# Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 6120202
- Manufacturer (registry): NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY
- Model: N3N-3
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 94 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-2-569](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-2-569) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Naval Aircraft Factory
- Registered aircraft: 145
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-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.

- [AD 60-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-06): Control Stick · Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3

## Registered aircraft (145, first 50)

- [N1120](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1120): [Molyneux Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLYNEUX%20GREGORY%20L), [Arkport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Arkport), built 1940, S/N 2613
- [N112D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N112D): [Sugden Richard G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUGDEN%20RICHARD%20G), [Wilson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wilson), built 1941, S/N 2659
- [N12063](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N12063): [Dorlac Walter J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DORLAC%20WALTER%20J), [Windsor, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Windsor), built 1941, S/N 2996
- [N120BH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N120BH): [Tsi Holdco Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TSI%20HOLDCO%20INC), [Virginia Beach, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Virginia%20Beach), built 1941, S/N 2892
- [N2860](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2860): [Western Pilot Service Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20PILOT%20SERVICE%20INC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), built 1941, S/N 2860
- [N2896](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2896): [Room Nine LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ROOM%20NINE%20LLC), [Casper, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Casper), built 1960, S/N 2896
- [N331DY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N331DY): [Yates Daniel A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YATES%20DANIEL%20A), [Cahokia, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Cahokia), built 1941, S/N 4411
- [N3NP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3NP): [Vroom David H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VROOM%20DAVID%20H), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1940, S/N 2620
- [N3NY](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3NY): [Ponte Vedra, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Ponte%20Vedra), built 1939, S/N 1920, Registration pending
- [N4009A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4009A): [American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1941, S/N 2733
- [N42745](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N42745): [City Of Foley](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CITY%20OF%20FOLEY), [Foley, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Foley), built 1941, S/N 4383
- [N4409](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4409): [Harker James P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARKER%20JAMES%20P), [Forest Lake, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Forest%20Lake), built 1941, S/N 4409
- [N4417](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4417): [Maxson Lee V](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXSON%20LEE%20V), [Mesa, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Mesa), built 1941, S/N 4417
- [N44707](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44707): [Jensen Arden Thomas Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENSEN%20ARDEN%20THOMAS%20JR), [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn), built 1941, S/N 2616
- [N44711](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44711): [Abidance Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABIDANCE%20INC), [Winthrop, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Winthrop), built 1941, S/N 2671
- [N44713](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44713): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1944, S/N 2704
- [N44718](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44718): [Mid Atlantic Air Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20ATLANTIC%20AIR%20MUSEUM), [Reading, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Reading), built 1941, S/N 2782
- [N44720](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44720): [Abidance Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABIDANCE%20INC), [Winthrop, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Winthrop), built 1940, S/N 1975
- [N44723](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44723): [Cleall Wayne J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEALL%20WAYNE%20J), [Eugene, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Eugene), built 1941, S/N 2832
- [N44738](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44738): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1940, S/N 1775
- [N44741](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44741): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1942, S/N 2781
- [N44742](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44742): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1961, S/N 2783
- [N44744](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44744): [Feuerhelm Larry P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEUERHELM%20LARRY%20P), [Agua Dulce, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Agua%20Dulce), built 1941, S/N 2785
- [N44750](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44750): [Abidance Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABIDANCE%20INC), [Winthrop, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Winthrop), built 1940, S/N 2624
- [N44757](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44757): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1941, S/N 2621
