N3159E — Cessna 172N
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N3159E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17271455
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172N
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Dinaland Aviation — Vernal, UT
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with an airport sign.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Cessna 172N).
- Jul 21, 2017registered — Dinaland Aviation
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N3159E was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Cessna 172N above.
- until Jan 27, 1950Aeronca 11AC (s/n 11AC-1497)
Frequently asked
- Has N3159E been in an accident?
- Yes. N3159E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
- What kind of aircraft is N3159E?
- N3159E is a Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271455.
- Who is N3159E registered to?
- N3159E is registered to Dinaland Aviation of Vernal, UT. Registration status: active.
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