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N3156DDietrich Ryan S-4 COYOTE 1

Active registration

Checked 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
Category
Fixed wing single-engine
Registration
Active
Registered to
Leary Steven E — Spring Valley, CA

View the FAA registry record for N3156D

Accident & incident history

  1. WPR22LA149Apr 8, 2022Chula Vista, CANo injuries

    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).

  1. Oct 26, 2018registeredLeary 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.

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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