N5216J is not registered to an aircraft right now. The FAA files list 3 earlier registrations of this number, shown below.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2017 | CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO 162 | 16200045 | 2011 | ||
| Feb 7, 2005 | CESSNA 172N | 17273736 | MEXICO | ||
| Jun 9, 1975 | CESSNA 402B | 402B0903 | KENYA |
NTSB accident and incident records
| Date | Place | Aircraft (as NTSB recorded it) | Damage | Highest injury | NTSB no. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2011 | Lincoln Park, NJ | Cessna Aircraft Co 162 | Substantial | Minor | ERA12CA083 |
From the NTSB aviation accident database (events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026), matched by N-number. An N-number can move between aircraft, so each row is checked against the serial number on the current registration.