N171L - 2013 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C Aircraft Registration
WACC2013 WACO CLASSIC AIRCRAFT YMF-F5C
Aircraft Description
N171L is a 2013 Waco Classic Aircraft YMF-F5C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schmidt Louis J in Orange, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on January 19, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Jacobs R-755A2M engine producing 300 horsepower, N171L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11DDE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N171L was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chino Airport (KCNO) on June 6, 2026. The FAA registry record for N171L was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Waco Aircraft Corporation produced a wide range of biplanes from the 1920s through 1940s. Waco biplanes are among the most sought-after vintage aircraft, with the YMF-5 being reproduced as a modern classic. AviatorDB tracks 53 Waco Classic Aircraft aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the YMF-F5C model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N171L. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2015 | WPR15CA074 | Substantial | None | The accidental application of the brakes by the passenger during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
Additional Details
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC