Has N3389D been in an accident?

Yes. N3389D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N3389D?

N3389D is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32187.

N3389D — 1955 Cessna 180

Active registration

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N3389D appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32187
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180
Year: 1955
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Active

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Accident & incident history

CEN09LA031AOct 22, 2008Whitewater, CONo injuries
Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing factors in this accident were the Cessna 180 pilot's attention being diverted and the Cessna 210 pilot's vision being affected by the sun glare.

Registration timeline

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

May 27, 2015registered

Frequently asked

Has N3389D been in an accident?: Yes. N3389D appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N3389D?: N3389D is a 1955 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32187.

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