N3440 — 1927 Stearman Aircraft C2
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N3440 appears in 2 NTSB accident records (most recent 2011, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 104
- Manufacturer
- Stearman Aircraft
- Model
- C2
- Year
- 1927
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Austro E4 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum — Hood River, OR
Accident & incident history
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing. Contributing to the accident was the touch down in a slide-slip.
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from a piece of disintegrating gasket material that was blocking the fuel jet. Also causal was the failure of maintenance personnel to verify the condition of the gaskets when the carburetor was examined prior to installation on the engine.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1927 Stearman Aircraft C2).
- Mar 20, 2014registered — Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Frequently asked
- Has N3440 been in an accident?
- Yes. N3440 appears in 2 NTSB accident records, the most recent in 2011.
- What kind of aircraft is N3440?
- N3440 is a 1927 Stearman Aircraft C2 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 104.
- Who is N3440 registered to?
- N3440 is registered to Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum of Hood River, OR. Registration status: active.
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