Has N71796 been in an accident?

Yes. N71796 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N71796?

N71796 is a 1946 Luscombe 8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3223.

N71796 — 1946 Luscombe 8

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 28, 2026

N71796 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 28, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3223
Manufacturer: Luscombe
Model: 8
Year: 1946
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA16CA203Apr 26, 2016Maryville, MOMinor
The pilot's unintentional brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 9, 2019deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N71796 been in an accident?: Yes. N71796 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N71796?: N71796 is a 1946 Luscombe 8 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3223.

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