N871LA - 2020 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG Aircraft Registration
DA402020 DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG
Aircraft Description
N871LA is a 2020 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Santihoy II LLC in Yonkers, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on December 1, 2020. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Austro E4-A engine producing 168 horsepower, N871LA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABFB08 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N871LA was last tracked by AviatorDB near New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF) on April 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N871LA was last updated on April 7, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Diamond DA-40 Diamond Star, a modern four-seat training and personal aircraft that revolutionized flight training with its composite construction and diesel engine capability, first flew in 1997. This low-wing single-engine monoplane accommodates four occupants and features a distinctive T-tail configuration with a 39-foot wingspan. Manufactured by Diamond Aircraft Industries of Austria, the DA-40 became widely adopted by flight schools worldwide for its advanced avionics integration and exceptional safety record. AviatorDB tracks 1,504 Diamond Aircraft Ind INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is DA40.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N871LA. 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.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2023 | ERA23LA140 | Substantial | None | The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate pitch attitude and descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action. |
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC