# N3869W: 1966 Piper PA-32-260, registration cancelled 2022-11-05

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: November 5, 2022
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (registry code 7103206)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532)
- Data sheets: [TCDS A3SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3SO), [TCDS E-295](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-295) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 32-814
- Year built: 1966
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: January 20, 1967
- Certificate issued: July 15, 2019
- Last registry action: July 15, 2019
- Mode S code: A4753C
- Owner when cancelled: [Phillippi Jay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILLIPPI%20JAY)
- Location: [Moorhead, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Moorhead)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 46.8352° N, 96.7348° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 56560, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3869W
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3869W
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3869W-2022-11-05

From the FAA registry file of November 5, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-32-260: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260.md

## NTSB investigations (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 CEN20LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA208), Jun 3, 2020: Piper PA32 (N3869W), Fargo, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the engine driven fuel pump which led to a fuel leak and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB FTW00LA263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA263), Jun 3, 2000: Piper PA-32-260 (N3869W), Clinton, OK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper setting of the cockpit fuel selector, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and forced landing.

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 20200603007759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200603007759A), Jun 3, 2020: Piper PA-32-260 (N3869W), Fargo, ND, Substantial damage. Pilot and student had just finished a pre-flight of the aircraft. Smoke was noticed coming from the engine cowling during the start sequence. Visible flames…
- [Accident 20000603014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000603014579A), Jun 3, 2000: Piper PA32260 (N3869W), Clinton, OK, Substantial damage. (-23) When banking a/c in the base leg of short final to Clinton muni airport the engine quit. Pilot switched fuel tanks but the engine would not restart.…

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