N3985M — Piper PA-12
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
N3985M appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 12-2865
- Manufacturer
- Piper
- Model
- PA-12
- Category
- Fixed wing single-engine
- Engine
- Lycoming 0-235 Series
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Furnas Jerry W — San Diego, CA
Accident & incident history
The pilot's over application of power during recovery from a runway excursion, which resulted in a ground loop and nose over.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the Piper PA-12).
- Sep 6, 2022registered — Furnas Jerry W
Frequently asked
- Has N3985M been in an accident?
- Yes. N3985M appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
- What kind of aircraft is N3985M?
- N3985M is a Piper PA-12 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 12-2865.
- Who is N3985M registered to?
- N3985M is registered to Furnas Jerry W of San Diego, CA. Registration status: active.
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