# N3888S: 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 13, 2013
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3888S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3888S

## Aircraft that carried N3888S

- [Cancelled 2013-08-13](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3888S-2013-08-13): Cessna 172E, S/N 17251088, built 1963. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Fant Elvin T Sr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FANT%20ELVIN%20T%20SR), [Flagstaff, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Flagstaff)

## NTSB investigations on N3888S (2)

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 LAX90LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA198), May 28, 1990: Cessna 172E (N3888S), Glendale, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: FUEL EXHAUSTION. RESULTING FROM THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM REFUELING.
- [NTSB LAX70DUJ15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70DUJ15), Feb 23, 1970: Cessna 172E (N3888S), Mormon Lake, AZ, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3888S (2)

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 19900528017559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900528017559A), May 28, 1990: Cessna 172E (N3888S), Glendale, AZ, Substantial damage. Engine quit en route. Pilot reported departed with left fuel on one quarter right empty. Gages same on empty tanks.
- [Incident 19800529051689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800529051689I), May 29, 1980: Cessna 172 (N3888S), Winslow, AZ, Minor damage. Forced landing made after engine quit due to fuel starvation.

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