Has N7971W been in an accident?

Yes. N7971W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N7971W?

N7971W is a 1964 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2023.

N7971W — 1964 Piper PA-28-180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N7971W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-2023
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-180
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12CA419Sep 14, 2012French Valley, CAMinor
The pilot’s loss of directional control during a go-around following a sudden change in wind direction.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Piper PA-28-180).

Jan 9, 2018deregistered — Hutchins Chad M

Frequently asked

Has N7971W been in an accident?: Yes. N7971W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N7971W?: N7971W is a 1964 Piper PA-28-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-2023.

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