Has N3198D been in an accident?

Yes. N3198D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N3198D?

N3198D is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31996.

N3198D — 1955 Cessna 180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N3198D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31996
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180
Year: 1955
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09CA335Jul 5, 2009La Grande, ORNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1955 Cessna 180).

Aug 13, 2013deregistered — Schmidt Steven R

Frequently asked

Has N3198D been in an accident?: Yes. N3198D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N3198D?: N3198D is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31996.

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