Has N3958S been in an accident?

Yes. N3958S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N3958S?

N3958S is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251158.

N3958S — 1964 Cessna 172E

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 23, 2026

N3958S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 23, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17251158
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172E
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA20LA034ANov 13, 2019Toms River, NJMinor
The failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to see and avoid a second airplane while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the Cessna 172N pilot to tune his radio to the correct traffic advisory frequency for the destination airport.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 172E).

Feb 28, 2023deregistered — Registration Pending

Frequently asked

Has N3958S been in an accident?: Yes. N3958S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N3958S?: N3958S is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251158.

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