# Boeing N2S-3 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 1380146 - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: N2S-3 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 93 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Registered aircraft: 8 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-n2s-3 Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (8) - [N2158P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2158P): [Nick Franke LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICK%20FRANKE%20LLC), [Jacksonville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Jacksonville), S/N 75-6861 - [N2212G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2212G): [Segerstrom William C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SEGERSTROM%20WILLIAM%20C), [Sonora, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sonora), built 1942, S/N 75-7525 - [N3114P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3114P): [Hays Carl W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAYS%20CARL%20W), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), S/N 75-7889 - [N5497E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5497E): [Mgc Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MGC%20INC), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1942, S/N 75-6517 - [N63912](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N63912): [Pacholke Thomas B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PACHOLKE%20THOMAS%20B), [Argusville, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Argusville), S/N 75-3640 - [N667BS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N667BS): [Valiair Limted Company Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VALIAIR%20LIMTED%20COMPANY%20TRUSTEE), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1942, S/N 75-7319 - [N68996](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N68996): [Rare Aircraft Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RARE%20AIRCRAFT%20LTD), [Faribault, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Faribault), S/N 75-7752 - [N69423](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N69423): [Boyde Harry C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYDE%20HARRY%20C), [Caruthersville, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Caruthersville), S/N 747214, Registration revoked ## NTSB investigations (6) 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 CEN20CA303](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA303), Jul 22, 2020: Stearman N2S 3 (N2158P), Jacksonville, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to adequately monitor his fuel quantity during flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI07CA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA194), Jul 4, 2007: Boeing N2S-3 (N1178J), Trenton, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance above the water while maneuvering. A factor in the accident was the low altitude maneuver attempted by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX91FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA094), Feb 9, 1991: Boeing N2S-3 (N1065M), Sonoma, CA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND/CFI'S PERFORMANCE OF A LOW ALTITUDE AEROBATIC MANEUVER FROM WHICH HE FAILED TO RECOVER. FACTORS WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT RELATED TO THE PIC'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION,… - [NTSB MKC89LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA023), Nov 13, 1988: Stearman B75N1 (N2158P), Benton, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76DQG67](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DQG67), May 22, 1976: Boeing B75N1 (N65578), Childress, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68A0031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68A0031), Sep 14, 1967: Boeing N2S-3 (N75423), Lake Charles, LA, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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 20200722012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200722012159A), Jul 22, 2020: Boeing N2S-3 (N2158P), Jacksonville, AR, Substantial damage. On 22 jul 2020, at approximately 14:45 (CST), N2158P departed Franke Field (79AR) to perform a banner tow operation over sherwood, north little rock, and… - [Accident 20070704013649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070704013649A), Jul 4, 2007: Boeing N2S3 (N1178J), Trenton, MO, Destroyed. (-23) Several witnesses observed the pilot performing aerobatic maneuvers east of Trenton municipal airport (trx). Prior to impact in the Trenton upper lake,… - [Accident 19910209001839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910209001839A), Feb 9, 1991: Boeing N2S3 (N1065M), Schellville/Son, CA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Observed flying low and acrobatics at low altitude. Failed to recover from wing over. Impacted and burned. - [Accident 19881113053279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881113053279A), Nov 13, 1988: Boeing B75N1 (N2158P), Benton, AR, Substantial damage. On landing rollout a gust caused aircraft to veer right. Used heavy left brake and aircraft nosed over. - [Accident 19760522011839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760522011839A), May 22, 1976: Boeing N2S3 (N65578), Childress, TX, Substantial damage. L gr & wg hit terrace. Plt was watching malf spray nozzle. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Boeing/Brown/Power/Thompson N2S3](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-brown-power-thompson-n2s3): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1380113 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.