# N3618S: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: August 16, 1991
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3618S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3618S

## Aircraft that carried N3618S

- [Cancelled 1991-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3618S-1991-08-16): Cessna 172E, S/N 17250818. Owner: [Van Nuys, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Van%20Nuys)

## NTSB investigations on N3618S (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX89LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA221), Jun 18, 1989: Cessna 172E (N3618S), Grass Valley, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE MAGNETO, ENGINE AND AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3618S (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19890618015989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890618015989A), Jun 18, 1989: Cessna 172E (N3618S), Grass Valley, CA, Substantial damage. Engine stopped on initial climbout. Struck bridge abutment upon landing magnetos arcing.

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