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Deregistered · FAA record as of October 2, 2026
N3043E

N3043E is not currently registered. It was last assigned to a Cessna 180 built in 1954. The FAA cancelled the registration on August 29, 2016. The last status on file was "third notice for registration renewal". The number has been on and off the register 3 times.

Cessna 180 cancelled August 29, 2016

Serial number
30898
Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston (reciprocating)
Year built
1954
Last status
Third notice for registration renewal
Certificate issued
January 25, 2006
Last FAA action
May 3, 2013
Last owner
Nolan Brian Douglas (Individual)
Kasilof, AK
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal

Cessna 172N cancelled November 27, 1982

Serial number
17271414
Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston (reciprocating)
Year built
1978
Last status
Valid registration
Certificate issued
November 6, 1979
Last FAA action
—
Last owner
Smith Francis P (Individual)
Framingham, MA
Airworthiness
None on file

Aeronca 7AC cancelled October 4, 1955

Serial number
7AC-6629
Type
Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston (reciprocating)
Year built
—
Last status
Valid registration
Certificate issued
April 25, 1951
Last FAA action
—
Last owner
John E Andrews (Individual)
Wayne, MI
Airworthiness
None on file

NTSB accident and incident record under N3043E

ANC15FA066Accident on August 23, 2015 at Kasilof, AK: fatal, substantial damage (2 fatal).

Aircraft on the NTSB record: Cessna 180 · serial 30898

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on postaccident examination and testing.

ANC08LA055Accident on April 21, 2008 at Kodiak, AK: no injuries, substantial damage.

Aircraft on the NTSB record: Cessna 180 · serial 30898

A loss of control during the landing roll due to a failure or malfunction of the brake system, resulting in a loss of control, and structural damage to the airplane.

A tail number passes between aircraft over the years; match the serial number on the NTSB record against the airframe above. Source: NTSB aviation accident database, records through September 30, 2026.

Source: FAA Civil Aviation Registry, Releasable Aircraft Database, October 2, 2026. See this number on the FAA site