Has N3379E been in an accident?

Yes. N3379E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.

What kind of aircraft is N3379E?

N3379E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271525.

N3379E — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N3379E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2016, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17271525
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172N
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA17CA012Oct 8, 2016Ocean Springs, MSNo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while landing in windy conditions.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna 172N).

May 30, 2018deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N3379E been in an accident?: Yes. N3379E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2016.
What kind of aircraft is N3379E?: N3379E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271525.

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