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N3159X

Cancelled 2018
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Deregistered aircraft · 1983 Air Tractor AT-301 · Pratt & Whitney R1340 series

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Cancelled
November 2, 2018
Status when cancelled
Sale reported, canceled
Serial number
301-0475
Year built
1983
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Restricted, agriculture and pest control
Airworthiness date
January 10, 1983
Last registry action
December 13, 2017
Mode S code
A35D0D
Owner when cancelled
Sale Reported
Location
Atlanta, GA
Owner type
Individual
Airframe modelAir Tractor AT-301TCDS A9SW · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered nowEngine modelPratt & Whitney R1340 seriesReciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N3159X and the event date: after November 5, 1969, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

NTSB MKC87DPG03Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportTillar, ARThe pilot stated that the prop RPM became erratic. On approach, the prop ran completely out of control, causing the aircraft to nose down into a plowed field just short of the landing area. The a/c hit on the main landing gear, broke them off, then it nosed…Aug 27, 1987 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3159X and the event date: after November 5, 1969, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19870827049139AForced Landing · Tillar, ARPropeller went to flat pitch on approach to landing. Nosed over short of runway. Propeller hub dowl pins not securedAug 27, 1987 · Substantial damage

Other aircraft with N3159X · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N3159X now.

1969Cessna 150G · S/N 15064559Cancelled Nov 5, 1969 · Built 1966 · Isla Grande Flying School And Service Corporation, Hato Rey, PR