Has N5171B been in an accident?

Yes. N5171B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N5171B?

N5171B is a 1979 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15283787.

N5171B — 1979 Cessna 152

Deregistered

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

N5171B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 15283787
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 152
Year: 1979
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR23LA029Nov 13, 2022San Jose, CANo injuries
The student pilots unstabilized approach and improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1979 Cessna 152).

Aug 29, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N5171B been in an accident?: Yes. N5171B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N5171B?: N5171B is a 1979 Cessna 152 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 15283787.

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