Has N3242D been in an accident?

Yes. N3242D appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N3242D?

N3242D is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32040.

N3242D — 1955 Cessna 180

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N3242D appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2019, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32040
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

GAA19CA336Jun 10, 2019Ontario, ORMinor
The pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent total loss of engine power.
WPR12CA086Jan 30, 2012Cascade, IDNo injuries
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a wind gust during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was a windsock partially sheltered by trees that provided inaccurate wind information.

Registration timeline

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

Jun 19, 2020deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N3242D been in an accident?: Yes. N3242D appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N3242D?: N3242D is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32040.

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