- [N44758](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44758): [Motorstyle Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOTORSTYLE%20AERO%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), S/N 2795
- [N44766](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44766): [Magnusson Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUSSON%20FRANK%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1940, S/N 1954
- [N44769](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44769): [Merriam Lowell](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRIAM%20LOWELL), [Chowchilla, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Chowchilla), built 1940, S/N 2598
- [N44816](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44816): [Swager Shannon D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SWAGER%20SHANNON%20D), [Ione, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Ione), S/N 2989
- [N44821](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44821): [Josselyn Jeffrey Scott](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOSSELYN%20JEFFREY%20SCOTT), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 1942, S/N 4488
- [N44822](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44822): [Abidance Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABIDANCE%20INC), [Winthrop, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Winthrop), S/N 2740
- [N44827](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44827): [Mehrer Fritz J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MEHRER%20FRITZ%20J), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 1941, S/N 4388
- [N44833](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44833): [Magnusson Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUSSON%20FRANK%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1940, S/N 1969
- [N44837](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44837): [Nichols Charles F Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLS%20CHARLES%20F%20TRUSTEE), [Baldwin Park, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Baldwin%20Park), built 1941, S/N 4484
- [N44839](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44839): [Wells Stewart P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WELLS%20STEWART%20P), [Gold Run, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Gold%20Run), built 1941, S/N 2952
- [N44842](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44842): [Molyneux Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLYNEUX%20GREGORY%20L), [Arkport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Arkport), built 1939, S/N 1767
- [N44843](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44843): [Dunkley Bret Y](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DUNKLEY%20BRET%20Y), [Kotzebue, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kotzebue), built 1941, S/N 3032
- [N44848](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44848): [Flabob Airport LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FLABOB%20AIRPORT%20LLC), [Riverside, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Riverside), built 1941, S/N 4477
- [N44873](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44873): [Sky Lines Aerial Ads LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20LINES%20AERIAL%20ADS%20LLC), [North Hampton, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/North%20Hampton), built 1941, S/N 2961
- [N44874](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44874): [Ag Air Squadron Three LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AG%20AIR%20SQUADRON%20THREE%20LLC), [Saint Joseph, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Saint%20Joseph), built 1941, S/N 3033
- [N44902](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44902): [Morris Jennifer Houghton](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORRIS%20JENNIFER%20HOUGHTON), [Shelburne, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Shelburne), built 1941, S/N 4376
- [N44907](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44907): [Dmd LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DMD%20LLC), [Williston Park, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Williston%20Park), built 1940, S/N 1991
- [N44920](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44920): [Skarperud Dan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKARPERUD%20DAN), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), S/N 3061
- [N44922](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44922): [Cavanagh Michael B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAGH%20MICHAEL%20B), [Dubois, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Dubois), built 1939, S/N 1911
- [N44923](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44923): [Ponte Ralph M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PONTE%20RALPH%20M), [Grass Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Grass%20Valley), built 1941, S/N 4397
- [N44926](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44926): [Mid Continent Aircraft Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MID%20CONTINENT%20AIRCRAFT%20CORP), [Hayti, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Hayti), built 1940, S/N 1980
- [N44937](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44937): [Molyneux Gregory L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOLYNEUX%20GREGORY%20L), [Arkport, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Arkport), built 1941, S/N 3067
- [N44943](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44943): [Magnusson Frank L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAGNUSSON%20FRANK%20L), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), S/N 2814
- [N44952](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44952): [Giese Christopher A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIESE%20CHRISTOPHER%20A), [Paso Robles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Paso%20Robles), S/N 2626
- [N44954](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N44954): [Ace Aeromotive Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ACE%20AEROMOTIVE%20INC), [Miami, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Miami), S/N 4374

All 145: https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (90, newest 50)

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 WPR25LA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA271), Aug 31, 2025: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45254), Red Lodge, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from obstacles during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude weather condition.
- [NTSB WPR09LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA025), Oct 26, 2008: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44848), Rialto, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during initial climb due to an interruption in fuel flow through an improperly assembled carburetor.
- [NTSB CHI08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA186), Jun 7, 2008: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N582WH), Luckey, OH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot not maintaining clearance from the high vegetation during the off airport landing. Contributing to the accident was the high vegetation.
- [NTSB LAX98LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA207), Jun 20, 1998: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45053), Skull Valley, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB MIA98LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA027), Nov 18, 1997: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45018), Spruce Pine, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unintentional locking-up of the left brake for undetermined reasons resulting in the on ground loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the inability of the pilot to maintain directional…
- [NTSB LAX96LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA153), Apr 3, 1996: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45043), Chandler, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of both the engine driven and hand wobble fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ATL94LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA153), Aug 10, 1994: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44970), Beaufort, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE RUDDER DURING LANDING.
- [NTSB DEN92LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92LA049), Apr 30, 1992: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45033), Montrose, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING LANDING ROLL. A FACTOR WAS: THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A DITCH WHICH RAN PARALLEL TO THE RUNWAY.
- [NTSB DEN91LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA086), Jun 14, 1991: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44970), Deming, NM, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. FACTORS WERE: A CROSSWIND CONDITION AND A SOFT SHOULDER ALONGSIDE THE RUNWAY.
- [NTSB LAX90DVA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DVA03), May 5, 1990: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45184), Madera, CA, destroyed. Probable cause: THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY DESCENDING INTO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE INFLIGHT OPENING OF THE HOPPER LID WHICH PARTIALLY OBSCURED THE PILOT'S VISION.
- [NTSB NYC89LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA133), May 20, 1989: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N (N4742C), Canaan, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM.
- [NTSB LAX89LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA134), Mar 24, 1989: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N60KB), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT AND CONTROL INTERFERENCE.
- [NTSB LAX83LVG16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LVG16), Aug 5, 1983: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3-2939 (N87697), Lincoln, CA, no damage
- [NTSB CHI82DA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA360), Sep 19, 1982: Navy N3N-3 (N51H), Danville, IL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA80DYM31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80DYM31), Apr 28, 1980: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45018), Pendleton, OR, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKQ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKQ20), Jul 29, 1979: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45021), Petal, MS, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78DUM29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78DUM29), Jun 29, 1978: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45234), Brawley, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK78FVG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78FVG18), Feb 3, 1978: Navy N3N (N44926), Davis, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA77FYP39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYP39), Aug 11, 1977: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45261), Prescott, WA, destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKT41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKT41), May 16, 1977: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45167), Immokalee, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUM27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUM27), Apr 14, 1977: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44875), Brawley, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FYG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FYG09), Nov 16, 1976: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44707), College Place, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ01-201337), Aug 12, 1976: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44744), Tempe, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76FUJ97](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUJ97), Aug 5, 1976: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44738), Coolidge, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76DVG55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVG55), Mar 16, 1976: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N52568), Winters, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX76DUG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUG36), Feb 18, 1976: Naval Fcty N3N (N44846), Ripley, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ13), Aug 16, 1975: Naval Fcty N3N-1 (N44756), Mesa, AZ, destroyed
- [NTSB IAD75DKM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DKM24), Apr 8, 1975: Naval Fcty N3N-1 (N45013), Monroe, NC, destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75DVD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75DVD08), Aug 29, 1974: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44736), Tracy, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75DUJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75DUJ19), Aug 9, 1974: Naval Fcty N3N-1 (N45184), Queen Creek, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE10), Jul 31, 1974: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45054), La Salle, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FTE10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FTE10), Jul 31, 1974: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45148), La Salle, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75FUG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUG01), Jul 21, 1974: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44760), Lucerne, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73FVG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVG71), Jun 29, 1973: Naval Fcty N3N-1 (N7752C), Davis, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK73DVG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVG60), Apr 24, 1973: Naval Fcty N3N (N45307), Nelson, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUQ27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUQ27), Mar 30, 1973: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N9611), Acton, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUM07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM07), Oct 21, 1972: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44951), Winterhaven, CA, destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73FEP20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEP20), Sep 19, 1972: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N6358T), Cross Plains, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC73FCJ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73FCJ09), Jul 23, 1972: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44758), Lincoln, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72DVD42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVD42), Apr 17, 1972: Naval Fcty N3N (N44736), Lodi, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ46), Sep 14, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-1 (N45065), Gadsden, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUJ39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUJ39), Sep 4, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45117), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FHD08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHD08), Aug 22, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44745), Atlantic City, NJ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUJ30), Aug 17, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N9611), Phoenix, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72DUJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72DUJ23), Aug 11, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N44713), Stanfield, AZ, no damage
- [NTSB DEN71FTE08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71FTE08), Jun 7, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-1 (N45202), Greeley, CO, destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71FUJ98](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71FUJ98), Jun 2, 1971: Naval Fcty N3N-3 (N45070), Stanfield, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG70), Apr 5, 1971: NVL Fcty N3N-3 (N45307), Orland, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ36-139507), Sep 11, 1970: Naval Fcty N3N (N9831Z), Queen Creek, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71FVG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71FVG15), Aug 31, 1970: Naval Fcty N3N (N45125), Winters, CA, destroyed

All 90: https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (59, newest 50)

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 20250831014499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250831014499A), Aug 31, 2025: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45254), Red Lodge, MT, Destroyed. Description of the deviation: While operating[privacy data omitted] an N3N-3 airplane on a VFR flight plan and upon approach to landing on sod rwy 16 at the…
- [Incident 20240327003309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240327003309I), Mar 27, 2024: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N9611), Blythe, CA, Minor damage. En route from chino airport (cno) to Blythe airport (blh) the aircraft began to exspell smoke from the engine. The aircraft began to vibrate and the pilot…
- [Accident 20220920019729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220920019729A), Sep 20, 2022: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44821), Riverside, CA, Substantial damage. On September 20, 2022, the aircraft [privacy data omitted], N3N-3, on landing runway 27 Riverside airport (ral), veered off to the south side of the runway and…
- [Incident 20220716012399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220716012399I), Jul 16, 2022: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N45222), Lake Elmo, MN, Minor damage. 2022-07-16 [privacy data omitted] Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 aircraft tipped up on nose during landing. Aircraft ballooned during landing and touched down…
- [Incident 20160806014209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160806014209I), Aug 6, 2016: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N61072), Cottage Grove, OR, Minor damage. The pilot in command while carrying a passenger departed Cottage Grove or. Airport and performed an intentional low altitude pass down a taxiway over a…
- [Incident 20160709010909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160709010909I), Jul 9, 2016: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44874), Stanchfield, MN, Minor damage. Pilot was enroute to home airport at 2000 feet when the aircraft engine experienced a bang followed by partial loss of power. Subsequently, smoke was emanating…
- [Incident 20130516008089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130516008089I), May 16, 2013: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (N44873), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On may 16, 2013, at 12:45 MDT, a navy N3N, N44873 registered to the pilot, made a forced landing on the taxi way adjacent to runway 26 at Albuquerque…
- [Incident 20101009049639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101009049639I), Oct 9, 2010: Naval Aircr N3N-3 (N773N), Maumee, OH, No damage. Flight started at toledo express airport at approximately 1320 local time on Saturday, October 9, 2010. After approximately 30 minutes of taxi/idle time the…
- [Accident 20081026851969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081026851969A), Oct 26, 2008: Naval N3N3 (N44848), Rialto, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On takeoff at Rialto airport, CA, aircraft lost power, momentarily coming back on and then engine completely stalled out, no backfiring noted. Aircraft…
- [Incident 20080627839309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080627839309I), Jun 27, 2008: Naval N3N3 (N991PT), Odessa, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On June 27, 2008 N991PT, on model N3N aircraft, was being flown from waco, Texas to chino, California, when the pilot of the aircraft chose the airport…
- [Accident 20080607846279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080607846279A), Jun 7, 2008: Naval N3N3 (N582WH), Webster Townsh, OH, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot elected to make precautionary landing in field due to fluctuating oil pressure. Upon touchdown in plowed field lower wing tip hit higher vegetation…
- [Incident 20050226005219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050226005219I), Feb 26, 2005: Naval N3N3 (N72792), Okeechobee, FL, Minor damage. (-23) After landing and during the roll-out on runway 5 at Okeechobee airport, the right front brake locked on this Naval aircraft factory N-3N-3. Attempted…
- [Incident 20020803022549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020803022549I), Aug 3, 2002: Naval N3N3 (N44843), Santa Teresa, NM, Minor damage. (-23) On 08/03/02, approximately 0845 mountain daylight time, a navy model N3N-3, N44843, registered to Mr. William r. & claudia k. gross, [privacy data…
- [Accident 19980620014419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980620014419A), Jun 20, 1998: Naval N3N3 (N45053), Skull Valley, AZ, Destroyed. Destroyed while maneuvering. (.4) the aircraft had recently been returned to service after a complete restoration. According to the owner/pilot the airplane…
- [Accident 19971118034189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971118034189A), Nov 18, 1997: Naval N3N3 (N45018), Spruce Pine, NC, Substantial damage. Approach was too fast touched down late applied brakes hard. Skidded off runway nosed over bottom of embankment. (.4)while on final approach 20 mph above the…
- [Accident 19960403005919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960403005919A), Apr 3, 1996: Naval N3N3 (N45043), Chandler, AZ, Substantial damage. Lost power at cruise. Fuel pressure zero. Nosed over in desert. Engine driven and wobble pumps were inoperative.
- [Accident 19940810021089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940810021089A), Aug 10, 1994: Naval N3N3 (N44970), Beaufort, SC, Substantial damage. Lost directional control landing. Veered off runway into trees. No brake defects. Pilot late with corrective acton.
- [Incident 19921010045019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921010045019I), Oct 10, 1992: Naval N3N3 (N91RH), Aurora, CO. Loss of power on climb. Forced landing straight ahead in a field. Found NR4 cylinder had failed.
- [Incident 19920627027779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920627027779I), Jun 27, 1992: Naval N3N3 (N44873), Truckee, CA. Left hand brake assembly seized on rollout. Aircraft ground looped and nosed over.
- [Accident 19920430015389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920430015389A), Apr 30, 1992: Naval N3N3 (N45033), Montrose, CO, Substantial damage. Swerved off runway on landing. Struck a ditch and nosed over.
- [Incident 19910808047749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910808047749I), Aug 8, 1991: Naval N3N3 (N44873), Truckee, CA, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control of aircraft on landing rollout. Veered left and nosed over.
