Has N3156W been in an accident?

Yes. N3156W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N3156W?

N3156W is a 1974 Beech F33A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number CE-480.

Has N3156W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3156W (ERA20LA262) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3156W — 1974 Beech F33A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N3156W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: CE-480
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: F33A
Year: 1974
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA20LA262Jul 29, 2020Malbis, ALFatal · 2 fatal
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to depart in deteriorating weather conditions, which led to restricted visibility and the pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the pilot’s poor decision-making was self-induced pressure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1974 Beech F33A).

Dec 14, 2020deregistered — Qt Flyers Llc

Frequently asked

Has N3156W been in an accident?: Yes. N3156W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N3156W?: N3156W is a 1974 Beech F33A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number CE-480.
Has N3156W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3156W (ERA20LA262) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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