Has N71823 been in an accident?

Yes. N71823 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N71823?

N71823 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3250.

Has N71823 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N71823 (CEN11LA049) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N71823 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

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

N71823 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3250
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

CEN11LA049Nov 1, 2010Schaumburg, ILFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot did not maintain airspeed following a loss of engine power during takeoff climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to the unlocked engine primer.

Registration timeline

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

Jul 12, 2017deregistered — Borgstrom William A

Frequently asked

Has N71823 been in an accident?: Yes. N71823 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N71823?: N71823 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3250.
Has N71823 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N71823 (CEN11LA049) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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