Has N3952W been in an accident?

Yes. N3952W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.

What kind of aircraft is N3952W?

N3952W is a Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-936.

Has N3952W been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3952W (CEN22FA131) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3952W — Piper PA-32-260

Deregistered

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

N3952W appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 32-936
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-32-260
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN22FA131Feb 23, 2022Fostoria, OHFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot’s loss of airplane control in night instrument meteorological conditions during the procedure turn of an instrument approach due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

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

Dec 1, 2023deregistered — Halbrook Shane A

Frequently asked

Has N3952W been in an accident?: Yes. N3952W appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
What kind of aircraft is N3952W?: N3952W is a Piper PA-32-260 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 32-936.
Has N3952W been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3952W (CEN22FA131) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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