N3188M — 1947 Piper PA-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N3188M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12-1867
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-12
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Birch Jerome I Trustee — Anchorage, AKvia trustee
Accident & incident history
The fatigue fracture of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 1025 carbon steel rudder post, which resulted in structural failure of the rudder. Contributing to the fatigue failure was the post’s susceptibility to fatigue cracking under normal service conditions.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-12).
- Mar 28, 2018registered — Birch Jerome I Trustee (registered via trustee)
Frequently asked
- Has N3188M been in an accident?
- Yes. N3188M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
- What kind of aircraft is N3188M?
- N3188M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-1867.
- Who is N3188M registered to?
- N3188M is registered to Birch Jerome I Trustee of Anchorage, AK, held via a trustee. Registration status: active.
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