Has N71743 been in an accident?

Yes. N71743 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N71743?

N71743 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3170.

N71743 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N71743 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3170
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

CEN12LA477Jul 22, 2012Leander, TXMinor
The partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.

Registration timeline

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

Feb 23, 2018deregistered — Fleetwood Jack D

Frequently asked

Has N71743 been in an accident?: Yes. N71743 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N71743?: N71743 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3170.

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