N71790 — Luscombe 8A
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026
N71790 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2025, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 3217
- Manufacturer
- Luscombe
- Model
- 8A
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor A&c65 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Christy Ronald P — Covert, MI
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and his failure to adequately monitor the fuel level during the flight which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Luscombe 8A).
- Nov 13, 2018registered — Christy Ronald P
Frequently asked
- Has N71790 been in an accident?
- Yes. N71790 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2025.
- What kind of aircraft is N71790?
- N71790 is a Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3217.
- Who is N71790 registered to?
- N71790 is registered to Christy Ronald P of Covert, MI. Registration status: active.
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