Has N3537V been in an accident?

Yes. N3537V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N3537V?

N3537V is a 1948 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 14809.

Has N3537V been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3537V (CHI08LA080) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3537V — 1948 Cessna 140

Deregistered

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

N3537V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 14809
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 140
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C90 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CHI08LA080Feb 8, 2008Grand Meadow, MNFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's continued visual flight into an area of known instrument meteorological conditions in an airplane not equipped for instrument flight, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane while maneuvering at low altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Cessna 140).

Feb 28, 2020deregistered — Tschida Gregg M

Frequently asked

Has N3537V been in an accident?: Yes. N3537V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N3537V?: N3537V is a 1948 Cessna 140 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 14809.
Has N3537V been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3537V (CHI08LA080) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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