# N3869W: 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: November 5, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3869W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3869W

## Aircraft that carried N3869W

- [Cancelled 2022-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3869W-2022-11-05): Piper PA-32-260, S/N 32-814, built 1966. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Phillippi Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPPI%20JAY), [Moorhead, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Moorhead)

## NTSB investigations on N3869W (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 CEN20LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA208), Jun 3, 2020: Piper PA32 (N3869W), Fargo, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB FTW00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA263), Jun 3, 2000: Piper PA-32-260 (N3869W), Clinton, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper setting of the cockpit fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3869W (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 20200603007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200603007759A), Jun 3, 2020: Piper PA-32-260 (N3869W), Fargo, ND, Substantial damage. Pilot and student had just finished a pre-flight of the aircraft. Smoke was noticed coming from the engine cowling during the start sequence. Visible flames…
- [Accident 20000603014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603014579A), Jun 3, 2000: Piper PA32260 (N3869W), Clinton, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) When banking a/c in the base leg of short final to Clinton muni airport the engine quit. Pilot switched fuel tanks but the engine would not restart.…

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