Has N3720R been in an accident?

Yes. N3720R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N3720R?

N3720R is a 1966 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17255520.

Has N3720R been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3720R (WPR20LA304) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3720R — 1966 Cessna 172H

Deregistered

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

N3720R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17255520
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172H
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR20LA304Sep 13, 2020Seeley Lake, MTFatal · 2 fatal
The noninstrument-rated pilot’s encounter with instrument meteorological conditions during a night visual approach due to wildfire smoke, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Cessna 172H).

Mar 4, 2021deregistered — Seeley Lake Flying Club Inc

Frequently asked

Has N3720R been in an accident?: Yes. N3720R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N3720R?: N3720R is a 1966 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17255520.
Has N3720R been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3720R (WPR20LA304) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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