Has N3542V been in an accident?

Yes. N3542V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N3542V?

N3542V is a Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8906.

N3542V — Cessna 172S

Deregistered

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

N3542V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 172S8906
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172S
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11CA035Nov 1, 2010Branscomb, CANo injuries
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing roll on an unimproved airstrip.

Registration timeline

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

May 10, 2011deregistered — Logan Air Services Llc

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N3542V was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Cessna 172S above.

until May 22, 1965Cessna 140 (s/n 14814)

Frequently asked

Has N3542V been in an accident?: Yes. N3542V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N3542V?: N3542V is a Cessna 172S (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 172S8906.

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