N3156D — Dietrich Ryan S-4 COYOTE 1
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N3156D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 97251
- Manufacturer
- Dietrich Ryan
- Model
- S-4 COYOTE 1
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Leary Steven E — Spring Valley, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot/owner and maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the right wing’s aft lift strut to the right wing, which resulted in a loss of lift during takeoff, an uncommanded right roll, and an impact with terrain.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Dietrich Ryan S-4 COYOTE 1).
- Oct 26, 2018registered — Leary Steven E
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N3156D was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Dietrich Ryan S-4 COYOTE 1 above.
- until Jun 26, 19731955 Cessna 180 (s/n 31954)
Frequently asked
- Has N3156D been in an accident?
- Yes. N3156D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N3156D?
- N3156D is a Dietrich Ryan S-4 COYOTE 1 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 97251.
- Who is N3156D registered to?
- N3156D is registered to Leary Steven E of Spring Valley, CA. Registration status: active.
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