Has N3683C been in an accident?

Yes. N3683C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N3683C?

N3683C is a 1954 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31182.

Has N3683C been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3683C (WPR17FA117) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3683C — 1954 Cessna 180

Deregistered

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

N3683C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31182
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 180
Year: 1954
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor O-470 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR17FA117Jun 1, 2017Ventura, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's abrupt and substantial pullup maneuver while flying the airplane above the maneuvering speed, which resulted in an in-flight breakup. The reason for the pilot's maneuver could not be determined based on the available evidence.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1954 Cessna 180).

Nov 4, 2019deregistered — Brannigan Michael J

Frequently asked

Has N3683C been in an accident?: Yes. N3683C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N3683C?: N3683C is a 1954 Cessna 180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 31182.
Has N3683C been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3683C (WPR17FA117) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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