Has N3483E been in an accident?

Yes. N3483E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N3483E?

N3483E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271565.

N3483E — 1978 Cessna 172N

Deregistered

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

N3483E appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17271565
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

WPR13LA209Apr 28, 2013Henderson, NVNo injuries
The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, including operating in excess of the maximum certified gross weight and center of gravity limits at a high density altitude, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain a positive rate of climb after takeoff.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 5, 2014deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N3483E been in an accident?: Yes. N3483E appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N3483E?: N3483E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17271565.

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