Has N3473U been in an accident?

Yes. N3473U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N3473U?

N3473U is a 1963 Cessna 182F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18254873.

N3473U — 1963 Cessna 182F

Deregistered

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

N3473U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18254873
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

CEN20CA047Dec 30, 2019Robstown, TXNo injuries
The pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that could not be determined.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 8, 2020deregistered — Schmitt Rudy

Frequently asked

Has N3473U been in an accident?: Yes. N3473U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N3473U?: N3473U is a 1963 Cessna 182F (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18254873.

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