# N3976W: 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 5, 1992
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3976W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3976W

## Aircraft that carried N3976W

- [Cancelled 1992-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3976W-1992-03-05): Piper PA-32-260, S/N 32942. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Brill Charles F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRILL%20CHARLES%20F), [Katy, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Katy)

## NTSB investigations on N3976W (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 FTW89LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA051), Feb 17, 1989: Piper PA-32-260 (N3976W), Conroe, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE ENGINE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO FATIGUE. THE LOW CEILING, DARK NIGHT, AND TREES IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA WERE FACTORS.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3976W (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 19890217003469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890217003469A), Feb 17, 1989: Piper PA32260 (N3976W), Conroe, TX, Substantial damage. Engine failed after loss of oil pressure. Crashed in trees on exiting clouds. Crankshaft and connecting rod failure

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