Has N3862W been in an accident?

Yes. N3862W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N3862W?

N3862W is a 1966 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-805.

N3862W — 1966 Piper PA-32-260

Deregistered

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

N3862W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-805
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-260
Year: 1966
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA21LA344Aug 28, 2021Spartanburg, SCSerious
The flight instructor’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1966 Piper PA-32-260).

Aug 5, 2023deregistered — Mmf Aircraft Llc

Frequently asked

Has N3862W been in an accident?: Yes. N3862W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N3862W?: N3862W is a 1966 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-805.

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