N3SM — 1964 Cessna 180H
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026
N3SM appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 18051488
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 180H
- Year
- 1964
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor O-470 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Quaintance Christian N — Culpeper, VA
Accident & incident history
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed intervention and the pilot’s lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Cessna 180H).
- Jul 11, 2024registered — Quaintance Christian N
Frequently asked
- Has N3SM been in an accident?
- Yes. N3SM appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N3SM?
- N3SM is a 1964 Cessna 180H (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 18051488.
- Who is N3SM registered to?
- N3SM is registered to Quaintance Christian N of Culpeper, VA. Registration status: active.
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