# N3731J: 1966 Cessna 150G, registration cancelled 2013-05-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: May 21, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 150G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g) (registry code 2071816)
- Engine: [Continental 0-200 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-0-200-series) (registry code 17020)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A19](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A19), [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 15065031
- Year built: 1966
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, utility
- Airworthiness date: September 8, 1966
- Certificate issued: June 13, 1995
- Last registry action: June 15, 2010
- Mode S code: A44174
- Owner when cancelled: [Sky Ads](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADS)
- Location: [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 30.0001° N, 95.4001° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 77073, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3731J
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3731J
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3731J-2013-05-21

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 150G: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150g.md

## NTSB investigations (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 IAD98LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA067), Jun 3, 1998: Cessna 150G (N3731J), Selbyville, DE, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate compensation for wind conditions by the pilot, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. High, gusting winds were contributing factors.
- [NTSB DEN72FTE34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FTE34), Oct 20, 1971: Cessna 150 (N3731J), Aurora, CO, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 19980603012119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980603012119A), Jun 3, 1998: Cessna 150G (N3731J), Selbyville, DE, Substantial damage. After picking up a banner on climbout a wind gust caused loss of control. Crashed into trees. Under powered for ops.s (.4)according to the pilot, when he…
- [Incident 19960524018679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960524018679I), May 24, 1996: Cessna 150G (N3731J), Selbyville, DE, Minor damage. Narrative: on may 24, 1996 at approximately 1230 hours, a Cessna CE-150, N3731J piloted by royce m. newton, a commercial pilot experienced some difficulties…
- [Incident 19890722048519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890722048519I), Jul 22, 1989: Cessna 150G (N3731J), Shelbyville, DE, Minor damage. Banner tow operator unable to release banner. Landed with banner. Bounced and damaged prop. Cause not given.

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