Has N3880S been in an accident?

Yes. N3880S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N3880S?

N3880S is a 1963 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251080.

N3880S — 1963 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

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

N3880S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251080
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09CA210Apr 22, 2009Tucson, AZNo injuries
The pilot’s inadequate compensation for the gusting crosswinds.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 23, 2010deregistered — Lehrke Robert

Frequently asked

Has N3880S been in an accident?: Yes. N3880S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N3880S?: N3880S is a 1963 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251080.

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