Has N3038C been in an accident?

Yes. N3038C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N3038C?

N3038C is a 1958 Beech E18S (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number BA-374.

Has N3038C been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3038C (CEN09FA518) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3038C — 1958 Beech E18S

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N3038C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: BA-374
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: E18S
Year: 1958
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: P&w R-985 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN09FA518Aug 12, 2009Eden Prairie, MNFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s lack of experience flying the accident make and model of airplane, which led to a loss of control while maneuvering to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1958 Beech E18S).

Nov 6, 2012deregistered — Ram Control

Frequently asked

Has N3038C been in an accident?: Yes. N3038C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N3038C?: N3038C is a 1958 Beech E18S (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number BA-374.
Has N3038C been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3038C (CEN09FA518) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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