# N3S: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: December 30, 2022
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3S
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3S

## Aircraft that carried N3S

- [Cancelled 2022-12-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3S-2022-12-30): Hight-St Andre MADERA RV-3, S/N 292, built 1978. Sale reported, canceled. Owner: [Brooklyn, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Brooklyn)
- [Cancelled 2013-02-25](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3S-2013-02-25): Pitts Special S1L, S/N 200, built 1965. Registration expired, pending cancellation. Owner: [Mullens Shawn R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MULLENS%20SHAWN%20R), [Humble, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Humble)

## NTSB investigations on N3S (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 CEN21LA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA332), Jul 21, 2021: Madera RV-3 (N3S), Jacksonville, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper flare during landing which resulted in an attempted go-around, loss of control, and aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB FTW89DRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRG01), Oct 6, 1988: Shamgaugh Pitts Special (N3S), San Benito, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE 'B' NUT FITTING ON THE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE TO THE POWERPLANT AT THE FIREWALL AND THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.

## FAA accident and incident reports on N3S (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 20210721014909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210721014909A), Jul 21, 2021: Hight-St Andre MADERA RV-3 (N3S), Jacksonville, IL, Substantial damage. On July 21 at approximately 11:10 am the pilot involved in this accident attempted landing runway 31 at the Jacksonville municipal airport (kijx) to refuel his…
- [Accident 19881006044749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881006044749A), Oct 6, 1988: Amtrpt PITTSSPECIAL (N3S), San Benito, TX, Substantial damage. Approaching airport engine stopped. Crash landed in open field. A fuel line had separated at the firewall.

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