Has N3973L been in an accident?

Yes. N3973L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N3973L?

N3973L is a 1966 Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254142.

N3973L — 1966 Cessna 172G

Deregistered

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

N3973L appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 17254142
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

CEN19LA015Oct 27, 2018Houston, TXNo injuries
The pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat while operating in an area conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on approach and subsequent forced landing into a creek.

Registration timeline

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

Oct 31, 2017deregistered — Ifr Flyers Llc

Frequently asked

Has N3973L been in an accident?: Yes. N3973L appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N3973L?: N3973L is a 1966 Cessna 172G (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 17254142.

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