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N5171G

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: April 21, 2005

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N5171G · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N5171G now.

2005Cessna 305A · S/N 23222Cancelled Apr 21, 2005 · Second triennial mailing, no response · Built 1951 · Philadelphia Glider Council, Chalfont, PA

NTSB investigations on N5171G · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB IAD99FA041Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 305A · Hilltown, PAThe inadequate lookout of both pilots, and the pilot of the other aircraft.May 1, 1999 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB NYC86LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 305-L-19 · Hilltown, PAThe Cessna was towing a glider when at an altitude of about 150 feet to about 200 feet, a decrease in RPM was experienced. The glider was detached from the aircraft, the nose was lowered and a left turn made while still over the gliderport. A rapid descent…Jan 18, 1986 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N5171G · 2

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 19990501004231ACessna 305A · Hilltown, PACessna C-305 acft collided in mid-air with N47938, a grob G-103 glider, N5171G was destroyed and the pilot/sole occupant suffered fatal injuries, N47938 was also destroyed and the 2 POB suffered fatal injuries, other circumstances are unknown. Reference…May 1, 1999 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 19860118002469ACessna STC305 · Hilltown, PAEngine quit on a glider tow at 200 feet. Returned,made hard landing collapsing gear. Water in fuel on prior flightsJan 18, 1986 · Substantial damage