N3CD (Cirrus Design CORP SF50) — routes, history & safety record

Registrations are reused: the FAA register shows 2 earlier aircraft with this mark, the last registration cancelled on September 12, 1998.

We’re still collecting data for this aircraft. Routes appear once we’ve seen it fly enough times.

Safety history

No recorded accidents or incidents for this aircraft in FlightFinder’s database.

Registrations are reused. These records predate the airframe built in 2025 and belong to earlier aircraft that carried N3CD.

January 3, 1997Accident
failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the ground after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to depart before the arrival of bad weather.
Aerostar 601P
failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the ground after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to depart before the arrival of bad weather. Full accident record
January 2, 1997Accident
The airplane departed the airport and crashed shortly thereafter. Before departure, the airplane was fueled with 120 gallons of 100LL aviation fuel. According to the refueler, the airplane had full fuel tanks. The refueler also indicated the pilot had stated he wanted to be airborne prior to the arrival of bad weather.
Piper PA-61 Aerostar (Ted Smith 601) · 4 fatalities
Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude/clearance above the ground after takeoff. A related factor was the pilot's self-induced pressure to depart before the arrival of bad weather. Full accident record
October 29, 1976Accident
Inadequate Preflight Preparation And/Or Planning; Failed To Obtain/Maintain Flying Speed; Airframe Ice; Improperly Loaded Aircraft-Weight-And/Or C.G.
Cessna R172E · 1 fatalities