Has N54971 been in an accident?

Yes. N54971 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N54971?

N54971 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275095.

N54971 — 1981 Cessna 172P

Deregistered

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

N54971 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17275095
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172P
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09CA041Oct 25, 2008Monticello, INNo injuries
The pilot stalled the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident included the pilot's improper in-flight decision, the tailwind landing, and the pilot's failure to put the carburetor Heat to "OFF" during the go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Cessna 172P).

Jan 30, 2013deregistered — Lafayette Aviation Inc

Frequently asked

Has N54971 been in an accident?: Yes. N54971 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N54971?: N54971 is a 1981 Cessna 172P (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17275095.

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