Has N3979X been in an accident?

Yes. N3979X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N3979X?

N3979X is a 1975 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7610002.

N3979X — 1975 Piper PA-28-235

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N3979X appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 28-7610002
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-28-235
Year: 1975
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN16LA021Oct 24, 2015Winneconne, WINo injuries
An engine compartment fire during landing, which resulted in extensive fire damage, for reasons that could not be determined during examinations of the remaining wreckage.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Piper PA-28-235).

Mar 2, 2018deregistered — Ingraham Daniel R

Frequently asked

Has N3979X been in an accident?: Yes. N3979X appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N3979X?: N3979X is a 1975 Piper PA-28-235 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 28-7610002.

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