# N3970Y: 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: July 31, 2025
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3970Y
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3970Y

## Aircraft that carried N3970Y

- [Cancelled 2025-07-31](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3970Y-2025-07-31): Cessna 210D, S/N 21058470, built 1964. Exported to Paraguay. Owner: [Xxx, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Xxx)

## NTSB investigations on N3970Y (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 CHI81FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA087), Aug 13, 1981: Cessna 210D (N3970Y), Zanesville, OH, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3970Y (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.

- [Incident 19900628040069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900628040069I), Jun 28, 1990: Cessna 210D (N3970Y), Bogalusa, LA. Engine malfunction. Precautionary landing. Found exhaust valve guide on NR3 cylinder had malfunctioned.
- [Accident 19810813049451A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810813049451A), Aug 13, 1981: Cessna 210D (N3970Y), Zanesville, OH, Substantial damage. Saw N6172C off right side. Took evasive action at last minute. Struck right wing and rudder of said aircraft.

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