- [Accident 19910614034859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910614034859A), Jun 14, 1991: Naval N3N3 (N44970), Deming, NM, Substantial damage. Ferrying home after purchase. Veered off runway on landing en route and nosed over.
- [Incident 19900609032789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609032789I), Jun 9, 1990: Naval N3N3 (N45033), Mack, CO, Minor damage. Right brake failed while taxiing to run-up area. Tail came up and propeller struck the ground.
- [Incident 19900601045359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900601045359I), Jun 1, 1990: Naval N3N3 (N45323), Lamar, CO, Minor damage. Engine began to lose power. Forced landing on road. Main fuel line to carburetor failed.
- [Accident 19900504022939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900504022939A), May 4, 1990: Naval N3N3 (N45184), Madera, CA, Destroyed. Hopper came open slipping to find flagman. Dumped load but sulphur dust blinded pilot and he flew into ground.
- [Accident 19890520012689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890520012689A), May 20, 1989: Naval N3N3 (N4742C), Canaan, CT, Substantial damage. Engine quit on climbout. Tried to return. Wing struck ground and spun aircraft around. Contaminates in fuel.
- [Accident 19890324004579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890324004579A), Mar 24, 1989: Naval N3N3 (N60KB), Young, AZ, Substantial damage. Nosed up on liftoff. Unable to compensate and stalled. Control stick in front cockpit was tied aft by the seatbelt.
- [Incident 19880129006269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880129006269I), Jan 29, 1988: Naval N3N3 (N45163), Glenwood Spring, CO. Left brake locked up causing aircraft to veer left into snow bank. Ice found in left brake.
- [Incident 19861019065469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861019065469I), Oct 19, 1986: Naval N3N3 (N45163), American Falls, ID. Engine failed to respond after switching fuel tanks. Landed safely on a highway. Started engine, continued flight.
- [Incident 19850927067139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850927067139I), Sep 27, 1985: Naval N3N3 (N60KB), Salem, OR. Landed without ATC light after circling control tower several times. Mistook runway for taxiway. No radio aircraft.
- [Accident 19830804048699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830804048699A), Aug 4, 1983: Naval N3N3 (N87697), Lincoln, CA, Destroyed. Aircraft stalled and crashed during steep climb after takeoff.
- [Incident 19830721040289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830721040289I), Jul 21, 1983: Naval N3N3 (N7753C), Las Vegas, NV, Minor damage. Veered off runway on rollout. Had a crosswind. Nosed over and came to rest inverted.
- [Incident 19830625037949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830625037949I), Jun 25, 1983: Naval N3N3 (N45146), San Angelo, TX, Minor damage. Veered off runway on takeoff attempt. Tail wheel did not lock at start of roll.
- [Accident 19820919048609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820919048609A), Sep 19, 1982: Naval N3N3 (N51H), Danville, IL, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control of aircraft during landing. Tail wheel centering spring malfunctioned.
- [Incident 19810822063179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810822063179I), Aug 22, 1981: Naval N3N3 (N2860), Glenpool, OK, Minor damage. Engine quit in cruise. Found fuel line bushing into carburetor broken stopping fuel flow.
- [Accident 19800428010559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800428010559A), Apr 28, 1980: Naval N3N3 (N45018), Pendleton, OR, Substantial damage. Ran out of fuel while returning to home base. Landed in plowed field. Nosed over.
- [Incident 19791129045229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791129045229I), Nov 29, 1979: Naval N3N3 (N45042), Vacaville, CA, Minor damage. While attempting taxi turn pilot applied brakes, aircraft nosed up, damaged propeller.
- [Accident 19790729017769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790729017769A), Jul 29, 1979: Naval N3N3 (N45021), Indian Springs, MS, Destroyed. Pilot was making low flt, did not see power line. Injury, plane demolished.
- [Accident 19780629017159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780629017159A), Jun 29, 1978: Naval N3N3 (N45234), Brawley, CA, Destroyed
- [Accident 19780203000839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780203000839A), Feb 3, 1978: Naval N3N3 (N44926), Davis, CA, Substantial damage. Forced landing on level but very soft ground,aircraft nosed over.
- [Accident 19770811026749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770811026749A), Aug 11, 1977: Naval N3N3 (N45261), Prescott, WA, Substantial damage. 2Nd low pass by friends house. Stalled in pull-up
- [Accident 19770516012349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770516012349A), May 16, 1977: Naval N3N3 (N45167), Immokalee, FL, Substantial damage. No narrative
- [Accident 19770414007319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770414007319A), Apr 14, 1977: Naval N3N3 (N44875), Brawley, CA, Destroyed. Aborted due explosion in hopper,sulphur load. Plt un see due flames & fumes. Dusting beets.
- [Accident 19761116036709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19761116036709A), Nov 16, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N44707), College Place, WA, Destroyed. Pulled up too late,tried to go under,struck wire
- [Accident 19760812024739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760812024739A), Aug 12, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N44744), Tempe, AZ, Substantial damage. Acft settled to grnd.
- [Accident 19760805022529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760805022529A), Aug 5, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N44738), Coolidge, AZ, Substantial damage. Nr 9 cyl linkrod assy failed. Hit dikes & fence.
- [Accident 19760316011459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760316011459A), Mar 16, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N52568), Winters, CA, Substantial damage. Nr 9 cyl head cracked.
- [Accident 19760218003509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760218003509A), Feb 18, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N44846), Ripley, CA, Destroyed. Looking for flag man.
- [Accident 19760217003139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760217003139A), Feb 17, 1976: Naval N3N3 (N44986), CA, Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750816023799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750816023799A), Aug 16, 1975: Naval N3N3 (N44756), Mesa, AZ, Substantial damage. Hit top of pwr pole.

