Has N4871L been in an accident?

Yes. N4871L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N4871L?

N4871L is a 1967 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-4226.

Has N4871L been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N4871L (WPR17FA120) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N4871L — 1967 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

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

N4871L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-4226
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17FA120Jun 4, 2017Santa Rosa Valley, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while intentionally maneuvering in a steep bank at low altitude, which resulted in an accelerated aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-28-180).

Aug 18, 2017deregistered — Hermanson Alan P

Frequently asked

Has N4871L been in an accident?: Yes. N4871L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N4871L?: N4871L is a 1967 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-4226.
Has N4871L been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N4871L (WPR17FA120) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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