# N3983W: 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: April 19, 2007
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3983W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3983W

## Aircraft that carried N3983W

- [Cancelled 2007-04-19](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3983W-2007-04-19): Piper PA-32-260, S/N 32-953, built 1967. Triennial form not returned. Owner: [Redemption Inc DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REDEMPTION%20INC%20DBA), [Kodiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kodiak)

## NTSB investigations on N3983W (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 ANC04LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04LA014), Dec 12, 2003: Piper PA-32-260 (N3983W), Larson Bay, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power for an unknown reason while maneuvering, which resulted in the pilot ditching the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a low ceiling and a snow squall.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3983W (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 20031212034509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031212034509A), Dec 12, 2003: Piper PA32260 (N3983W), Larson Bay, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) This was a freight only flight to Larson Bay, kodiak, Alaska. While en route to Larson Bay from the east side of the islan, about 10 miles from Larson…

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