N3261 — 1927 Pitcairn PA-4
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N3261 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 5
- Manufacturer
- Pitcairn
- Model
- PA-4
- Year
- 1927
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Wright Curtiss Ox5
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Armstrong Robert K — Rawlings, MD
Accident & incident history
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from a fuel outlet in the fuel tank that was blocked by peeled debris from a previously approved fuel tank sealer.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1927 Pitcairn PA-4).
- Apr 16, 1998registered — Armstrong Robert K
Frequently asked
- Has N3261 been in an accident?
- Yes. N3261 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
- What kind of aircraft is N3261?
- N3261 is a 1927 Pitcairn PA-4 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 5.
- Who is N3261 registered to?
- N3261 is registered to Armstrong Robert K of Rawlings, MD. Registration status: active.
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