Has N71497 been in an accident?

Yes. N71497 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N71497?

N71497 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2924.

N71497 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

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

N71497 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2924
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8A
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16LA291Aug 13, 2016Marlboro, NJSerious
The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1946 Luscombe 8A).

May 31, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N71497 been in an accident?: Yes. N71497 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N71497?: N71497 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2924.

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