N3979A

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · Cessna U-3A

Cancelled: February 7, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 57-5892
Type: Fixed wing multi engine
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: July 15, 1983
Certificate issued: September 22, 1983
Last registry action: March 5, 2004
Mode S code: A4A05E
Owners when cancelled: United States Air Force Owner Vandenberg Aero Club Operator
Location: Vandenberg Afb, CA
Physical address: Vanenberg Afb, CA
Owner type: Government

Airframe modelCessna U-3AADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now

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.

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N3979A and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Incident 19920216007169ISimulated Forced Landing/Tkof · Lompoc, CAAlmost landed gear up on a simulated engine failure. Props struck runway. Made go around. Landed safely.Feb 16, 1992 · Minor damage Incident 19910216008889IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Santa Ana, CAWhile maneuvering in runup area he ran over 2 taxiway lights. Pilot stated he had right brake problems.Feb 16, 1991 · Minor damage