# N8971Q: 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: May 17, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8971Q
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8971Q

## Aircraft that carried N8971Q

- [Cancelled 2013-05-17](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8971Q-2013-05-17): Aero Commander S2R, S/N 1641R, built 1972. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Farrow Sammie N Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARROW%20SAMMIE%20N%20JR), [Corele, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Corele)

## NTSB investigations on N8971Q (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 ATL95LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA004), Oct 5, 1994: Aero Commander S2R (N8971Q), Ashburn, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF A BLADE COUNTERWEIGHT BEARING SHAFT, ALLOWING ONE PROPELLER BLADE TO GO TO HIGH PITCH.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N8971Q (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 19941005034449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941005034449A), Oct 5, 1994: Ayres S2RR1340REST (N8971Q), Ashburn, GA, Substantial damage. Loud bang on pullup from spray run. Engine vibration. Force landed in cotton. Prop counterweight bearing failed.
- [Incident 19830220015859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830220015859I), Feb 20, 1983: Ayres S2RRESTD (N8971Q), Dawson, GA, Minor damage. Right brake dragged on landing. Pilot ground looped to avoid a ditch and remain on the runway. Dragged a wing.

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