# N3985W: 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 27, 2012
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3985W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3985W

## Aircraft that carried N3985W

- [Cancelled 2012-09-27](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3985W-2012-09-27): Piper PA-32-260, S/N 32-956, built 1967. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Beverly, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Beverly)

## NTSB investigations on N3985W (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 NYC92LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA173), Aug 22, 1992: Piper PA-32-260 (N3985W), Newburyport, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3985W (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 19920822032729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920822032729A), Aug 22, 1992: Piper PA32260 (N3985W), Newburyport, MA, Substantial damage. Cruising offshore 75 ft awl. Lost power. Ditched in ocean. PA32 idled 2YRS not inspected. Last annual 5YRS prior.

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