Has N6871H been in an accident?

Yes. N6871H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N6871H?

N6871H is a 1975 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17265621.

N6871H — 1975 Cessna 172M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N6871H appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17265621
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172M
Year: 1975
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12CA270Apr 5, 2012Pottstown, PANo injuries
The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Cessna 172M).

Jan 8, 2018deregistered — Fare Share Ltd

Frequently asked

Has N6871H been in an accident?: Yes. N6871H appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N6871H?: N6871H is a 1975 Cessna 172M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17265621.

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