N1712L - 2002 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

2002

Aircraft Description

Model Year

2002

Manufacturer

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Model

—

Type Aircraft

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Airworthiness Date

Invalid Date

Classification

Experimental 8 Category

Type Registration

Unknown

Status

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

VISTAD BRUCE W

Address

20915 SOUTHDALE DR

City

FERGUS FALLS

State / Zip Code

Minnesota56537-7312

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

—

Mode S Code (Oct)

50217615

Mode S Code (Hex)

A11F8D

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Jun 30, 2021	CEN21FA297	Substantial	Fatal	The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions with dense fog and low clouds, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-imposed pressure to depart on the flight.

Jun 30, 2021CEN21FA297

Substantial

Fatal

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions with dense fog and low clouds, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-imposed pressure to depart on the flight.

Additional Details

Registration

N1712L

Serial Number

007

Number of Engines

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Number of Seats

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Expiration Date

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Last Action Date

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Last Update Date

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Unique ID

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Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC