Has N7171P been in an accident?

Yes. N7171P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N7171P?

N7171P is a 1961 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-2339.

N7171P — 1961 Piper PA-24-250

Deregistered

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

N7171P 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 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-2339
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-24-250
Year: 1961
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA299May 14, 2012Shawnee, OKNo injuries
The improper installation of the mixture cable by maintenance personnel, which allowed the mixture cable to entangle with the landing gear during gear extension and led to the subsequent loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1961 Piper PA-24-250).

Feb 23, 2018deregistered — Bott David F

Frequently asked

Has N7171P been in an accident?: Yes. N7171P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N7171P?: N7171P is a 1961 Piper PA-24-250 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-2339.

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