Has N2171D been in an accident?

Yes. N2171D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N2171D?

N2171D is a 1978 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7916146.

N2171D — 1978 Piper PA-28-161

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N2171D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7916146
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-161
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17LA124Jun 10, 2017Carpinteria, CASerious
The noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Piper PA-28-161).

May 6, 2019deregistered — National Air College International Inc

Frequently asked

Has N2171D been in an accident?: Yes. N2171D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N2171D?: N2171D is a 1978 Piper PA-28-161 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7916146.

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