# N3971Z: 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: March 2, 2019
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3971Z
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3971Z

## Aircraft that carried N3971Z

- [Cancelled 2019-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3971Z-2019-03-02): Piper PA-18-150, S/N 18-7888, built 1962. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Orear Michael T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OREAR%20MICHAEL%20T), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla)

## NTSB investigations on N3971Z (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 ANC14CA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA053), Jul 11, 2014: Piper PA 18-150 (N3971Z), Prudhoe Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing and attempted go-around, resulting in contact with terrain and a ground loop.
- [NTSB MIA69F0282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69F0282), Nov 7, 1968: Piper PA-18 (N3971Z), Tallahassee, FL, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3971Z (1)

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 20140711011729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140711011729A), Jul 11, 2014: Piper PA-18-150 (N3971Z), Prudhoe Bay, AK, Substantial damage. On landing rollout aircraft started veering to the right. Rudder was applied to counter act but did not help, pilot applied power to take off again, but could…

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