# N3946W: 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: September 3, 2014
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3946W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3946W

## Aircraft that carried N3946W

- [Cancelled 2014-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3946W-2014-09-03): Piper PA-32-260, S/N 32-895, built 1967. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Frederick, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Frederick)

## NTSB investigations on N3946W (1)

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 CHI06LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06LA072), Jan 24, 2006: Piper PA-32-260 (N3946W), Jackson, MI, destroyed. Probable cause: the blocked induction air filter due to ice accumulation which resulted in a loss of engine power. The pilot's improper weather evaluation, trees, snow, fog, and icing conditions were factors.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3946W (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 20060124002759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060124002759A), Jan 24, 2006: Piper PA32260 (N3946W), Jackson, MI, Destroyed. (-23) Aircraft altitude 6000 to 7000 feet. Reported losing manifold pressure, and unable to maintain altitude. To lansing control. Who started to vector…
- [Incident 19900727028999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900727028999I), Jul 27, 1990: Piper PA32260 (N3946W), Ketchum, OK, Minor damage. Lost directional control on a crosswind landing. Veered off left side of runway. Collided with a fence.

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