Has N3812V been in an accident?

Yes. N3812V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N3812V?

N3812V is a 1948 Cessna 170 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18670.

N3812V — 1948 Cessna 170

Deregistered

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

N3812V appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 18670
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA12LA397Jun 15, 2012Biddeford, MEMinor
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Cessna 170).

Feb 7, 2018deregistered — Hart William C

Frequently asked

Has N3812V been in an accident?: Yes. N3812V appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N3812V?: N3812V is a 1948 Cessna 170 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18670.

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