N3965S — 1964 Cessna 172E
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026
N3965S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 17251165
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172E
- Year
- 1964
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Jepsen William R Trustee — Heppner, ORvia trustee
Accident & incident history
The fatigue fracture of the nose gear upper torque link, which resulted in the separation of the torque link from the shock strut and a loss of directional control.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 172E).
- Feb 3, 2014registered — Jepsen William R Trustee (registered via trustee)
Frequently asked
- Has N3965S been in an accident?
- Yes. N3965S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
- What kind of aircraft is N3965S?
- N3965S is a 1964 Cessna 172E (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17251165.
- Who is N3965S registered to?
- N3965S is registered to Jepsen William R Trustee of Heppner, OR, held via a trustee. Registration status: active.
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