All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/naval-aircraft-factory-n3n-3/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2003FA0001125](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001125), Oct 23, 2003: SCREW. LOOSE. SB NR 126, 4/1/46, HAD NOT BEEN COMPLIED WITH. KNUCKLE PINS HAD BACKED OUT OF THE MASTER ROD AND HAD BEEN MACHING INTO THE CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE WAS BEING REPAIRED

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (18)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc
- [STC SA1151NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151NW): Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip. Air Products & Parts LLC
- [STC SA6070NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA6070NM): Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown. West Coast Air Creations
- [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA02428SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02428SE): Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft. Henry F Rogers/David E Polley
- [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc
- [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA01736SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01736SE): ONE-ONLY: Installation of a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engine, a Hamilton Standard propeller having a 2D30 hub and 6101A -12 to -18 blades and a Hamilton Standard 1A2G5 propeller governor. Kahle Jack
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc
- [STC SA02520AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02520AT): Installation of M-20 Oil Separator, model 600-WP. M-20 Oil Separators LLC
- [STC SA2551NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2551NM): Modification of lower forward fuselage. Ray Pool Dusters INC
- [STC SA2358NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2358NM): Installation of wing fabric with teh use of Marson Rivets ABL-4-2A per Country Estates Mobile Home sales Photographs. Country Estates Mobile Home Sales
- [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (4)

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189601632320260806152329.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID163080761720260806152423.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [Model 600 WP](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5682F8155CD6FB10852570490054D746.0001): Air/Oil Separator. M-20 Oil Separators LLC · Modification part · May 12, 2003
- [All Parts listed on Master Dwg List No. 300](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5B88EFCC421808CD8525703C006945EA.0001): Drain Plug. Alden Engineering · Modification part · Jan 3, 1999

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