Has N7871N been in an accident?

Yes. N7871N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N7871N?

N7871N is a 1967 Cessna R172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R172-0262.

N7871N — 1967 Cessna R172E

Deregistered

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

N7871N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: R172-0262
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: R172E
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10CA267Mar 22, 2010Alamogordo, NMInjury n/a
An unknown event that resulted in damage to the airplane's firewall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Cessna R172E).

Oct 6, 2017deregistered — United States Air Force-owner

Frequently asked

Has N7871N been in an accident?: Yes. N7871N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N7871N?: N7871N is a 1967 Cessna R172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number R172-0262.

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