Has N3879S been in an accident?

Yes. N3879S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N3879S?

N3879S is a 1963 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251079.

N3879S — 1963 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

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

N3879S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251079
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-200 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR12LA090Feb 3, 2012Dinsmore, CASerious
The flight instructor's delayed remedial action, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Cessna 172E).

Oct 31, 2012deregistered — Lewis Tyler P

Frequently asked

Has N3879S been in an accident?: Yes. N3879S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N3879S?: N3879S is a 1963 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251079.

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