N31PB — Douglas DC-3A-S1C3G
DeregisteredChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 11, 2026
N31PB appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2023, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 11, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 2201
- Manufacturer
- Douglas
- Model
- DC-3A-S1C3G
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Registration
- Deregistered
Accident & incident history
A failure of the tail rotor pitch change lever assembly due to incorrectly installed bolts and maintenance personnel’s inadequate inspection of the tail rotor control system.
The pilot’s improper response to a simulated engine failure and the instructor’s delayed and improper remedial action.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Douglas DC-3A-S1C3G).
- —deregistered
Earlier aircraft on this N-number
The tail number N31PB was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the Douglas DC-3A-S1C3G above.
- until Dec 6, 20252012 Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 (s/n 54321)
Frequently asked
- Has N31PB been in an accident?
- Yes. N31PB appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N31PB?
- N31PB is a Douglas DC-3A-S1C3G (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 2201.
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