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N3879S

Cancelled 2012

Deregistered aircraft · 1963 Cessna 172E · Continental 0-200 series

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Cancelled: October 31, 2012
Status when cancelled: Valid registration
Serial number: 17251079
Year built: 1963
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: December 27, 1963
Certificate issued: January 18, 2012
Last registry action: January 18, 2012
Mode S code: A478EF
Owner when cancelled: Lewis Tyler P
Location: Redway, CA
Owner type: Individual

Airframe modelCessna 172ETCDS 3A12 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental 0-200 seriesTCDS E-252 · Reciprocating

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 · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N3879S and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB WPR12LA090Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportDinsmore, CAThe flight instructor's delayed remedial action, inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed during an attempted go-around.Feb 3, 2012 · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0054Accident · No injuriesClosedArcadia, CAJul 2, 1967 · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1497Accident · No injuriesClosedSanta Ana, CAApr 28, 1964 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3879S and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20120203005239ALanding: Touchdown · Dinsmore, CAAccident report "narrative" information as follows…student pilot and instructor were performing touch and go at Dinsmore, CA. On runway 27.aircraft veered off end of runway, cart wheeled and came to rest in field 100 yards beyond the runway's end. A post…Feb 3, 2012 · Destroyed