Has N71971 been in an accident?

Yes. N71971 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N71971?

N71971 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3398.

N71971 — 1946 Luscombe 8A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Sep 8, 2026

N71971 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Sep 8, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 3398
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

GAA17CA510Aug 19, 2017Angleton, TXNo injuries
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 3, 2020deregistered — Vickery Oscar W

Frequently asked

Has N71971 been in an accident?: Yes. N71971 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N71971?: N71971 is a 1946 Luscombe 8A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 3398.

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