Has N3948R been in an accident?

Yes. N3948R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N3948R?

N3948R is a 1966 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17255448.

N3948R — 1966 Cessna 172H

Deregistered

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

N3948R appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17255448
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

WPR10CA279Jun 5, 2010Bountiful, UTMinor
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.

Registration timeline

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

Sep 21, 2012deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N3948R been in an accident?: Yes. N3948R appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N3948R?: N3948R is a 1966 Cessna 172H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17255448.

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