# N1271C: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: February 14, 2011
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=1271C
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1271C

## Aircraft that carried N1271C

- [Cancelled 2011-02-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1271C-2011-02-14): Cessna 177B, S/N 17702694, built 1977. Sale reported, pending cancellation. Owner: [Galesburg, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Galesburg)
- [Cancelled 1960-05-24](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1271C-1960-05-24): Piper PA-20-135, S/N 20-969. Exported to Canada. Owner: [Witherly Murel](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WITHERLY%20MUREL), [Fort Fairfield, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Fort%20Fairfield)

## NTSB investigations on N1271C (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI92LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA111), Mar 14, 1992: Cessna 177B (N1271C), Olney, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SELECT CARBURETOR HEAT IN A TIMELY MANNER, AND THE TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. RELATED FACTORS ARE CARBURETOR ICING CONDITIONS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES IN…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N1271C (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19920313006289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920313006289A), Mar 13, 1992: Cessna 177B (N1271C), Olney, IL, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route IFR at night,nosed over in mud on forced landing. Severe induction system icing conditions.
- [Incident 19850502021469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850502021469I), May 2, 1985: Cessna 177B (N1271C), Moline, IL, Minor damage. Pilot overcorrected for crosswind and wingtip struck ground. Medical expired.

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