Has N7471D been in an accident?

Yes. N7471D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N7471D?

N7471D is a 1940 Piper J3L-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4129.

N7471D — 1940 Piper J3L-65

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N7471D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 4129
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: J3L-65
Year: 1940
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O-145-b2
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

LAX08CA224Jul 10, 2008Camarillo, CANo injuries
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1940 Piper J3L-65).

Apr 1, 2023deregistered — Collette Robert J

Frequently asked

Has N7471D been in an accident?: Yes. N7471D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N7471D?: N7471D is a 1940 Piper J3L-65 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 4129.

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