Has N3871N been in an accident?

Yes. N3871N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N3871N?

N3871N is a 1947 Beech 35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-1113.

Has N3871N been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3871N (CEN12FA196) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3871N — 1947 Beech 35

Deregistered

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

N3871N appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-1113
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: 35
Year: 1947
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN12FA196Mar 21, 2012Glencoe, MNFatal · 3 fatal
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Beech 35).

Aug 14, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N3871N been in an accident?: Yes. N3871N appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N3871N?: N3871N is a 1947 Beech 35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-1113.
Has N3871N been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3871N (CEN12FA196) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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