N5996M - 1972 Cessna 421B Aircraft Registration

C421

1972 CESSNA 421B

Aircraft Description

N5996M is a 1972 Cessna 421B, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Medcare Emergency Medical Services INC in Mcallen, TX. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GTSIO-520-C engine producing 340 horsepower, N5996M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7C20C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5996M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.3131, -98.0996 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5996M was last updated on December 11, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle was a pressurized twin-engine aircraft that brought high-altitude comfort to the business aviation market at a fraction of turboprop costs. First flown on May 1, 1967, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two Continental GTSIO-520 turbocharged engines, seating six to eight occupants. With a service ceiling of 30,000 feet and cruise speed of 277 mph, the 421 spanned 43 feet 2 inches with a length of approximately 39 feet. Cessna Aircraft Company manufactured 1,901 examples between 1967 and 1985. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C421.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5996M. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
421B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
C421421 Executive Commuter
Cruise Speed
172 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MEDCARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INC
Address
1501 SOUTH K CENTER
City
MCALLEN
State / Zip Code
Texas78503
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GTSIO-520-C
Horsepower
340 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51741014
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7C20C

Additional Details

Registration
N5996M
Serial Number
421B0334
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
December 11, 2024
Last Update Date
December 11, 2024
Unique ID
00032085

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 23:59:49)
Airport
Latitude
28.218704
Longitude
-98.257124

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC