Has N3969L been in an accident?

Yes. N3969L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N3969L?

N3969L is a 1966 Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254138.

Has N3969L been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3969L (ERA15FA203) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3969L — 1966 Cessna 172G

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Oct 28, 2026

N3969L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Oct 28, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17254138
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 172G
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor 0-300 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA15FA203May 3, 2015Penn Yan, NYFatal · 1 fatal
The student pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the student's inappropriate configuration of the airplane's wing flaps for the initial climb.

Registration timeline

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

Mar 23, 2018deregistered — Seely Steven P

Frequently asked

Has N3969L been in an accident?: Yes. N3969L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N3969L?: N3969L is a 1966 Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254138.
Has N3969L been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3969L (ERA15FA203) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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