Has N3970T been in an accident?

Yes. N3970T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N3970T?

N3970T is a 1967 Piper PA-28R-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28R-30317.

Has N3970T been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N3970T (CEN13FA241) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N3970T — 1967 Piper PA-28R-180

Deregistered

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

N3970T appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28R-30317
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28R-180
Year: 1967
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN13FA241Apr 28, 2013Norfolk, NEFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's decision to fly at a low altitude and his subsequent failure to see and avoid power lines.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1967 Piper PA-28R-180).

Nov 3, 2015deregistered — Pro-flite Inc

Frequently asked

Has N3970T been in an accident?: Yes. N3970T appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N3970T?: N3970T is a 1967 Piper PA-28R-180 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28R-30317.
Has N3970T been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N3970T (CEN13FA241) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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