Has N71687 been in an accident?

Yes. N71687 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N71687?

N71687 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3114.

Has N71687 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N71687 (CEN11FA420) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N71687 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

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

N71687 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3114
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

CEN11FA420Jun 26, 2011Farmdale, OHFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's decision to initiate an aerobatic maneuver at an altitude that did not allow for full recovery of the airplane before ground impact.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 19, 2013deregistered — Betts Brian N

Frequently asked

Has N71687 been in an accident?: Yes. N71687 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N71687?: N71687 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3114.
Has N71687 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N71687 (CEN11FA420) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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