| Tail Number / N-Number | N7421T |
| Manufacturer | CESSNA |
| Model | 172A |
| Year Built | 1959 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 47021 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | CONT MOTOR |
| Engine Model | 0-300 SER |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 145 hp (108 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 105 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | COSTELLO CHARLES E |
| Street | 204 MAIN ST |
| City | GREENFIELD |
| State | IL |
| Zip Code | 62044-1106 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Greene County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1959-10-27 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 2010-05-18 |
| Last Action Date | 2022-11-14 |
| Expiration Date | 2030-04-30 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 52376205 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A9FC85 |