NTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N3542H and the event date: after February 9, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
NTSB ANC99LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPoint Lay, AKFailure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath. Factors associated with this accident were the airport not having a VASI system installed, and the lack of visual perception for the pilot.NTSB ANC97IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportKotzebue, AKthe jammed main landing gear which was caused by a binding main landing gear door with a broken hinge. The fractured, inadequate main landing gear door hinge was also causal.
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3542H and the event date: after February 9, 1971, when the previous aircraft’s registration ended, through this one’s cancellation.
Accident 19981203039789AFinal Approach-IFR · Point Lay, AK(-23) On December 3, 1998 a cape smythe aircraft, N3542H, collided with terrain while attempting an NDB runway 5 approach into pt. Lay, Alaska. The pilot, Mr. Michael dedo, stated he had the runway end identifier lights in sight. During the approach Mr. Dedo…Incident 19970316003159IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Kotzebue, AKNarrative: aircraft was enroute from kiana, Alaska to kotzeboe, Alaska. After encountering turbulence the landing gear unsafe light came on. The pilot slowed the aircraft and selected gear down. The left main gear did not extend. Landing gear was retracted…Incident 19911203059559IDescent · Nome, AKNR5 cylinder separated from engine on descent. Landed safely.Incident 19791217046459IForced/Precautionary Landing · Salt Lake City, UTPilot's door came open in flight due to faulty latches. Pilot landed, latched it, took off.
Other aircraft with N3542H · 1
The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N3542H now.