Has N3031M been in an accident?

Yes. N3031M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N3031M?

N3031M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-1719.

Has N3031M been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3031M (CEN12FA594) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3031M — 1947 Piper PA-12

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N3031M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 12-1719
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-12
Year: 1947
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12FA594Aug 31, 2012Rye, COFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s selection of a flightpath toward rising terrain that exceeded the climb capability of the airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-12).

May 16, 2013deregistered — Three Bushwhackers Inc

Frequently asked

Has N3031M been in an accident?: Yes. N3031M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N3031M?: N3031M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-1719.
Has N3031M been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3031M (CEN12FA594) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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