N2971X - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

C177

Aircraft Description

Model Year

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Manufacturer

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Model

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Type Aircraft

Fixed Wing Single Engine

ICAO Type Code

C177177 Cardinal

Airworthiness Date

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Classification

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Type Registration

Unknown

Status

The Triennial Aircraft Registration form was mailed and has not been returned by the Post Office

Cert Issue Date

Invalid Date

Registered Owner

Name

WRIGHT FRANCIS H JR MD

Address

142 KENNEDY AVE

City

SAN ANTONIO

State / Zip Code

Texas78209-5246

Country

United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type

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Number of Engines

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Mode S Code (Oct)

50611014

Mode S Code (Hex)

A3120C

NTSB Accident History (1)

Date	NTSB #	Damage	Highest Injury	Probable Cause
Oct 25, 1997	FTW98LA032	Destroyed	Serious	the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise; his lack of total experience in the Cessna 177; and the crosswind.

Oct 25, 1997FTW98LA032

Destroyed

Serious

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a porpoise; his lack of total experience in the Cessna 177; and the crosswind.

Additional Details

Registration

N2971X

Serial Number

17700371

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