Has N3431A been in an accident?

Yes. N3431A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N3431A?

N3431A is a 1953 Piper PA-22-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-1700.

N3431A — 1953 Piper PA-22-135

Deregistered

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

N3431A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 22-1700
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-22-135
Year: 1953
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-290 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12LA348Jun 6, 2012Bangor, MISerious
The pilot’s failure to properly service the fuel system, and subsequent decision to conduct the flight with known fuel system deficiencies, which led to the total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1953 Piper PA-22-135).

Oct 2, 2012deregistered — Lawson William L Jr

Frequently asked

Has N3431A been in an accident?: Yes. N3431A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N3431A?: N3431A is a 1953 Piper PA-22-135 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 22-1700.

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