Has N3BT been in an accident?

Yes. N3BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.

What kind of aircraft is N3BT?

N3BT is a 1977 Piper PA-31-350 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31-7752172.

N3BT — 1977 Piper PA-31-350

Deregistered

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

N3BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2008, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 31-7752172
Manufacturer: Piper
Model: PA-31-350
Year: 1977
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Lycoming 0-540 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR09LA013Oct 14, 2008Portland, ORNo injuries
An in-flight engine fire due to the fatigue fracture of an exhaust pipe that resulted from a failure of the pipe's slip joint.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1977 Piper PA-31-350).

Feb 1, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N3BT been in an accident?: Yes. N3BT appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2008.
What kind of aircraft is N3BT?: N3BT is a 1977 Piper PA-31-350 (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 31-7752172.

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