Has N271RJ been in an accident?

Yes. N271RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N271RJ?

N271RJ is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15282221.

N271RJ — 1978 Cessna 152

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N271RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15282221
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08LA299Sep 22, 2008Carlsbad, CASerious
The loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 152).

Apr 24, 2015deregistered — Rainbow Air Academy Inc

Frequently asked

Has N271RJ been in an accident?: Yes. N271RJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N271RJ?: N271RJ is a 1978 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15282221.

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