Has N71CX been in an accident?

Yes. N71CX appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N71CX?

N71CX is a 1968 Douglas DC-8-62F (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 45961.

N71CX — 1968 Douglas DC-8-62F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N71CX appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 45961
Manufacturer: Douglas
Model: DC-8-62F
Year: 1968
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P & W Jt3d-3&3b
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC11CA101Sep 10, 2011YakotaSerious
The passenger's decision to ignore the fasten seatbelt sign, resulting in serious injury to the passenger during a turbulence encounter.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1968 Douglas DC-8-62F).

May 1, 2014deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N71CX been in an accident?: Yes. N71CX appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N71CX?: N71CX is a 1968 Douglas DC-8-62F (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 45961.

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