Has N3420U been in an accident?

Yes. N3420U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N3420U?

N3420U is a 1963 Cessna 182F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18254820.

N3420U — 1963 Cessna 182F

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N3420U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18254820
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 182F
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA11LA167Feb 27, 2011Auburn, ALMinor
A loss of engine power due to an internal failure of the muffler that was not detected by maintenance personnel.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Cessna 182F).

Mar 13, 2018deregistered — Dodson International Parts Inc

Frequently asked

Has N3420U been in an accident?: Yes. N3420U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N3420U?: N3420U is a 1963 Cessna 182F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18254820.

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