N4171S — 1975 Beech A36
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N4171S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- E-667
- Manufacturer
- Beech
- Model
- A36
- Year
- 1975
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Io 520 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Steffey Kevan J — Bullhead City, AZ
Accident & incident history
The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power, inflight fire, and a subsequent off-airport emergency landing on rough desert terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a return to the airport when closer sites were available for a forced landing.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Beech A36).
- Apr 5, 2010registered — Steffey Kevan J
Frequently asked
- Has N4171S been in an accident?
- Yes. N4171S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N4171S?
- N4171S is a 1975 Beech A36 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number E-667.
- Who is N4171S registered to?
- N4171S is registered to Steffey Kevan J of Bullhead City, AZ. Registration status: active.
- Has N4171S been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N4171S (WPR24FA054) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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