Has N3870R been in an accident?

Yes. N3870R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N3870R?

N3870R is a 1966 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17255370.

N3870R — 1966 Cessna 172H

Deregistered

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

N3870R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17255370
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

DEN08CA087May 11, 2008Brookshire, TXNo injuries
The pilot's decision to duck under marked transmission lines and his failure to maintain clearance from the fence. Contributing to the accident was the marked transmission lines.

Registration timeline

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

Apr 4, 2017deregistered — First Takeoff Llc

Frequently asked

Has N3870R been in an accident?: Yes. N3870R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N3870R?: N3870R is a 1966 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17255370.

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