Has N3238L been in an accident?

Yes. N3238L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N3238L?

N3238L is a 1967 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17256138.

N3238L — 1967 Cessna 172H

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N3238L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17256138
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172H
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN23LA108Feb 12, 2023Crosby, TXSerious
The pilot’s delayed soft-field takeoff procedure, which prevented the pilot from achieving adequate airspeed and a proper climb rate resulting in a collision with a moving train.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Cessna 172H).

Jun 15, 2024deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N3238L been in an accident?: Yes. N3238L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
What kind of aircraft is N3238L?: N3238L is a 1967 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17256138.

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