Has N3162P been in an accident?

Yes. N3162P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N3162P?

N3162P is a 1957 Piper PA-23 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23-1094.

N3162P — 1957 Piper PA-23

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026

N3162P appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 23-1094
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-23
Year: 1957
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-320 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR14LA027Oct 23, 2013Tucson, AZSerious
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff following the loss of left engine power due to the failure of the left engine-driven fuel pump’s diaphragm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the electric fuel boost pumps for takeoff in accordance with checklist procedures and to conduct the engine failure emergency procedure.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1957 Piper PA-23).

Mar 5, 2018deregistered — Prusiewiez Matgorzata

Frequently asked

Has N3162P been in an accident?: Yes. N3162P appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N3162P?: N3162P is a 1957 Piper PA-23 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 23-1094.

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