Has N3869W been in an accident?

Yes. N3869W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.

What kind of aircraft is N3869W?

N3869W is a 1966 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-814.

N3869W — 1966 Piper PA-32-260

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 15, 2026

N3869W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2020, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 15, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-814
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

CEN20LA208Jun 3, 2020Fargo, NDNo injuries
Failure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 5, 2022deregistered — Phillippi Jay

Frequently asked

Has N3869W been in an accident?: Yes. N3869W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2020.
What kind of aircraft is N3869W?: N3869W is a 1966 Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-814.

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