N3971L — Cessna 172G

Aircraft record

Serial number

17254140

Manufacturer

Cessna

Model

172G

Category

Fixed wing single-engine

Engine

Cont Motor 0-300 Ser

Registration

Active

Registered to

Kenworthy Christian R — Missoula, MT

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Accident & incident history

1. WPR24FA035Nov 14, 2023Provo, UTFatal · 2 fatal

   The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a chandelle maneuver, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and descent into trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to maneuver into a canyon and rising terrain for unknown reasons and his inadequate performance planning.

Registration timeline

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

1. Sep 1, 2023registered — Kenworthy Christian R

Frequently asked

Has N3971L been in an accident?

Yes. N3971L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.

What kind of aircraft is N3971L?

N3971L is a Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254140.

Who is N3971L registered to?

N3971L is registered to Kenworthy Christian R of Missoula, MT. Registration status: active.

Has N3971L been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3971L (WPR24FA035) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.