# N3871L: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: July 30, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3871L
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3871L

## Aircraft that carried N3871L

- [Cancelled 2022-07-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3871L-2022-07-30): Cessna 172G, S/N 17254040, built 1965. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Hyatt Alexander J Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HYATT%20ALEXANDER%20J%20JR), [Yuba City, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Yuba%20City)

## NTSB investigations on N3871L (2)

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 WPR21LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA224), Jun 2, 2021: Cessna 172G (N3871L), Washington, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during an enroute climb due to a stuck exhaust valve and multiple failed piston compression rings.
- [NTSB CHI87LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA035), Nov 22, 1986: Cessna 172G (N3871L), Evansville, IN, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3871L (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 20210602012889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210602012889A), Jun 2, 2021: Cessna 172G (N3871L), Nevada City, CA, Substantial damage. N3871L was repositioning from sutter county airport (O52) to reno-tahoe international airport (krno). While climbing through 6500 feet MSL, the engine appeared…
- [Accident 19861121060019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861121060019A), Nov 21, 1986: Cessna 172G (N3871L), Evansville, IN, Substantial damage. The engine failed from fuel exhaustion and the aircraft struck a fence during landing. No mechanical defects noted.

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