Has N3647S been in an accident?

Yes. N3647S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N3647S?

N3647S is a 1963 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17250847.

N3647S — 1963 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N3647S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17250847
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15LA363Sep 19, 2015Gettysburg, PASerious
The total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach speed during the forced landing, which resulted in impact with trees.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Cessna 172E).

Jan 17, 2019deregistered — Trostle Walter M

Frequently asked

Has N3647S been in an accident?: Yes. N3647S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N3647S?: N3647S is a 1963 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17250847.

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