N3181L — 2009 Ratcliffe John A KOLB MARK3X
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N3181L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- M3X6-1-00078
- Manufacturer
- Ratcliffe John A
- Model
- KOLB MARK3X
- Year
- 2009
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Rotax 912uls Series
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 2009 Ratcliffe John A KOLB MARK3X).
- May 19, 2015deregistered — Ratcliffe John A
Frequently asked
- Has N3181L been in an accident?
- Yes. N3181L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
- What kind of aircraft is N3181L?
- N3181L is a 2009 Ratcliffe John A KOLB MARK3X (fixed wing single-engine), serial number M3X6-1-00078.
- Has N3181L been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N3181L (ERA10LA199) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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