Has N71730 been in an accident?

Yes. N71730 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N71730?

N71730 is a Luscombe 8E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3157.

Who is N71730 registered to?

N71730 is registered to Shipley John L of Tremonton, UT. Registration status: active.

N71730 — Luscombe 8E

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N71730 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 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3157
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8E
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C85 Series
Registration: Active
Registered to: Shipley John L — Tremonton, UT

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Accident & incident history

LAX08CA051Jan 20, 2008Brigham City, UTNo injuries
The failure of the landing gear/ski attachment assembly due to inadequate maintenance.

Registration timeline

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

Jan 13, 2020registered — Shipley John L

Frequently asked

Has N71730 been in an accident?: Yes. N71730 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N71730?: N71730 is a Luscombe 8E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3157.
Who is N71730 registered to?: N71730 is registered to Shipley John L of Tremonton, UT. Registration status: active.

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