Has N3842Q been in an accident?

Yes. N3842Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N3842Q?

N3842Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17259942.

N3842Q — 1971 Cessna 172L

Deregistered

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

N3842Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17259942
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172L
Year: 1971
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN22LA222May 28, 2022Canyon Lake, TXMinor
The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1971 Cessna 172L).

Apr 21, 2023deregistered — Altus Aircraft Llc

Frequently asked

Has N3842Q been in an accident?: Yes. N3842Q appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N3842Q?: N3842Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17259942.

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