N271BJ is a 1957 Cessna 172. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Franklin 6A&6V335 SER rated at 210 horsepower. Its registration was cancelled in Aug 2012. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 2020. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
FAA recordRegistrant based in Palmer, AK · deregistered in 2012.
2020
2012
The pilot of the wheel-equipped airplane reported that, while landing on an unimproved snow-covered airstrip, he misjudged the surface condition. He added that, as the nose gear touched down the wheel broke through the snow, turned sideways, and the airplane nosed over.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the front windshield and both wings.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
No photos yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed for uploads.
No trips logged. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to log trips.
No stories yet. This aircraft is no longer FAA-registered, so it can't be claimed to add one.
About the Cessna 172
About the modelThe original Skyhawk: a four-seat, high-wing, fixed-gear single. Its tricycle undercarriage and forgiving handling made it the aircraft most American pilots learned on.