Has N3873Y been in an accident?

Yes. N3873Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.

What kind of aircraft is N3873Y?

N3873Y is a 1981 Beech 77 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number WA-265.

N3873Y — 1981 Beech 77

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

N3873Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2021, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 22, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: WA-265
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: 77
Year: 1981
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-235 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR21LA316Aug 12, 2021Stanley, NMNo injuries
A loss of engine performance due to lead fouling of the lower spark plugs, which resulted in an off airport forced landing.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1981 Beech 77).

May 31, 2023deregistered — Gillett Drew A

Earlier aircraft on this N-number

The tail number N3873Y was previously assigned to a different aircraft. A registration number can be reused across unrelated airframes over decades — these are not the 1981 Beech 77 above.

until May 12, 1964Cessna 210D (s/n 21058373)

Frequently asked

Has N3873Y been in an accident?: Yes. N3873Y appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2021.
What kind of aircraft is N3873Y?: N3873Y is a 1981 Beech 77 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number WA-265.

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