N3960M — 1947 Piper PA-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026
N3960M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2022, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12-2843
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-12
- Year
- 1947
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-320 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Bales Gregory W — Enterprise, OR
Accident & incident history
The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the crankshaft expansion plug, which resulted in the separation of the expansion plug from the crankshaft and the subsequent loss of oil and windshield obstruction during departure.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1947 Piper PA-12).
- Apr 19, 2023registered — Bales Gregory W
Frequently asked
- Has N3960M been in an accident?
- Yes. N3960M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2022.
- What kind of aircraft is N3960M?
- N3960M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-2843.
- Who is N3960M registered to?
- N3960M is registered to Bales Gregory W of Enterprise, OR. Registration status: active.
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