around. Struck trees on climbout. Failed to timely raise full flaps.Incident 19910525035269ISocata TB21 · Santa Barbara, CAInvestigation revealed nose gear turning limit stops missing. Allowed nose gear to turn beyond limit.Incident 19900720035879ISocata TB21 · Corona, CATotal electrical failure. Landed gear up. No attempt was made to use the emergency extension system.Accident 19890622017059ASocata TB21 · Newhall, CAUnaware of low point fuel drain failed to sump for months. Dirt water caused power loss. Stalled avoiding wires.Accident 19881122053269ASocata TB21 · Clinton, IAEngine stopped en route. Nosed up landing in a field. Suspect a problem with fuel system still undetermined.
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Service difficulty reports · 17
SDR 2013FA0000110Battery · failedSEALED BATTERY DOES NOT HOLD A CHARGE. CONFIRMED BATTERY FAILED CAPACITANCE TEST AT LESS THAN 10 PERCENT. SENT BATTERY TO MFG FOR EVALUATION, WAS TOLD THAT THE BATERY WAS FOUND TO BE DRY AT DISTRIBUTION.SDR LC1R2012020292GTClamp · wornDURING AN ANNUAL INSP, THE DUAL MAGNETO WAS REMOVED TO FACILITATE REPLACEMENT OF A LEAKY MOUNTING GASKET. WHEN REMOVED IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE UPPER MOUNTING CLAMP, HAD WORN INTO THE UPPER MAG BASE FLANGE BY GREATER THAN .020". THE NUT SECURING THE MOUNTINGSDR 2008FA0000906Seal · failedPILOT REPORTED THAT ENGINE LOST OIL PRESSURE AT AN ALTITUDE OF 8000 FT ABOUT 14 MILES WEST OF MUNICIPAL AIRPORT. HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE AIRPORT AND SHUTDOWN THE ENGINE AFTER COMING TO A STOP ON THE RUNWAY. REPORTED THAT WHEN THE ACFT LEFT, THE OIL WAS CHECKED A
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STCs that may be installed · 151
Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA04837NYInstallation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lightsSTC SA12406WIInstallation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System
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