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N8617

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

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Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: May 23, 2013

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N8617 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N8617 now.

2013Taylorcraft BC12-D · S/N 8617Cancelled May 23, 2013 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1946 · Depue Ben W, Point, TX

NTSB investigations on N8617 · 2

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB CEN11LA688Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12-D · Berryville, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during a forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 28, 2011 · Substantial damage NTSB NYC63A0198Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-8 · Norfolk, VAJun 23, 1963 · Minor damage

FAA incident reports on N8617 · 1

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

Accident 20110828027239ATaylorcraft BC12-D · Point, TXPilot was returning to his private grass strip from a 1.5 hour recreational flight. He was in a midfield crosswind to downwind position at 150' AGL when the engine lost power. He was unable to make the runway and put the aircraft down in the field the grass…Aug 28, 2011 · Substantial damage