# Cessna U-3A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2074206
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: U-3A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 5
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 167 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u-3a

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## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

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## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations (4)

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 ATL05CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA068), Apr 3, 2005: Cessna 310J (N3064L), Union City, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB MIA00FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA048), Dec 11, 1999: Cessna U-3A (N8063X), Brooksville, MS, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons resulting in the collision with terrain.
- [NTSB MKC73AK048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK048), Jan 21, 1973: Cessna 310J (N3008L), Omaha, NE, destroyed, 5 fatal
- [NTSB MKC71FCJ60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FCJ60), Apr 30, 1971: Cessna 310J (N3008L), Omaha, NE, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (7)

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.

- [Incident 20060914019849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060914019849I), Sep 14, 2006: Cessna U3A (N75852), Franklin, NC, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 14, 2006, a 1957 Cessna 310 departed from Macon County Airport in Franklin, NC. Takeoff was at approximately 1430 hours local time. The…
- [Accident 20050403007189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050403007189A), Apr 3, 2005: Cessna U3A (N3064L), Union, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) During a day landing at the Union county airport (35A) in Union, s.c., the airplane veered off of the right side of runway 23, struck an embankment…
- [Accident 19991211037099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991211037099A), Dec 11, 1999: Cessna U3A (N8063X), Brooksville, MS, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (.19) On December 11, 1999, about 1550 central standard time, a Cessna U-3A, N8063X, registered to a private individual, crashed into a field near Brooksville,…
- [Incident 19920216007169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920216007169I), Feb 16, 1992: Cessna U3A (N3979A), Lompoc, CA, Minor damage. Almost landed gear up on a simulated engine failure. Props struck runway. Made go around. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19910216008889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910216008889I), Feb 16, 1991: Cessna U3A (N3979A), Santa Ana, CA, Minor damage. While maneuvering in runup area he ran over 2 taxiway lights. Pilot stated he had right brake problems.
- [Accident 19731029036489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19731029036489A), Oct 29, 1973: Cessna U3A (N71CA), Pompano Beach, FL, Substantial damage. Off rwy into sand,hit ditch. Gr collapsed.
- [Accident 19730121002829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730121002829A), Jan 21, 1973: Cessna T310R (N3008L), Omaha, NE, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Flt cont into known icing. Plt OBS ice building up. No wing deicers.

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