# N2966M: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 1
- Last cancelled: February 22, 2025
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2966M
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2966M

## Aircraft that carried N2966M

- [Cancelled 2025-02-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2966M-2025-02-22): Piper PA-12, S/N 12-1360, built 1946. Expired dealer. Owner: [Smyers Jimmy DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMYERS%20JIMMY%20DBA), [Paris, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Paris)

## NTSB investigations on N2966M (2)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB FTW94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA108), Mar 22, 1994: Piper PA-12 (N2966M), Rayville, LA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE TURN TO FINAL APPROACH.
- [NTSB MIA93LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA192), Sep 3, 1993: Piper PA-12 (N2966M), Greenwood, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND/CFI WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT AND THE WORN CONDITION OF THE TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N2966M (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19940321006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940321006129A), Mar 21, 1994: Piper PA12 (N2966M), Rayville, LA, Substantial damage. Overshot runway on base. Braked steeply to realign. Entered a spin. Recovered but impacted short of runway.
- [Accident 19930903044739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930903044739A), Sep 3, 1993: Piper PA12 (N2966M), Greenwood, MS, Substantial damage. Student lost control and ground looped on landing. Tailwheel mounting bolts severely worn.

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